Every year, along the North shore of Lake Ontario and across the entire Northern Hemisphere....
....the trees return to life, celebrating Earth Day through their very survival.
I thought I should have at least one gnarled tree photos for Mark at Butler and Bagman to add to his collection.
Glimpsed through the trees, on the other side of the great ravine that leads down to the Lake, is the home of one of Canada's greatest living artists 95 year old Doris McCarthy. In a couple of weeks, as the leaves come fully out on the trees, this view of her home will be hidden. Even to telephoto lenses.
This last photo is the best. With Lindsay heading out for a day of fun.
ReplyDeleteAwe.. love them all! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteLove the green tips just opening...and your little doggie leading the way!
ReplyDeleteThat was the first photo I took yesterday Tabor. I had just undone her leash and she was headed off down the path to see what adventures awaited her.
ReplyDeleteYou too gigi! Hey, it's the weekend, how bad can it be?
ReplyDeleteIt's spring and the leaves aren't blatant yet, Rebecca, so I thought they needed a closeup to really celebrate them.
ReplyDeleteYou have really evoked the season with your photos of emerging leaves and bare branches. And I like the sneak peek at McCarthy's house in the woods (what a great place to get away and write!)
ReplyDeleteExactly Kerry. She built the home herself by hand back in the 1930's and along with her painting, she has written several books. In fact, I think she originally started out to be a writer, but then became friends with the group of 7 artists and found her calling.
ReplyDeleteGreat narration and photos. I liked the story of McCarthy's home. That would be a great gift to give oneself.
ReplyDeleteQMM
You've really capture the awakening of the forest, great job. Thanks for the reminder about Doris McCarthy. I saw her interviewed a couple of years ago on TVO and she was a hoot!
ReplyDeleteLove the photos, Barry and Linda! Especially the second one, and the one of the artists' home. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely shootout! I just love seeing the season change there - so similar to here! How fun to live near a famous artist!!
ReplyDeleteHope things are well hon..thinking of you, Sarah
I am crazy about the photos, Barry and Linda, especially the one of the artists' home. I always feel a good tree should have a dog near it too :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
I love the second shot, the tree framing the beautiful view beyond, amazing!
ReplyDeleteNice shootout, Barry. Isn't it wonderful to walk around in the springtime and see the trees leafing out right before your eyes? You can see them grow from one day to the next!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Nancy, and the change from one day to the next can be startling.
ReplyDeletegreat shoot out guys!! love the first two images of the wonderful landscapes. nice!!
ReplyDeleteMy mum loves your collection of tree photos. Having grown up in Ontario she has fond memories of camping along the shores of various lakes and wandering among the colorful trees.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comment on my Country Roads post :o)
Lots of love from the west coast
Sarah-Paige