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Summer Fun

Aug 22, 2022 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 10 Comments

With school holidays drawing to a close, I decided to post a second photo of this lovely sculpture on Lake Okanagan’s shoreline in Penticton. (The first time I posted a picture of this sculpture was about five years ago.)

I remember well those seemingly endless summer breaks when all you had to do was play intensely and be sure to arrive home – during my childhood, at least – when the streetlights started to come on. I think this sculpture captures well the childhood sense of freedom that many of us were able to enjoy and is perhaps gone forever, replaced by caution and organisation.

Happy Monday.

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Today’s #Photograph 18/Jun/21

Jun 21, 2021 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 8 Comments

Seats in the Sun Enjoy!#View my professional pictures here, where you can buy them as digital files, framed prints, canvas wraps, or Giclee art …
Today’s #Photograph 18/Jun/21

These bright yellow chairs sitting in the sun remind me that in about four days, I will be starting my holidays and heading to my home in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. For the most part, it will be a staycation. Looking forward to it.

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Today’s #Photograph

May 2, 2021 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 22 Comments

Colloseum Viewers You’ll find more of my professional pictures here, where you can purchase them as digital files, framed prints, canvas wraps, or …
Today’s #Photograph

Stuart has changed the focus of his photo posts from the Forest of Dean and ocean pictures of the past 15 months or so to a wider variety of shots and scenes from his collection. Stuart’s project was to share landscape photos for those who, in particular, have been on semi-permanent shutdown because of covid.

But all good things must come to end. With many of us starting to turn the corner on this wretched virus, Stuart is moving on as well.

Thank you, Stuart, for continuing to share your lovely forest and ocean photos with us over these many months that covid has kept us more inside than outside. For me, your posts have been a lovely bright spot in a sometimes very difficult time. 🌸

I won’t be re-blogging Stuart’s photos quite as often, but definitely will continue! Please visit Stuart’s site for a browse through his gorgeous photography.

nature, Photography

Green and Blue with a Little White

Feb 3, 2020 Lynette d'Arty-Cross

Aren’t these great colours? I love this combination. No groundhog required. 🙂

Commentary, musings, Photography

A New Year Start in Toronto

Jan 27, 2020 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 17 Comments

My M and I spent New Year’s Day in Toronto, just strolling and having dinner at a favourite downtown restaurant.

As we left the restaurant, there was a great evening view of the CN Tower, dressed in its festive colours.

I hope your year is off to a good start.

Happy 2020. 🙂

Commentary, Photography

Tofino, British Columbia

Mar 20, 2019 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 23 Comments

We recently took a short trip to Tofino, British Columbia. It’s famous for its stunning beaches, surf, fabulous old-growth forests, and as a gateway to eco-travelling.

Many people also come to Tofino in the fall to see the storm waves crashing on the shore.

Tofino is on the Pacific Ocean, and the next stop is Japan. Those waves have plenty of time to work up a good head of steam before throwing themselves at the land.

The power of the waves pushed this giant log ashore; a surfer could be a very easy matter.

This beautiful location on the western edge of Vancouver Island is a total jewell.

Commentary

Away for a Few Days

Feb 10, 2014 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 12 Comments

Hi everyone! So I’m going to be away for a few days and won’t be reading posts.

But never fear! Like Arnie Schwarzenegger, I’ll be back. Yup. I know. Some of you would love it if he would just retire, period. Maybe some of you would like for me to retire, too. 😉

But as usual, I digress.

I’m studying tomorrow and Wednesday for a big test and then I’ll have to catch up at work, and then my dear M and I will be travelling until about the middle of next week.

I look forward to catching up with everyone when I get back – I don’t want to miss any of the great stuff that I know all of you will be writing.

And maybe I might even have time to write a post or two.

In the meantime, Happy Valentine’s Day! 🙂

Don’t forget about it!

Happy Holidays!

Holidays and Other Things

Jul 31, 2013 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 12 Comments

So, I’m going to be away for a few days and will miss some of your posts, but I will be neglecting them for a good reason – M and I are tying the knot!

We will be staying at Lake Louise in Banff National Park with our boys (read adult men) where we will be enjoying great food, great scenery and, and, and.