My Pictures

Calm Waters,Waterlilies Floating,Relaxation!-Saturday June 16,2007

2007-06-16T23:57:00.000-04:00

Dragonflies on Waterlilies and Lily PadsClose up of Waterlily Blue Heron
Rocky Raccoon hiding in the BullrushesRocky Raccoon Checking Me Out

Rocky Raccoon Checking Me Out Close Up

Papa Osprey

Great Ending to a Shitty Week At Work! Friday June 15,2007

2007-06-16T01:31:00.000-04:00

2 baby osprey learning how to use their wings and claws!
Very calm and soothing water for relaxing and rejuvenating!!

Beauty ending of a very shitty,stressed out week at work!!! Amazing colours throughout the skyline!

Darkness is falling and I am wishing the weekend would last a lot longer than it will!!!

Deer Eating In Farmer's Field Outside of Rannoch

2007-06-14T06:58:00.000-04:00

Coming Into Town On North River Road

2007-06-14T06:55:00.000-04:00

Snapping Turtle + Sun Bursting Through Clouds After Thunderstorm-Wed.June 13,2007

2007-06-13T23:34:00.000-04:00

Great Start to 2007 - Kayaking on May 5,2007

2007-05-22T09:28:00.000-04:00

What a beautiful Sunset!!
Here it is sinking away behind the trees!
2 Mergensers taking off!! They are fish-eating ducks!
Sun & Water! What more could you ask for!!

More of Buenos Aires,Argentina

2006-11-28T20:47:00.000-05:00

These first three pictures of my Sweetheart Sveta who lives in Buenos Aires,but is moving to St.Marys hopefully this summer!!!She is originally from Almaty,Kazakhstan and turned 40 the day before I landed there!! She sure don't look no 40yrs.old!!! She took me sight-seeing all over the city and we went together up to Iguazu Falls!Here she is hamming it up for the camera at the Devil's Throat!
Most of Argentina's buildings are built with strong European architecture,but as you can see in the background they are building the skyscrapers more of a modern theme to them! All I can say is,if you want to see anything like this,get down there and soak up the heritage of an amazing country!!!

Adios Amigos & Amigas!!!! :-) :-) :-)

Buenos Aires,Argentina Nov.19 - 25,2006

2006-11-28T20:26:00.000-05:00

This is the Obelisk right in the center of the city,and also right in the center of AV.9 De Julio,said to be the widest and longest Avenue in the world! There is about 8-9 lanes on one side and the same on the other! If you didn't move fast you would be stuck in the middle,but that was good,because they had benches and trees to rest on and under while waiting for the lights to change!! :D
This is the top half of a christmas tree inside a shopping mall with the vaulted ceilings! This was on Sunday night around 9:30pm and people were all over the place!
This is the gate into La Recoleta.It is a cemetery for all the dignitaries from the last 200 yrs. Evita Peron is buried here also.They are all large vaults for burial and are truly amazing as you will see in the next picture!
This one on the corner here was of a 12yr. old girl who was thought to have died and was mistakenly buried alive!! They found out a month or two later when her parents went to pay their respects and saw the lid on the coffin was almost open.They told the caretakers and they went to investigate and saw that the girl had tried to get out but couldn't and eventually did die!! Remember,this was back in the 1800's!
They have these all over the city! Recycling bins for Glass,Plastics & Paper!

My Amazing South American Trip to Argentina Nov.19-25,2006

2006-11-28T20:02:00.000-05:00

Here I am standing across from the Iguazu Falls on the Border of Argentina and Brazil! This is another shot of the Iguazu Falls
This is the Beginning of Garganta del Diablo(Devil's Throat) This is a Truly,Amazing Sight of the Devil's Throat
Another Shot of the Amazing Falls in Argentina!!

Blue Skies,Whispy Clouds & Start of Sunset-Monday November 6,2006

2006-11-06T19:28:00.000-05:00

Excellent Saturday Night Kayaking-Saturday September 16,2006

2006-09-24T00:37:00.000-04:00

Autumn is Just Around the Corner,Look at the Leaves Changing Colour! Very Vibrant Colours in the Skies Tonight!
Another Shot of the Colourful Clouds Above!
More Bright Colours in the Trees!
Canada Geese Taking Off From the Thames River!

Amazing Sunset-Tuesday August 22,2006

2006-08-26T23:20:00.000-04:00

Adult and Baby Deer in and around St.Marys

2006-07-24T23:22:00.000-04:00

Adult Deer on East Bank of Thames River Out Thomas Street
Same Deer Moving closer to the Bush

Trying to get rid of it's itch! :DBaby Deers Less Than a Month old,as they still have their Markings on Their Coats(White Spots)
Different Shot Just Before They Took Off Into the Field Behind Rock Quarry on Thomas Street

Bald-Headed Eagles In St.Marys

2006-07-24T05:59:00.000-04:00

A Bald-Headed Eagle and it's baby at the Rock Quarry in St.Marys
Up in a Tree overlooking Thames River Across From Rock Quarry Sunday July 23/06
Close up of the Eagle!
Baby Eagle Soaring over the Thames Sunday July 23/06.
Bald-Headed Eagle Sitting Majestically on a Rock in the Rock Quarry

Sunset and Nightshots of Falls in St.Marys-Sat.May 27,2006

2006-05-28T11:12:00.000-04:00

Sunset out in Rannoch,Ontario,just outside of St.Marys
Same place one minute later
Waterfalls and Trestle-turned-walkway in Background. Falls are illuminated by Floodlights.
Other side of Falls Illuminated by Floodlights

More Wildlife In St.Marys+ Trip to Aylmer-Beaver, Wild Turkey & Tundra Swans

2006-04-17T21:27:00.000-04:00

First Beaver In St.Marys for Years!
This was a young one with no fear! I stood there so close and he just kept chewing grass and twigs!
Wild Turkey @ Thomas Street Limestone Quarry!
Tundra Swans down at the Aylmer Wildlife Management Area just behind the Ontario Police College. This is a stopping point for them on their Migration to the Arctic!

Newest Pictures of the love of my life, Sweet Sveta,Princess of Buenos Aires!

2006-03-29T00:57:00.000-05:00

Warm,Sunny Friday at Work!

2006-03-13T00:06:00.000-05:00

Kenny Masselis & I goofing around at Break! Rod Riordan was getting in on it too!
Kel Thomson Loading Trucks!
Two Deer Watching Us Work! My Three Amigos Just Before The Silliness Started!!!

Warm Day,More Deer Pt.II

2006-03-07T23:39:00.000-05:00

I can't believe how majestic she looks standing there so strong and alert!
This one didn't notice me standing below her,as she was too intent on eating! Oooops! I got caught by this one! Beautiful looking creature! This Doe is too busy eating also,to notice me snapping shots today!
These two are enjoying the warmer weather which provides easier foraging!

My New Sweet Friend,Svetlana, From Buenos Aires,Argentina

2006-03-07T00:23:00.000-05:00

More Wildlife Around St.Marys,Ontario

2006-03-06T23:45:00.000-05:00

Above is a family of Raccoons peeking out of their home on an outcropping of Limestone Rock @ St.Marys Cement on Thomas St. They are 9 meters above the ground and the total distance from top to bottom is 18 Meters! Fairly safe there as long as they don't fall!!!
Seven Does(Female Deer) wandering about foraging for food today . Almost like clockwork,these, and some days more Deer come out about 11:30am to graze.
Here we have eight of them running up our man-made mountain playing and grazing! It's quite the site everyday,almost. Somedays you won't see any of them at all. A lot come from the direction of Westover Inn.
This picture and the next one is the start of their 11:30am feeding.You usually see 2 or 3 and next time you look,within 5 minutes they will be 8-15 Deer at one spot!

As the Snow Starts to Disappear More Animals Come Out

2006-02-25T23:21:00.000-05:00

Today was Animal Day Today at Work!!

2006-02-17T23:40:00.000-05:00

If you look closely there is 6 Deer munching on the side of the hill at the Thomas Street Limestone Quarry!
Here are two other Deer at the other end of the Quarry
This is the first Fox I have seen out and about since November/05
Oooops! They see me!!!!!
Oh! Oh! These ones spotted me too!!!!

A Country Drive on a Sunny Saturday Afternoon

2006-02-11T19:04:00.000-05:00

Canada Geese Enjoying the Sunny Skies-Wednesday February 8,2006

2006-02-11T11:35:00.000-05:00

Deer out foraging for food and running about enjoying the weather-Friday February 10,2006

2006-02-11T11:32:00.000-05:00

Deer out foraging after snowstorm Thursday February 9,2006

2006-02-11T11:25:00.000-05:00

More Deer Than Usual Caused By Warmer Winter Weather!

2006-02-02T19:25:00.000-05:00

The unseasonably warm weather has brought out a lot more Deer than you usually see this time of year!
The warmer weather gives them more time to forage around for food They are usually in groups of 4 or 5,sometimes more when the Buck(Male) is around!
They definitely take advantage of the warm weather and enjoy it!

Warm Winter Weather Brings Deer Out Grazing More!

2006-01-23T17:39:00.000-05:00

Full & Half Moon + Deer Out Grazing January16-20/06

2006-01-22T03:13:00.000-05:00

Full Moon January16,2006
Sunrise January 18,2006
Does Out Foraging for Food on Thursday January 26,2006
Half Moon On January 20, 2006 One Doe Out Beside the Tree,Two Hiding Behind It and One More Just Sitting and Relaxing to Left of the Tree

Rural Area Outside of St.Marys

2006-01-15T21:42:00.000-05:00

Open Fields and Great Colours in the Clouds
Another Beautiful Sunset Out On River Road
It is hard to believe that it is January 15/06!!
More Beautiful Clouds and Open Fields!

Wildlife Inside St.Marys

2006-01-13T23:14:00.000-05:00

Turkey Vultures' Circling around before migrating south for the winter
Great wing span and majestic flight of a Raptor!
Two beautiful young Does! They are so used to seeing and hearing us at work,all they will do is stop to look and see where and what we're doing,then go back grazing,or sometimes just playing and chasing each other around!
Near the middle of the shot is a Barn Owl sitting on our rock pile. We found out the reason he just stayed there was because during the daylight,the Owl's eyesight isn't very good.When darkness hits,lookout! Sharp eyesight for sure then! Another picture of a Red Fox out looking for food at the St.Marys Cement Limestone Quarry!

Deer Grazing At Limestone Quarry!

2006-01-09T23:05:00.000-05:00

Six Does(Female Deer) walking across the Hill! One is hidden in the brush right below the 2nd & 3rd deer on top! Two more on side of the hill! One running away!
Two other Does grazing on the hill!
Three other Does on the far side of the hill at Limestone Quarry in St.Marys,Ontario!

Trip To Guadalajara,Jalisco,Mexico-Dec.17-24/05

2005-12-25T19:56:00.000-05:00

This is a shot of Lake Chapala,the largest lake in Mexico with the Sierra Madre in Background which comes all through the US and starts in Canada as the Rockies!
This is in the Historic Downtown of Guadalajara,which has many Plazas'(Squares or Parks) Feliz Navidad on the building(Happy Christmas) They celebrate heartily here with all the families participating and enjoying the fiestas! (festivals)
This is a shot from my room(15th floor) of only a part of Guadalajara!
This is a shot of the teatro (theater)one of the oldest in Guadalajara,built inthe 1500's.
This is the Rotunda that was built for the people born in Guadalajara that went on to make something of themselves for the Mexican people. The wording on the Rotunda says "Jalisco A Sus Hijos Esclarecidos" (Jalisco To Their Children Honored) Some were buried here in a vault above ground inside the Rotunda.

Winter Has Arrived!!

2005-11-29T23:15:00.000-05:00

After the storm.....Beautiful!!
Sunshine,Blue Skies,Pure White Snow!
Early morning snow squall,Sun trying to come out!
Work on Friday is almost over!
Great way to start the day! Stuck in first snowfall!
Mechanic buries truck trying to fuel it up!!!Loader pulls him out!

My Last Canoe Trip This Year-Sunday October 30,2005

2005-10-30T18:17:00.000-05:00

Great Day At Work! Friday October 28,2005

2005-10-28T18:41:00.000-04:00

Friday Oct.28,2005

Winter's Just Around The Corner!!

2005-10-25T17:15:00.000-04:00

My Days at Work-Thomas Street Rock Quarry!

2005-10-25T00:30:00.000-04:00

Nothing Like A Beautiful Sunrise!
This was shot at 6:50am Early Morning Beauty!
Beautiful Early Morning Sky!
MR.Fox out looking for food 100 meters from me!
Blue Skies & White Clouds

Just Love The Colours In The Early Morning Sky!

4 Dead In Ohio

2005-10-24T21:36:00.000-04:00

Tell me what is your opinion on this senseless killing of 4 students at Kent State University in Kent,Ohio back in May 1970.