Mastodawn

Pumpkin Tower.

Our local community celebrates Pumpkinfest every year. One of the traditions is that the local grade-school students carve pumpkins and bring them to the arena for display.

My daughter has aged out of this tradition, but the tower is still cool. 😄

We were fortunate to have great weather all weekend long.

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Transitions.

It's mid-October, and the forest is transforming. Most trees are still green, but this cluster has embraced autumn. I found them outside of town on the hiking trail north. I'm glad I went exploring.

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Early migration!

Sometimes you get lucky! 🍀

I was out doing a pattern study when I heard a commotion overhead. I turned, flipped to a custom shooting mode, and held down the shutter button!

An enormous flock of birds flew right over the bridge I was standing on and across an early sunset. Rain was coming in from the west, making for a dramatic background.

It was hot, humid, and muggy, but I'm glad I went out anyway. You never know what you'll capture!

Let me know whether you like the first or second shot better! 😄

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#smalltownphotography
#fineartphotography
#lightandshadow
#itsamazingoutthere
#nature
#outdooradventures
#exploremore
#magicalmoments
#folkscenery
#waterfordontario
#norfolkcountyontario
#ontario
#imagesofcanada
#ontarioforyou
#flockofbirdsflying
#sunsetphotography

Summertime green.

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#itsamazingoutthere
#nature
#outdooradventures
#exploremore
#natureshots
#hikingtrails
#landscapephotography
#roamtheplanet
#exploretocreate
#roamearth
#waterfordontario
#norfolkcountyontario

Sometimes you need to get out of the way when others are crossing.

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#itsamazingoutthere
#nature
#outdooradventures
#exploremore
#natureshots
magicalmoments
#waterfordontario
#norfolkcountyontario
#canadageese

Run!

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#pathway
#roadsigns
#iconography
#paintedsigns
#walkingtrail
#exploremore
#waterfordontario
#norfolkcountyontario

Walk around #Waterford with me. (8 of 8)

Underneath the only overpass in town, kids have created some amazing underground art. Never underestimate someone's desire to tag a wall! 😂

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Walk around #Waterford with me. (7 of 8)

Despite living in Waterford for almost 20 years, I had never noticed this mural at the Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum! It's around the back and partially covered by a tool shed.

Hopefully, with the recent renovations happening in the area, more people will see and appreciate that art and its message.

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Walk around #Waterford with me. (6 of 8)

The amazing texture of the tree stump contrasts with the soft flowers embracing it. I think the flowers will fully cover the stump in a few more seasons. But until then…

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