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Reflections
Down at the pond, the reeds, trees and even the ducks are reflected in the water.
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Sidescapes: Pretty Corner
Our walks regularly include a stroll past what I call Pretty Corner, because it is just that: a lovely a spot where one neighbour in particular participates in the city’s Adopt A Corner program.
This initiative, formally known as Green Streets, sees the City (taxpayers) pay for plant materials when a neighbour takes over a roundabout (traffic circle) or corner bulge that serves as a traffic calming mechanism, and then the volunteer takes care of the little plot of land from that point forward.
I guess you could call this post a tease, because the image takes you just past the actual corner of public property, but it gives a sense of our city’s greenery, and I’ll publish some shots of the corner itself as blossoms progress.
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Sidescapes: A New Twist on an Old Sign
In Vancouver, where the real estate market often dominates conversations, I like capturing nooks and crannies of our neighbourhood. Out and about this morning, I saw what is – to me, at least – a new twist on the traditional SOLD sign.
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Over the Canyons
Some more images from travel over Arizona …
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Fantastical
Today is a good day for a celebration. Can you imagine if every walk through nature yielded such unique and festive blossoms?
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Traps
False Creek is home to Vancouver’s Granville Island Market, and to a range of boats. While there are a number of luxury yachts, you’ll also find working boats and the people who bring in crabs, prawns, salmon and other delicacies from our waters.
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Arizona Aerials
It’s not just the rain that has me wishing I’d had a few more days in Arizona last week; apart from the sunshine, the terrain is varied and striking.
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Wonderland
Down by one of the beaches we frequent, you needn’t stray far from the beaten path to find brambles of berries and even a small cluster of fruit trees – with the entire area being well populated by ridiculously appealing rabbits.
Strolling through this whimsical spot and watching one of those fluffy creatures pop beneath the trees after nibbling on the thoughtfully provided treat, I could well imagine Lewis Carroll’s Alice being drawn right in to this hazy, gentle setting.
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Into the Eye
While I find much of Washington, DC highly walkable, the local transit system is visitor-friendly. Here are a couple of shots from inside the Dupont Circle Metro station last month. As may be seen, it’s a long way up to reach street level.
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Nectar
On a hot afternoon, this plant provided this winged creature a spot to hover, and flowers for sustenance.
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