Realism - more than Patriotism

[michaelmaltby]

Thank you. It's just an under $100. Canon point-and-shoot but I am amazed at what they can pack into it.

You would be most welcome Shinpachi ... and if you set up on a tri-pod with the right lens there would be no end to what you'd get. Most of the time I miss the interesting stuff .... like Saturday afternoon a doe (female deer) was browsing 50 meters from where I was sitting ... but she was brown on brown and had I had the camera in my hand ... the shot would have been blah.

 

[Shinpachi]

Thank you, MM!

 

[michaelmaltby]

Saturday, May 24, 20 degrees

The trilliums, Ontario's state flower, loved our recent severe winter.

 

[vikingBerserker]

That show of the dark red trillium is gorgeous! I would love to have a place like that, great job!

 

[Shinpachi]

A word which I learnt at school but had no chance to use - Chic.
Chic photo, MM!

 

[michaelmaltby]

... it's only a stump

Leks' dedicated clearing along the fence-line has revealed an interesting artifact of the initial 'build' -- October, 1981. We sited due South at Tiina's insistence and only had to remove one pine stump that was a souvenir of the logging phase in the 1890's. The tracked loader dug it out and deposited it right side up, next to the fence-line. Where it lived on -- a snap shot of the soil and organisms untouched since October, 1981.

It will now get serious light and more direct moisture and will be fun to watch

 

[vikingBerserker]

Now that's a tree stump!

 

[michaelmaltby]

Suzanne's Memorial

...ashes to ashes ....

 

[michaelmaltby]

May 31, 22 degrees, Flower garden in the woods

This is where I park in the winter to begin my walk in across Willy's land. This is Adele's year-round cabin, no running water, no hydro. She's a tough lady and dedicated gardener.

 

[michaelmaltby]

Round-back chairs in their new home ....

... and lilacs.

June 6- 7- 8, cool nights, hot days. Working outdoors in several layers for the bugs is hot and exhausting. Nevertheless I managed a full first cut (like hay) with the trusty Briggs and Stratton powered push mower ... 2 days it took .... in 20 minute sessions. No wonder the moose go mad in the bush at this time of year

 

[vikingBerserker]

Very nice.

 

[Shinpachi]

June is a good season for hydrangeas above all.
I love this month too.

 

[michaelmaltby]

June 14 - 15. High 22; low 5. Mosquitos fearsome.


Crown Mason Jar - solar lamp. I hate waste and broken stuff. This last winter was tough on solar lights. Brittle plastic globes weakened by UV rays, shattered under heavy snow loads. I hated to throw them out because the panels and electronics were still good ... so I re-purposed Mason Jars. A bit funky .... but who's to say ...? Leks says Mason Jars are "in" right now .... who knew ... I'm trendy ...

And this:

 

[vikingBerserker]

Brilliant idea!

 

[N4521U]

Okay,
How about some very, expensive in some parts of the world.................................... pests!
They can pull the siding right off your house.
If your gone long enough you'll find a hole where they have entered the house and made themselves very comfortable.

 

[michaelmaltby]

Hot chili peppers as bait ... smart birds, I take it

 

[michaelmaltby]

June 17. Low 9. high 22. Showers.

Productive day trip. Dock in the water, screens on the windows.

 

[vikingBerserker]

My friend, you have a gorgeous place!

 

[michaelmaltby]

Thank you! The Mosquitos agree with you ... but so do the hummingbirds ..

 

[N4521U]

Is that Lake Placid?