Welcome to my blog

If you enjoy finding a lot of different outlets for your creativity, then we may just be kindred spirits.
This blog is an outlet for my interest in miniatures, crochet, plastic canvas, and many other various arts and crafts.

I also love walking, taking digital photos, and most recently, have rediscovered an old love...bike riding! I purchased an amazing new bike, a comfy Townie by Electra this summer, and have been having a grand time exploring the area as though for the first time. It's like being a kid again!

If you enjoy any of these things too, pour a cup of coffee and tea, sit down, and join me.


Take care!
Kat
Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Belleview Park Goslings and Ducklings

Family of Canada Geese at Belleview Park, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada


The other day my Dad and I had to go do a curbside pickup.  I order almost all of the stuff we need online, and get it delivered or else book a slot for curbside pickup. I have to go with my Dad because he doesn't have a smart phone and I need the phone to show the receipt at most places.

On the way home, I asked if we could stop at the park so I could walk around and get some fresh air, and see the river.


Luckily my Dad agreed and it was a gorgeous day; warm but not hot, with a nice breeze.  Best of all, the ducks and geese had babies!  I love seeing the fuzzy ducklings and goslings so very much!


The geese were way out in the river and I called to them and told them they had a beautiful family, and they swam right over to me.



They even got out of the river.


The babies walked right up to me.  They were so cute and so fluffy!  I wish I would have had some birdseeds with me.


The duckpond was a lovely shade of green, because of the trees reflecting on the water.



I just love the way the water looks.


So pretty!


I was able to walk right up to this seagull!  I was inches away.  I swear he was posing for me, lol.

It was so nice to see blue sky, water, and green grass and trees.  I wished I could have stayed there forever.


On the way back to the truck, I saw a big freighter in the St. Mary's river.

I zoomed in...

And then zoomed in even more, to see the name of the ship.


It was so cool!


I didn't want to leave...


But Dad was waiting in the truck.  He didn't feel like walking and said he had a nice time sitting in the truck, watching the river.

When I got home the sun was setting.

It was a lovely day.

I hope you are all OK and staying safe. Take care.

Saturday, May 30, 2020

More Backyard Bird Photos taken with my New Camera

Hey guys,
I hope you aren't sick of video games and photos.  I'm trying to keep busy during this pandemic and gaming and learning photography is a big help :-).

In the past few days, I've had lots of lovely visitors to the back yard, and I swear some come every day and are getting to know me.  I love the birds so much!  And also the flowers.

I hope you enjoy!

First up, the Goldfinches:
Gorgeous male Goldfinch





Next up the Robin came to visit. He like to stand on the garage roof.

Pretty Robin


Robin on my Garage, carrying an inchworm

 The Grackle also came back yesterday.  He was very puffed up, trying to make himself look big as he chased a Raven all through the sky. I wasn't fast enough to get a photo of the Raven chase but here he is, resting on the garage roof, all fluffy and cute. I think he was probably defending his nest.  I hope the Raven won't get it.

Fluffed up Grackle; so cute


I don't know if this is the same Grackle or not, coming in for a snack.  I had to spy on him through the bean poles because he is very timid.

Last, but not least, a flock of pigeons has been visiting every day, and this one in particular is getting very used to me and seems unafraid. He or she lets me get quite close and cocks his or her head when I talk, lol.

Pigeon in front of apple blossoms

Pigeon in front of lilacs 

Friendly pigeon

Pigeon listening to me 
I am really enjoying my new camera, immensely.  I can't wait until I can start to walk at my favorite nature trail again.  It's closed due to covid 19.