Happy Halloween

A recycled shot but appropriate for the occasion.

On the Road Again

I took this photo in Manassas, VA while walking around Old Town.

Virginia Country Scene

This was photographed just as the trees were starting to change colour. In another week it would have been more beautiful.

Tarara Winery

Tarara Winery is in Leesburg Virginia. The winemaker is Jordan Harris, formerly of Niagara College Teaching Winery and 20 Bees Winery.

Another Alpaca

Photographed at Vineyard Alpacas in Beamsville.

Brick Oven

This outside brick oven is in the village by Balls Falls Conservation area.

Bee in Cosmos

Just as I was shooting this flower a bee appeared. This is the time I wish I had a macro lens. Photographed near Balls Falls. Click on photo for enlargement.

Winery Entrance

One of the most beautiful entrances was at the Chateau O'Brien Winery in Virginia. The copper roof adds a glow to this photo.

Balls Falls Fall

The sun was not shining on Balls Falls but with a little help from Photoshop I was able to brighten up this autumn scene.

Vineyard Alpacas

During Doors Open Niagara the Alpaca Farm on Green Lane in Beamsville was open for anyone to have a look at the Alpacas up close and personal!

Doors Open, Windows Closed

Last weekend was Doors Open Niagara. You could visit a number of interesting and historic sites in various parts of Niagara (and New York State) for no admission charge. We visited the new conservation building at Balls Falls and wandered through the historic village where I captured this shot of a window in one of the buildings.

Pretty Cosmos

Photographed in one of the gardens at the village by Balls Falls.

Church at Balls Falls

There were at least 3 weddings going on at Balls Falls yesterday. The sun was shining on the front of the church but I couldn't get a photograph because one of the wedding parties was standing in front. I took this photo looking directly into the sun but used the building to block it out.

Another Fall View

Taken at Morningstar Mill.

Autumn Leaves

The leaves were starting to turn on the Bruce Trail.

Bruce Trail Autumn

Photographed while walking on the Bruce Trail.

Fall at Historic Morningstar Mill

I took this photo on a morning walk with friends starting at Morningstar Mill.

A Face Only a Mother Could Love!

Photographed inside a store in Stratford, Ontario.

Duck on the Avon

On our way to Goderich for Thanksgiving, we stopped in Stratford. I photographed this duck floating on the Avon.

Open For Business

The new tasting room at Calamus Estate Winery is open for business and is decorated for Thankgiving.

Chicken or the Egg

One of the bed and breakfast places we stayed in during our trip to Virginia had chickens in the backyard to provide fresh eggs for their guests. Being a city boy I don't know if this is a hen or a rooster but I think a rooster has a much larger comb.

Stephenson's Hotel

A hotel in the historic town of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

Old Town Tavern

Tavern in Old Town, Manassas, Virginia. The smoking laws in Virginia are community-based. This tavern was not smoke-free so we didn't go in.

Virginia Harvest

Taken outside the gift shop at Mitchie's Tavern, near Monticello, Virginia.

© F.G. Couch

Deer on Skyline Drive

These two deer were at the side of the road on the Skyline Drive in Virginia. I just had enough time to grab my camera for this shot. There was another deer that I photographed but it moved so quickly the picture was blurred. We were also lucky enough to see a black bear cross the road but too quick to be captured with my camera. Pity.

Last of the Harvest

This peach was left behind by the pickers in the orchard across from our house.