Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Fuchia at the Botanical Gardens

Taken in the botanical gardens in Niagara Falls.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Taste the Place at Southbrook Vineyards

We took a tour of the vineyards at Southbrook on Sunday. The owner Bill Redelmeier took us through the various vineyards and we then tried the wine from the grapes produced in previous years!

Monday, June 28, 2010

Sheep at Southbrook

Southbrook Vineyards have a number of sheep that will eat the weeds and things between the vines and provide natural fertilizer for the grapevines. We were told these sheep would not be slaughtered after the harvest.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Doors Open Photo Competition Winners

A few of the winners of the Doors Open Binational Photo Contest on display at Jackson-Triggs Winery.

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Dodge Brothers Classic Car Emblem

Taken at a Classic Car Show in Vineland.

Friday, June 25, 2010

Doors Open Photo Competition

I picked up an award last night for third place in the Architectural Elements category of the Doors Open BiNational photo competition. The photo is called "Angles - Southbrook Close UP". The event was at Jackson-Triggs Winery.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Horse in the Vineyards

A demonstration of a horse and plow in the vineyards at Tawse Winery, Vineland.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

"Vine" and Roses

Roses growing in front of the row of Chardonnay grape vines at Tawse Estate Winery.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Boating - Jordan Harbour

The new Jordan Harbour Conservation area officially opened last Sunday. Canoes & Kayaks were available for rental. Unfortunately, somehow my camera setting was switched from aperture priority to manual so the photo is darker that I had hoped.

Monday, June 21, 2010

Fun at the Strawberry Festival

This was one of the amusements for the kids at the Beamsville Strawberry Festival.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Dodge Brothers Classic Car

Taken at a classic car show in Vineland. Dodge Brothers automobiles was taken over by Chrysler in 1928.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

More Art at 13th Street

From an Art Exhibit at 13th Street Winery.

Friday, June 18, 2010

School Bell?

This bell is outside the tasting room at 13th Street Winery. I'm not sure if it's an old school bell or a church bell.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Two Yellow Balloons

Taken at the 13th Street Winery Open House.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Vintage Car at 13th Street Winery

This old car was photographed at 13th Street Winery. The original photo was a bit over exposed so I fixed it up using a filter from Photoshop Elements.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Ontario Strawberries

Ontario Strawberries are now at the local markets. These were taken at the 13th Street Winery which now has set up a fruit stand and bakery.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Art at Thirteenth Street Winery

A section of a painting on display at the 13th Street Winery this weekend.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Stephanie & Stuart's Wedding

Sue's great niece, Stephanie married Stuart yesterday. The service and reception were at the Whitby Marina.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Optical Illusion

What looks like 3 dimensional objects is actually a flat metal sculpture on display at the 13th Street Winery this weekend. See photo on black:
http://bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=4696943917&posted=1

Friday, June 11, 2010

Sheep at Southbrook

Southbrook Winery uses sheep in the vineyard.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Log Building at Balls Falls

Taken at Balls Falls Conservation area with Nikkor F/1.8D lens.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Sage and the New Lens

I bought my first fixed lens for my digital camera. It's an inexpensive Nikon 50 mm 1.8D. The salesman said it's one of Nikon's best selling lenses. I had to try it out with this photo of our youngest cat, Sage.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Laura Secord

This image of Laura Secord is on a monument by the Queenston Heights Restaurant.

Monday, June 7, 2010

Brock's Monument

Brock's Monument, Queenston Heights, Ontario

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Lailey Vineyard

Lailey Vineyard Winery has just installed a new sign showing where their various grapes our planted. There was a bicycle parked behind the sign when I took this photo.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

First Lily

This Day Lily is growing in our backyard in an area that is always water-logged so it's surprising that it bloomed.

Friday, June 4, 2010

Dan & Jamie

Winery owner, Dan Sullivan & Chef Jamie Kennedy at Rosehall Run Winery - "Terroir" Weekend.


Thursday, June 3, 2010

County Horse

Photographed in Prince Edward County

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Karlo Estates Winery, PEC

Taken at Karlo Estates in Prince Edward County.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Three Flags

Photographed at Huff Estates Winery, Prince Edward County.

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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.