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On the bench in our gazebo a few of these leaves were scattered. I think the red autumn leaves have always been my favourite.
Leafy Silhouette
Posted in My Pics, Nature, Oot and Aboot on November 1, 2009 by Belinda Perkins
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These two were hanging out by the gazebo in the garden, a few inches over was a HUGE spider which I discovered thankfully not the hard way a second or two later.
Yep they are in shadow but I like the way it highlights their shape and differentiates them from the out of focus red leaves in the background.
Fresh and Green
Posted in My Pics, Nature, Oot and Aboot on October 30, 2009 by Belinda Perkins
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A set of headless mushrooms in a local park. I love the vivid green cast to the left side of the photo from the nearby blade of grass. It was one of those days where it had been raining in the morning and by noon opened up to blue skies and sunshine and everything was still fresh and dewy not to mention a little bit damp. So were my knees after this picture.
Reflected
Posted in My Pics, Nature, Oot and Aboot on October 25, 2009 by Belinda Perkins
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Darn that wind, a few minutes before this shot I had a perfect reflection of the trees in still water, ah well.
Like last year it has been difficult to catch trees in the full glory of autumnal colour change round these parts. It seems that the trees are taking turns changing and for that matter some seem reluctant to give up the green.
October Flowers
Posted in My Pics, Nature, Oot and Aboot on October 4, 2009 by Belinda Perkins
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October has arrived and with it just the hint of colour change in the leaves and the last hurrah of the hearty flowers.
Watercolour
Posted in My Pics, Nature, Oot and Aboot with tags bokeh, flower, green, Nature, Park, Purple on September 4, 2009 by Belinda Perkins
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Just a random purple posy of some sort in a local park. I just liked the way it reminds me of a watercolour painting, delicate with a bit of bokeh thrown in for good measure.
Fallen
Posted in Nature, Oot and Aboot with tags autumn, colours, fall, leaves, Nature, water drops, wet on August 31, 2009 by Belinda Perkins
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Fairhaven Washington
Posted in Architecture, Oot and Aboot with tags Bellingham, Brick building, Fairhaven, Washington on August 30, 2009 by Belinda Perkins
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Once a boom town in anticipation of becoming a port city, Fairhaven’s hopes were dashed when Seattle was given that distinction. Fairhaven is technically now part of Bellingham, but a bit further south from Bellingham proper. There are plenty of photo ops in the gorgeous brick buildings of the district and lots of neat little shops to poke around in. Worth a visit if you’re ever in the area.
Alex Fraser
Posted in My Pics, Oot and Aboot with tags Alex Fraser Bridge, Anncis Island, bridge, cable stay bridge, Delta on August 23, 2009 by Belinda Perkins
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The Alex Fraser bridge from Delta to Annacis Island when first built was one of the longest cable bridges in the world. I remember watching it being built while I practiced driving around Annacis during the construction. Underneath this behemoth I learned that you should never brake hard on gravel, the hard way. Fortunately my little car didn’t end up wrapped around one of the pylons.
Suspension bridges are some of the most photogenic I think.
Totems
Posted in My Pics, Oot and Aboot with tags art, carving, International airport, Totems, vancouver, YVR on August 18, 2009 by Belinda Perkins
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I’ve heard from many visitors coming through the Vancouver airport that it is one of the nicest they’ve ever been to and I have to say I agree. I remember what it used to look like and trust me it has come a LONG way. The first to impress was the International terminal but the face lift on the Domestic didn’t go unnoticed either. I love the way it incorporates a lot of the natural beauty of BC with some amazing Aboriginal art. These totems are tucked away in a seating area just outside of the International arrivals area. I guess it is kind of a “smoke pit” as that is one of the designated smoking areas. Pretty fancy smoke pit to say the least.
