Grass

Last summer, I looked through the grass towards the sky...

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Geese

I love the way their wings come together!

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Dawn Clouds with Geese

Most of the geese have left for the winter,

but some of them are still here.

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I am fascinated with the steam coming from furnaces at this time of year. Much more active than clouds. A waning moon simply adds to the appeal.

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Autumn Leaves

It is getting to be that time of year - 

the leaves are changing colour, and falling.

Soon enough, the trees will be bare.

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Peace Tower

I like this view of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, from the National Gallery. You can see the top half of the Tower, and the spire of the Library. I don't know why the crane is there, though.
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Hollyhock and Bumblebee

I was photographing some hollyhocks against the cloudless sky,

when a bumblebee appeared.

And of course, 

I had to wait for her to come out again...

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Grass

It's that time of year again -

the grass is in blossom.

I can capture the florets, but not the pollen...

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Serviceberry

The serviceberry, or shadbush,

is a small native tree,

about 40 feet tall.

The starry blossoms don't last long.

Last night's rain washed most of the petals to the ground

or the nose, as Annie demonstrates.

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I think this is an ash tree.

It is hard to remember from last year.

Whatever it is, it looks interesting...

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Pussywillows

There are more than 400 species of willows,

and they hybridize easily.

That means there must be

more than 400 variations

on pussywillows,

as well.

The last couple of days,

I have been checking all the willow bushes

in the area,

and capturing their pussywillows.

Some of them have advanced beyond

the pussywillow stage

into bloom,

while others are still little grey catkins.

I would hate to have to try

and sort these out by species.

So much simpler to enjoy them...

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