Maple Ridge Photo

A little Snow on Top!

2011-12-06T21:39:00.001-08:00

Taken a few weeks ago, the Golden Ears with the first dusting.
Slightly more snow on there now!

2011-12-04T23:45:00.001-08:00

It's eagle time. The salmon have spawned and they are easy pickings for hungry eagles. Every year we get dozens and dozens of eagles stop to enjoy the feast.

On the Lake

2011-08-14T22:08:00.000-07:00

On Alouette Lake in a canoe. The water was very choppy. This lake is man made. It is a dammed up valley, which was flooded many moons ago after the valley was forested. Thankfully, in 1927, this area was made a Provincial Park and no further logging has been permitted since then.

Downtown Vancouver

2011-08-13T11:45:00.000-07:00

We ventured from our suburban oasis into the big city last night. The lights of Vancouver reflected in Coal Harbour, all by the light of a silvery moon.

Summer bounty!

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The makings of a tasty treat. Apple, rhubarb and strawberry crisp. Local berries are delicious this year..sooo sweet. We only have a few in our garden, so had to buy these. But the rhubarb is home grown. Our blue berries are not terribly abundant this year, and are still green. Our non existant summer has played havoc on local produce.

Hanging Around Downtown

2011-07-18T14:51:00.000-07:00

The hanging baskets in the center of town are lush and fresh. The lack of hot weather agrees with small container plantings, which can tend to dry out quickly in the heat.

Taken on 224th street looking east, into Memorial Peace Park.

FOUND black cat

2011-07-12T21:16:00.000-07:00

This fellow has made a home for himself in my back garden and deck. I livein the area of Greenwell and 122 ave. in Maple Ridge.

All black male short hair cat.

He arrived last week while we were away. We keep a dish of food out for one of our cats and he has been helping himself. He is very thin. Washes regularly and is very clean. Appears healthy but is quite thin.

He has a tatoo in his ear which was traced to a vet ib North Van. However they say this cliente has not been in their office for quite some time and their phone number is not in service.

He is so cute and friendly. Some body must be missing him.

If you recognize this cat please conact me at ksstcyr at telus.net

Watering Hole

2011-06-30T00:50:00.000-07:00

Bikes on Dikes Rides Again

2011-06-13T11:33:00.000-07:00

If you are a regular here, this may be a familiar photo.

I published it previously on this blog in 2007. See the original post by CLICKING HERE.

I have also got this picture along with others being used with my permission on a local realtors website CLICK HERE TO VIEW IT .

Today I went to look at the Maple Ridge Municipal Web Page...and what should I see? This photo has been published again on the header of the city website. CLICK HERE TO SEE IT. Click on the word HOME at the top of the municipal website. You may have to wait a few seconds for my photo to scroll in.

I am thrilled to have had it selected. I Knew when I first took this shot that it was the epitome of what Maple Ridge is all about. I am thrilled that it has been used in this capacity!

Afternoon Delight

2011-06-12T20:37:00.000-07:00

Afternoon in the garden.

Favorite Chair

2011-06-07T22:51:00.000-07:00

I love all the paterns in this photo. The shingles and the paving stones keep the eye entertained in this shot.

My Blue Heron

2011-06-05T20:01:00.000-07:00

This fella didnt mind the rain. We watched as he caught a fish.

Thankfully the weather turned beautiful and sunny yesterday. It would seem that summer has finally arrived.

Wet, Wet, Wet

2011-06-02T13:03:00.000-07:00

This has been one of the worst springs I can ever remember, weather-wise.

The rivers are swollen and the snow pack has'nt even begun to melt yet!

It's Our Time!

2011-05-31T20:45:00.000-07:00

June 1st, 2011.

Let the Stanley Cup Finals Begin!!!!

Go Canucks Go!!!!!

Kanaka Bridge

2011-05-29T18:17:00.000-07:00

The

foot bridge over Kanaka Creek.

Canadian Pastime!

2011-05-28T02:06:00.000-07:00

This is the latest fashion trend around town. Crazy hockey fans can be seen all over this region.

This is my hubby after the Vancouver Canucks won the Western Conference finals and now head into the Stanley Cup Finals. We will be Playing the Boston Bruins. The Best is the West versus the Best in the East.

WE ARE ALL CANUCKS!!!!!!!!!

Shipping Out.

2011-05-27T09:37:00.000-07:00

Canoeing is a traditionally Canadian pastime.

Local boys strap the old canoes on and get set for a long weekend of paddling. This past week end, was Victoria Day in British Columbia.

Sewer improvements

2011-05-25T22:52:00.000-07:00

This is my house last summer. I took this to show off the new path that we had laboured over to install with our own hands! Later we installed the 4x4 ties around the garden beds to finish it off. It was sooo pretty with the nice new grass sod.
Today, this is what it looks like.

The reason for all this is that our neighbourhood, including the closest 4 streets was flooded. We have been battling near misses for years. When we get the Monsoons that we are prone to, all the neighbours are out with pumps and gumboots working hard not to allow the water into their homes.

One of our neighbours sons is an engineer and he found out that we only had 7 inch storm drains which were far too little capacity for the rain we get here. When we get a good downpour, the drains back up, then the road becomes a river and then the homes on the north side of the road have runoff coming down their driveways. The water going down the downspouts has nowhere to go so it backs up around the foundations.
Click here to see THIS POST last year to see what we did to improve our drainage. It worked too, we havent had a problem on our property since we did THIS.

The last bit of the path got unpaved and the corners of the ties had to be pulled up. We had to lift these out because we were worried that the workers would just bulldoze over it.

When they dug up the road, they blocked the drain near us. That night, we had a huge rainfall and all that water ran into my next door neighbours house, flooding her basement yet again!!! She called the citys emergency line but nobody came to help her because there was a hockey game on! Keith and I had gone to that game. By the time we got home from Vancouver 90 minutes later, the rain had stopped and the crew still had not shown up to assist her. Dont you love how they chuck their pipes into my flower bed? Well, if it fixes the problem for the neighbourhood, I suppose it is worth it!

Blue Heron Loop

2011-02-21T18:50:00.000-08:00

Winter blueberry fields.

Little Donkey

2011-01-16T18:28:00.000-08:00

Little donkey grazing on a local farm.

This was taken January 8th.

Maple Ridge Park

2010-07-04T03:54:00.000-07:00

Picking wildflowers in Maple Ridge Park. What a contrast.... this relatively new being meets an extremely well aged life form.

Sea of Gold

2010-06-17T14:24:00.000-07:00

It's a good job these aren't poppies or else all of Maple Ridge would be asleep! Buttercups fill this field like this every year.

A Row of Red

2010-06-09T12:44:00.000-07:00

A row of red stables make an interesting contrast amongst the greenery. The clouds begin to gather over the Golden ears Mountains, making for a gorgeous sky.

Golden Ears Eagles

2010-04-28T11:22:00.000-07:00

Our new bridge is graced with incredible sculptures of golden eagles.

Some are mounted on top of the bridge and fool the unsuspecting eye into believing they are actual raptors at first glance.

This particular sculpture is on the south side of the bridge, on the Langley approach to the Golden Ears.

I'd say it may have a wingspan of about 10 feet, maybe more..

Eagles, both golden and bald are common sights in this area, making the name of this bridge a most suitable one.

Alouette Lake

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Barn in the gloom.

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Earlier in the day, the clouds lifted to reveal fresh snow on the hills. Now, they are once again, draped in mist and cloud.

Night Light

2010-01-29T16:40:00.000-08:00

Driving home a couple of days ago along Old Dewdney, this farm house was just glowing.

White on Top

2010-01-26T19:10:00.000-08:00

Snow Capped

Morning Glory

2010-01-21T00:45:00.000-08:00

The Golden Ears Mountains, taken from my kitchen window in East Maple Ridge. These are the same peaks pictured in the Header at the top of the page, which was shot from Pitt meadows, just West of Maple Ridge. These hills really do live up to their name and glow golden and often pink when the sun hits them just right.
When the clouds lift after days of rain down here, we are treated to a light dusting of snow. This time last year... there was much heavier snow right down in the foothills.

Volcano in the Mist

2010-01-17T21:28:00.000-08:00

Mount Baker in the distance. A tug tows a barge eastward along the Fraser River.

Private Lake

2010-01-10T17:01:00.000-08:00

This small lake is just east of Maple Ridge, enroute to Mission. With all the mist and barbed wire, I doubt anyone would be tempted to tresspass at this time of year. In summer , however, it is likely a huge temptation to some!

Mossy Maple

2010-01-08T11:48:00.000-08:00

Growing in a valley, amongst the shade of very mature evergreens, this maple is covered in heavy moss.

Alouette Alit

2010-01-07T13:20:00.000-08:00

My first

post of 2010. Taken at Alouette Lake in Golden Ears Park, yesterday.

Remembrance Day

2009-11-11T12:43:00.000-08:00

Maple Ridge Remembers.

Big Yeller

2009-11-05T20:08:00.000-08:00

I love the older trucks with their chrome trim.

Sprinkling

2009-11-03T18:26:00.000-08:00

This picture was taken from the same spot as my last post. Where that shot was taken looking northward, todays photo looks Southwest.

In spite of recent heavy rainfall, the cranberry bog sprinklers were if full operation. Most of the cranberries here are grown for "Ocean*Spray".

LOW CLOUDS, HIGH WATERS

2009-11-02T13:37:00.000-08:00

WE HAVE THE MOST AMAZING CLOUDS AND SKIES IN THIS TOWN.

THIS WAS TAKEN ON OCT 31st.

THE NORTH ALOUETTE RIVER AND AREA IRRIGATION DITCHES ARE RUNNING FAST WITH RECENT HEAVY RAINFALLS. ALSO, THE CRANBERRY FARMS ARE BUSY PUMPING OFF THE FIELDS AT THIS TIME. tHE RED HUTS HOUSE THE IRRIGATIOPN PUMPS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE FARMS.

Carving

2009-10-30T23:12:00.001-07:00

Happy Halloween

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Fall Flowers

2009-10-08T10:32:00.000-07:00

A splash of autumn colours. Our weather has been incredible, extended summer. Though the days are warm and sunny, the nights are cooler.

Break of Day

2009-07-13T20:32:00.000-07:00

One of the irrigation huts along our dykes with a back drop of morning mist.

Black and White Bridge

2009-07-09T11:53:00.000-07:00

Another angle of our new bridge. Taken from the boat launch on Wharf Street.

Riot of Colour

2009-07-02T11:10:00.000-07:00

The hanging baskets around town are in their prime! Hanging from almost

every lamp post, they make our town feel like something from a post card.

North Bound

2009-06-22T23:48:00.000-07:00

The Golden Ears Bridge, crossing into Maple Ridge from Langley. Even with the heavy, low clouds, the view is still magnificent.

Golden Ears Bridge

2009-06-19T01:20:00.000-07:00

We have had a new bridge open, which crosses from Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows into Langley. Previously, the only local crossing of the Fraser River was by ferry which was often an hours wait.

Maple Ridge Park

2009-05-15T20:28:00.000-07:00

Geocaching in our woods.

Floral Center

2009-05-14T22:20:00.000-07:00

Sky Friday Mist

2009-01-08T23:44:00.000-08:00

So much mist, it is difficult to say where the sky starts and the land ends!

Can you spot the Great Blue Heron's nest?

For other sky friday contributions, please click on the link above.

Holiday Train

2008-12-20T23:45:00.000-08:00

Santa came to town last night aboard a Canadian Pacific Railway holiday train. He belted what I think was an old AC/DC tune. He got the crowd rocking! It was freezing cold but still a decent crowd turned out to this annual fundraiser for the food bank.

FROZEN FRASER RIVER

2008-12-19T15:47:00.000-08:00

HI THERE, WELCOME BACK. Please take a seat, there is loads of room here on this nice bench! Are you keeping warm where you are? Are you all ready for Christmas? If you are one of those sickening people who finished Christmas shopping in July, then I dont want to know about it!

The Fraser is frozen. Not completely. It looks like a huge margarita. Sort of icey and slushy and crusty around the edges. Anyone have a big straw? The ice has actually broken up now and is flowing along on the current.
The ferry is back in operation, but only one is running usually two run at the same time. One in either direction. They are only operating in daylight hours, to be able to maneuver through the ice safely. So all those early morning commuters had to traverse the highway. The paper reported that this is the first time in seven years that there has been enough ice to shut down the ferry This is quite a novelty for us Lotus Land dwellers. Last spring when we were out in Edmonton, Alberta, their river was so frozen solid that cars were driving on it!

2008-11-27T20:49:00.000-08:00

It is Skywatch Friday Again. See other Sky Watchers contributions by Clicking HERE.

For SKY WATCH FRIDAY... this blue sky makes a perfect backdrop to this Bald Eagle. For more photos of these birds taken Thursday, please check out my other blog by clicking here

Remembrance Day

2008-11-11T15:27:00.000-08:00

A solomn observance took place in our town center in the pouring rain.

This is part of MY WORLD. To see other posts from MY WORLD TUESDAY you can visit here... http://showyourworld.blogspot.com/

Jack o Lantern

2008-10-30T21:57:00.000-07:00

We carved our pumpkins today. This is an old photo, I will try to get some of our new pumpkins for Halloween night!

Sky Friday

2008-10-23T23:14:00.000-07:00

OOOHHH! Those moody skies at sunset! Make for such heavenly drama.

For more heavenly photography, please go to the SKY WATCH FRIDAY BLOG by clicking this sentence.

Crane

2008-10-22T20:07:00.000-07:00

Yesterdays sunset, taken from Haney Wharf. Standing in the same spot that yesterdays photo of River Road was taken.
In the center of the picture is a giant crane which is part of the construction of the new Golden Ears Bridge which will be completed next year.

River Road

2008-10-20T20:26:00.000-07:00

This was the original main street in Maple Ridge. Back then, most travel in and out of town was done by boat.
These turn of the century builings are on River road, across from the wharf on the Fraser River.
The larger building is the Billy Miner Pub and beside it is a liquor store.
They were bathed in the glow of a spectacular sunset which I will post here soon.

Peak a boo.

2008-10-19T19:09:00.000-07:00

Red maple before the mist shrouded peaks of the Golden Ears Mountains.

It's the Time of the Season

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For beautiful colours.

Mighty Fraser

2008-10-04T20:50:00.000-07:00

The Fraser River boarders along the south of Maple Ridge. This view looks North West, towards Port Coquitlam.

Albion from Langley

2008-09-28T21:25:00.000-07:00

The Golden Ears Mountains act as a backdrop to the Albion Ferry Dock.

Corn

2008-09-21T21:23:00.000-07:00

The corn is as high as an elephants eye!

Sunset Rainbow

2008-09-02T22:33:00.000-07:00

My own personal leprechaun~ Found the end of the rainbow!

Yesterday we had a beautiful rainbow at sunset!

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

2008-08-31T18:12:00.000-07:00

Aren't little girls the most precious creatures?

Maui in Maple Ridge?

2008-08-23T01:38:00.000-07:00

This view of Alouette Lake reminds me of Lahina in Maui. This tall narrow mountain is very like the scenery in that tropical place.

Skywatch Friday

2008-08-22T00:00:00.000-07:00

These boots were made for ....hanging on telephone lines?

I often see shoes flung

up on the overhead wires. These look like good workboots. Set off so nicely against a blue Maple Ridge sky.

ABC Wednesday Letter E

2008-08-20T10:48:00.000-07:00

Abc Wednesday letter E.

E is for Education in Electric Drill Useage. Young nephew Emulates his older cousin and screws drywall onto the ceiling. He was Exstatic to be Entered into the manly world of tools and sweaty hard work!

ABC Wednesday - C

2008-08-06T23:16:00.000-07:00

C is for Canoe, A popular Canadian water Craft.

This was taken at Allouette Lake in Golden Ears Provincial Park. A popular spot for Maple Ridgers on a hot summer day.

sun thru maples

2008-08-04T23:49:00.000-07:00

Name sake of this town,

back lit by the sun!

Sky Friday

2008-07-10T23:35:00.000-07:00

Treetops in the mountains of Manning Park. 200 KM from here.

ABC Wednesday - Y

2008-07-08T16:07:00.000-07:00

Yellow Flower.

Peas in a Pod

2008-07-03T23:42:00.000-07:00

June Theme Day - Corner Stores Around The World.

2008-06-01T00:01:00.000-07:00

Well preserved... one of the original buildings in the heart of old Maple Ridge.

One from the archives I am afraid.

You are welcome to visit more City Daily Photo Theme Day Photos at the City Daily Photo site.

Missing Month.

2008-05-31T21:53:00.001-07:00

Pardon my absence. We have been learning to live with the loss of my niece Kayla, who passed away on May 2nd. We will always hold her memory dear in our hearts and memories. And now, as cruel as it may be... Life goes on. Thank to all who sent their regards and emails.

On thin Ice

2008-04-29T01:11:00.001-07:00

Who is that man behind the mask? I've got a sweaty jockstrap for the first one to correctly guess his identity!

OK,OK, I'll tell you.

It that ever so slightly studly. hubby of mine!

Keiths work has started up a team. They have been practicing for a couple of months. Keith played his first game a couple of nights ago. They scored only one goal to the other teams five. But its all in good fun. He looks so cute in his padded shorts and helmet!

Every time he has been skating, whether for training or for the game... he always comes home all frisky! But since this is a family blog, thats all I am going to say about that!

Big and Little

2008-04-28T14:19:00.000-07:00

I saw these two gentlemen waiting at the bus stop this morning. I just couldn't resist snapping their photo! The fellow in the cowboy hat was about 6'4" and his counterpart was at least 18"shorter! They make a cute duo!

Tulips Again

2008-04-27T22:06:00.000-07:00

Mt.Cheam watches over the fields of blooms. Tulips are a favorite in these parts. Most of this Valley was Diked and made useable by the Dutch settlers at the turn of the century.

Tulips

2008-04-26T14:17:00.000-07:00

Today we went to the Tulips of the Valley Festival.

Skywatch Friday #4

2008-04-25T00:20:00.000-07:00

Dead tree against the sky, on the beach at Bowen Island.

Taken on Tuesday while we were out on one of our day excursions. Bowen Island is not far from home and makes a nice little get away.

For more pictures from this trip click here to get to my other blog.

SILO

2008-04-24T12:49:00.000-07:00

These silos are a common sight on area farms. Used for storage of grain. Also used by birds to sit and warm in the sun on top of the aluminium roof. Its a beautiful day in Maple Ridge today.

neon

2008-04-23T13:30:00.000-07:00

Neon lights

at the bowling lane.

Veal Cutlet

2008-04-22T08:29:00.000-07:00

AWWW! The little calves are so adorable. The calves on this farm are raised for veal. They are kept in these tiny "igloos", my name for the pens they are kept in.
The small size of their quarters prevents them from moving around too much. Hence, their muscles don't develop well, so their meat remains tender. I detest the thought of it and will not consume this product.

Haney Hawgs (EDITED)

2008-04-21T08:49:00.000-07:00

EDITED DECEMBER 16,2008
After a couple of comments to this post I feel I must apologize for having misinformed my readers of the nature of this building.
I have not actually ever been in this building. I had always just thought it was a pub.
I stand corrected via a couple of commenters that it is in fact not a licenced establishment. My apologies if my assumption caused any inconvenience to anyone.
The old building itself, from what I have seen on the outside, is well maintained and quite attractive.

ORIGINAL POST
The local watering hole for the Maple Ridge Chapter of Hells Angels. Named Haney Hawgs for the old part of town which is called Haney.

Skywatch Friday #3

2008-04-18T16:26:00.000-07:00

Sunset over Kamloops. This was taken last night as I travelled home from Alberta.

Sorry I did not post for two weeks! We have been busy with my neice who is in hospital.

For links to more Skywatch Friday, please visit Friday's post at Wiggers World by clicking on this text.

Sky Watch Friday #2

2008-04-05T00:02:00.000-07:00

I am a little late, but here it is. My 2nd contribution. to Sky Watch Friday. Taken last Sunday, with this post in mind. The iron fence around the front of a church. The same church whose door I posted earlier this week. It would be nicer if there hadnt been telephone wires.

To see other SKY WATCH FRIDAY submissions, click on this text.

ABC Wednesday - K

2008-04-02T20:43:00.000-07:00

K IS FOR KYLOE'S

A breed of long haired highland cattle.

K is for Kine. Plural for cows. This herd is in Maple Ridge. I dont know for certain that they are Kyloe, but they are definately kine.

April Theme Day - Water

2008-04-01T23:13:00.000-07:00

The first day of each month is theme day. Todays theme is water. I took this photo this morning as I drove through the costal mountains on my way home from my parents home in Oliver BC. Sorry to be so late posting.

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Lezard, Tokyo, Japan by Tadamine, Toruń, Poland by Torun Observer, Toulouse, France by Julia, Turin, Italy by Livio, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina by Jazzy, Twin Cities (MN), USA by Slinger, Victoria, Canada by Benjamin Madison, Vienna, Austria by G_mirage2, Virginia Beach (VA), USA by ptowngirl, Wailea (HI), USA by Kuanyin, Washington (DC), USA by Rachel, Wassenaar, Netherlands by Rich, Wellington, New Zealand by Jeremyb, West Paris (ME), USA by crittoria, West Sacramento (CA), USA by Barbara, Weston (FL), USA by WestonDailyPhoto, Williamsburg (VA), USA by ptowngirl, Willits (CA), USA by Elaine, Yardley (PA), USA by Mrlynn,

2008-03-31T21:40:00.000-07:00

I am out of town, Yesterday I captured this curch side door in the city of Penticton.
'O, once in each man's life, at least, Good luck knocks at his door; And wit to seize the flitting guest Need never hunger more. But while the loitering idler waits Good luck beside his fire, The bold heart storms at fortune's gates, And conquers its desire. "
Lewis J. Bates

Sky Friday

2008-03-28T00:28:00.000-07:00

Friday is sky day. There is a Friday photo theme for sky pictures. Based out of WIGGERS WORLD BLOG. I love photographing the everchanging skies, so this should be fun. i may not be able to contribute every week, but I will do my best.

This sunset was snapped through the windsheild as we arrived back in Maple Ridge after a day out of town.

Mind The Gap

2008-03-27T12:22:00.000-07:00

Three years old and my niece keeps up with the pace. She's just so darned cute and is the youngest cousin on my husbands side of the family.

On the right in the brown leather jacket, is my son, the oldest child of his generation of cousins. There are18 years between them. Practically a generation gap.

ABC WEDNESDAY - J

2008-03-26T11:03:00.000-07:00

J IS FOR JAPANESE

These paper cranes are an example of the ancient Japanese craft of origami.

There is an old Japanese legend that states if you fold a thousand paper cranes, you will get your wish.

Maple Ridge Kids

2008-03-25T01:11:00.002-07:00

The Maple Ridge contingent at the RCMP youth Academy. My son is the tall one at the back. Just one of the five platoons who spent all their Spring Break at boot camp.

ABC WEDNESDAY - I

2008-03-20T10:02:00.000-07:00

I IS FOR INCANDECENT.

This is the tiny little bulb in my desk lamp.

Sorry I am late with my entry.

Locking Antlers

2008-03-15T01:26:00.000-07:00

On our way home from Edmonton, as we drove through the Rockies we were stopped by a herd of Elk meandering across the highway. These two were up on the hill at the side of the road. Its a bit dim beacause we were losing the light . This picture doesnt show off their huge size. Soon I will post one that does.

ABC Wednesday - H

2008-03-12T18:00:00.000-07:00

H is for HUGS.

This is my niece Kayla. She is 17.

For two years she has been fighting cancer.

She has been told there is no further treatment for her.

We will all need lots of hugs in the next few months!

These young ladies were at the fair offering free hugs. It did make our day!

ROAD TRIP

2008-03-06T23:25:00.001-08:00

Leaving Maple Ridge, I am Traveling through the Rockies and will be posting some of the images from my journey.

This beautiful shiny tanker will be filthy by the end of this long trip.

ABC WEDNESDAY - G

2008-03-05T09:48:00.000-08:00

G is for GIRL IN GREEN GALAVANTS IN THE GROVE.

This is my 17 year old daughter at Maple Ridge Park shimmying up between a couple of old trees.

What Is This?

2008-03-03T21:07:00.000-08:00

I like the pattern and the colours here.

Nature is the most talented artist.

Theme Day

2008-03-01T16:26:00.000-08:00

The first day of each month is Photo Theme Day on City Daily Photos. This months theme is `street art`.

Some chose murals, others chose graffiti.

This massage was painted on the bridge support. Possibly a message to encourage suicide.

To see other contributions to the theme, visit these Daily Photo Blogs.
There are currently 144 blogs participating in this theme day:-Adelaide, Australia by Gordon, Albuquerque (NM), USA by Helen, Aliso Viejo (CA), USA by Rodney, American Fork (UT), USA by Annie, Anderson (SC), USA by Lessie, Arradon, France by Alice, Ashton under Lyne, UK by Pennine, Athens, Greece by Debbie, Auckland, New Zealand by Lachezar, Austin (TX), USA by LB, Bandung, Indonesia by Guntur Purwanto, Baziège, France by PaB, Belgrade, Serbia by BgdPic, Bellefonte (PA), USA by Barb-n-PA, Bicheno, Australia by Greg, Boston (MA), USA by Fenix, Boston (MA), USA by Cluelessinboston, Boston (MA), USA by Sarah, Whit, & Leyre, Brighton, UK by Harvey, Bucaramanga, Colombia by Fernando, Budapest, Hungary by Isadora, Budapest, Hungary by Zannnie and Zsolt, Buenos Aires, Argentina by Karine, Canterbury, UK by Rose, Cape Town, South Africa by Kerry-Anne, Chandler (AZ), USA by Melindaduff, Chateaubriant, France by Bergson, Cheltenham, UK by Marley, Chicago (IL), USA by b.c., Chicago (IL), USA by U R us, Christchurch, New Zealand by Michelle, Clearwater (FL), USA by Smaridge01, Clearwater Beach (FL), USA by Smaridge01, Cleveland (OH), USA by iBlowfish, Cologne, Germany by April11, Coral Gables (FL), USA by Jnstropic, Detroit (MI), USA by Taittems, Dunedin (FL), USA by Smaridge01, Durban, South Africa by CrazyCow, Evry, France by Olivier, Forks (WA), USA by Corinne, Glasgow, Scotland by Jackie, Greenville (SC), USA by Denton, Grenoble, France by Bleeding Orange, Guelph, Canada by Pat, Helsinki, Finland by Kaa, Hobart, Australia by Greg, Hyde, UK by Gerald, Inverness (IL), USA by Neva, Jackson (MS), USA by Halcyon, Jefferson City (MO), USA by Chinamom2005, Joplin (MO), USA by Victoria, Juneau (AK), USA by Gwyn, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by Edwin, Kyoto, Japan by Tadamine, Larchmont (NY), USA by Marie-Noyale, Le Guilvinec, France by ds2944, Lisbon, Portugal by Sailor Girl, Lisbon, Portugal by Maria João, Lodz, Poland by ritalounge, London, UK by Ham, London, UK by Mo, Mainz, Germany by JB, Maple Ridge, Canada by Susan, Mazatlan, Mexico by Kate, Melbourne, Australia by John, Melbourne, Australia by Mblamo, Memphis (TN), USA by SouthernHeart, Menton, France by Jilly, Mexico, Mexico by Poly, Mexico City, Mexico by Carraol, Minneapolis (MN), USA by Mitch, Minneapolis (MN), USA by Greg, Monte Carlo, Monaco by Jilly, Montréal, Canada by Douber, Moscow, Russia by Irina, Mumbai, India by Kunalbhatia, Mumbai, India by MumbaiIteanu, Naples (FL), USA by Isabella, Nashville (TN), USA by Chris, Nelson, New Zealand by Meg and Ben, New Orleans (LA), USA by steve buser, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK by Cassie & Chris, Niamey, Niger by Dinabee, Norwich, UK by Goddess888, Nottingham, UK by Gail's Man, Ocean Township (NJ), USA by Josy, Paris, France by Eric, Pasadena (CA), USA by Can8ianben, Pasadena (CA), USA by Petrea, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia by Murphy_jay, Pilisvörösvár, Hungary by Elise, Port Angeles (WA), USA by Jelvistar, Port Elizabeth, South Africa by Sam, Port Vila, Vanuatu by Mblamo, Prague, Czech Republic by Honza03, Quincy (MA), USA by Cluelessinboston, Radonvilliers, France by Deslilas, Riga, Latvia by Prokur, Rome, Italy by Giovanni, Rotterdam, Netherlands by Ineke, Saarbrücken, Germany by LadyDemeter, Saint Louis (MO), USA by Strangetastes, Saint Paul (MN), USA by Kate, Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation by Lark, San Antonio (TX), USA by Kramer, San Diego (CA), USA by Felicia, San Diego (CA), USA by Zentmrs, Santa Fe (NM), USA by Randem, Seattle (WA), USA by Kim, Seattle (WA), USA by Chuck, Seguin (TX), USA by Thien, Selma (AL), USA by RamblingRound, Sesimbra, Portugal by Aldeia, Setúbal, Portugal by Maria Elisa, Sharon (CT), USA by Jenny, Silver Spring (MD), USA by John, Singapore, Singapore by Keropok, Sofia, Bulgaria by Antonia, St Francis, South Africa by Sam, Stavanger, Norway by Tanty, Stayton (OR), USA by Celine, Stockholm, Sweden by Stromsjo, Subang Jaya, Malaysia by JC, Sydney, Australia by Sally, Székesfehérvár, Hungary by Teomo, Terre Haute (IN), USA by Zann, Terrell (TX), USA by Bstexas, Terrell (TX), USA by Jim K, The Hague, Netherlands by Lezard, Tokyo, Japan by Tadamine, Torun, Poland by Torun Observer, Toulouse, France by Julia, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina by Jazzy, Twin Cities (MN), USA by Slinger, Vienna, Austria by G_mirage2, Wailea (HI), USA by Kuanyin, Wassenaar, Netherlands by Rich, Wellington, New Zealand by Jeremyb, West Paris (ME), USA by crittoria, West Sacramento (CA), USA by Barbara, Weston (FL), USA by WestonDailyPhoto, Wrocław, Poland by Loompi, Yardley (PA), USA by Mrlynn,

Armrest

2008-02-28T15:14:00.000-08:00

A gorgeous sunny day here in Maple Ridge. Unfortunately, I had to sleep through it as I worked nightshift. This is a picture that I took last week at Haney Wharf. A grat place to enjoy a morning coffee!

ABC Wednesday - F

2008-02-26T19:55:00.000-08:00

F is for Flying Fowl. Perhaps even a Falcon?

I had my camera aimed at him as he sat atop the tree. I was lucky to catch him as he took flight.