Deer

This is one from my archives and I'm not sure why I never posted it since I really like it. It is such a peaceful scene to greet you when you arrive home. There was no artist signature. 

Taking part in Monday Murals. Click HERE to see more murals from around the world.

Me And My Shadow

A sunny day in winter when there is snow on the ground is wonderful for creating interesting shadows. I like the way the shadows all show as blue in this shot taken during a walkabout around U of T.

A Winter Bath

While I was taking yesterday's shot of the stream at James Gardens I heard some rustling in the bushes to my right and looked over to see two Blue Jays having a bath in the shallow narrower  part of the stream. They were up grooming in the bush while this male Cardinal then moved down and was ready to dive in for a bath too. It was around +8˚C and so I guess the birds were taking advantage of the weather to groom their feathers a bit. I stayed very still and watched them all for a while.

Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world.

A Stream Runs Through It

I like wandering through the ungroomed areas of James Gardens where you can head off into the wooded parts away from the pathways that run along the Humber River which borders the park. This small stream is always pretty in every season and on a sunny day with snow on the ground it was very pleasant.

Winter At The Park

We had a day a week ago when the temperature went up to + 9˚C and everyone was smiling. I went to James Gardens for a bit of a walkabout and to visit the ducks. I loved the textures of the grasses and shrubs against the snow. More from the park tomorrow.

Open Again

Restaurants are finally open again after so many months of closing and opening back and forth. This pizza place on Dundas St W has a nice clean and appealing look to it so it is worth trying one day. 

Taking part in Signs 2. Click HERE to see more signs from around the world.

The Casa In Winter

It is always nice to see Casa Loma when the snow is on the stone wall that surrounds it. I never got up there when we had our really deep snow but the cold weather has kept the white stuff around.