I think you can see the haze well enough in these photos but also that we were not overcome.
I was taken by the shape of the tree in the following photo. I had not noticed it before, and I am guessing that it has been trimmed somewhat recently. Perhaps, however, I had simply overlooked it, for it is very much like me to not notice things because my mind is some place other than where my body happens to be. .
Then, we got a picture of Sue to satisfy yesterday’s theme: Cover.
As I sit in my good ole chair on this early Sunday morning, a glance out the window informs me that the smoke remains. Alexa has told me that it will stay with us until late afternoon, but I wouldn’t be surprised if she extends that estimate, as she has done several times in the past few days.
Those smiling faces! That last, a great shot of Sue.
ReplyDeleteThat parasol is beautiful! I'd carry that around just to enjoy the colors!
ReplyDeleteSmoke, we've had it here too.
This morning the sky is cloudless but it is also orangey brown with the sunrise.
Now I fancy a parasol! Usually when we smell wood smoke it's controlled burning from the Pine Barrens an hour south, so we've given up asking the local police what's up!
ReplyDeleteWe have smoke here too. Wish we could share the rain we’ve had with the western part of our great land.
ReplyDeleteWe're getting a bit of it too -- nothing terrible but definitely the haze and sometimes I think I can smell it. Love the parasol pic!
ReplyDeleteWe’ve been smoking Canada for days or rather inhaling your second hand smoke. I’m surprised our current occupant hasn’t insisted on a no smoking section for neighboring countries.
ReplyDeleteSorry about the fires. Loved seeing your LBGTQ+ shot, as well as the parasol. Not sure which tree you meant...since there are 2 in that shot...but one does look quite off center, while the other is quite symmetrical. Loved the way you framed distant views with the trees. May try that myself.
ReplyDeleteThe asymmetrical one caught my eye.
DeleteIt's here too. The sunsets have a red ball the smoke is so thick. Rain didn't do anything to dissipate the smoke.
ReplyDeleteIt is here as well. We've had some rain which knocks it back for a bit, but it creeps back in. I remember two years ago, during the fires, we had the most magnificent sunsets I've ever seen in my life. We've not reached that point, not yet. I love Sue's scarf and the parasol too.
ReplyDeleteI just remembered the smoke from two years ago and will mention it in tomorrow's post.
DeleteWe have the effects of the smoke down here.It does make for some interesting photos.
ReplyDeleteWe have the effects here in Montreal as well! Especially Friday and Saturday. I needed to get a grocery order to be delivered on Friday, and I take public transit. The grocery store is not far and I could easily walk it, however, because the quality of air caused Montreal to be in a haze, I wore a mask and took the metro, our underground subway.
ReplyDeleteOur sky was white and you could actually smell the smoke coming from the wildfires in the prairies.
Your photos are beautiful, and you and Sue look great!
ReplyDeleteNice to see you both. Smiling and enjoying yourselves! Yes, my mind wanders far from my body very often. I experienced forest fire smoke in California. Here we have volcanic emissions. When the wind is right and the volcano over on Hawaii Island, the big island is going off as it is now. We may get some this week. Wishing you both a wonderful week ahead with Aloha, SC
ReplyDeleteThose are lovely photos. Sue's cover photo is delightful! I'm hoping to avoid the smoke this summer but it's doubtful since we sit right below Canada. We have wildfires of our own to add to that although the smoke sometimes drifts east instead of toward us.
ReplyDeleteYes, most wildfires east of the Rockies, blow this way.
DeleteThe haze is definitely visible, but it's reassuring to see you were still able to enjoy some time outside
ReplyDeleteI hope that smoke doesn't stay with us all summer
ReplyDeleteIt needs to rain. That would lay the smoke, I think. Not too bad, but some funny effects. The moon wad definitely pink last evening.
ReplyDeleteIt is striking how far that wildfire smoke travels. The haze is quite visible in your photos, but it is good to see you are still enjoying Riverside Park. That tree you noticed has such an interesting shape. It is a nice selfie of you both.
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It is incredible how far that smoke travels, truly astounding. While the haze is visible, it's good that the air quality is still manageable enough for you to enjoy Riverside Park.
ReplyDeleteVery nice selfie, and I love the look on Sue's face as she peeks out from under her "cover."
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The smoke has made its way here, but not heavy at all. I think perhaps our recent rains may have cleared it out.
ReplyDeleteIt has been hazy here even today.
ReplyDeleteAre you noticing any tiny flecks of ash on the leaves in your garden?
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