I'm remembering better weather with clearer skies....
I captured these shots just over a week ago.
Trees are in the sky!
Seriously these trees are planted high above the ground as they are part of an apartment building built over top a shopping mall. This photo was taken near the entrance to the shopping mall but if you want to enter the apartment building the entrance is on the opposite end and at ground level.
Some trees have been looking a little bleak.
I'm remembering trees full of green leaves. Within the last two weeks many trees have lost their leaves. It is at times like this each year that one appreciates the greenery that remains with all the coniferous trees we have. I am truly grateful.
I'm remembering a colourful container garden.
A few posts ago, I mentioned that I wouldn't clean out the debris from my garden until the Spring. I meant to empty out the container garden and store the pots though I haven't yet.
I'm amazed to see how the geraniums have managed to stay so green.
I'm remembering walks to the beach on sunlit days.
On my last walk down at the beach I found these cute critters.
I love seeing the ducks on the water as the sun set.
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Most importantly, I'm remembering that on November 11, at 11:00 o'clock, cities and towns across Canada will celebrate our fallen war heroes.
I've always felt the poignancy of this day and the sacrifices made on my behalf.
The poem, In Flanders Field was written by Canadian physician, Lieutenant Colonel, John McCrae after officiating at a funeral of his fallen friend and soldier, Lieutenant Alexis Helmer. If you have a moment watch the video to hear the poem narrated with lovely photos.
If you don't have a moment, I've posted the poem below for you to read.
Earlier this week I spotted this flock of birds. I was on my patio taking shots of the sky when the birds came flying by. My small canon digital camera doesn't shoot fast enough but I was lucky enough to get one photo. I can't quite tell the type of birds in flight. Pigeons perhaps? Maybe crows but some of them look at little too light in colour. Perhaps it is the light falling on them that makes the feathers look lighter than black.
Anyway they passed about 3 times and it was wonderful to see how they swoop in flight.
It's back to rain in my fair city. I had to go out to do errands and not only was it raining but it was rather windy too. These urban birds (pigeons) were taken yesterday with my camera phone.
This pigeon was happily picking crumbs or seeds off the pavement.
