Saturday, July 31, 2010

Peggy's Cove - Kodachrome

A Kodachrome slide taken in 1976, scanned and fixed up in Photoshop.

Friday, July 30, 2010

Balloons in Kodachrome

I photographed this in 1984 using Kodachrome slide film. It was scanned and fixed up in Photoshop Elements. The colours are still vibrant even after all these years.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Come in, the Water's Fine.

Painting at Seasons Restaurant in Oakville.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Buck, R.I.P.

Unfortunately, Laura Sabourin's dog, Buck, died this week. I was able to take this shot last year of Buck sitting with one of Laura's many Ragdoll cats.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Marmalade

Had she lived, Marmalade, our first cat, would have been 21 today.

Monday, July 26, 2010

Twenty Valley

A number of wineries are members of the 20 Valley Association. This was taken at the opening of Greenlane Estate Winery which became a member.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

In Bloom

A daylily stem broke off a plant outside. It was brought inside and a few days later it was in full bloom.

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Festival at 40

This year's Festival at 40 is coming up soon in Grimsby. This was a photo taken at last year's festival.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Think Cool!

With all the heat we've been having lately, I thought it was a good time to think "cool" and make up our Christmas card for this year. This photo will be on the front of the card.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Sue to the Rescue

Sue noticed this turtle on the road by our house. We managed to pick it up and put it back in the pond area across the road. Hopefully it will stay there.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Stained Glass Window

Taken at Rosewood Estates Winery and Meadery, Beamsville.

Monday, July 19, 2010

Cabernet Sauvignon Station

Another wine station set up at Greenland Winery. This one is for their Cabernet.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Riesling Station

When we were at the official opening of Greenlane Winery, that had various wine stations set up in the vineyards for the next day when they had an open house for the public.

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Greenlane Estate Winery Officially Opens

Greenlane Estate Winery officially opened today (July 16th) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. It was attended by representatives of three levels of government. The grapes by the ribbon were picked this morning and are extremely large for this time of year. It should be a great harvest!

Friday, July 16, 2010

Prince Edward County Photo Book

MyPublisher.com is having a special - buy a 20-page photo book for only $5. This has to be done by Monday so I had to put one together quickly. This will be one of the photos in the book - Images of Prince Edward County.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Calamus Red Reserve

The 2007 Calamus Red Reserve wine is yet to be released. Photograph taken for the Calamus Estate Winery Website. Click on photo to see enlargement.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Another Backyard Flower

Taken just as the sun was going down. Click photo to enlarge!

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Entertainment at Fielding Estate Winery

Jon Thornton was the entertainment at the Friends of FEW (Fielding Estate Winery) wine club summer party on Saturday.

Monday, July 12, 2010

Backyard Daisy

Another photo as the sun was setting in our backyard. This is a Gloriosa Daisy or "Black-Eyed Susan".

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Daylily at Dusk

This photo was shot just as the sun was going down and the lighting was ideal for taking photographs.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Matthew

I'm putting a photo book together of Bethany and Matthew for giving to relatives next Christmas. This is one of my favourite photos of Matthew! It's been posted before but I thought it was worth another look.

Friday, July 9, 2010

Poster Art at Henry of Pelham

This poster of Cuvee Catharine Sparkling wine is on display at Henry of Pelham Winery.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Holly & Bethany

Bethany would rather not receive clothes as a birthday present but they do make a nice hat!

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Bethany, Matthew & Friends

Matthew, Bethany and friends on Matthew's play station. Taken on July 4th - Bethany's 7th Birthday.

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Bethany's Birthday Cake

A section of Bethany's Birthday cake.

Monday, July 5, 2010

Bethany Is 7 Years Old!

My great niece, Bethany turned 7 on July 4th. Her birthday party was in Guelph.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Greenlane Estate Winery

Another winery has opened in Niagara. Greenlane Estate Winery opened on July 1st. It's on the former site of Birchwood Estate Winery on Cherry Avenue in Beamsville.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Black-eyed Susans

Photographed at the Botanical Gardens in Niagara Falls with a texture added from Photoshop Elements.

Friday, July 2, 2010

Henry of Pelham Wagon

The old wagon at the Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery is used for this colourful flower display.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Frog Pond

Photographed at the Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls.

About Me

My photo
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.