It arrived with a bang. Last night there was a sudden drop to -25C, the blowing and falling snow erupted into a fury, and I scrambled my parka out of the closet and the plug-in for the truck out of the storage room.
Brrr. 🥶
It’s Here
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Rose Brave
During my last trip home to the Okanagan I found a number of roses still bravely blooming in Penticton’s public rose garden. It was very overcast with occasional misty rain and a very sharp wind.
Some were faring better than others, but I was surprised at how resilient they were.
Given how hard-hit British Columbia has been by heat waves, forest fires, floods and landslides, all in less than five months, we may all need to become much more resilient than we have been.
Today’s #Picture: Inspiring Imagination: 14/August/21
Autumn Contrast Enjoy!***These images are here for your entertainment, joy, and inspiration.You can view more in my Gallery and beyond.
Today’s #Picture: Inspiring Imagination: 14/August/21
Beautiful autumnal scene from Stuart. 🙂
On the Road
I am heading to the Northwest Territories, leaving behind my beautiful but smoky Okanagan Valley; we are presently socked in by smoke from a huge fire to the north of us.
I hope some desperately needed rain arrives soon.
STAND UP
I ran into a friend who drives Bear Watching boats the other day. He was in a hurry as he had a boat load waiting for him so I couldn’t chat too much…
STAND UP
An alarming post from Wayne at Tofino Photography. The bears around his area of Vancouver Island aren’t getting enough to eat and as a result are not giving birth to any cubs. Please stop by his blog to read about his concerns.
Bee Thistle
I found this worker bee very busily nectar-sipping and pollen gathering in this giant thistle flower.
The bees collect nectar to feed to the young ones back at the hive.
Bees eat pollen, but they also spread it from plant to plant, and as a result are massively key to a healthy ecosystem.
Without them our world would be in serious trouble. Such lovely, tiny insects are so incredibly important to all living beings.
Today’s #Picture to Inspire Your Imagination: 28/July/21
Forest Path #2 Enjoy!*******************************************************************************These images are intended as a source of …
Today’s #Picture to Inspire Your Imagination: 28/July/21
A beautiful forest path from Stuart. 🙂
Dear Deer
This little deer stopped by our place for a snack.
She looked a little skinny and bedraggled and her face seemed a bit injured. I wondered if she had escaped our huge, nearby fire.
She didn’t seem upset or perturbed, though.
There has been an uptick in the number of deer and other animals (apparently, bears as well) we are seeing in the city, probably because of the fires. They are finding refuge wherever they can, but it’s terrible to realise there are many animals who haven’t escaped or are badly injured.
I’ve been thinking about them a lot.
Today’s #Picture to Inspire Your Imagination: 25/July/21
Red Tips Enjoy!*******************************************************************************These images are intended as a source of entertainment,…
Today’s #Picture to Inspire Your Imagination: 25/July/21
Beautiful and unusual leaves from Stuart.
Today’s #Picture to Spur Your Creativity: 13/July/21
Factory Chimney Enjoy!*******************************************************************************You can view more of my pictures in my Gallery.
Today’s #Picture to Spur Your Creativity: 13/July/21
An interesting contrast.
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