Baby Boy

I spent the morning yesterday with Morgan, Rob and their handsome little man, Devon (along with Angela and Jean). Despite easy-going parents and baby who was really content, getting the perfect shots was still a bit of a challenge. Regardless, I had a lot of fun and it was a pleasure to meet Morgan and Rob!
I've been really busy this weekend and haven't had much time to even look them over but wanted to quickly post one. Here's Devon, straight out of the camera (with the addition of a frame because I just can't help myself - haha).

Today, I (along with Brannon, Mom, Stacie and Ann) participated in the Walk for Multiple Sclerosis. Our team raised $3800! Thanks to everyone who supported us!!
The weather started out rather cold, windy, and wet but once we got walking it was fine. *I* was the only one who didn't have a camera (go figure!) so I'm relying on others to pass some along so that I can update my blog!

Edible Eyeballs

So, I should probably be saving these photos for tomorrow but since it's unlikely my fellow party-goers will have the time to check out my blog before tomorrow evening I thought it would be safe to post pics of the creepy treats I made for Brigitte and Craig's halloween party!
They're cherry chip cupcakes with strawberry-rhubarb jam infused into the centres...I wanted them to ooze when you bite into them....muahahahaha (think vampire laugh)! The rest is pretty self-explanatory I think. I can't take credit for the decor idea; must thank Epicurious for that! :)

And because I cannot help myself......
Those 'in the know' will know that these are Manolos and, VERY SADLY, they are not mine (the wrinkly foot is mine though). Some may recognize these as Miss Janny's wedding shoes. We attended a gathering tonight at Jenn's house and I pretty-much made Janny bring them so that I could see them for real and maybe even walk a few steps in them. I was able to get them on but they were a bit snug so I didn't actually walk in them....but this is as close to wearing Manolos as I'll ever get so I had to savour the moment :)
Thanks Janny, for salvaging my otherwise cruddy day, and thanks to Jenn for your hospitality!

Reflections of Bon Echo

I realize that those of you on facebook have already seen these but I'm posting them anyway :)
On our way back from our hike the water was so calm I was able to shoot some near-perfect reflections.

This one is kind of a fluke. When I took the shot I initially cut off the tops of the trees so the reflection didn't look right; I decided to crop it down to just the reflection and it's not so bad now.

I just wish this one was a bit brighter.

I uploaded this to blogger by accident but the program wouldn't let me delete it. Weird!

Ducky

Just when I think I'm getting away from nature photography.....
I had to post this; I think the feather pattern is beautiful and the light was perfect for this shot. I also like the droplet of water falling off its beak.

Harry

This one's for mom. Meet Harry, up close and personal :)

The Calm After the Storm

Not a creature was stirring.....

Indian Illustration

I received a wonderful belated Christmas gift the other day. A former colleague and good friend of mine spent the holidays in India with her family. I find all things Indian rich and beautiful and, knowing my favourite colour is blue, she brought back a scarf for me. I adore it and am so pleased that she thought of me when she saw it. The first photo shows its true colour, but I feel that the pattern is more easily appreciated in the B&W photo that follows.

Aberdeen Pavillion

I asked Brannon to quickly stop by the Aberdeen Pavilion (a Victorian heritage building) today on our way home. He had something in the oven and literally told me I had 1 minute to take photos so I wasn't able to find great angles but oh well! I just love how the sun enhances the colour of the building in the first shot; yet does very little in the second. This is where the Ottawa Ex (Central Canada Exhibition) is held each year. I also managed to catch a quick shot of the sun setting as we got closer to home.

Blue Christmas

I finally got to my parents' house. They live on a lake and much of their house is done in blue colours....as is their tree....

Ornaments

Look carefully; this is a fish

I really like this shot; I love how you can see the tree's reflection in the window against the lake and also on the floor.