“Pretty in Pink” / Theme: Pop of Colour
There’s not a lot of colour this time of year. So, when the Christmas cactus decided to show off some coral pink blooms for Valentine’s Day, I decided this would fit nicely with the “Pop of Colour” prompt. (I guess it’s a Valentine cactus this year!)
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“Coated in Ice” / Theme: Rainy Day
This is what happens on a rainy day in February… The temperature drops and the rain turns to ice. It’s certainly pretty! However, I’m glad I don’t have to be out on the roads in this weather. Just walking to take this photo was a slippery adventure.
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“An Unlikely Pair” / Theme: Duet
I couldn’t resist using this post for the “duet” prompt. 🙂 It’s funny because I’m not big on bathroom humour. But somehow these two characters called out to me, begging me to take their photo.
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In response to Crimson’s Creative Challenge #12
Crimsonprose posted a photo: “Two (almost identical) bulls stand guard on the entrance to Blickling Hall, (Nr Aylsham, Norfolk), both hold a shield to display the family’s heraldic devices. The family? The Boleyns.”
My response: A photo from my archives. This is one of the two lions that stand guard at the entrance of the New York Public Library (on 5th Avenue in Manhattan). The lions even have names. I believe this one is called Fortitude. (His twin is Patience.)
“A Blanket of Snow” / Theme: Soft
I’ve decided to use “soft” to describe this snowfall. If it weren’t so cold, I’d be happy to have a little nap here. 🙂
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In response to Crimson’s Creative Challenge #11
Crimsonprose posted a photo of a sheep staring into the camera.
My response is a photo of a goat. The title of this photo: “Here’s looking at you, kid!” (Pun very much intended.)
“Water Falling” / Theme: Natural Beauty
This photo makes me feel cold! (Maybe I’m just remembering how cold my hands were when I took this shot. It was the one day I forgot to bring gloves. Not a smart thing to do in January!) This “waterfall” is part of the old Welland Canal system. It’s no longer in use for its intended purpose. The “new” canal was moved years ago.
I love how that one leaf makes such a pretty pattern in the water. Natural beauty!
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“Mary’s Suitcase” / Theme: Playtime
This suitcase holds good memories for me. It originally belonged to my mother and held her doll’s clothing. She kept the doll and gave it to my younger sister one year for Christmas. I—being the older and wiser sister (read: bossy)—named the doll “Mary”. My sister didn’t complain. She was Mary’s mom. I was Mary’s aunt. And we had wonderful times!
I wish I had a pic of Mary herself, but alas, my sister has the doll. Somehow, I ended up with the suitcase… which is falling apart.
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Response to Crimson’s Creative Challenge #9
Crimsonprose posted a photo of steps surrounded by water with this explanation: “The tide runs high on Cromer beach, North Norfolk Coast.”
My response is a photo of something else that really shouldn’t be surrounded by water… This isn’t exactly due to the tide (well, maybe partly). I took this photo back in 2017 when we had so much rain that they were worried about flooding in Montreal. (Montreal is really not that close to us!) They closed various dams and such, which caused flooding all over Lake Ontario… I love how the bench on the pier is completely surrounded by water!
“At End of the Pier” / Theme: Leading Lines
One of my first photos of 2019! Went down to the lake on January 1st and captured this shot. Among many others. I had a hard time figuring out which photo to use and which prompt to start the year off with! Well… this is the one I chose. The lighthouse at the end of the pier.
In the summer, this place is packed with people. On a cold winter’s day, we had the place to ourselves. (This is Lake Ontario, by the way. If you look closely, you can see the city of Toronto off in the distance.)
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