Category Archives: nature

Tiny Marshes

Posted on August 13, 2007 by

Tiny Marshes Originally uploaded by canuckshutterer (W.J. Gibson) near Elmvale, Ontario in Simcoe County Ducks Unlimited and the Ministry of Natural Resources (I think that is the right ministry) have set this up and maintain it. Beautiful spot, lots of … Continue reading →

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texture 1 – nest

Posted on July 24, 2007 by

nest Originally uploaded by canuckshutterer (W.J. Gibson) this robins (?) nest was constructed over the two motion detector lights high up over the back deck that light the way from the driveway path we had to turn off the light … Continue reading →

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Canada Day at Little Lake Park owl

Posted on July 4, 2007 by

Canada Day at Little Lake Park owl Originally uploaded by canuckshutterer (W.J. Gibson) The Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre had a display of birds of prey. The beautiful colours of this owl’s feathers made my day.

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green peace

Posted on June 25, 2007 by

green peace Originally uploaded by canuckshutterer (W.J. Gibson) a little patch of quiet in the middle of Midland, Ontario. Canada….taken in the woods of Little Lake Park.

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fireflies

Posted on June 16, 2007 by

took the dog out front to the shore last night, some fireflies were floating around in the dark, always a smile to see them

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winter feeding

Posted on January 23, 2007 by

For years we have been putting out seed for birds to feed upon in the winter. This year it was very mild into part of January then winter arrived and we have had some cold weather, down near to -20 … Continue reading →

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a little list of the local wildlife

Posted on September 2, 2006 by

Yesterday morning early, saw a lone trumpeter swan come around the point and splashdown. Early evening I spotted a mink skittering along the shore groins two cottages over and then swim out to a medium sized rock. Nothing looks else … Continue reading →

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maple leaf forever

Posted on June 29, 2006 by

one perfect leaf Originally uploaded by canuckshutterer. sometimes in photography it helps in composition to simplify and this photo offers just one perfect maple leaf so that the viewer can run their eyes along the outline edges of the red … Continue reading →

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“Water? What water?”

Posted on June 29, 2006 by

“Water? What water?” When I wander around with my camera around my neck I am looking. What catches my eye sometimes is a simple arrangement of lines, a pleasing pattern. What helps make a better photograph is a contrasting simple … Continue reading →

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dawn on the shore – a silhouette

Posted on June 23, 2006 by

dawn Originally uploaded by canuckshutterer. all about the shape and the shadow, Georgian Bay in the background

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