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Monthly Archives: May 2012

The Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia)

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Ron

The Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia) May 26th, 2012 – I had dropped some members of my family off on one of the side streets so that they could start looking at what was being offered for sale at the Annual … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada Explorer, Ontario, Ottawa | Tagged 5 inch wingspan, Canada, Cecropia Moth Hyalophora cecropia, Hyalophora cecropia, macrophotography, North America's largest moth, Ontario, Ottawa | Leave a comment

Ottawa Race Weekend – Marathon – Sunday May 27th, 2012

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Ron

Ottawa Race Weekend – Marathon – Sunday May 27th, 2012 It looked like a nice day for a marathon. Temperature not too hot, light breeze and some cloud cover. I had decided that I would photograph the participants near to … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada Explorer, Ontario, Ottawa | Tagged First aid station, Hot air balloon over Ottawa, marathon, Ottawa, Ottawa Marathon, Ottawa Marathon 2012, ottawa race weekend, Ottawa Race Weekend 2012, Ottawa Race Weekend May 2012, photos of runners, Police on motorcycle, running, spectators, volunteers | 4 Comments

Stormy Weather – May 25th, 2012

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Ron

Stormy Weather – May 25th, 2012 In my garden, the Azaleas were in full bloom as I headed out to the other end of the city to look at a Nikkor-Q pre-ai 135mm, f2.8 lens. Even though it was pre-ai … Continue reading →

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Springtime flowers of Ottawa, Ontario

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Ron

Springtime flowers of Ottawa, Ontario Ottawa is famous for its annual Tulip Festival but once the tulips begin to fade, there are plenty of flowers just waiting for their moment in the sun. For today’s blog, here are a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada Explorer, Home and About, Ontario, Ottawa | Tagged andrew haydon park, annual tulip festival, Canada Geese, full bloom, goslings, irises, maplelawn garden, moment in the sun, national gallery of canada, ottawa ontario, Ottawa River, sailboat on Britannia Bay, shite flowering bush, Spitea, spring flowers, springtime flowers, van gogh exhibit, vincent van gogh | Leave a comment

It’s milkshake time!

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Ron

It’s milkshake time! Another great day weatherwise (+28C and loads of sunshine), so Adell lowered the roof on her Volvo convertible and off we went to pick up my father. At first, he didn’t want to be bothered to go … Continue reading →

Posted in Home and About | Tagged azalea, Northern Lights azalea, patio for a milkshake, volvo convertible C70 top down | 1 Comment

Foley Mountain Conservation Area, Westport, Ontario

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Ron

Foley Mountain Conservation Area, Westport, Ontario (Location) The Foley Mountain Conservation Area is one of a number of natural areas maintained by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) and many volunteers. Foley Mountain is located on the high side of … Continue reading →

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Hostas and Azaleas – My front yard

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Ron

Hostas and Azaleas – My front yard It’s the May long weekend in Canada and in Ontario, at least, the weather couldn’t be much better.We were heading out for a drive in the country but, before getting on our way, … Continue reading →

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2012 – Tulips at Dow’s Lake, Ottawa

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Ron

2012 – Tulips at Dow’s Lake, Ottawa May 11, 2012 – Since returning from our Pennsylvania trip I have been sorting through Pennsylvania images and looking out the window at generally overcast skies and rainy weather so hadn’t got down … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada Explorer, Ontario, Ottawa | Tagged Apple Blossoms, apple trees, blossoms, Canada Goose gosling, Cars in parking lot, dwarf Iris, Euphorbia, experimental farm, flower beds, full bloom, irises, magnolias, National Capital Commission, neighborhood houses, ottawa ontario, overcast skies, Perestroyka tulip, rock gardens, Statue Man with two hats, tulip beds, tulip festival, tulips, walkways | 3 Comments

Buttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca, NY

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Ron

Buttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca, NY (Location) May 6, 2012 – Traveling back from a trip to Pennsylvania, we took a bit of time to explore the lower section of Buttermilk Falls in upper New York State. Access to the … Continue reading →

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Heading home from Pennsylvania

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Ron

Heading home from Pennsylvania May 6, 2012 – The endpoint for this trip had been the campground at Little Pine State Park in Pennsylvania. The campground has typical full service sites for campers, 5th wheelers, motorhomes, a selection of non-electric … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: May 2012

The Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia)

Ottawa Race Weekend – Marathon – Sunday May 27th, 2012

Stormy Weather – May 25th, 2012

Springtime flowers of Ottawa, Ontario

It’s milkshake time!

Foley Mountain Conservation Area, Westport, Ontario

Hostas and Azaleas – My front yard

2012 – Tulips at Dow’s Lake, Ottawa

Buttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca, NY

Heading home from Pennsylvania

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