Water, Water Everywhere….February 27, 2024

…thanks to Jez for hosting Water, Water Everywhere…https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2024/02/26/straiton-pond-2-for-water-water-everywhere-210/

I never get tired of the waterfront that I live close to (literally 100m from my house). It changes with the season, the wind, time of day and the weather. Earlier this week the water was dead calm. Very unusual for this time of year but the entire winter this year has been unusual. Little to no snow, mild temperatures, rain and then sudden drops in temperature that last for one to three days.

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I’m a Fan of….Black and White Art

…thanks to Jez for hosting I’m a fan of….https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2024/02/26/lensball-shots-re-imagined-as-ai-artwork-in-my-fan-of-series-2/

Back in January I helped curate and hang the Black and White Show at WAAC. It has quickly become on of my favourite exhibitions at Women’s Art in Toronto. I’m already looking forward to next year’s show.

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Signs of Spring in February 2024

…with milder temperatures and rain instead of snow we’re seeing buds, sprouts and even flowers

In many parts of the world this is hardly unusual but it’s very unusual in Toronto to see signs of spring this early.

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Tonight the temperatures are dropping by 20 celsius degrees, +9 to -11. Earlier today I was overdressed and when I went out later in the day I quickly felt how much the temperatures were dropping and I was very much underdressed.

Sunday Trees – February 18, 2024

…a canopy of Bare Bones

One of my favourite walkways in Colonel Sam Smith Park. It changes with every season. Even in the winter the bare bones of these majestic trees invite you to walk along the path.

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Thanks to Becca Givens for hosting Sunday Treeshttps://beccagivens.wordpress.com/2024/02/18/sunday-trees-521/

Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge – Streets

…thanks to Sue W and GC for hosting Weekly Prompts https://weeklyprompts.com/2024/02/14/weekly-prompts-wednesday-challenge-streets/

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Paris street from our hotel room
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Paris intersection
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Medieval street in Tours, France
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Street to the train station in Tours, France
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Carnaby Street, London
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Street in Dublin, Ireland
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Dublin, Ireland
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In the neighbourhood
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Banff, Alberta
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Banff, Alberta
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Downtown Calgary, Alberta
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Steep street in Sherbrooke, Quebec
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Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Street outside Moncton, New Brunswick