Inukshuk - Black and White Weekend

A small Inukshuk I received as Christmas present

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The mysterious stone figures known as inuksuit can be found throughout the circumpolar world. Inukshuk, the singular of inuksuit, means "in the likeness of a human" in the Inuit language. The traditional meaning of the inukshuk is "Someone was here" or "You are on the right path." These sculptural forms are among the oldest and most important objects placed by humans upon the vast Arctic landscape and have become a familiar symbol of the Inuit and of their homeland. An inukshuk can be small or large, a single rock, several rocks balanced on each other, round boulders or flat. Built from whatever stones are at hand, each one is unique. The arrangement of stones indicates the purpose of the marker.

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Sources: Wikkipedia, James Marsh - The Canadian Encyclopedia, Norman Hallendy – Inuksuit: the Silent Messengers

Wishing you all a peaceful and happy New Year.

Play Me - Wordless Wednesday

My 36 String Walnut Lever Harp

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Ice Sparkle - Macro Monday

Macro Monday and Watery Wednesday

Outside my window, an amazing array of icicles.

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Cherubs - Macro Monday

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas

A decoration on my Christmas tree

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The Snowflower - Black and White Weekend

A winter flower

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A Surprising Shot - Weekend Reflections

I was experimenting with taking photos of light - in low light. The only light in the room was coming from the gas fireplace and the Christmas tree. I snapped a couple of the fireplace, thinking that they wouldn't be much to see. I was surprised when I transfered the pics to the computer.

The fireplace photo itself isn't great, but what an interesting reflection! The Christmas tree on the fireplace glass, with a reflection of the reflection. The snowflakes in the upper section are actually lights in our front windows, which are coverd with semi-transparent blinds.

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You Are Getting Sleepy - Wordless Wednesday

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Waves - Watery Wednesday

If you saw my post from yesterday, you know we are currently under 3 feet of snow. There isn't much water around here, but I have some summer shots, so...

...here's to remembering summer.

The Pinery Provincial Park - Lake Huron

Ontario, Canada
Late Summer 2010

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Canadian eh? - My World Tuesday

We get a lot of snow here in Canada, but this set a record in our city

We had almost 80cm(31inches) of snow fall, over a 2 day period (Dec 6-7)

Our front yard

Me in the driveway

The front of the house at night

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Just A Little Whimsy - Macro Monday

A S'mores man nightlight, my granddaughter's favorite

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Pet Pride - Merfy

Hiya,

I'm Merfy. I'm joining a group of new friends over at Pet Pride.

Click here, it will take you to Bozo's site, where you can join in.

I have a blog of my own too, where I yap about dog stuff.

I call it... Chasing Squirrels In My Sleep, because I always dream about that. And in my dreams, I actually catch 'em.



As Smooth As Glass - Weekend Reflections

An early morning misty shot on Trout Lake in Northern Ontario.
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The Dragon - Black and White Weekend

Meet Tucker, my Australian Bearded Dragon

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Snow Magic

On December 6th and 7th almost 2-1/2 feet (75cm) of snow fell on our city.

*Snow Days were declared for 3 days.

Tree on our front lawn

 

Night shot

 Orbs and dots are snow being blown from the tree and caught by the flash of the camera

The bright sunlight bouncing off the camera lens creating a prismatic effect.

Now that's what I call Christmas lights!

*Snow Days - The city shuts down, school and business closures, public transportation pulled off the roads, no postal service... etc.

Fallen - Black and White Weekend

December 3, 2010

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The Guardian - Black and White Weekend

November 19, 2010

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On The Lake - Black and White Weekend

November 13, 2010

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At The Shore - Black and White Weekend

November 5, 2010

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