Fort George Guard

On our way to the Merrymen concert we were greeted by this guard in full uniform. He must have been extremely hot!

Drummer at Fort George

A drum and fife band were featured just before the Merrymen concert at Fort George on Saturday night.

The Merrymen from Barbados

The Merrymen performed at Fort George in Niagara-on-the-Lake last night. Great Calypso and Island music.

Calamus "Plays with Wine"!

Actors Renee Baillargeon and Ian McGregor ham it up for my camera after performing two one-act plays at Calamus Estate Winery on Friday night.

Abandoned Rowboat

Taken in the Finger Lakes region of New York State.

Arabella's Tea Room

Made to look like an old photograph with a little help from Photoshop Elements and a borrowed texture. Taken in Port Colborne.

Scary Dragon?

A kiddie ride - taken at Canal Days.

Looking Back to 2007

This is the photo I posted on my blog three years ago today! It was taken at a Finger Lakes Winery.

Stained Glass in Wales

This photo has been added to a Flickr Group called "Stained Glass in Wales" recently. The photo was taken in June, 2008 on our trip to England and Wales.

Second Most Vies

Another photo taken in New Zealand has received the second most hits of my Flickr.

Most Hits

I just checked figures from my Flickr account and this photo taken in New Zealand has the most views at 1,126!

Maleta Wines

A display of Maleta wines including their award winning sparkling.

Maleta Winery

A small winery in Niagara making some great wines.

Wine & Jazz - Festival at the Forty

A Jazz trio performs at the Festival at the Forty in Grimsby last weekend.

Anniversary Cake

I was able to take this photo of the Anniversary cake being served at Peninsula Ridge Winery before it was cut. The cake was very good!

Happy Couple

Tanya and Norm Beale, owners, celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Pensinsula Ridge Winery this weekend.

Two Bears and a Kitty

Our cat, Chutney, likes to cuddle up with the two stuffed bears!

Banner & President

Ontario Wine Society - Niagara Chapter President, Sharon Marks, sets up the new banner designed by fellow blogger, Bruce Jackson.

Cemetary?

Sign leading to a cemetery at Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery.

Early Veraison

Taken at Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery in St. Catharines.

1958 Porsche 356 Speedster

Taken at the Ontario Wine Society - Niagara Chapter's event at Henry of Pelham yesterday.

Mt. Boucherie Pinot

We recently opened up a bottle of Mt. Boucherie Pinot Noir. We visited the winery on our BC trip a few years ago but didn't try the Pinot Noir.

Photograph or Painting?

This is a photograph taken in 2001 with an APS Cannon camera and using the "dry brush" effect in Photoshop Elements.

Tulips at Picone's

Tulips taken at Mark Picone's house last year.

Mark Picone's Vineyard

This is the view at the back of Mark Picone's house and Culinary Studio in Campden. Charles Baker uses the grapes to make his wine.

Canal Days Food Booth

One of the many food vendors at the Canal Days Festival.

Tall Ship - Empire Sandy

Taken at Canal Days in Port Colborne. The completely washed out sky was fixed up with a solarizing effect using Photoshop Elements.

Chutney

Chutney, our second oldest cat, is usually camera shy but I managed to take this photo of her this morning.

Model Home Artwork

Friends wanted to visit model homes in the Niagara area. Inside one of the model homes in Welland were these four art deco prints. I liked them so much I may order copies.