Summer-time in Waterloo Region

Ahh, summer! The season of blue skies, big big clouds, beautiful flowers and never-ending construction! :-)

Plains, Trains and Automobiles

Actually, just trains this time. I was out and about and stopped by the train station here in town. I bet that view waiting for the train hasn't changed in many years! There was this one lone traveler waiting to be picked-up who graciously agreed to pose for my shot. Kitchener must be a destination spot because more people were getting off than getting on. The middle image is a happy arrival and not a sad departure.

The End of An Era

For those familiar with the Waterloo Region, you will have heard by now that the Seagram Barrel Pyramid is being taken down. Sadly, many of the barrels are in disrepair and the new Balsillie School of International Studies is building a walkway to CIGI directly in the path of where the pyramid currently sits. I just wanted to capture a few more images of the barrels before this landmark no longer exists. There is so much symmetry here to try and capture, not the least of which are the shutter shadows being cast at the same angle as the pyramid. The last image is of a skittish little Starling that seemed to think I was trespassing on his territory. I was drawn to his rough and tough, yet somewhat ornate appearance....these birds are a known to be hoodlums or vagabonds and I think this fellow really looks the part! :-)

Seasonal Transitions

There is something optimistic about the transition from winter to spring...the best is yet to come and the worst is behind you. Although it often seems like being in a state of limbo, it is nonetheless hopeful. These are just a few random images of the Waterloo area during this season.