For some reason the coldest weather seems to bring out the foxes in winter. Every year, while the temperatures are at their worst, I’ll see tracks and trails forming all over the property. Sometimes I’m lucky to see the fox … Continued
This is a macro photo of a milkweed seedpod against the snow. The pod has split open to let a few of the hairy seeds emerge. This milkweed plant, growing in a path near my front door, attracted monarch butterflies … Continued
After doing a series of posts showing a more peaceful side of winter I thought I’d show another side to winter in Muskoka. These are pictures of the great Alberta Clipper of 2017 which slammed us in December. Most people … Continued
In early winter Lake Muskoka reveals all sorts of strange creatures. On this day I found a small school of ice jellyfish floating over a log by the shore.
Perhaps my fascination with these ice formations comes from the fact that they look like they are trying to grow into something recognizable, as can happen with clouds sometimes, so I become absorbed trying to figure out what that might … Continued
Ice formation found in early winter on the shore of Lake Muskoka, Gravenhurst Ontario.
Ice on a stump at night on Lake Muskoka, Gravenhurst Ontario. Reflections of lights on the water from one of the waterfront restaurants.
Another photo in the series of interesting ice formations found in early winter on Lake Muskoka, Gravenhurst Ontario.
Today I am starting a series of posts showing some of the interesting naturally created ice formations found in the area. I’m drawn to the other worldly sculptural shapes and began photographing them as far back as 1980. The series … Continued
Over the years you’ve seen me post many photos of the wildlife around our house. It’s remarkable to see how close the animals come to our front door, but those close encounters are to be expected since we live so … Continued