Monthly Archives: December 2011

Minolta X-370

Minolta X-370 with an MD ROKKOR – X 45mm f 2.0 lens   I am slowly working my way through a large variety of film-era camera gear that I have decided that I will never use.  I have also decided … Continue reading

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Fixing the TV

Fixing the TV When I was just a boy, quite a few years ago now, we had  a console B&W television that stood in the corner of our living room.  Every so often, it would stop working.  My father would … Continue reading

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More Chickadee Feeding on the Sarsaparilla Trail

More Chickadee Feeding on the Sarsaparilla Trail The amount of snow that we received on Christmas Day was not spectacular but definitely enough to turn everything white!

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It’s A White One Here! – Merry Christmas and Season’s Greetings

It’s A White One Here! – Merry Christmas and Season’s Greetings

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Christmas Shopping or Bird Photography – Tough Choice!

Christmas Shopping or Bird Photography – Tough Choice! ‘Tis the season, etc. I’m always a last day Christmas shopper. So, today, with my brother in town for a visit, off we went to the local shopping mall to do some … Continue reading

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Negotiating the Sarsaparilla and Jack Pine Trails

Negotiating the Sarsaparilla and Jack Pine Trails The freezing rain stopped at about midnight and the day started off with some blue sky and temperatures slightly above freezing.  This meant that walking the trails would be a bit of a … Continue reading

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Winter Solstice – One long night

Winter Solstice – One long night Well, hope every one in the Northern Hemisphere feels like they had a good night’s sleep. Certainly couldn’t complain about the sun keeping us up all night could we? December 21st marks the point … Continue reading

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Freezing Rain Strikes Kanata!

Freezing Rain Strikes Kanata! Thought that I might try my hand at photojournalism and sensationalize the reality, hence the title of today’s blog. We are presently experiencing a band of freezing rain which is supposed to last for a few … Continue reading

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WOW! Three bucks for a carrot!

WOW! Three bucks for a carrot! I was heading over to visit my father when I decided to take a few minutes to stretch my legs on the Old Quarry Trail. Before going to look for deer or turkeys to … Continue reading

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2011 un recensement des oiseaux de Noël, Ottawa/Gatineau

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