My son, Cole, has completed the design of my website so, as of today, this blog and oneoldphotographperday.blogspot.com will be updated at that site.
Thanks for your continued interest and support.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
July 13 – Tony, the Stone Mason
I love this guy. He showed up a week ago Sunday, took a look at our stonework job, arrived on the 11th and, by noon today, had finished the job.
We both make wine. He loves his kids. His kids love him – at least if 16 yo Daniel is exemplary. He brought me a bottle of Fonseca Port... just a minute, am I not the one who should be giving gifts? He discounted his price because he said I helped it get done faster than he'd expected.
I've always maintained that if a business transaction doesn't involve a good-to-great relationship, the money isn't worth it. Tony builds good relationships in the same way he sets stone: for permanence.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
July 10 – Our First Oak
Last fall, we planted about 200 acorns on the verges of the ridge. This one, in the centre of the driveway swing-around, is the only one we've been able find, as all the others are struggling away under a foot or two of grass.
July 9 – Some Assembly Required
Let's see now. A 125 lb. box shipped from China, shipped to Winnipeg, advertised, marked down, bought for $244 (plus a coupon for 25¢/litre off a gas fill), schlepped to Ruth's Ridge and assembled in a few (or more) spare hours.
July 7 – Backlight & Flat Light
Virginia Creeper slowly invades the trellis.
The mauve of tall grass prairie Hair Grass slowly ascends out of the green.
The mauve of tall grass prairie Hair Grass slowly ascends out of the green.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
July 6 – Quick, Grab the Towel
Another last minute grab,, this time of a dish towel with a handheld 180mm macro lens.
July 5 – Fercos & Brother Ken
My brother, Ken, was able to spend a couple of days with me during his week back home from China. After a truly raucous start, Fercos seemed to find some equilibrium after 24 hours.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
July 4 – A Walk on the Tree Farm
Friend, Jim, phoned and said the Showy Lady Slippers were out. So were the Wild Tiger Lilies and other assorted lovelies. As a side note, the sun was already on the Lady Slippers, while the Lily was in shade. Lush colours always benefit from more subtle lighting.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
July 1 – Airing our Clean Laundry in Public
Ruth loves the smell and feel of bed linens dried outside. As we don't yet have an outside washline (and wonder if putting one out under the trees will work, given all the birds about), they get draped over the railing in the front yard.
Think of the sheet as a Canadian flag that has, unfortunately, had the red bleached out of it. Happy flapping Canada Day.
June 30 – Give the Dog a Bone
Awhile ago, while enjoying the spring flush of Marsh Marigolds, Ruth found this old bone sticking out of the ground. She tells me the fracture will have occurred prior to the death of the animal.
As the last day of the first half of the year came to an end, I was again short one new photo for the day. Fercos was interested in the bone, but confused by its absence of smell or potential nourishment.
June 29 – More of the Same
I labour under the assumption that you may tire of the endless shots of skies, fields and sunsets which I tend to post – although I hope that is not entirely true. I live my life almost entirely here on Ruth's Ridge these days. Occasionally, I head into town on an errand or two, to see friends or children, to visit my parents, to tend to the upkeep of the cottage but, otherwise, this is where I am. As the old saw goes, "Wherever you are, be there." I try to live that statement.
Save for this week's arrival of mosquitoes, I love the fields and the little that goes on in and above them: the birds, the sunrises and sunsets, the majestic cloud formations, the wind.
And, so, the saga continues.
Save for this week's arrival of mosquitoes, I love the fields and the little that goes on in and above them: the birds, the sunrises and sunsets, the majestic cloud formations, the wind.
And, so, the saga continues.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
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