Photo 365 a day

February 16, 2012

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February 15, 2012

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February 14, 2012

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I am learning a bunch of things in my photography course and can see an improvement in my photos already. Here is one photo SOOC (straight out of the camera):

and the same with some editing:

February 12, 2012

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Feb 11, 2012

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Another one for my photography course - frame within a frame.

February 10, 2012

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This week's theme is "Quiet".

February 9, 2012

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One of our assignments this week for my photography course is to show rhythm in a photo.

February 8, 2012

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A visitor.....

February 7, 2012

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I'm doing a weekly photo challenge with Michelle. We are posting a themed photo once a week. Last week's theme (sorry Michelle, I forgot!), was "sleep", or in my case, lack of. So here's my photo - this is when my day starts these past few weeks.

February 6, 2012

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Bruno met another new friend today. Rachel's friend, Roxanne brought over her new puppy S'Mores. Isn't he adorable?

February 5, 2012

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February 4, 2012

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Andy's sisters, Barb (and her husband Bob) & Margaret (and her husband Chuck) were in town for a few days, passing through on their way back to Nova Scotia. We spent a sunny afternoon taking in the sights at the Winterlude Ice Sculptors competition. And of course, we couldn't leave without a beaver tail!

February 3, 2012

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February 2, 2012

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February 1, 2012

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Back to my favourite barns this winter for a new shot.

January 31, 2012

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My daughter is a carb junkie!

January 30, 2012

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January 29, 2012

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January 28, 2012

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Sunrise, the morning after the ice storm (one of several this week).

January 27, 2012

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January 26, 2012

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January 25, 2012

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One of our senior Air Cadets aged out (retired) on Tuesday night. These are his proud parents looking on at the March Past.

January 24, 2012

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January 23, 2012

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January 22, 2012

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January 21, 2012

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More metering the light with my hand. This is a more difficult situation as Squirt is half in direct sun and half in shade.

January 20, 2012

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My photography teacher has us using our hands to meter the light. Even though I've had my camera on manual for years, it's a new concept. And it seems to work.

January 19, 2012

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Andy's new job will require him to travel to client sites. We've spent the last three weekends looking at various cars and it came down to two choices - a 2011 Malibu and this one - a 2012 Ford Fusion SEL. This one has just about everything you could get, other than the nagivation system. It is black with black leather interior and has a ton of goodies.

January 18, 2012

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Doing a clean out or all the junk that collects here. This week is the kitchen cupboards.

January 17, 2012

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Bruno is looking really guilty here, but all he's doing is eating the ice.

January 16, 2012

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All installed and ready to go! Notice the little red light on the floor? It's telling you that it's running. This dishwasher is so quiet, you can't tell otherwise. And it's energy star rated, and uses LESS water than washing by hand. I'm in heaven!

January 15, 2012

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January 14, 2012

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January 13, 2012

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January 12, 2012

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January 11, 2012

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Old dishwasher going!

January 10, 2012

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January 9, 2012

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Back to the routine today.

January 8, 2012

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And the new job comes with tons of paperwork that has to be filled out.

January 7, 2012

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Car shopping today. Andy has to have a vehicle as he will need to get to client sites.

January 6, 2012

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I am counting down the weeks until this comes off and I'm sure Andy is too!

January 5, 2012

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The rag quilt I made Rachel for Christmas. She says it is snuggly warm!

January 4, 2012

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Happy Birthday to Lucas! He's now 18. I know this isn't the best photo, but I wanted to mark the occasion.

January 3, 2012

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I went to let Bruno out and saw this hawk in our back yard. Unusual as we are in a surburban area. He had caught what I thought was a cardinal (from all the red), but judging by the size of the feet in his claws, it looks like a crow.

January 2, 2012

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January 1, 2012

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Still battling food allergies with Bruno. This dog lives on Benadryl.

Happy New Year!

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I decided over the last week to make an effort to get back to my photo a day blog! So check back!

November 11, 2011

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One from a few years ago. I'm just back from the Remembrance Day ceremonies in Russell and do have photos on my camera, but no time to get them on to here!

October 10, 2011

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Andy had started running last fall on our treadmill and once spring was here, he took it outside. He averages 6-10 kms on a weekday run and has run up to 15 kms. on a weekend run. Yesterday was his first official 5K at the Fall Colours Run in Ottawa. He finished in 28.38!

October 7, 2011

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September 28, 2011

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Happy 20th Birthday Rachel!

September 23, 2011

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September 22, 2011

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September 18, 2011

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September 16, 2011

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September 12, 2011

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Sept 8, 2011

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Waiting for the leftovers.

September 6, 2011

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September 3, 2011

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September 2, 2011

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Another gorgeous sunset last night.

September 1, 2011

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August 31, 2011

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August 30, 2011

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one more sunflower and then I'l stop

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August 25, 2011

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August 18, 2011

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August 17, 2011

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August 16, 2011

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August 13, 2011

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August 10, 2011

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August 8, 2011

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August 5, 2011

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August 1, 2011

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July 30, 2011

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I have missed this furry face! And he's back!

July 27, 2011

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Lucas wanted his own car so we went to see Joe at Mounzer Motors. He wanted a project car that he could work on over the winter. As long as the body was good, and the engine and transmission, he could tackle the rest. We took this 1997 Toyota Tercel (150,000 kms) in to our mechanic to have him look at it and see what was wrong. Good news! We knew it needed brakes and a new battery and tires, but all that Gilles (our mechanic) would find wrong on it was that the wipers needed to be replaced! So Lucas has a great little car to get around in now, once he gets the work done on it, and gets his G2.

July 26, 2011

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July 23, 2011

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July 18, 2011

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July 16, 2011

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July 15, 2011

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Our Week in Nova Scotia

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We took a week and drove to Digby, NS to spend some time with Andy's sister Barb, and her husband Bob. They were very gracious hosts and we had a fantastic time. The week was too short, and hopefully they will invite us back next summer!

Here are a few from our week:

It's been a while!

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Oh my! I can't believe I haven't posted a photo since May....well, let's see what I have!

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

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Monday, May 23, 2011

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I don't see Cedar Waxwings very often (in fact this is second time in my life that I have seen these birds). I looked out my kitchen window and there was a large flock in my neighbour's apple tree picking off the blossoms.

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Monday, May 16, 2011

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Rain, rain go away!

Sunday, May 15, 2011

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Saturday, May 14, 2011

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Thursday, May 12, 2011

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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

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Monday, May 9, 2011

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The tulips are finally blooming!

Day 5 - Opposites Photography class QUIET

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The theme for today at Beth's Photography Challenge is "QUIET". What could be better than a cuppa and a book!

Canon 5DMkII

ISO 200, f4, 1/125, 38 mm

Day 4 - Opposite Photography Class "OUT"

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Outside photos today at Beth V's Photography Class. Here's mine.

Canon 5DMKII

f7.1, 1/400

70mm, ISO 200

Day 3 - Opposites Photography Class "IN"

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Today's challenge was to take photos indoors! Here's Squirt!

Taken with a Canon 5DMKII

f3.5, ISO 100, 1/40 SS

45mm (24-70L Lens)

Day 2 - Opposites Photography Class

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So guess what Day 2 theme is for Beth's Photography Class? Betcha can't...... NEW

Spring to me means new so here's a photo of new pussywillow blossoms.

ISO: 100, 63mm, f14, 1/80 ss

Canon 5DMkII

Day 1 Opposites Photography Class

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Our first challenge for Beths Photography Class for Day 1 was "Old". Here's my photo. I drive by this barn several times a week.

ISO: 100, 63 mm, f14, 1/60 sec

Canon 5DMkII

Photography Challenge

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I've decided to participate in a photography challenge at BethV Photography. Her blog is here!

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

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Well, the proofs were sent to Costco yesterday for the air cadet portraits that I've been working on. Keep your fingers crossed that the parents are pleased and place orders, as this could turn into a yearly fundraiser with them. I love the roguish grin on this cadet - he is going to be a ladykiller when he's 17!

Sunday, March 20, 2011

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Friday, March 18, 2011

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Another chickadee photo from yesterday!