Saturday, February 16, 2008

Almost Night Time

It was almost dark the other night when my dog, Geordie and myself went for a wander down at the Correctional Centre on York Road.


It was very cold too!


I giggled to myself as I watched some of the ducks flying in and sliding on top of the thin ice but others plopping right into the open water nearby and then letting out a "Quack! I've arrived!"


Then I got too cold to watch further and I had lost nearly all of my available light so I snapped a few photos and off I went back to my home!



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20 comments:

  1. KateFebruary 16, 2008 at 11:07 PM

    A real "holiday" scene--would look beautiful on a Christmas card!

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  2. J. Andrew LockhartFebruary 16, 2008 at 11:31 PM

    That picture is perfect! Beautiful!

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  3. slimFebruary 16, 2008 at 11:57 PM

    What a beautiful scene . . . definitely one I would go back to again and again. Those sliding landings would make me think about trying some video . . .

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  4. Ming the MercilessFebruary 17, 2008 at 12:20 AM

    Oh wow! It looks like a beautiful postcard photo of winter wonderland.

    It feels so peaceful and relaxing. But I bet is freezing cold out there.

    Ain't nature grand?

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  5. Uma por DiaFebruary 17, 2008 at 4:04 AM

    I love this scenes. I never saw one in real life, it must be breathtaking.

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  6. GordonFebruary 17, 2008 at 8:24 AM

    Another stunning photo Pat. You are so dedicated going out in the cold; just to take lovely photos for us to see!

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  7. J.C.February 17, 2008 at 10:20 AM

    The first word uttered from my lips is WOW! We don't have snow here in Malaysia. This photo reminds me of the song White Christmas!

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  8. Chuck PefleyFebruary 17, 2008 at 11:31 AM

    Pat, lovely place to have within walking distance. I'm sure many of us are quite jealous.

    Are you sure your interpretation of the "Duck speak" is correct? I think that "quack" meant Brrr! - not "I've arrived". LOL

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  9. Torun ObserverFebruary 17, 2008 at 1:51 PM

    Lovely winter view Very romantic ;-)

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  10.  gmirageFebruary 17, 2008 at 4:33 PM

    Did you took this photo at night? Clear sky and lovely landscape with that pond in the middle. Good day!

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  11. marleyFebruary 17, 2008 at 6:51 PM

    Lovely wintery photo Pat. I like the story about the ducks that evening :)

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  12. dailyphotographerFebruary 17, 2008 at 7:48 PM

    looks very cold out there. great wallpaper photo:D

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  13. Kerry-AnneFebruary 18, 2008 at 3:20 AM

    Beautiful shot... quite different to the summer weather we're having here. :) The poor chilly ducks, goodness!

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  14. OlivierFebruary 18, 2008 at 8:12 AM

    ce paysage d'hiver est superbe, une vraie carte postale
    This winter landscape is superb, a real postcard

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  15. Kunal BhatiaFebruary 18, 2008 at 10:26 AM

    wow, what a beautiful scene. i'm so jealous that u live so close by..
    - Mindless Mumbai
    will not be visiting till april end now. there's too much college work, followed by exams. will try and keep up posting though.. have fun photo blogging, and all da best. c ya.

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  16. brian stoutFebruary 18, 2008 at 9:17 PM

    Pat, this is so beautiful - it really is picture-perfect, or post-card perfect or whatever you want to call it... definitely God's country, I'd say!

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  17. Troop 1309February 19, 2008 at 2:24 AM

    Very pretty photo. Reminds me of a postcard.

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  18. MJFebruary 19, 2008 at 5:40 AM

    Ah Pat..I am so envious of you.. you seem to live in a city where wonders are in every corner!

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  19. smilnsighFebruary 20, 2008 at 9:17 AM

    But a beautiful photo you got, in the last light.

    Mari-Nanci

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  20. Corey TempletonFebruary 20, 2008 at 6:19 PM

    Very peaceful looking, very nice!

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