Buckslides

What a beautiful morning! And cold! The misty cold air kept freezing my eyelashes to my cheeks & the snow had this most amazing squeaky crunch sound under my boot. I could of spent all day out there, thanks Erin for the heads up on this location.

Tuques!

Tuques!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuque

This definition surely needs to be expanded! Just look at these beautiful, handmade one of a kind works of art! & for sale only at The Art Hive!

http://www.thearthive.com/

Mushing

Good luck Winterdance at the Yukon Quest! www.yukonquest.com

Winterdance: www.winterdance.com

What an amazing adventure & we are all rooting for you! Safe journey & I can’t wait to hear all the stories when you are back!

CPie

Mushing: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mushing

Old & forgotten, this scanned 35mm negative has been filed away for some time; same with the digital file.  In Photoshop I did some minor cloning to remove dust spots & scratches & then a curve adjustment to remove the cyan colour cast. I love finding an image that, for some reason was previously passed over.

These magnificent beasts before you are: in lead ‘Spirit’ (copper/white) & ‘Devil’ {I think) (silver/white). Both have bi eyes which is common in the husky bread. In point position you see ‘Chance’ (black/white). He was a brute of a dog – in size only though – very gentle & loved to go for a run.

Get outside & do something fun this winter!

www.winterdance.com

Winterfest 2011

From February 15th to 17th, Haliburton County will play host to the Ontario Senior Games - Winterfest. All competitors are 55 years of age or over and are great examples of what a healthy, active lifestyle can do to improve health and your senior years. We hope we'll see you there!

http://www.winterfest2011.com/

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=35221&id=166255360061462#!/pages/Ontario-Senior-Games-Winterfest-2011/121874061183276

Barred Owl

For the amount of time I spend outdoors, this is the only wild owl I have had the pleasure of viewing & photographing. It’s not due to the lack of effort – I have found pellets at the base of trees & heard plenty of them call.

Maybe it is time to visit Amherst Island – I’ve heard some great reports come out of there – anyone up for a road trip?

Head Lake Park

Head Lade Park at dusk, in the fall, is a magical & wonderful place. Along with the warm weather & fantastic setting, you have children laughing off in the distance & you can catch snippets of conversation as passer biers leisurely stroll by.

I have numerous images of this scene in different seasons, moods & light  - it’s my favourite place to be in the park.

Sheila Ziman

http://www.theethelcurrygallery.com/artwork.php?id=3444

Sheila Ziman draws inspiration from the Haliburton landscape. She gathers rushes, bark and vines from the forests and waters near her home to craft her baskets and shares her extensive knowledge of these natural materials with her students. Sheila is noted for creating unique quillwork designs on birch bark and experimenting in new forms of basket making. Her baskets are exhibited in galleries throughout Ontario and she is a frequent demonstrator at special events. Sheila has great enthusiasm for basket making. "Out in a canoe gathering rushes, then home to make a basket - a wonderful way to enjoy nature and make something beautiful!"