Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Sue and Other Random Photos

I have nothing but pictures these days, but what else is there in February? I have had some thoughts about politics and hockey at the Olympics, but I think I will just let them subside. So, I'll just keep plodding on, doing what I do.

I begin with two photos of Sue from a recent walk. The bridge photo required removal and replacing of the background houses, but I liked the basis, so I went ahead and made the edits. For the bench photo, I had to get Sue peeking through all of the messy branches. Believe me, there are other recent Sue photos, but I am showing at least some restraint.


I posted the candle scone from the coffee shop recently, but decided that it needed to be lit.


Snow on branches as I look down from the trail bridge. What looks like a wall; in the background is actually the river from this angle.


Two ladies and their dogs in the park and by the trail. Most of the dog-walkers are women. They kept fidgetting, so I had to blend two photos into one.


Snow on and around our mailbox, but it doesn’t matter because the mailbox is quite redundant since our mail is delivered to community boxes just a little way down the street.


Finally, and at long last, I thought the ice and snow patterns on the distributary that flows around the mill that is being converted into apartments were interesting. Of greater interest to me, however, was the fellow just standing on the ledge by the wall, so I zoomed in and took a second shot. It's seemed like an odd place to hang out.



25 comments:

  1. Looks like the young man is watching something? But in any case all the photos are fantastic. The pattern of water, ice, and snow is pretty unique. I love how frozen moisture creates its own art.

    Love the photos of Sue. What a beauty!

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  2. You have the best mailbox! I'm enjoying these.

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  3. I didn't watch any Olympic hockey but it is nearly impossible to avoid the knowledge of the results, at least down here on this side of the border. I hope they earned it squarely and not through shenanigans.

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  4. Of course, the weather is a big photo subject now because there has been so much of winter in recent weeks, more than in the past few years. Like yourself, AC, I am posting a lot of snow photos. Your model was very cooperative. Yes, that fellow on the ledge seemed to be standing in an odd location, curiously.

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  5. Hi Sue - looking good as ever! Interesting snow/dam photos of patterns. Is there something hanging on the wall?

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  6. I really like your mill photo, the edges of the snow are rounded and soft. Now were the dogs fiddling or the ladies? :)

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  7. You have some very interesting - and willing - subject for your photographs, though I must say the chap on the ledge looks rather vulnerable.

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  8. As usual, great photos and an elegant woman.

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  9. I'm confused by the guy on the wall. Looks like he might be a city worker checking on something. Linda in Kansas

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  10. It does seem like an odd place to stand. I love your winter photos. We didn't get much winter this year, so I enjoy looking at your snow and ice. (without having to drive in it)

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  11. I really love your photos. My favorite today is the candle scone. A very artistic image. Have a nice day.

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  12. I like the candle scone. You don't see many of them around anymore. Loved the pictures.

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  13. Your photos are all beautiful and always a delight to see! I absolutely love your mailbox!!!

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  14. An interesting mix. I, too, love the mailbox.

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  15. You have such a great town to photograph!
    Maybe I should do the same here.

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  16. You definitely have a talent for photography and modifications. But please go ahead and write about hockey, Olympics and politics. I'd like to read your take.

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  17. I bet that young man standing was smoking an illicit cigarette.
    Love the first shot of Sue. You are an editing master.

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    1. Sue later told me that she could hear that he was taking to someone down below.

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  18. What a great day out with fabulous views and people

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  19. So you don't have to remember to check back about answers to your questions: 1) did not know your milk came in bags, 2) no need to bring the jugs inside, they stay out the entire time.

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  20. It looks spring-like! Yay! It was like that here today as well.

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  21. A good walk brings some interesting photo opportunities even if it's a winter shot.

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  22. I like both those pictures of Sue.

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  23. oh sue, bless her. The snow and ice shots are especially striking; I like how you notice patterns and details that many would overlook. Even ordinary scenes, like the mailbox or people in the park, feel alive through your perspective.

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