Paul Brandt

Went to see Paul Brandt on Sunday, Sept 5, 2010. Security wouldn't let me take too many pics close. I wasn't press and I had a professional looking camera. Got a few shots.

Streamer

Before April Wine was Streamer - they were really good.

April Wine

It was great hearing and seeing April Wine in concert at the Shawville Fair on Friday, Sept 3, 2010.

Good News

Just received an email that this photo has been short-listed for inclusion in the twelfth edition of the Schmap Ottawa Guide, to be published late September 2010.

25th Anniversary

I found an old Kingston with some photos. I just loved this one. My friends Barb and Stu on their 25th Anniversary.

Another Kayaking Trip

We sure have beautiful country in Pontiac. This was a great trip. Nothing better than calm waters and sunny skies. I didn't realize there were so many islands above the dam. One could get lost.

This deer was very curious - even came closer to let us have a good pic.

Part of the dam in Pontiac.

Ethan's Baptism Aug 1, 2010

First Baptism Shoot - went very well. Realized how hard it is to get children to smile for a picture at the same time. Was fun and the family wants me to do another shoot in the future for a not so dressed up family pic. A lovely family and a great experience.

Creative at the Cottage

Was at the cottage, a little bored, so decided to get a little creative. My little inukshuks brightened up the dull day.

Artist Residency Week

My first en plein air painting - more difficult than I thought.

I love this photo with the clothes hanging out - It inspired me to do a painting. Even though I had to paint it from a different angle as it was raining out. I am not pleased with the painting yet - will have to work on it.

What a great week! Met some nice people and saw beautiful scenery and learned a bit along the way. Was so fun!

Here are some of the beautiful scenes from last week. These are from North Fork, Chichester, Quebec.

The Amazing Birth of a Dragonfly

I was totally amazed while kayaking, when in front of my very eyes a dragonfly was born.  I always wondered what those casing were and what kind of bug it was.

"Female dragonflies lay eggs in or near water, often on floating or emergent plants. When laying eggs, some species will submerge themselves completely in order to lay their eggs on a good surface. Most of a dragonfly’s life is spent in the nymph form, beneath the water’s surface, using internal gills to breathe, and using extendable jaws to catch other invertebrates or even vertebrates such as tadpoles, fish, etc. The larval stage of large dragonflies may last as long as five years. In smaller species, this stage may last between two months and three years. When the larva is ready to metamorphose into an adult, it climbs up a reed or other emergent plant at night. Exposure to air causes the larvae to begin breathing. The skin splits at a weak spot behind the head and the adult dragonfly crawls out of its old larval skin, waits for the sun to rise, pumps up its wings, and flies off to feed on midges and flies. The adult stage of larger species of dragonfly can last as long as four months." (from Wikipedia, the on-line encyclopedia).