Tuesday Textures – January 19, 2021
Reply
Monster Monday – Double the Fun
…my husband was very ambitious this weekend and created two monsters for the price of one
Actually earlier in the week he also painted another two so in fact he has four monsters for today’s post. Quadruple the fun.
He’s also discovered that scanning his work gives a much cleaner finish and eliminates the shadows.
Monday Mural – January 18, 2021
…thanks to Colourful World for hosting Monday Mural https://sami-colourfulworld.blogspot.com/2021/01/monday-mural-rowing-alone.html
I don’t often participate in this challenge but when I come across an interesting mural I think about this challenge.
This mural can be seen when you shop on Roncesvalle in Toronto.
Macro Monday – January 18, 2021
…as you know I’m obsessed with macro shots and dried plant material
If you like macro photography you should check out Sheree’s post this week. https://viewfromtheback.com/2021/01/18/sunshines-macro-monday-73/
New Windows in an Old Neighbourhood
….thanks to Ludwig for hosting Monday Windows, https://mondaywindow.wordpress.com/2021/01/18/monday-window-january-18-2021/
Walking through the old neighbourhood close to St. Joe’s Hospital I couldn’t help but notice how many of the old homes had new window put in as well as undergoing some major renovations. Some of the windows were clearly new but had kept the charm of the older house. Others were a complete departure from the older architecture.
Looking Upstream but Where’s the Water?
…thanks to Becky B for hosting January Squares https://beckybofwinchester.com/2021/01/18/square-up-18/
On day 18 of SquareUp I found this lovely stream, up the hill in High Park but it seems like someone turned off the water or it’s frozen somewhere further back.
Tennis Anyone?
…who plays tennis outside in January in Canada?????
I know that the government is encouraging people to get outside for exercise during this pandemic but I never imagined that I would see people playing tennis in the middle of January.
Encased in Ice
….it may come as a surprise that there is any ice anywhere with these crazy mild weather we’ve been having
That said there are many areas where ponds are dangerously covered in thin layers of ice. There are signs all over Grenadier Pond that the ice is too thin to walk on but any fool should be able to see that from the open water near the middle of the pond. Every day the ice gets thinner and thinner but the weather is starting to change and it should freeze over again. Not sure how long it will take for it to be safe but I’m not going to test it out.
I always find it amazing that trees can survive the extreme temperatures, especially those that are already growing out of the water. Here are some shots of the ponds in High Park over the last five days.
Sunday Trees – Jan. 17, 2021
…I know that Becca Givens is taking a pause on Sunday Trees but some habits are hard to break
Looking Up Directions – Day 17
….thanks Becky B for hosting January Squares https://beckybofwinchester.com/2021/01/17/square-up-17/
Most of us use our phones and GPS to find directions but there are still lots of old fashion ways to find your way around. This sign in High Park is one of them.
Mama Cormier 