Wino-Fred's Photo Blog

Autumn Leaf

2012-01-29T00:22:00.001-05:00

Scanned from a 35mm Kodachrome slide and cropped in Photoshop Elements.

Icewine Martini

2012-01-28T00:01:00.001-05:00

As part of the Icewine Festival, Jackson-Triggs was offering an Icewine & Vodka martini.

Ice Sculpture at Peller Estates

2012-01-27T02:12:00.003-05:00

Peller Estates was displaying this ice sculpture commemorating the 200 years of peace between Canada and the USA.

Florida Sunset

2012-01-25T00:01:00.000-05:00

Scanned from a 35mm slide.

Apple Tart & Icewine

2012-01-24T02:00:00.002-05:00

As part of the Icewine Festival's passport event, Inniskillin was serving a Northern spy apple tart with the 2007 Vidal Icewine. Yum!

Marshmallow Forest

2012-01-23T00:25:00.002-05:00

These Icewine marshmallows were ready for toasting on open fires at Peller Estates Winery as part of the Niagara Icewine Festival. They were paired with two kinds of Vidal Icewine - one oaked and one unoaked.

Icewine at Inniskillin

2012-01-22T00:01:00.001-05:00

We visited Inniskillin Winery yesterday. They were serving a delicious Northern spy apple tart with the 2007 Vidal Icewine. Afterwards we toasted marshmallows and had another sip of Icewine!

Mayor Enjoying Icewine Festival

2012-01-21T00:22:00.002-05:00

The Mayor of Lincoln, Ontario and an unknown friend are enjoying a glass or two of wine at the Twenty Valley Winter Winefest.

Toronto Skyline

2012-01-20T00:01:00.001-05:00

Scanned from a 35mm Kodachrome slide.

Food on the Road

2012-01-19T00:30:00.002-05:00

One of the gourmet food trucks at the Twenty Valley Winter WineFest in Jordan.

Upper Canada Village Scene

2012-01-18T00:01:00.000-05:00

Scanned from one of my 35mm negatives and blended with a texture from K. Klassen.

The Bloody Tower

2012-01-17T00:01:00.001-05:00

I found one of my old colour negatives of the Tower of London that was terribly faded and dark. With the help of Photoshop and a borrowed texture I was able to duplicate an old photo.

Fiddling in the Cold

2012-01-16T00:01:00.001-05:00

Fiddler Ashley MacIsaac performs at the Twenty Valley Winter WineFest. In spite of the freezing -9C temperature, he was able to perform almost non-stop for a full hour's concert!

Pelican in Flight

2012-01-15T00:01:00.002-05:00

Taken at dusk in Florida. Scanned from a 35mm Kodachrome slide.

Trip to Austria

2012-01-14T00:01:00.000-05:00

From our trip to Austria. Scanned from a 35mm Kodachrome slide.

Marmalade's Professional Photo Shoot

2012-01-13T00:01:00.000-05:00

We lost our oldest cat, Marmalade, two years ago Wednesday. This is one of the proofs a professional photographer took of her. It's very close to the photo that he finally used for the Sobey's cat food label which had Marmalade on the label for many years.

Sue's Autumn Photo

2012-01-12T14:11:00.003-05:00

While going through slides to scan I found a number of slides taken by Sue with a Nikon macro lens.

Smallest House in Great Britain

2012-01-11T00:01:00.001-05:00

Taken in Wales. The house is 10' x 6' Transferred from a 35mm Kodachrome slide.

Country Telephone Box

2012-01-10T00:01:00.000-05:00

Taken in England from an original 35mm slide.

British Guard

2012-01-09T00:01:00.000-05:00

Taken in London. From a scanned 35mm slide.

Lighthouse in England

2012-01-08T00:01:00.000-05:00

Taken somewhere near Brighton. Scanned from a 35mm slide.

Church in Austria

2012-01-07T00:01:00.000-05:00

Taken from our trip to Austria many years ago.

Lighning on CN Tower

2012-01-06T00:01:00.000-05:00

This was taken from our balcony when we lived in downtown Toronto.

Toronto Sunset

2012-01-05T00:01:00.000-05:00

Taken from our apartment balcony when we lived in downtown Toronto. Scanned from a 35mm slide.

Old Streetcar

2012-01-04T00:01:00.002-05:00

Scanned from a 35mm slide. This was taken at the Halton County Radial Railway Museum near Rockwood, Ontario. This is a restored replica of an a streetcar built in the late 1800's.

St. Lucia Cow

2012-01-03T00:01:00.000-05:00

Scanned from a 35mm slide from our vacation in St. Lucia.

Florida Sunset

2012-01-02T00:32:00.002-05:00

Another photo from the 35mm slide archives. This one taken somewhere in Florida, possibly around the Madeira Beach area. Scanned with a Canon 5600F scanner.

San Diego Harbour

2011-12-31T00:01:00.000-05:00

Another photo from the 35mm archives. Taken at one of the docks in San Diego Harbour.

Sunset in California

2011-12-30T00:01:00.000-05:00

Photographed somewhere in California. Scanned from a 35mm slide.

Matthew

2011-12-29T00:01:00.000-05:00

My great nephew, Matthew, celebrates family Christmas on December 27th in Guelph.

Christmas Trifle

2011-12-28T00:08:00.003-05:00

We didn't go to Guelph on Christmas Day for our usual family get together because my niece's husband was not well and couldn't face cooking for a crowd. So it was postponed until yesterday. Sue took this English trifle. So good I had two helpings.

Balloon at Sunset

2011-12-27T00:01:00.000-05:00

Scanned from a 35mm slide. Photographed at a balloon festival in Aurora.

Boxing Day, 2011

2011-12-26T00:01:00.000-05:00

Taken on Rio Lane, St. Catharines.

Merry Christmas, Everyone

2011-12-25T00:01:00.000-05:00

Christmas Lights on Rio Lane

2011-12-24T00:01:00.001-05:00

Many of the neighbours on Rio Lane in St. Catharines have elaborate light displays. We visited there before the evening crowds.

Two Days Until Christmas

2011-12-23T00:01:00.000-05:00

Photographed at Inniskillin Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Three Churches, Mahone Bay

2011-12-22T00:01:00.000-05:00

This is from a scanned slide taken in 1976 on our trip to Nova Scotia.

Flower at the Vineland Research Centre

2011-12-21T00:01:00.001-05:00

While looking at the new varieties of poinsettias at the Vineland Research Centre the other day, we spotted this Anthurium.

UK 1984

2011-12-20T00:01:00.003-05:00

Another slide scanned with a Canon 5600F scanner. This photo was taken in Scotland in 1984.

Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown

2011-12-19T00:01:00.000-05:00

A property in Beamsville has been boarded up for some time due to a fire. Recently two young people painted this mural on the plywood boards. I had to fix it up in Photoshop and added the caption.

The Grinch on King Street

2011-12-18T00:01:00.000-05:00

I guess Santa was busy this year for the 'Miracle on King Street' event in Beamsville so the Grinch filled in.

Christmas Poinsettia

2011-12-17T00:01:00.000-05:00

Vineland Research & Innovation Centre had an open house yesterday to show what researchers have been doing to create new varieties of poinsettias.

Expo '86

2011-12-16T11:29:00.003-05:00

I purchased a Canon Scanner to scan my collection of 35mm slides. This is one of my first attempts. I'm very pleased with the quality.

Interesting Building at the Falls

2011-12-15T00:01:00.000-05:00

This interesting building was photographed from the Hilton Hotel, Niagara Falls.

American Falls at Night

2011-12-14T00:01:00.000-05:00

Taken from the 21st floor of the Hilton Hotel in Niagara Falls.

Painting at Pilliterri

2011-12-13T00:01:00.001-05:00

Photo of a portion of a painting hanging in the retail shop at Pilliterri Winery.

Barn in Vineland

2011-12-12T00:01:00.000-05:00

This barn is near Featherstone Estate Winery. Blended with a "snow" texture.

Reif Estate Winery

2011-12-11T00:01:00.000-05:00

Reif Estate Winery had an open house today. We tried some interesting wines - one called the Magician - done in the Amarone-style.

2009 Jackson-Triggs Vidal Icewine

2011-12-10T17:17:00.003-05:00

Jackson-Triggs Winery served their 2009 Vidal Icewine with roasted chestnuts today

Reindeer in the Snow

2011-12-09T20:09:00.003-05:00

Taken at 13th Street Winery and blended with a texture from a Flickr contact for the snow effect.

Classical Music at Winery Open House

2011-12-08T00:01:00.000-05:00

Visitors to the 13th Street Open House were greeted with this classical trio.

Tulip Display

2011-12-07T00:01:00.002-05:00

A holiday flower display was at the Vineland Estates Winery open house.

Sagging Barn

2011-12-06T00:01:00.002-05:00

This old barn is on an abandoned property on Eleventh Street, Jordan Station. It probably won't last another winter.

Horses and Cart at Vineland

2011-12-05T00:01:00.000-05:00

This cart was at the Vineland Estates Winery to take customers on rides.

Cat in a Wreath

2011-12-04T00:01:00.000-05:00

Sue was ready to hang the outside Christmas wreath when our youngest cat, Sage, decided to help!

Fancy Shower Cap

2011-12-03T00:01:00.000-05:00

I photographed this shower cap in a store in Jordan and was told quite rudely that I should ask permission before taking photos! Really? Isn't this a public place? What are they concerned about?

Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich

2011-12-02T00:01:00.000-05:00

For the Wrapped up in the Valley, passport event, Sue-Ann Staff Winery served up a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich. Not you Kraft cheese slice variety!

Colaneri Estate Winery

2011-12-01T00:33:00.001-05:00

The outside of Colaneri is now completed after many years of construction.

Hibiscus on the Inside

2011-11-30T00:01:00.000-05:00

This hibiscus was growing inside the retail shop at Stoney Ridge Winery in Vineland.

Holiday Arrangement

2011-11-29T00:01:00.000-05:00

As part of "Wrapped up in the Valley", The Watering Can Flower Shop in Vineland let us make a plant arrangment. Mine is on the left and Sue's on the right.

Welcoming Sign

2011-11-28T00:01:00.000-05:00

This sign greeted "Wrapped up in the Valley" passport holders to where they could sample blue cheese and two varieties of Icewine. Taken at Vineland Estates Winery.

Food and Wine Pairing

2011-11-27T00:46:00.004-05:00

As a participant in the "Wrapped up in the Valley" event, 13th Street Winery offered thier Red Palette wine and a mushroom soup with herb crouton.

One Month Until Christmas

2011-11-26T00:01:00.000-05:00

At this time of year, many Niagara Wineries have open houses and other special events. I took this photo at the 13th Street event "Holiday Tips and Tastes".

Desk Calendar

2011-11-25T00:01:00.000-05:00

Each year I try to do something personal to give my relatives for a Christmas present. This year I decided to do a desk calendar of my photos. This is the cover.

Sign for the Day

2011-11-24T00:01:00.000-05:00

Indian Canoe Emblem

2011-11-23T00:01:00.000-05:00

Taken at Grimsby Beach. This emblem was on a canoe outside one of the "painted ladies"

Painted Lady

2011-11-22T17:26:00.002-05:00

One of the "Painted Ladies" at Grimsby Beach.

Vineland Estates

2011-11-18T00:01:00.000-05:00

Section of the roof at Vineland Estates Winery

Reflections

2011-11-17T00:01:00.000-05:00

Taken at Angels Gate Winery.

Uncork New York!

2011-11-16T00:37:00.002-05:00

Our booth at the Ottawa Wine & Food Show. Taken with the Olympus camera.

Show Sign

2011-11-15T00:41:00.001-05:00

Photographed with the Olympus camera at the Ottawa Wine & Food Show.

New Fielding Sign

2011-11-10T00:01:00.000-05:00

A new sign was put up recently at the entrance to Fielding Estate Winery.

Mike Weir's Winery Coming Soon

2011-11-09T00:01:00.000-05:00

Mike Weir Wine will open on the site of the former EastDell Winery in Beamsville.

Jet Streams

2011-11-08T00:01:00.001-05:00

Beamsville must have been on the flight path on Sunday. This was the sky above Hidden Bench vineyards.

Autumn in the Vineyards

2011-11-07T00:01:00.000-05:00

Photographed near Hidden Bench Winery in Beamsville.

Angels Gate Winery in the Fall

2011-11-06T00:56:00.002-04:00

Angels Gate Winery, Beamsville.

Sunset from the 19th Floor

2011-11-05T12:31:00.002-04:00

Taken from the Fallsview Casino Resort hotel.

Halloween Grape Bunch

2011-11-04T00:01:00.000-04:00

Another friend's Halloween costume.

Friends on Halloween

2011-11-03T00:01:00.000-04:00

Friends, Catherine & Neil in their Haloween costumes. Other friends, Ron & Nadine hosted a dress-up Halloween party last Saturday.

Niagara Falls from a Dirty Hotel Window

2011-11-02T00:40:00.003-04:00

We had an incredible view of the Horseshoe Falls from our hotel room at the Fallsview Casino Resort. However, the windows were very dirty so I had to do a lot of work in Photoshop to "clean" up this photo.

My Birthday Cake

2011-11-01T00:01:00.000-04:00

A surprise was waiting for me in our hotel room at the Fallsview Casino Resort. Sue didn't tell them it was my birthday so I'm not sure how the hotel knew. Maybe the casino told them!

Happy Halloween

2011-10-31T00:01:00.001-04:00

South Carolina Moon

2011-10-30T00:01:00.004-04:00

Taken from our hotel balcony in Myrtle Beach. Under exposed five full stops.

Harvest Gourds

2011-10-29T00:44:00.000-04:00

Photographed on a farm in Beamsville.

Whirlpool Aero Car

2011-10-28T09:57:00.003-04:00

The whirlpool aero car used to be advertised as the Spanish Aero Car. It's been in operation since 1916.

Fall Colours by the Whirlpool Rapids

2011-10-27T00:01:00.000-04:00

Taken by the Whirlpool Aero Car in Niagara Falls.

Apple Orchard Scarecrow

2011-10-26T00:01:00.000-04:00

Taken at an apple orchard in Beamsville.

Window at Vineland Estates Winery

2011-10-25T00:01:00.000-04:00

A section of a window at Vineland Estates showing the grape motif.

Autumn Display at Henry of Pelham

2011-10-24T00:01:00.000-04:00

This old cart at Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery is always decorated according to the season.

Autumn in Niagara

2011-10-23T00:01:00.000-04:00

Taken by the lake in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Doves on the Deck

2011-10-22T00:01:00.000-04:00

Sue noticed five doves on our deck this morning. All five flew on to the railing and I quickly grabbed my camera. I had to shoot through the bedroom window so was not able to get all five of the birds in focus. They all then flew off one by one to the side fence and then away.

Bridge at New River Gorge

2011-10-21T00:43:00.003-04:00

Once the longest arch bridge in the world, it is now the third longest behind two in China. The bridge is located in West Virginia.

Appropriate Tee Shirt

2011-10-20T10:20:00.001-04:00

A tee shirt hanging in a shop in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Carousel Angel

2011-10-19T00:01:00.001-04:00

Taken at "Barefoot Landing" in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Colourful Boats at the Inlet

2011-10-18T00:01:00.000-04:00

These boats were on a dock at Murrell's Inlet, South Carolina.

The Pinot Affair

2011-10-17T00:01:00.000-04:00

One of the best presentations of the Pinot Affair event was at Hidden Bench Vineyards and Winery in Beamsville. Pinot Noirs were matched with sausage, various cheeses and beef bourguignon .

Fall Colours in West Virginia

2011-10-16T00:02:00.001-04:00

We caught the last of the Fall colours as we drove through West Virginia. As we went further north the leaves had mostly fallen.

Everything's Ducky

2011-10-15T00:01:00.000-04:00

These ducks were at "Broadway at the Beach" in Myrtle Beach. They were waiting for the leftover popcorn from a popcorn vendor. They would actually beg for the food.

In the Candy Store

2011-10-14T00:01:00.000-04:00

Sign inside a candy store in Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

A Horse That's a Real "Ham".

2011-10-13T00:01:00.001-04:00

Taken outside of Medieval times in Myrtle Beach. The horse came over to me to have his photo taken. The sign in the parking lot is quite appropriate!