No more tests! just pictures

NotSteve · 12-31-2013, 05:15 AM

Some winter shots from Toronto, which surely will confirm the (U.S.) stereotype of Canada of a land of snow, ice, igloos, etc. You can the heavy load of ice on the trees from the recent ice storm, which then led to many downed branches and power lines:

**fs999** · 12-31-2013, 10:34 AM

Superb squirrels shots Rupert ! I love your stories behind the shots lol

Storm is always a disaster ! Good report NotSteve !

Click on the photos for details...

Have a nice New Year's Eve !

Rupert · 12-31-2013, 12:44 PM

Thanks FS---Just having a little fun!

NotSteve???? Nice shots of a bad situation, I hate ice storms, so much damage.

FS-All of those could be favorites, but the first one takes the prize, the colors work just perfectly with the bokeh.

Otis brought me this earlier today, and wanted me to a take it to Kinkos and have large posters made that say....

"Winter is Here-Help Feed a Starving Orphan Squirrel"- DONATE TODAY!

I told him this did not look like a starving orphan, more like a baby pig....but he said it was the skinniest squirrel he could find! He said he told him to hide behind a branch so people wouldn't notice his fat belly.........I think it would take a tree trunk to hide that belly!

Managed to get a quick grab of this Jay on the fence....they are hard to shoot, the squirrels and Cardinals run thim off quickly.

Regards & Happy New Year to everyone here! Hope we have as much fun in the new year!

Jean Poitiers · 12-31-2013, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by NotSteve

Some winter shots from Toronto, which surely will confirm the (U.S.) stereotype of Canada of a land of snow, ice, igloos, etc. ...

One thing that I do NOT miss ... winter ice storms; saw plenty while in Oklahoma ... ! Merci "Gulf Stream" for our usually mild winters ... J

Jean Poitiers · 12-31-2013, 01:38 PM

Ever so nice, yet again ... merci, Frédéric ... et "Bonne année, bonne santé" ! J

**fs999** · 12-31-2013, 04:04 PM

Thank you Rupert and Jean !

Such a wonderful blue of this jay !

Happy New Year to all !

K-Rex · 12-31-2013, 09:48 PM

Gilzuma · 01-01-2014, 05:57 AM

Originally posted by NotSteve

Some winter shots from Toronto, which surely will confirm the (U.S.) stereotype of Canada of a land of snow, ice, igloos, etc. You can the heavy load of ice on the trees from the recent ice storm, which then led to many downed branches and power lines:

Thanks for your pictures! As a fellow Torontonian living abroad it's nice to see the city and the snow. Hope your power stayed on... my folks house hit 7C before the lights turned back on!

NotSteve · 01-01-2014, 07:08 AM

Happy New Year! Thanks for the comments. This continues to be a really great thread, so much variety and quality everyone.

Gilzuma, I wasn't directly effected (being a little closer to the lake, supposedly things were a bit warmer and there was less ice build-up). I did have to evacuate my mother from North York to my house. As of Dec. 31, everyone is supposed to have their power back now, at least in the Toronto area -- kudos to the hardworking hydro workers from across the province, Manitoba, Michigan and elsewhere!

Michi Joel · 01-01-2014, 11:24 AM

Rupert · 01-01-2014, 08:12 PM

Another of Otis' "starving orphan squirrels".......I call this one Butterball. If you want to donate, feel free to contact Otis and make a contribution. I can tell that this little guy will waste away if he doesn't get a donation of nutritious feed....within 6-8 months!

Regards!

Rupert · 01-02-2014, 11:07 AM

Maybe a trim and slim more healthy squirrel? "I don't overeat, cross my heart!"

Regards!

dyoon153 · 01-02-2014, 11:58 AM

Rupert
Haha, they are handsome and photogenic (and fat) squirrels! Great captures!

**fs999** · 01-02-2014, 12:00 PM

Hahahaha Rupert ! You should send Weightwatcher's Army to help those poor (and fat) squirrels !

soumenonline · 01-02-2014, 08:19 PM

The Eagle eye from Sunny California...

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12-31-2013, 05:15 AM	#5596
NotSteve Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 200	Some winter shots from Toronto, which surely will confirm the (U.S.) stereotype of Canada of a land of snow, ice, igloos, etc. You can the heavy load of ice on the trees from the recent ice storm, which then led to many downed branches and power lines:

12-31-2013, 10:34 AM	#5597
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,638	Superb squirrels shots Rupert ! I love your stories behind the shots lol Storm is always a disaster ! Good report NotSteve ! Click on the photos for details... Have a nice New Year's Eve !

12-31-2013, 12:44 PM	#5598
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Thanks FS---Just having a little fun! NotSteve???? Nice shots of a bad situation, I hate ice storms, so much damage. FS-All of those could be favorites, but the first one takes the prize, the colors work just perfectly with the bokeh. Otis brought me this earlier today, and wanted me to a take it to Kinkos and have large posters made that say.... "Winter is Here-Help Feed a Starving Orphan Squirrel"- DONATE TODAY! I told him this did not look like a starving orphan, more like a baby pig....but he said it was the skinniest squirrel he could find! He said he told him to hide behind a branch so people wouldn't notice his fat belly.........I think it would take a tree trunk to hide that belly! Managed to get a quick grab of this Jay on the fence....they are hard to shoot, the squirrels and Cardinals run thim off quickly. Regards & Happy New Year to everyone here! Hope we have as much fun in the new year!

12-31-2013, 01:37 PM	#5599
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by NotSteve Some winter shots from Toronto, which surely will confirm the (U.S.) stereotype of Canada of a land of snow, ice, igloos, etc. ... One thing that I do NOT miss ... winter ice storms; saw plenty while in Oklahoma ... ! *Merci* "Gulf Stream" for our usually mild winters ... J

12-31-2013, 01:38 PM	#5600
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Ever so nice, yet again ... merci, Frédéric ... et *"Bonne année, bonne santé"* ! J

12-31-2013, 04:04 PM	#5601
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,638	Thank you Rupert and Jean ! Such a wonderful blue of this jay ! Happy New Year to all !

12-31-2013, 09:48 PM	#5602
K-Rex Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 50

01-01-2014, 05:57 AM	#5603
Gilzuma Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 91	Originally posted by NotSteve Some winter shots from Toronto, which surely will confirm the (U.S.) stereotype of Canada of a land of snow, ice, igloos, etc. You can the heavy load of ice on the trees from the recent ice storm, which then led to many downed branches and power lines: Thanks for your pictures! As a fellow Torontonian living abroad it's nice to see the city and the snow. Hope your power stayed on... my folks house hit 7C before the lights turned back on!

01-01-2014, 07:08 AM	#5604
NotSteve Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 200	Happy New Year! Thanks for the comments. This continues to be a really great thread, so much variety and quality everyone. Gilzuma, I wasn't directly effected (being a little closer to the lake, supposedly things were a bit warmer and there was less ice build-up). I did have to evacuate my mother from North York to my house. As of Dec. 31, everyone is supposed to have their power back now, at least in the Toronto area -- kudos to the hardworking hydro workers from across the province, Manitoba, Michigan and elsewhere!

01-01-2014, 11:24 AM	#5605
Michi Joel Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Catalonia Photos: Albums Posts: 441

01-01-2014, 08:12 PM	#5606
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Another of Otis' "starving orphan squirrels".......I call this one Butterball. If you want to donate, feel free to contact Otis and make a contribution. I can tell that this little guy will waste away if he doesn't get a donation of nutritious feed....within 6-8 months! Regards!

01-02-2014, 11:07 AM	#5607
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Maybe a trim and slim more healthy squirrel? "I don't overeat, cross my heart!" Regards!

01-02-2014, 11:58 AM	#5608
dyoon153 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 84	Rupert Haha, they are handsome and photogenic (and fat) squirrels! Great captures!

01-02-2014, 12:00 PM	#5609
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,638	Hahahaha Rupert ! You should send Weightwatcher's Army to help those poor (and fat) squirrels !