It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see. ~ Henry David Thoreau
I have a few photos from late summer which are still occupying my hard drive. Now would be as good a time as any to share them.
An early September wander down to the Otonabee river where waders, swimmers and kayakers enjoyed the day.
Back in August, the Peterborough Exhibition came to town. This was the closest I could get without paying for admission. I wasn't permitted to drive, or even walk past the grounds which was just a couple of blocks from my place. The detour was a lengthy one, on foot but I snapped this over the top of a fence from a block away.
Along with the rides and games, there was a rodeo - which was well hidden from the street. The rodeo brought several PETA protesters, strategically placed at entrances and on corners, most of whom were happy to be photographed.
This adorable little Rottweiler sweetie was in a wagon with a little girl, waiting patiently for their people to exit a store.
There's a Tribal Voices shop in the nearby town of Fowler's Corners which sells these little wood carvings. The pair of cats reminded me of my furry guys - the grey and white Zephyr and my always-missed tabby, Skittles.
A couple of posts back, when we were viewing the lift lock, this crew on tour with The Canoe Museum was waiting for their turn to approach and descend.
Here's a bold little seagull, pecking along the shoreline of Little Lake in the late-day sunshine.
He then turned for the camera so that I could capture his best side.
Last month, at my friend Carol Anne's milestone birthday party, some of the guests played a game of croquet. I liked the faded paint colours on the mallets.
Then of course, there were the matching balls.
This sweet girl is Bailey - a cutie that my friend Dakshina and I encountered on one of our walks around town.
Last but not least, a fine Peterborough sunset.
Hopefully, I'll have some autumn images for you before too much longer.
37 comments:
Happy Sunday. Thank you for the beautiful reminders of summer!
Your photos reflect the happiness and peace that is seeping into your everyday walks. So glad for you
Being detoured just to get home, that is a bit annoying.
Why do Rotties have a bad reputation? Everyone I've ever met was a big mush.
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love the pups. would take that baby rottie in a flash. :) loved the old croquet mallets.
The dogs are adorable!
It looks like you had a wonderful summer!
Summer flies by so quickly. I am glad you have posts pictures so we can enjoy it a little longer.
You have taken some wonderful photos. The little puppy in the wagon melts my heart.
Difficult to choose favourites as they're all special in a different way!
Maggie x
Your wonderful photos remind me that summer came and went too fast.
You sing of Ontario BEAUTIFULLY
Excellent gallery today. I want one of those puppies:)
The fair people may have been very uncooperative but you saw many interesting things. Mellow color in your post...just like fall.
Beautiful photos Hilary, thanks for the memories.
Lovely, lovely pictures.
I am not a fan of rodeos, myself.
Enjoy the fall. :)
I love the second, dark background shot of the gull and of course the final one, sunset,is spectacular.
Fowlers Corners. Used to pass by every now and then in the 70s. I don't think there was much there then, maybe a variety store.
That last picture is stunning!
Those old croquet mallets and balls bring back memories. That sunset shot is awesome. I'm not so sure about rodeos myself.
I just love being treated to your camera eye, Hilary. Thank you for these, especially those soulful dogs. :-)
I always enjoy your walks in your beautiful town and I imagine Fall pics will be amazing! You always manage to capture the feeling of the day!
Oh, what sweet doggies! I love the last shot too.
a fun set of pictures. I haven't played croquet in forever.
Hilary: I like the way everyone loves your photos, they will all want to move to Peterborough soon! The croquet set is well used, I like thee way the paint is flaking off the mallets, and of course the colourful balls.
I'm trying to figure out the word on the PETA guy's Tshirt.
Enjoyed them all. Liked the croquet mallets and that sunset best. Wow!
Lovely reminders of Summer and I just adore the photo of the Rotweiler puppy....those eyes....
The textures and worn croquet mallets are a favorite of mine. Character and personality well captured.
I love the color in these and I think that being kept a block from the midway was the best vantage point of those flags!
The Rottweiler pup and the Golden, Bailey, stole my heart today. The shots of the seagull are fabulous!
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i had read this on my phone and the screen was too small, so I have returned to really look at the photos.
So much serenity! :-) Thanks.
Greetings from London.
Look at the way you capture those fur babies' expressions!
You are such an artist.
I love being here. I haven't taken the time to visit blogs on a regular basis like I want to. But, I know I can come here at any time and have a feast for my eyes through the kens of your camera. Thank you!
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Twenty lashes for me!
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..."lens" not "kens"....
took me long enough to get around to getting here but i am glad i did ... love these photos
As usual, you sweep me away with your magic. Thank you so much for taking your camera with you as you walk, You make my day.
What lovely and adorable shots.
I love the owls and the pussycats! ;) And, I don't like rodeos! I feel that some of it is cruelty. Oh, and that is a fabulous sunset!
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