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Photography, nature

Wolf Moon

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The recent wolf moon briefly became visible through the clouds and I was able to capture these images. They’re not the best since I was scrambling around to get pictures before the clouds covered it again but they will do.

This moon was classified as a supermoon since to the casual observer it appeared to be full on both the night before and after its peak. Additionally, supermoons are also so-called because the moon is at its closest point to the earth, making it appear extra-bright.

The wolf moon earned its name because wolves don’t hibernate and in ancient times their howling would have been especially noticeable. Images of wolves howling at the moon are iconic, especially of the north.

There will be two other supermoons this year on November 24 and December 24.

Happy Tuesday

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Sunday Greetings

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The prognosticators said that we would be getting several days of freezing rain, but so far our temperatures have risen to 6C (43F) and there hasn’t been any rain, freezing or otherwise.

It has been a much different story in the mountains and particularly through the mountain passes, but here we have still been getting a bit of sunny brightness …

… which has been a very nice thing.

The snow in the mountains brings lots of happiness to skiers and skaters and down here, well, we get to avoid snowploughs and icy roads!

Happy Sunday.

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The Last Photo

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Brian at Bushboy’s World is running a monthly challenge where he asks you to post the last photo on your SD card.

The rules are simple:
1. Post the last photo on your SD card or last photo on your phone for December.
2. No editing – who cares if it is out of focus, not framed as you would like or the subject matter didn’t cooperate.
3. You don’t have to have any explanations, just the photo will do
4. Create a Pingback to this post or link in the comments
5. Tag “The Last Photo.”

I haven’t joined this challenge before but thought it would be fun. So herewith is my last photo of 2025, completely unedited, a fiery red sunset that is illuminating some wispy clouds through the bare winter branches.

If you’re a shutterbug I hope you join in. Thanks to Jude at Cornwall in Colours who brought this challenge to my attention.

Happy Friday.

nature, Photography

Calm and Sunny …

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… and although it was a bit chilly at -2C (28F) it was quite a lovely afternoon at Skaha Lake.

I saw some people playing tennis …

… while a large family group had a fire on the beach and were celebrating a birthday.

I even saw someone preparing to go for a swim; she was wearing a full wetsuit but even so, that would not have been my thing.

Most people were simply walking, enjoying the sun, enjoying their dogs, enjoying the person walking with them.

A very satisfying December afternoon.

Happy Monday.

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Sunday Strolling

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Often, when sun arrives in the Okanagan Valley in December or January, it’s accompanied by cooler temperatures. At -3C (27F) it was definitely chilly compared to what we had just had the day before with 6C (43F), but having the clear weather was still nice.

There was a cloudless sky although the wind was coming out of the north and rather brisk.

These two ducks definitely weren’t bothered, though. They had found themselves a nicely protected spot where the wind wasn’t much of an issue.

I surprised this overwintering robin from his spot among a number of other robins in their home inside a dense thicket next to the trail. They’re rarely seen – usually only heard – in winter but very occasionally I’ll see one.

The last leg of my walk took me along one of the downtown’s main streets as the light began to fade and shoppers decided to start heading home. I headed home, too, where I found some hot chocolate.

Happy Sunday.