When I looked out this morning I saw exactly what was forecasted and what I had hoped to see! White and more white and nothing but white! Before it got even more white, I went out to get a couple of close by errands accomplished. Then it was time to get all comfy and cozy enjoying being inside looking outside. Being "out & about" outside will come tomorrow!
I have been watching lots of the Olympics! The scenery has been interesting to see almost as much as the athletes competing. While figure skating will always be my most favourite sport to watch, I also enjoy those that are rough and tumble. Watching the freestyle skiing and the snowboarding inspired me to do this watercolour painting.
I was also inspired to look back at my photos and my blog posts from when I hiked in The Italian Dolomites in June of 2019. While I am no olympic athlete, I like to think I am an "athlete" (the definition of "athlete" is in the heart & soul of the participant) and I can tell you I felt like a winner when I posed for this photo.
Yesterday was a whole different story! I walked from Carburn to Fish Creek and back while capturing the essence of a spring-like day in the middle of winter. It was a beautiful day yet very dry and very dusty. In fact, my black winter hiking boots are now brown after the last few "outs & abouts". The clouds caught my full attention! The Deer did their usual morning river crossing. They know the safest place with the lowest water level to cross. The coyote gave me the eye then took off over the hill. The Carburn Bald Eagles were busy building their nest. The Ducks: Female Common Merganser with the red head, Male Bufflehead with the white and green head, Male Common Merganser with the black head and red bill, Male Common Goldeneye with his head bent back.
I am caught up once again on the thirty day watercolour challenge. The instructor has been incorporating the use of coloured pencils and crayons but I have been sticking to watercolour paints to complete my version. There are just a few more days to go. I am feeling I am ready for this challenge to end!
Oh I don't think you'll be going out in this weather. The snow will be great after this.
ReplyDeleteI did go out but only to run a few errands!
DeleteWow, you Snowboarding painting is awesome. I love the views of the mountains, the deer and the eagles. Cool sighting of the Coyote and beautiful ducks. Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
ReplyDeleteThe painting was fun to do, in fact I did three more of other sports.
DeleteThose ducks are marvelous creatures. Congrats on your painting of the Canadian athlete, Alexandra.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Wednesday.
We are fortunate to have the Bow River run through Calgary with parts of it never freezing over. That means we get to see ducks of all kinds of species stay here for the winter.
DeleteGlad to see you got “out & about” before the weather change! And happy to see the eagles continue to work on their nest, hoping for some good news soon on that front. ❤️Norma
ReplyDeleteThe weather changed and now it is forecasted to change back to warm again!
DeleteI really love the Olympic Games – summer and winter alike. I'm interested in the different sports and I enjoy watching entire competitions; you really immerse yourself in the sport that way :-))) We have excellent access to all the competitions. Those three sports were also the ones that fascinated me the most this winter.
ReplyDeleteYesterday I went skiing again – in sunshine – it was wonderful. So nice.
Today it's raining!
Warmest regards to you and have lots of fun with your activities, especially outdoors in the fresh air!
Hugs
That is nice you got out skiing again, we have to jump at the opportunities when they arise.
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