Mining bees in a mating pile-on, originally uploaded by Gavatron. These are solitary mining bees which overwinter as adults and are some of the first bees to become active in the spring. There were lots of them active at the Brickworks today, at a wet area along a path. Spending some time watching, it was […]
Devil sticks and a Border Terrier do NOT mix, originally uploaded by Gavatron. Nothing says “look at me” like an all-white outfit, a man rack and devil sticks. Ah, I love the first warm day!
Contrail and crescent moon, originally uploaded by Gavatron. Last night there was a fantastic celestial event – Venus and a crescent moon both in the same part of the sky. I got out the camera to take a photo of the two and managed to catch a jet streaking across the sky too.
I Got It!, originally uploaded by corbeau_du_nord. Ollie got a new toy this week; which he looooves.
One of my photographs was featured on Torontoist’s The Daily Photoist. Verry Niice. (Sorry–I just watched Borat again last night). The photograph is a abstract macro of a spraypainted lightpost in Nordheimer Ravine. I was drawn to the contrasting colours and the spittle of spray created by the pink paint. I also like being able […]
Male Northern Cardinal, originally uploaded by Gavatron. Singing on the powerline in front of my Mum’s place.
Skunk Cabbage, originally uploaded by Gavatron.
Graffiti III, originally uploaded by Gavatron.
Ollie in the cattails, originally uploaded by Gavatron. Helping me look for spring migrants.
House finch visitor, originally uploaded by Gavatron. Seen while looking out the apartment window.