Mennonite Country
Mennonite Country
This is a common site on a Sunday morning in the countryside around St. Jacobs where I live. St. Jacobs is often referred to as “Mennonite Country”.
A Taste of Woolwich
This Monday April 18th I will be at “A Taste of Woolwich” with a display of my photography. Come on out and say Hi and discover what tasty treats Woolwich has to offer. See the information below and follow the link to the poster. (one of my photographs is at the top of the poster.) Admission is Free!!
A Taste of Woolwich
Monday April 18, 5:00-8:00 pm,
Woodside Bible Fellowship, 200 Barnswallow Dr., Elmira
Meet your local food producers, buy and sample locally produced foods (cash sales only), see and buy work by resident artists, hear the Local Vocals. Featuring
· Stock Talk: Make nutritious bone broth from local ingredients by Jill Weaver – 5:30 pm
· Sounds of Woolwich: Enjoy the delightful harmonies of the Local Vocals – 6:15 pm
· What’s your “gut” feeling? Keeping your digestive tract healthy by Dr. Emma Allen-Vercoe – 7 pm
Everyone welcome! No charge. Donations welcome!
A Taste of Woolwich poster http://www.healthywoolwich.org/…/112069%20PHE%20HL%20Taste%…
Forest Sunset
Forest Sunset
Although this looks like a late fall shot it was actually taken Dec. 28th. This time last year we had quite a bit more snow! It won’t be long before this is snow covered and when it is I will try to get back and take another shot.
Kissing Bridge Trail Studio Tour
Kissing Bridge – West Montrose
This Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25 & 26 is the Kissing Bridge Trail Studio Tour. A total of 15 artists will have their art on display and for sale. I’m looking forward to meeting all who can make it out. Check this link for the list of artist and the locations. http://www.kbtstudiotour.ca/artists.html
Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk 2014
Train Tressel
This past Saturday I hosted a Worldwide Photo Walk event in St. Jacobs Ontario.
Check out the link to my flickr page for more photo’s https://www.flickr.com/photos/villagephotography/sets/72157648741703662/
The Footbridge on the Health Valley Trail
Health Valley Trail Footbridge
This footbridge can be found on the Health Valley Trail that meanders its way along the Conestogo River between the villages of St. Jacobs and Conestogo. It is a beautiful and relaxing spot!
The effect applied to this photo is a result of multiple process from HDR to texture blending. I just kept experimenting with it until I got a look I liked.
Conestogo River Sunrise
Conestogo River Sunrise
Sunrise over the Conestogo River this weekend with the water running at the limit of the banks.
Red Sky In The Morning
Red Sky In The Morning
There was a beautiful red sunrise this morning. The old saying goes – Red sky in the morning – Sailors Warning. Well the day turned out wonderful but a quick look at the radar just now show rain moving in!
Ice on the Bridge.
Ice on the Bridge
The rivers are opening up with the warmer weather and Mennonite Buggy Bridge is cover with large chunks of ice. Below is a shot I took earlier this winter.
Mennonite Buggy Bridge – St. Jacobs
Bridge Over The River Conestogo
Train Crossing the Conestogo River
The Waterloo Central Railway run this diesel train as well as a steam train between Waterloo and St. Jacobs. They also run up to Elmira for special occasions. This was taken in St. Jacobs crossing the Conestogo River.
Mennonite Buggy Bridge – St. Jacobs
Mennonite Buggy Bridge – St. Jacobs
This bridge is near the dam I posted pictures of recently. At times of high water it can be completely submerged. Below is a description from the Township of Woolwich web site. http://www.woolwich.ca/en/tourism/OtherBridges.asp
This seven span concrete low level bridge is located west of the village of St. Jacobs on Woolwich Township Road 21. The bridge is adjacent to the St. Jacobs Dam. The first dam on this site was built in the 1840s to provide power for a sawmill. The wooden dam was later replaced by a concrete structure. The one-lane road surface is only about two feet above the normal river level, and there are no railings since the river floods at this point each year.
The current bridge was built in 1962 by members of the Old Order Mennonite community for a cost of $2,500.00; all labour was provided by volunteers. The bridge was designed so water and ice would not do any damage in time of flooding. Other bridges constructed on this site had been washed away or damaged by high waters.
Today, if you go to visit this bridge and the orange gates are closed; water will be flowing over the bridge surface. The gates were installed after a dramatic rescue of a young Mennonite couple who had been swept off the bridge by fast flowing waters while crossing in a horse-drawn buggy.
Old Double Doors
Old Double Doors
Love the textures of old paint, bricks, windows, and ivy.
The location is Chemtura in Elmira, Ontario.
Riverscape
Riverscape
This panoramic shot was taken at the same location as yesterdays shot of the Conestogo River just outside of St. Jacobs Ontario.
It is made up of 5 HDR images. Each HDR (high dynamic range) image is made up of 3 exposures.
Snow Falls
Snow Falls
Located on the Conestogo River just outside of St. Jacobs Ontario, this damn forms the head of the mill race that used to bring water power to the flour mill. The cold weather and snow has frozen the river up stream and with the recent warm temperatures and rain the falls are putting on a nice display.
Geometric Rust
Geometric Rust
This rusty old bridge is not to far from where I live and I finally took the time to take a few shots of it this fall. There is nothing like the rich textures of rusting steel!
Tree on a Hill
Lone Tree
Tree on a Hill
Well rooted and steady
Ready to take what life has to impart
But Alone
But not Really
It is one with the Earth
It’s roots feasting on its bounty
The winter – a time of rest
The spring – a time of renewal
The summer – a time to grow
The Autumn – a time to sow
I think we may have a lot to learn from this lone Tree!
Window Flower Box
Window Flower Box
One of the many flower boxes to be found in St. Jacobs during the summer. Each one a work of art.
Kissing Bridge Trail Studio Tour
Kissing Bridge – West Montrose
This past weekend I was part of the Kissing Bridge Trail Studio Tour. The public was invited to visit artists’ studios in Elmira, St. Jacobs and the surrounding countryside. Due to distance or studio restrictions four of us choose to come together and set up in downtown St. Jacobs. The Lutheran Church was kind enough to open their doors to us so we could display our work. We had a great time meeting the public and even sold a few pieces. Below are a few pictures of my display.
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Harvest Time
Harvest Time
This is another picture taken on the World Wide Photowalk day. I thought is looks like she is working on the harvest which is appropriate for this time of year.
Worldwide Photo Walk Pt. 2
Misty Rails
Steel Bridge
Bridge over calm waters
Here are a few shots from the beginning of the World wide Photo walk.
Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk
Worldwide Photo Walk – St. Jacobs
Today was the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk day. I had the pleasure of leading a group of super awesome people on a walk around St. Jacobs Ontario. We had a great time making some new friends! We will be sharing photos here on Flicker http://www.flickr.com/groups/stjacobswwpw/
Sunset Day
Conestoga River Sunset
Today the Weather Channel created an event on Google+ called sunset day. I went over to the the Conestogo River between Waterloo and Conestogo and got this shot.
Sunset Lane
Sunset Lane
The sunset lined up nicely with this farm tonight. Glad I had the camera with me. Don’t leave home without it!
This is a 3 exposure HDR. Processed with Lightroom, Photomatix, Photoshop, Topaz adjust etc.
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