Llama at the Ex!

This llama was at the Farm display in the Better Living Centre, CNE. I won't say what he was doing when I took the photo but he was quite content!

Classic Thunderbird Car Insignia

There was a classic car show in Vineland yesterday. I took a number of photos of car insignias.

London Bobby at the Fair

This statue of a "Bobby" was taken at an English candy stand inside the Food Building, CNE.

Canadian National Exhibition

I haven't been to the CNE for over 10 years. I took my camera and took some night shots of the lights.

Backyard Deck at Mark Picone's

I took this interesting vignette outside Mark Picone's Culinary Studio on the covered patio.

Calamus Bottle Shots

I spent a lot of today photographing bottles of Calamus wines for their website and other uses.

Tasting Rosehall Run Wine

The Ontario Wine Society - Niagara Chapter - had a tasting today at Harbour Estates Winery. One of the wines tasted was from Rosehall Run in Prince Edward County. Unfortunately, it did not show very well.

Soldier at Festival at the Forty

It was 90 degree heat and this soldier had on a traditional uniform made of WOOL. I don't know how they could bear it! It brought back memories of when I was in the High School army cadets. I couldn't wear wool and had to wear pajama bottoms underneath the uniform. Talk about being hot!

Tranquil Virginia Scene

While editing my photos from last year's trip to Virginia, I came across this shot of a pond and two chairs.

Vignette at Rosewood

I was going through my photos today and noticed some taken at Rosewood Meadery and Winery that I had not edited. This is a scene inside the tasting room and retail shop.

Downtown Elvis

This Elvis "robot" was featured at the Festival at Forty in Grimsby this weekend.

The 41st Regiment of Foot

This small group was at the Festival at the Forty in Grimsby firing thier muskets.

Sunset Over Lake Ontario

We were driving along the North Service Road when we saw the sun setting over the lake near Jordan Harbour.

A Tempting Dish

One of the food items served at Mark Picone's Culinary Studio for the party last Sunday. A risotto with baked capers on top. I thought it was caviar!

A Touch of Tuscany

Someone mentioned that the view from Mark Picone's home in Vineland reminded them of Tuscany. Such a tranquil spot.

Afternoon at the Mark Picone Culinary Studio

We were invited to an afternoon party at the studio. Mark had guests from Italy who own and run a 2-star Michelin restaurant. They were guests but they did most of the cooking and serving!

Inside the Tunnel

Inside a railway tunnel that goes under the old Welland Canal. My friend, Ron, was brave enough to go further inside. He can be seen way in the distance if you click on the photograph. He said the old railway ties were slippery so he didn't venture any further.

Graffiti Art

On our hike yesterday we came across a lot of graffiti. This was on one of the large cement blocks that shut off one of the roads to the site of the old Welland Canal. There doesn't seem to be much respect any more for historic or natural places.

Old Railway Bridge

While hiking today, trying to find traces of the old Welland Canals, we climbed on these railway tracks to take a photo of the bridge.

Carriage House at Vineland Estates

The carriage house at Vineland Estates can be used for events and small weddings.

Old Ford Tractor

While walking around the grounds at the new 13th Street Winery, we noticed this old Ford tractor in the garage.

Colourful Sculpture at 13th Street

The new location for the 13th Street Winery has a number of sculptures around the grounds. This one is in the form of a huge mobile.

13th Street Winery Now on Fourth Avenue

The tasting room and wine shop of 13th Street Winery has moved from 13th Street to Fourth Avenue. The winery name will NOT be changing.