more cowbell!
See the horizon closer.
Chi-Cheemaun, Georgian Bay, August 2008
randy SUTHERLAND : GUELPH ontario CANADA
The red eft is the land dwelling life stage of the aquatic Eastern Newt (or red spotted newt).
I'd never seen one of these in an escarpment forest - but during their adolescence they spend a couple of years bouncing around the block before heading off to reproduce and decompose in a nearby pond.
Resist any unlikely urge to hold the tiny creature in your hand. The skin secretes a poison.
Cup and Saucer Trail, Manitoulin Island, August 2008
Qui Xia of Silk Road performing on her pipa at the Millrace Festival.
Galt/Cambridge, August 2008
Best sand beach between Owen Sound and Wasaga - Christie Beach Conservation Area.
near Meaford, July 2008
Bronze boots by Susan Detwiler - at The Donald Forster Sculpture Park adjacent to the Macdonald Stewart Art Centre - you can still catch the impressive collection of Guelph painter Evan Macdonald's work if you hurry.
MSAC, Guelph, July 2008
Part of Erie Shores Wind Farm from the top of Ontario's largest sand pile.
The promo materials say the pile is 450 feet but that seems a little puffed up. 300 maybe.
near Port Burwell, July 2008
Wild carrot top party.
Interesting video from Google Earth
Guelph Lake, July 2008
City council has turned down Wal-Mart's request to triple in size. Some feel Wal-Mart has yet to live up to it's original promises - others, especially the cemetery across the road have suffered noise and trash pollution.
Woodlawn Cemetery, Guelph, July 2008
Detail of the Beatty House:
"A designated historic building, the Beatty House is known as one of Ontario's best examples of Arts and Craft architecture. Maintaining its original interiors, this home is surrounded by beautiful gardens. Built initially for businessman William G. Beatty and his American wife, Jean Austin Norris, this magnificent home is currently a popular bed and breakfast in the heart of downtown Fergus."
Fergus, June 2008
Ian Walsh of Blackthorn Productions engages in some swordplay with the younger attendees of the Fergus Summer Sensations Art Walk.
Fergus, June 2008