Sunday, January 9, 2011

Winter in Our Lakeshore Community



On sunny days, winter in our area is often beautiful. While it sometimes feels remote from all the centres of action, it compensates with a cool and crisp ambiance. These photos were taken in 2009-10 and 2010-11.

Scene from the Lane

The Spruce Don't Mind the Snow
Shadows in the Orchard

Ash Tree is at Least 50 Years Old

A Red Footbridge

Nearby Creek

Jack Frost is an Artist!




Top of Cliff Above Icy Lake
Staircase on Cliff
Snowy Beach

Iceberg in Lake Huron









Sunday, January 2, 2011

Four Seasons in Our Lakeshore Neighbourhood


Our cottage is located on top of the bank overlooking Lake Huron. The beach and the lake are beautiful. The rest of our neighbourhood is also beautiful - in all four seasons. These photos attempt to capture the magnificent annual journey of the natural and rural neighbourhood around us as it makes its jaunt through the seasons.



The beach vegetation survives extremes of heat, cold, and wind. The shape of the beach, the streams, and the dunes change constantly, affected by waves and wind. The lake reflects the colours of the sky, the clouds, and the always migrating sun.





The colours of the sun and the lake change with the seasons. We think the Lake Huron sunsets are among the most impressive in the world.







 



The laneway into our little community feels inviting in the summer. In the winter, the lane is still inviting, but the atmosphere feels more remote. In the photo below, the turkey vultures, usually seen circling overhead in summer, have landed in the lane!




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Bill's orchard thrives through all the seasonal changes.












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