Street

Day 157

 Prince George BC has over 700km of roads. I had to google that information!

Today's photo challenge is 'Street'. What Street do I chose? My street, street near a park, coffee shop, leading into town, out of town? So many to chose from!

The one I picked is called Victoria Street. It is one of the main streets going through the middle of town. This street is named after the capital City of British Columbia.. Victoria, BC and of course Queen Victoria.

Street ~ Victoria Street ~ Lens Ball View

This view of the street, you can see office buildings, we have a new police station behind the trees, behind me more bank buildings, restaurant, a church and more.

As I was taking pictures of our fair city, people waved, honked, smiles and I guess hoped they would be in my photo!

Street ~ Victoria Street ~ Lens Ball ~ B & W

What do you think of the Black and White photo? Same street I just walking back to my car turned and took this shot!

Thank you for taking a look at today's photo!

Jewels

"Every day is your chance to make this city a little better."

Dainty

Day 156

I would love to meet the dainty, tiny lady who could wear these delicate dancing slippers. To see her and her friends dancing and twirling in the woods wearing these lovely slippers!

Mountain Lady Slippers

I had found only 2 plants of the Mountain Ladies Slippers. I will not share where I saw them. I could only find two plants in the area I was walking, and I am afraid someone will see me taking photos and pick these lovely flowers.

Mountain Lady Slipper~ close up

What a wonderful time of year it is to take a walk in the parks/woods/nature trails to see what Mother Nature has been growing for us to admire!

Thank you for taking a peek at today's post!

Until tomorrow!

Jewels

"No matter how chaotic it is,

wild flowers will still spring up in the middle of

nowhere."   Sheryl Crow

Water~ Reflection

Day 155

With the snow melting in the mountains creating a run off, our rivers are full of water. This is common for this time of year. I just find it amazing. I am in awe!  (Plus, may I add we have had a lot of rain these past few days.)

Walking through Cottonwood Island Park was truly amazing.. at every turn there just seemed to be a photo moment! Whether it was the wild flowers blooming, the green lush under growth, the birds flying tree to tree singing, the path dampened by the rain. Even the water from the river over flowing the banks into the park, the scene was beautiful and incredible!

Flooding River

I though that would be a great place to take a photo of water reflection. I don't think I was wrong. What do you think?

Water ~ Reflection

Being in this spot, I was the only person around. I could hear the different birds calling and singing! I felt like I was at some exotic location, not in Norther British Columbia!

Take care!

Until  Tomorrow!

Jewels

TeenyTiny~ Art

Day 154

I was very hesitant at posting my blog for today. I wasn't sure what kind of photo to take... what would be appropriate. But, life's circumstance kept me at home. Which gave me another idea.

Before I continue... I need to say one thing:

Please, Please, just be kind to each other! What ever your religion, color, and other labels we give each other... just be &^%$ kind.

Today's photo challenge is Teeny Tiny ~ Art.

For years I have been whining that I do not have a R.G. Tansey  painting. Rose is my Aunt and she is an artist. Her paintings hung at her home, galleries around Saskatchewan and in my parents home.

With my mother's move... I acquired 2 of my Aunt Rose's water colors!

As the story goes... I had forgotten that I do have some pieces of art from my aunt. Very tiny pieces of art.

 After WW2, Rose as a young adult, did some painting to help provide for her family.  When, I was given these tiny charms, my mother told me that my aunt painted them... I was amazed!

Teeny Tiny ~ Art

My aunt no longer paints, she is now in Long Term Care with my uncle. And with Covid... we cannot go and visit her. The few pieces I have... I will cherish. I am glad to say that her daughter, my cousin is also an artist... the legacy continues.

I will be posting another photo tomorrow!

Until then,

Please take care .....

Jewels

To sit among the wild flowers and dream ...

Day 153

Today's photo challenge was suppose to be about 'Travel' and or Dreaming about...?

I thought I would head out to the airport and take photos of flights in and out of  Prince George. I have never seen our airport so quiet... nothing was happening. Since I was there anyways I thought I would take a few photos of the airport.

As I was crossing the bridge to head back into PG, I noticed on the bank on the river a cascade of purple flowers. I had to go check it out!

To my luck these wild flowers were on the bank of the Fraser River right at Bob Martin Park!

Purple Flower View

Maybe I am living in a dream world. I see cars and trucks crossing the bridge heading out of town. Traveling... and maybe some day soon I may be doing more than dreaming, but, actually doing some more traveling! To sit among these fragrant wild flowers and to dream....

Lens ball View   ~ To sit among the wild flowers.....

Keep Dreaming.....

Until tomorrow!

Jewels

"Like wild flowers

you must allow yourself to grow

in all the places

people thought

you never would."

Seeds

Day 152

After flowering is finished, the dandelion flower head dries out for a day or two. The dried petals and stamens drop off, the bracts reflex (curve backwards), and the parachute ball opens into a full sphere. When development is complete, the mature seeds are attached to white, fluffy "parachutes" which easily detach from the seed head and glide by wind, dispersing.

Dandelion Seeds ~ top view

"Some see a weed,

                         Some see a wish!" 

Symbolism of the Dandelion Flower

Most modern admirers consider it a symbol of fighting through the challenges of life and emerging victorious on the other side. Others use it as a visual reminder of the sun's power, especially when depression or grief makes it hard to stay sunny.

Dandelion Seeds ~ Side View

Lately I have been using my macro lens on my camera as I head out to our local nature trails.

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Jewels

"Dandelion in my hand

I've come to set you free.

In return won't you please

Grant this wish to me?"

S.A. Hall

Detail

Day 151

The detail of an apple blossom petal as it is floating in the pond. The white washes off and all that is left is the fine detail of the apple blossom petal. If you had a great imagination, I would say they would make wonderful fairy wings.

Detail of an Apple Blossom Petal

I used my macro lens to try and capture the details of the petal as it was floating in the pond. The fine dots are pollen from the nearby trees.

B & W Detail of an Apple Blossom Petal

Trying to capture a photo of a floating petal is as challenging as trying to take a photo of snowflakes in the winter!

I will see everyone again tomorrow!

Jewels

"Even if I knew that the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree."  Martin Luther