Ice Sculptures in Nature

with all the wave action from the lake and colder temperatures these sculptures emerge

It’s been an unusually warm winter but we’ve had a few colder days and when the waves from the lake hit the shoreline and the trees these lovely ice formations take place.

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Water, Water Everywhere….even under the ice

thanks to Jez for hosting Water, Water Everywhere https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2023/02/27/decommissioned-rig-water-water-everywhere-165/

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Pond at Col. Sam Smith Park

New Flower (February 26, 2023) – Giant Bird of Paradise

much less common and far bigger than normal Birds of Paradise

Found this beauty at the Centennial Park Conservatory. The horticulturists had to clear away a lot of the surrounding foliage so that you could see this rare plant. It’s not as colourful as Birds of Paradise that we’re used to seeing in bouquets but it’s about 4 times bigger.

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Pull Up a Seat During the Golden Hour

the setting sun made these seats welcoming despite the freezing temperatures

Thanks to Xingfu Mama for hosting Pull Up a Seat https://xingfumama.blog/2023/02/17/pull-up-a-seat-photo-challenge-2023-week-7/

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A Great Day to Pull Up a Seat and Enjoy the Sun

….thanks to Xingfu Mama for Hosting Pull Up a Seat https://xingfumama.blog/2023/02/10/pull-up-a-seat-photo-challenge-2023-week-6/

It doesn’t matter where you sit or what you sit on, these people were determined to enjoy the mild temperatures and sunny day this past weekend. Quite incredible when you think that it’s still winter in Toronto and barely the middle of February.

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