Tuesday was the day that we decided to make our annual fall pilgrimage to the sugar bush. Of course, we also tend to make the trip in during the running of the sap in spring, and also maybe in winter. It's a pleasant 45 minute drive through the countryside topped off by pancakes, french toast, maple sausages and maple syrup in a nice lodge-style restaurant when we get there.
There is a trail through the sugar bush that is so nice to walk in autumn, but with my back gimping up, we didn't follow it this time. I did take a few photos just outside the restaurant, and you can see that it was one of those glary days with high contrast, so it wasn't a day that beckoned us to take scads of photos.
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| The old, limited output, boiler shack |
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| I was drawn to the juxtaposition |
We took a different route home, just enjoying the day along the low-traffic rural roads. Nearer home, we stopped at the Auld Kirk in Almonte where Sue had taken some interesting photos through the windows on the previous day. Being a derivative sort of guy with no creativity of my own, I wanted to follow her example.
In these two photos, we see a refection of the scene behind me while we can also see through the window on the other side of the interior.
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| Here I am taking a photo like the ones below |
We haven’t much colour this year. Our leaves were shredded by Fiona.
ReplyDeleteOur color is muted this year, but still awfully nice to see. The lack of rain has changed our usual brilliance to a nice laid back feeling.
ReplyDeleteOur outing yesterday was north west to the Vermont capital, Montpelier. Lovely drive on I-89 with the mountain ranges all in color. when we did get on a local road the colors were still mostly green.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see the colors...like the reflections, especially of the photographer!
ReplyDeleteIt's much the same here. Probably another week of ideal conditions.
ReplyDeleteWell, that looked like a very nice restaurant, one that I would enjoy. I like the red and orangey colors of the trees. Fall is definitely here.
ReplyDeleteAutumn colors with bright sunshine can make things very bright.
ReplyDeleteWish I could have pulled up a chair and joined you. That looks like it was definitely worth the drive.
ReplyDeleteThat breakfast looks amazing! I love the last two photos. I'm particularly fond of reflection ones.
ReplyDeleteThat was a great outing -- good food and colorful trees and, of course, it's always very nice to see your smiling faces too!
ReplyDeleteWe are hoping to see a bit of color on a local walk this weekend, our first of the season and very much overdue.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful church and perfect in your pictures!
ReplyDeleteThere are scattered bright red Maples here but not a big change yet.Love the reflection shots.
ReplyDeleteColor is just starting to come out here beautiful sun after Ian finally left. No great breakfasts out there though. Your pictures are lovely. I like reflection and seeing through at the same time.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love the tree reflecting in the church window. That is awesome.
ReplyDeleteI remember your visit there last year. Neat church window photos too.
ReplyDeleteMmmmm…. pancakes!
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Oh, what a wonderful excursion! The restaurant looks great and so does the food, the color is great and what fabulous photos. It looks like a perfect day. love the church window!
ReplyDeleteOur color is not so great this year. I attribute it to lack of rain.
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