Nesting Time

The Niagara River Association installed bird boxes along the river a few years back. Now the barn swallows use them every year. I didn't want to disturb their nesting so I just grabbed a quick shot of this guardian on sentry duty and moved on.

Trilliums of Niagara

Well it's May and the trilliums are starting to bloom on Goat Island in Niagara Falls State Park. They are about a week behind schedule but in a few days they should be thriving. I took a few images today to share with you and I plan to go back in a few days for more pictures. The trilliums are Ontario's state flower and are endangered, so if you go make sure you don't step on any and never pick any either.

Where's Spring ?

Despite the incredibly terrible winter we had and the slow start of spring. Things are getting better. The daffodils are up and the tulips aren't far behind.

Portrait of a Fly

I got lucky today. Some insects are starting to emerge with the warmer weather. I captured this common house fly with a Canon Powershot sx 50 hs with a Raynox 250 filter. I am happy with this first attempt on an insect but I plan on getting better.

Upper Rapids of Niagara Falls

I turned sixty one today.I celebrated with a seventeen mile bicycle ride. On the way I stopped to catch this photo of the upper rapids.

Pencil

Another attempt at close up photography. This is 8 images focus stacked to give better depth of field of the tip of this pencil. I need to work on a steadier base for the focus rail but this is getting better.

More Coffee...Please

Another attempt. Until the weather breaks and some insects come out I will have to practice on inanimate objects. One single roasted coffee bean in fresh grounds.