Spring Rises!

Texture Tuesday with Kim Klassen

Textures kk_waterfront and kk_makelight_02

"The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month."

~ Henry Van Dyke, Fisherman's Luck

That was my thought this weekend when we finally had our first true spring weather hike!



We visited the new dog park in town and the dogs seemed just as excited to finally get out to play.



This poor little one though was not very keen on being 'it' as the larger dogs gave chase.



Amazing view all around and since the dog park is part of Herber Downs, great trails and bike paths to explore. I literally just sighed once I got back out on the trails. How I have missed my hikes! Keep your  dogs leashed on the trails though because a coyote was spotted wandering about a few times this winter.

100 Dog Strangers Series

#33 Australian Shepherd 15 Week Puppy

Is this 15 week old Australian Shepherd not the cutest! A little young for a dog park perhaps but he/she was having fun!



Till next time!

Ice On the Rocks

Winter Wonderland fun is still carrying on here with flash freezing, loud booming ice quakes and high snow banks. 

Trying to stand was a bit tricky due to sheet ice and gusting winds down at the lake. I had to push my back up against a tree to steady myself. That didn't really help my lens though - it was swaying wildly and making it really difficult to focus.

I am participating in a study group for "See the Light 2014. January is all about "directional light". Here I love how the strong sunlight is breaking through the clouds to highlight the water splash and backlight the sign.

Fact 23 About Me

[Part of the "30 Things About Me" Series]

I hate the cold with a passion and this has been the coldest winter I can ever remember. Still though, the scenery has been breathtaking these last few weeks so I am not complaining too much. This past week I have enjoyed seeing others people's storm photographs. Take a look at the ice storm lighthouses I found on FlickR. There are some amazing photographs from this past week.

Today it is -27C with the wind chill. I got a call and was told that fog/steam was rising up from the lake like columns and to head down as it would make an unusual photograph. So I let the dogs out with full intentions of going... till that cold air hit my face! Seriously - what was I thinking! If it was that cold in the backyard the lake would be frostbite for sure! Suddenly the idea of sipping on chocolate chai tea while typing this post was a lot more appealing. I'm a little sad I missed the moment but happy I stayed home and was able to grab a few shots of Becky and Kodee hightailing it back to house after a quick trip outside.

"Negative Space"

For my Photo Bucket List

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Participating in P52 Sweet Shot Tuesday and Nature Notes

A Splash'n Good Time

WEEKLY TOP SHOT

The Most Affectionate Creature In the World Is a Wet Dog ~ Ambrose Bierce

WEEKLY TOP SHOT ~ SECOND CHOICE

Long weekends and swimming go hand in hand and these pooches, do not intend to be left out!

Obsessive is not always a bad thing is it?



Fetch! More Fetch! Please?

Snap! Got it! Be right there!

How are your dog's off leash park manners? This particular park can get a little overwhelming at times. Loads of big dogs, many of which err on the side of being very driven and in some cases a bit reactive. I have seen a few scraps here.



I am personally not a fan of off leash parks and opt to leave my own dogs at home but I do love to visit this one park a few times a year to photograph the action.

Finders Keepers!

Hardly!



Just waiting for the right moment to make my move...
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Adding to my

100 Dog Strangers Series

The Canine version of  "100 Strangers".

A photographic record of all the wonderful dogs I meet in my travels. 

Began in 2012 and ending... TBD.

Participating in; Weekly Top Shot,  Camera Critters and 100 Dog Strangers

bath-party

Woofstock 2009!
The largest outdoor festival for dogs in all of North America! Be sure to visit our blog for a great video http://www.misskodee.blogspot.com/