Lunchtime for Squirrels
Just a few Viburnum berries left this January, being eagerly eaten by a pair of voracious squirrels.
- Aperture: ƒ/4
- Camera: DSC-RX10M3
- Exposure bias: +7/10EV
- Focal length: 220mm
- ISO: 640
- Shutter speed: 1/250s
Skating on Thin Ice
Winter Sports
Small groups were out on the ice in the bay today – rather hoping that it is think enough to skate on.
- No idea who the people are in the second image – sorry
- Aperture: ƒ/4
- Camera: DSC-RX10M3
- Exposure bias: +3/10EV
- Focal length: 70.27mm
- ISO: 100
- Shutter speed: 1/500s
New Lodger
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Thanks to climate change there have been a small number of these birds on the West Island for the past decade, mostly in the Arboretum. They are starting to spread out and claim new territory as winters get milder and where there is food available. They love feeders and peanuts. This lady arrived in the garden a few weeks ago and had=s now decided to become a resident with several visits each day.
This species is quite common down in the States but a real local rarity. The gods have smiled on us again.
- Aperture: ƒ/4
- Camera: DSC-RX10M3
- Focal length: 220mm
- ISO: 500
- Shutter speed: 1/250s
Frilly Edges
Art Deco Rocks
As the river freezes over each winter small waves lapping on exposed rocks produce this art deco frilly lace effect
- Aperture: ƒ/4
- Camera: ILCE-7M2
- Exposure bias: +7/10EV
- Focal length: 105mm
- ISO: 100
- Shutter speed: 1/125s
First Ice
Bertold Park
Overnight the river froze across – nights at -16C do that. This was late afternoon with the sun giving a hint of sunset pink.
- Aperture: ƒ/5.6
- Camera: ILCE-7M2
- Focal length: 12mm
- ISO: 100
- Shutter speed: 1/320s
Rain and Leaves
Last rain before the snow …
Not Monochrome
Fritz Park
Approaching the Garden at Fritz and the tiny orchard beside it after a slight snowfall … there is colour here, even if the image does look like a black and white print.
- Aperture: ƒ/1.8
- Camera: iPhone 8
- Exposure bias: -1.2EV
- Focal length: 3.99mm
- ISO: 20
- Shutter speed: 1/183s
House Finches
House Finch – male
A small flock of about 15 of these were enjoyed today. No snow yet but cold and drizzly. There’s a picture of the female below as a bonus.
- Aperture: ƒ/4
- Camera: DSC-RX10M3
- Exposure bias: +1EV
- Focal length: 205.6mm
- ISO: 200
- Shutter speed: 1/250s
Upriver – 3pm
Late afternoon
Looking west along the St-Lawrence from the Baie-D’Urfé town hall we were struck by remarkable light between a series of rain showers. Only had the iPhone again which doesn’t quite do justice but you will get the feeling, I hope.
- Aperture: ƒ/1.8
- Camera: iPhone 8
- Exposure bias: -81/128EV
- Focal length: 3.99mm
- ISO: 20
- Shutter speed: 1/240s
Peaceful Water
Quiet Morning with Geese
Three linked photographs today. The temperature has crept a degree or two above freezing so recent snow is melting and there is a misty haze in the air. The winds have dropped and the Geese are just floating around calmly. Just another beautiful morning in Baie-D’Urfé.
- Aperture: ƒ/5.6
- Camera: DSC-RX100
- Focal length: 25.32mm
- ISO: 125
- Shutter speed: 1/500s
