Monday, May 31, 2010

Clematis In PEC

Taken in Prince Edward County on the weekend.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Sue-Ann Staff Wine

I was asked to take a photo of Sue-Ann Staff's wine label for a website. The label is quite simple but effective.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

The Pantry Shed

The Pantry Shed is one of the buildings on the grounds of the Good Earth Food and Wine Co. in Beamsville.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Yummy Treats

Sample tasting plate that will be served with three matching wines at the Good Earth Food and Wine Co., Beamsville.

Monday, May 17, 2010

Good Earth Winery

The Good Earth Winery, Beamsville, opened this weekend.

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Summer on the Deck

Signs of summer to come at this garden centre.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Cooking Demonstration at Peller Estates Winery


While we sipped Peller Estates Ice Cuvee, Chef Jason Parsons demonstrated how to prepare a chilled Gazpacho soup, an asparagus risotto and a strawberry & apricot strudel.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Malivoire Mural

A section of a large mural on one wall of the Malivoire tasting room and retail store.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Bird on Chimney with Texture

This photo was taken in Watchet, England and layered with a texture in Photoshop Elements.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

White Church with Texture

This church in Selworthy, England was layered with a texture using Photoshop Elements. Thanks to "Distressed Jewel" for use of the texture.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Ladybug Drain

The ladybug is a symbol used by Malivoire to show that they are an organic winery. However, ladybugs got some bad publicity in 2001 by tainting a lot of Ontario wines. Even this drain in the winery has a ladybug symbol.

Monday, May 10, 2010

mALIVoirE Welcome Sign

The lower priced wine from Malivoire is the "ALIVE" series. The name "Malivoire" is written on the label to highlight the letters of "ALIVE". Interesting marketing.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Sign of the Times

Sign at Ridgepoint Wines in Vineland.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

For the Birds

Another bird photographed at the Bird Kingdom, Niagara Falls.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

At the Feeder

This bird was taking his turn at the feeder. Taken at the Bird Kingdom, Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Monster Invades Niagara Falls

Photographed at the Bird Kingdom, Niagara Falls.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Bird of Many Colours

Taken at the Bird Kingdom, Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Inside the Henry Moore

A couple relaxes inside a Henry Moore sculpture at the AGO.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Tulips After the Rain

Taken at Hillebrand Estate Winery after a rainfall.

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Meet "Ameet"

The newest member of my niece's household. Ameet was a pet blood donor at the Guelph University Animal Clinic.

About Me

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Former Treasurer, Ontario Wine Society - Niagara Chapter; Former Treasurer, Society for American Wines - Toronto and National. Former employment: Controller, College of Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario; Controller, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario; Assistant General Manager, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Capital Leasing Division.