heart of stone

A surprising and beautiful creation in a grove at Ignatius.



Guelph, May 2007

no logos

The near absence of text and branding seems to create a weird displacement - feels like a set or a dream.







Guelph, May 2007

new cone

If you can brave the mosquitoes which are here now, you can find some nice lilac groves and other signs of late spring along the Radial Trail.






Guelph, May 2007

Wyndham Street Owl

Guelph, May 2007

Family Thrift Store

Guelph, May 2007

stump and bracket fungus

Taken here - along the trails of The Kinghurst Nature Reserve - these bracket fungus seem like a bouquet of shells arcing out from a decaying stump.


Krug Forest, May 2007

Josh's boots

Guelph, May 2007

Eden Mills mural

Eden Mills, May 2007

decay and growth

Kinghurst Nature Reserve, May 2007

dandelion seeds

make a wish




Guelph, May 2007

Lilac Celebration

This weekend and next the 800+ varieties of lilacs, the largest in the world, are blooming at the Royal Botanical Gardens. Live jazz with Margaret Stowe. Beautiful day.



Burlington/Hamilton, May 2007

wild blue phlox

The Krug Forest in the Kinghurst Nature Reserve is the largest old growth forest in southern Ontario.
360 acres in size with trees up to 300 years old.
As well as numerous trilliums at this time of year there are other spring wildflowers such as this phlox - also saw a couple of blue herons.


Krug Forest, near Williamsford, May 2007

Kinghurst Forest Nature Reserve

The Kinghurst Forest Nature Reserve "in Grey County contains a remarkable, mature maple-beech forest that is a rare example of pre-settlement woodlands in southern Ontario. Many of the trees are 250-300 years old."



near Dornoch, Ontario

speed

Walkng down the Spurline trail the other day I noticed this cottontail bunny but before I could get a clear snap he sped away.





Guelph, May 2007

late sleeper

Just in time for supper.








Guelph, May 2007

rain

Big storm last night. Hail. Trees down.









Guelph, May 2007

variety

Cheap shot.







Guelph, May 2007

dandelion

dent-de-lion et ne m'oubliez pas









Guelph, May 2007

orchid

Walkerton, May 2007

pink trillium

The Arboretum, Guelph, May 2007

solomon's seal

The Arboretum, Guelph, May 2007

a year in the life of downtown guelph

The irrepressible downtown_lynn outside The Red Brick Cafe on opening night of the Guelph Flickr Group's photo exhibition. You can view many excellent photos, and one of mine ;) till the end of May - and enjoy the hospitality. Many thanks to Lynn and vw-busman for organizing this event.



Guelph, May 2007

gosling time

There are dozens of new born goslings out at the park by the Guelph Correctional Centre right now. A beautiful park for a short walk.





Guelph, May 2007

trillium time

The Arboretum, Guelph, May 2007

vine on dead tree

The Arboretum, Guelph, May 2007

willow house

Very funky willow house, set in a willow grove at Ignatius.








Guelph, May 2007

knock knock

Arboretum, Guelph, May 2007

arboretum pond

The Arboretum, University of Guelph, May 2007

stained glass wall

First St Andrew's United Church, London, April 2007

window and door

First St Andrews United Church, London, April 2007

church vestibule

First St Andrews United Curch, London, April 2007