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NEOWISE C/2020 F3 Passing By EarthComet NEOWISE on July 24, 2020 at around 11pm flying by the cottage2020-08-08T14:50:59+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2020/05/23/homemade-bread-bakery-style-from-a-red-dutch-oven/2020-05-23T17:11:40+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2020/05/10/canadian-forces-snowbirds-operationinspiration-cross-canada-tour/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/canadian-forces-snowbirds-operationinspiration-cross-canada-tour-1.jpgcanadian forces snowbirds #operationinspiration cross canada tourRoyal Canadian Air Force's @CFSnowbirds performing a mother's day fly-by over Oakville-Trafalgar hospital.2020-05-10T20:09:14+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2020/04/25/vancouver-sea-village-featuring-houseboat-homes-along-false-creek/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/vancouver-sea-village-houseboats-false-creek.jpgvancouver sea village houseboats false creekPeople's houseboat homes 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merry christmas house lights mississaugaMerry Christmas and best wishes to your family and friends. I tried to get the natural elegance of this house to come through, and not sure the picture does it full justice. Light snow and low clouds are providing the nice glow. And kind of wish I could pull that telephone pole out... but maybe that's what helps make this house feel 'real' in the neighborhood.2019-12-20T01:19:29+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2019/12/10/vancouvers-granville-island-and-bridges-restaurant-from-burrard-street-bridge/2019-12-11T01:58:58+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2019/12/01/johnny-reid-my-kind-of-christmas-tour-in-st-catharines/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/johnny-reid-my-kind-of-christmas-tour-st-catharines.jpgjohnny reid my kind of christmas tour st catharinesFantastic performance by Johnny Reid this past week in St. Catharines, singing only Christmas songs from his 'My Kind of Christmas' tour. This was my first introduction to Johnny Reid and will say he did not disappoint. More than any singer I've seen - ok similar to Sarah McLachlan - he has a way of involving the audience that makes you feel part of the show. Guess it helps there were a cozy 3,500 people in the arena ;-)2019-12-02T02:50:03+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2019/11/24/atlanta-braves-chop-house-baseball-field-seen-from-omni-hotel-at-the-battery-district/2019-11-25T14:50:28+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2019/11/14/cottage-life-on-north-muldrew-lake-gravenhurst/2019-11-15T01:24:39+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2019/11/03/day-brake-over-16-mile-creek/2019-11-04T01:37:13+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/toronto-gallery/2019-10-25T01:31:43+00:00weekly0.6https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/muskoka-gallery/2019-10-25T00:57:37+00:00weekly0.6https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2019/10/20/bracebridge-fall-fair-horses-equally-curious-of-the-camera-as-i-was-of-them/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/horses-bracebridge-fall-fair.jpghorses bracebridge fall fairTwo horses paid a fair amount of attention to me as I walked by while at the fall fair. My own curiosity picked, I took a few pictures and then watched them watch me for quite some time. Looking at the picture afterwards, it sure feels like they want to start a conversation. Or maybe their trying to say 'leave us alone'!2019-10-21T00:37:50+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2019/10/12/peak-fall-colors-this-week-in-lake-of-bays-township/2019-10-12T15:55:49+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2019/10/06/sharp-shinned-hawk-on-its-migration-over-hawk-cliff-lake-erie/2019-10-06T23:12:01+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2019/09/22/end-of-day-blood-orange-sun/2019-09-22T22:38:50+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2019/09/13/work-hard-play-hard-this-is-what-playing-hard-sometimes-looks-like/2019-09-13T19:38:31+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/in-my-bag/2019-09-10T21:43:24+00:00weekly0.6https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2019/09/06/riverwalk-featuring-local-pickerel-on-a-bed-of-quinoa-tomatoes-peppers-and-wilted-swiss-chard/2019-09-06T15:08:04+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2019/07/12/canoeing-with-your-smartphone-on-canada-day-its-a-good-thing/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/canoeing-with-your-smartphone-on-canada-day.jpgcanoeing with your smartphone on canada dayGood for them! It's Canada Day and this couple went for a paddle and some fishing on one of the lakes, and she brought her phone. Nothing wrong with that (unless you fall in!) as long as you are outdoors and soaking in what mother nature has to offer. 2019-07-12T17:49:08+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2019/06/26/screaming-through-the-corner-aboard-tantrum-six-flags-darien-lake/2019-06-26T19:33:48+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2019/06/15/gooooal-end-zone-celebration-of-toronto-fc-goal-vs-sporting-kc-at-bmo-field/2019-06-15T22:58:32+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2019/05/28/daybreak-over-mt-arthurs-and-finlayson-ridge-monashee-mountains-b-c/2019-05-29T02:23:32+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2019/05/20/lamborghini-aventador-motorcycle-in-frankfurt/2023-09-07T05:46:09+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2019/05/14/baby-sea-turtle-hatchling-on-way-to-sea/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/baby-sea-turtle-hatchling-on-way-to-the-sea.jpgbaby sea turtle hatchling on way to the seaThis is one of the very last baby sea turtles to hatch and scurry its way to the sea. We came across him/her early in the morning with 10 feet to go... and yes he/she made it to the ocean! We later found a whole bunch of nests up the beach where this and many others had come from the night before. You see this on National Geographic, but to observe it person is amazing.2019-05-14T23:14:37+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2019/04/28/fresh-powder-in-the-corkscrew-glades-at-big-white-ski-resort/2019-04-28T23:23:09+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2019/04/16/notre-dame-cathedral-commencement-of-mass-in-memory-of-april-15-2019-fire/2019-04-16T15:08:51+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2019/04/05/gunbarrel-coffee-from-a-double-barrel-shot-gun/2019-04-05T02:34:46+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2019/03/25/clarkson-cup-pre-game-warm-up-featuring-calgary-inferno-and-les-canadiennes-de-montreal/2019-03-25T20:29:22+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2019/03/01/free-ride-california-sea-lion-sunning-itself-on-stern-of-fishing-boat/2019-03-01T03:07:39+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2019/02/08/male-and-female-california-sea-lions-off-los-cabos-mexico/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/male-and-female-california-sea-lions-in-los-cabos-mexico.jpgMale and Female California Sea Lions in Los Cabos MexicoLife of leisure! This pair - male and female - are sunning themselves on a single large rock where the Pacific Ocean meets the Gulf of California, at the tip of Baja California Sur, Mexico.2019-02-08T01:33:14+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/contact/2019-01-24T19:06:59+00:00weekly0.6https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2019/01/24/1960-desoto-adventurer-4-door-hardtop-wall-art/2025-03-23T00:41:49+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2018/11/27/monarch-butterfly-taking-a-rest-from-its-migration/2018-11-27T21:35:05+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/07/29/paris-skyline-eiffel-tower-as-seen-from-arc-de-triomph/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dsc016161.jpgDSC01616 Paris Skyline - Eiffel Tower As Seen From Arc de Triomphehttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dsc01616.jpgParis SkylineView of Paris' skyline from atop Arc de Triomph2018-11-14T21:12:01+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/07/30/full-moon-over-eiffel-tower/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dsc01588.jpgFool Moon Over Eiffel TowerAn incredible full moon to the right of the Eiffel Tower.2018-11-14T21:11:28+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/07/30/sunset-alfresco-dinner-in-grand-cayman-islands/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dsc8186.jpgAlfrescoThe most amazing sunset Alfresco dinner in Grand Cayman2018-11-14T21:10:55+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/07/31/night-scene-at-grand-cayman-islands-beach-resort/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/grand-cayman-beach-resort.jpggrand cayman beach resortNight scene at the end of a great day, socializing in the courtyard at the beach resort2018-11-14T21:10:16+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/08/19/perseid-meteor-shower-a-shooting-meteor-through-the-milky-way/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/perseid-metor-shower.jpgPerseid Meteor ShowerCapturing a meteor shooting through the milky way from the back deck of the cottage. Dark outline to right are the tree tops.2018-11-14T21:09:48+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/08/21/people-cooling-off-in-albion-falls-on-a-hot-summer-day/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/albion-falls-waterfalls.jpgAlbion Falls waterfallsWhat better way than to spend a hot summer day literally in the waterfall. Taken a few weeks ago from the upper look-out down into the falls.2018-11-14T21:09:14+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/08/25/the-poking-my-eye-out-heron/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-poking-my-eye-out-heron.jpgThe poking my eye out Heron"Come see this dad", yell the kids, "and bring your camera!". With the swim platform a few hundred feet off-land, I'm now looking at this majestic Heron standing on it... poking at its eye. Is he - or she - really doing that? Yup, he/she is!2018-11-14T21:08:47+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/08/27/majestic-old-city-of-dubrovnik-croatia-as-seen-through-a-gun-turret/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dubrovnik-as-seen-through-gun-turret.jpgDubrovnik as seen through gun turretDubrovnik is a very beautiful city with such rich character. Here we see the old city through a gun turret on the perimeter wall. I gather it was in use during the war 20 years ago, as evidence by the few areas of destruction that remain.https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dsc00962.jpgDSC009622018-11-14T21:08:16+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/09/01/selfie-mayhem-with-the-mona-lisa/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/selfie-mayhem-with-mona-lisa.jpgselfie mayhem with the mona lisaThe scene unfolding in front of the Mona Lisa... complete mayhem with people attempting to take a selfie with the famous picture. This capture is more entertaining than the photo of 'her'!2018-11-14T21:07:49+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/09/05/53/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/wild-sea-turtle-in-bahamas.jpgwild sea turtle in bahamasWithin minutes of anchoring our Fountain Pajot catamaran in the Sea of Abacos, Bahamas, this sea turtle pops up to entertain us. It was extremely healthy as seen by its colors and clarity of the eyes. To see a wild one within 3 feet of you is a definite highlight. https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/wild-sea-tutle-in-bahamas.jpgwild sea tutle in bahamas2018-11-14T21:07:08+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/09/08/ian-miller-in-action-ten-time-olympian-jumping-dixson-at-pan-am-games/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ian-miller-riding-dixson-horse-jumping.jpgian miller riding dixson horse jumpingThis is Ian Miller, ten time Olympian and two time Wold Cup Show Jumping champion, riding Dixson at the recent Pan Am Games finals in Toronto.2018-11-14T21:06:39+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/09/11/crocodile-rocks-the-steadfast-eyes-of-a-belize-crocodile-staring-at-you/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/belize-crocodile.jpgbelize crocodile at tropical education centreOk... the situation is not as intense as it would appear. We are at the Belize Tropical Education Centre for an overnight stay. They care for a number of wild crocodiles in the marsh on-site, and have built a narrow boardwalk as an outlook. Here we watched one evening at sunset - hence the light on the crocs right eye - as a male and female spent time together (not sure what to call this in crocodile language!). Took this shot laying on my stomach, roughly 5 feet above the water and 10 feet away.2018-11-14T21:06:01+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/09/15/boogie-till-the-sun-goes-down-tamarindo-beach-costa-rica-boogie-boarding-at-sunset/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/costa-rica-sunset-boogie-board.jpgcosta rica sunset boogie boardTamarindo Beach, Costa Rica, is so far my favorite place to watch a sunset (Even better than world famous Oia, Santorini). After a day of learning to surf, we hung out watching the sun set and this guy use his boogie board.2018-11-14T21:05:31+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/09/22/harley-davidson-chrome-where-raw-power-and-stunning-form-converge/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/harley-davidson-chrome.jpgharley davidson chromeMotorcycles. Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Freedom, raw power, elegance. While a Harley is not in the cards anytime soon, I do love photographic these bikes. They have such a presence in camera, like this one here. Taken at Santa's Village (of all places - ha!) in Bracebridge, Ontario. Notice the sun sparkling off the air cleaner.2018-11-14T21:04:54+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/09/25/sunrise-on-the-abbey-famous-glen-abbey-golf-course-with-frost-on-the-greens-and-mist-in-the-air/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/glen-abbey-golf-course-at-sunrise.jpgglen abbey golf course at sunriseFor all the golf lovers, here is world famous Glenn Abbey golf course at sunrise last year, as the colors were changing. Was a very cool morning with frost on the greens and mist rising from 16 Mile Creek. Taken from the Upper Middle overpass.2018-11-14T21:04:23+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/09/29/feeling-moody-the-skies-over-hong-kongs-skyline/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/the-moody-skies-of-hong-kong.jpgthe moody skies of hong kongHong Kong has a dramatic skyline, day or night. On this morning, the skies looked rough, making Hong Kong appear somewhat moody (or hung over after a fun night?).2018-11-14T21:03:58+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/10/05/the-love-from-a-single-pink-rose-in-paris/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/the-love-of-a-single-rose.jpgthe love of a single rose in parisWhile walking the streets of Paris this spring, we came across a flower market. As travelers, we were not about to buy and carry, however a striking photo will surely do.2018-11-14T21:03:04+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/10/08/classic-ford-thunderbird-circa-1957-up-close-and-personal-with-this-gems-interior/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/late-model-thunderbird.jpgclassic ford thunderbird 1957The Thunderbird had its many highs and lows over the years (like the final version from 2005 - yuk!). This 1957 model is truly amazing, and this particular version on show in Baysville, Ontario was in mint condition. How about all that fine chrome across the dash! I really like what Tesla is doing, however there is something to be said for the simplicity seen here.2018-11-14T21:00:57+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/10/14/sweeping-night-time-view-of-torontos-skyline-as-seen-from-park-hyatt-rooftop-lounge/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/toronto-skyline-park-hyatt.jpgtoronto skyline park hyattHad the opportunity two weeks ago to view Toronto's distinct skyline from the rooftop of the Park Hyatt hotel. There is an outdoor lounge perfectly situated looking south along Avenue Road that allows for this sweeping view of the city, with the CN Tower all lit-up.2018-11-14T21:00:29+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/10/19/strangers-taking-in-the-picture-perfect-sunrise-over-lake-ontario/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/brilliant-sunrise-in-oakville.jpgbrilliant sunrise in oakvilleTwo strangers and myself enjoying this brilliant sunrise over Lake Ontario. It was a cool Sunday morning at the end of September that delivered a multitude of colors in the sky. Photo taken from Coronation Park.2018-11-14T20:59:57+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/10/22/have-you-ever-seen-a-blue-muskoka-sunset-with-yellow-sun-fireball/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/muskoka-blue-sunset-with-yellow-fireball.jpgmuskoka blue sunset with yellow fireballLike you, I have seen some awesome sunsets over the years - most being of the orange, red and pink color combination. Over the recent Thanksgiving weekend, we were treated to a truly unique blue sky with a yellow fireball. As the sun set, it left this reflective circular glow across Grandview Lake, Muskoka.2018-11-14T20:59:20+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/10/26/time-for-fall-colors-mini-waterfall-with-fall-leaves-scattered-about/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/colorful-fall-leaves-by-mini-waterfall.jpgcolorful fall leaves by mini waterfallOne of the benefits of life in Canada are the 4 seasons, and in particular experiencing the fall colors. This mini waterfall - 2 feet high! - is located next to the big High Falls on the north branch of the Muskoka River. Its a perfect example of nature's colorful richness and solitude.2018-11-14T20:58:45+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/10/28/jaguar-being-fed-a-chickens-foot-at-caribbean-wildlife-centre-belize/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/feeding-jaguar-chicken-feet-at-night.jpgfeeding jaguar chicken feet at nightHow about this for excitement... Watching a jaguar eat a chicken's foot from a human's hand! Belize's Caribbean Wildlife Centre rehabilitates injured wild animals, and are known for their jaguar community.2018-11-14T20:58:07+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/11/02/wicked-witch-of-the-west-paying-us-a-visit-on-halloween/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/halloween-wicked-witch-of-the-west.jpghalloween wicked witch of the westArt can take numerous forms, and while not the most elegant picture, the Wicked Witch Of The West sure captures the essence of Halloween. We figure around 200 children came by on Saturday. Boo!2018-11-14T20:57:32+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/11/03/exploring-a-muskoka-beaver-habitat-and-marsh-full-of-vibrant-fall-colors/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/exploring-muskoka-beaver-habitat-and-marsh-swamp-bog-fall-colors.jpgexploring muskoka beaver habitat and marsh swamp bog fall colorsLook closely at all the tree stumps in the marsh, giving evidence of a healthy beaver habitat. The locals say there is a cottage tucked into the forest at the back of the bog that only becomes visible once the leaves fall.2018-11-14T20:57:07+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/11/09/a-real-world-interpretation-of-the-canadian-flags-maple-leaf-photographed-with-new-lensbaby-velvet-56/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/canadian-maple-leaf.jpgcanadian maple leafA 'real life' view of the Canadian flag's maple leaf at the beginning of fall. The photo was taken using the new Lensbaby Velvet 56 lens in macro mode, creating a soft ethurial effect and completely blurring out the background (in case you are wondering why it does not appear in focus). The soft blue is a lake, while the yellow tint are other leaves.2018-11-14T20:56:35+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/11/13/retired-gentleman-fly-fishing-oakvilles-16-mile-creek/2018-11-14T20:55:59+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/11/16/intently-watching-the-street-during-afternoon-coffee-break-in-croatia/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/croatian-man-having-coffee-break-at-outdoor-cafe.jpgcroatian man having coffee break at outdoor cafeMakarska is a lovely town in Croatia along the Adriatic coast with many opportunities for people watching from one of its restaurants or coffee shops. This Croatian man - enjoying a coffee and water - had an intense look as he gazed the street. And at the moment I pressed the shutter, he turned and caught the camera's eye.2018-11-14T20:55:10+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/11/23/a-day-at-the-office/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/caribo-island-beach-belize.jpgcaribo island beach belizeNothing was staged for this photo. This was the first of a 6 day sea kayak expedition, starting from Caribo Island, Belize. Having finished a light lunch, I walked through palm trees toward the water and happened upon this setting. And at that moment I thought to myself how yes, this beats a day at the office :)2018-11-14T20:54:39+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/11/30/birch-trees-with-a-backdrop-of-huge-color/2018-11-14T20:54:04+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/11/27/fall-afternoon-in-the-mystical-forest/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/fall-afternoon-in-the-mystical-forest.jpgfall afternoon in the mystical forestTook a walk with the kids and dog a few weeks back through our local forest. With many of the leaves already fallen and a dark haze lingering, the forest had a mystical tone to it. You almost expected a Disney character to come running by - ha!2018-11-14T20:53:37+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/12/04/sun-setting-across-sailboat-in-sea-of-abaco-bahamas/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sun-setting-across-sailboat-in-sea-of-abaco-bahamas.jpgsun setting across sailboat in sea of abaco bahamasSun sets are a favorite of mine because of the many colors, the emotion, and shadows that are created. Here we are anchored in a bay within the Sea Of Abaco, north Bahamas, having dinner on our boat, watching the sun set across our neighbor.2018-11-14T20:52:42+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/12/08/butterfly-eating-an-orange/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/butterfly-eating-an-orange.jpgbutterfly eating an orangeWho knew butterflies eat oranges through a built-in straw! Photographed at the butterfly conservatory in Southern Ontario.2018-11-14T20:52:05+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/12/13/sunset-at-35000-feet-on-way-to-aruba/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sunset-at-35000-feet.jpgsunset at 35,000 feetRight place at the right time, particularly if your seat was on the West side of the place! (Feel bad for the East facing folks!) We were treated to an ever evolving sunset as we cruised at 35,000 feet on way to Aruba. It feels like you could step out and walk across the clouds :) (My spouse took the picture, while I did the post processing)2018-11-14T20:51:25+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2015/12/18/an-iguana-hiding-in-the-shadows-by-the-pool/2018-11-14T20:50:56+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2016/01/10/glowing-cottage-in-a-winter-wonderland/2018-11-14T20:50:04+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2016/01/17/the-firehall-pizza-co-at-blue-mountain/2018-11-14T20:49:26+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2016/01/24/view-of-torontos-cn-tower-from-union-station/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/view-of-torontos-cn-tower-from-union-station.jpgView of Toronto's CN Tower from Union StationLooking up at Toronto's CN Tower from the platforms within Union Station, we get a glimpse of the old and new. This area of Union is being rebuilt, leaving the metal exposed and an open roof. Fun how they light the tower, creating a glow in the sky at night.2018-11-14T20:49:03+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2016/02/01/smile-a-macro-view-of-pink-and-white-gerbera-flower/2018-11-14T20:48:27+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2016/02/09/toronto-raptors-live-at-the-air-canada-centre/2018-11-14T20:47:53+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2016/02/17/32-c-winter-blizzard-at-blue-mountain-firehall/2018-11-14T20:47:19+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2016/02/21/view-across-half-frozen-snow-covered-lake-in-baysville/2018-11-14T20:46:44+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2016/02/29/vintage-ford-yellow-and-black-cab/2018-11-14T20:46:06+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2016/03/27/bald-eagle-making-a-statement/2018-11-14T20:44:19+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2016/04/24/still-winter-at-bay-lake-cottages/2018-11-14T20:43:33+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2016/05/01/blue-jay-taking-in-the-sunshine/2018-11-14T20:43:05+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2016/05/16/braised-beef-served-with-gnocchi-and-mushrooms/2018-11-14T20:42:29+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2016/11/05/spectacular-colors-on-bigwin-island-at-dorset-lake-of-bays/2018-11-14T20:41:50+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2016/11/13/milky-way-seen-rising-over-cottage-on-bay-lake-muskoka/2018-11-14T20:41:23+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2016/11/20/upside-down-bicycle-riding-in-london-england/2018-11-14T20:40:35+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2016/12/01/the-seasons-last-pink-rose/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/the-seasons-last-pink-rose.jpgthe-seasons-last-pink-roseWe grow a mix of small and large white and pink roses in our home garden. This particular pink rose is the last for summer and fall this year, and was still on its stem in full bloom when photographed at 7am a couple weeks ago.2018-11-14T20:40:07+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2016/12/13/tommy-and-mary-let-it-rip-on-streets-of-london/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/tommy-and-mary-live-band-streets-london.jpgtommy-and-mary-live-band-streets-londonWhat you can't see here is the group of 30+ people behind me, watching Tommy and Mary lose themselves in their music on the streets of London, England (look at window of the bus to see a few of those people reflected). Pure emotion, amazing chemistry, incredible drumming, and loud... very loud.2018-11-14T20:39:34+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2016/12/24/super-close-and-detailed-with-the-bee-and-the-blackeyed-susan/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/macro-view-of-the-bee-and-the-black-eye-susan.jpgmacro-view-of-the-bee-and-the-black-eye-susanEvery wonder what a bee looks like on a Blackeyed Susan? Probably not! I didn't either, but hey, it does look kind of cool doing its thing. Really neat how you can see the pollen on its feet and antenna. Photo taken with the new Lensbaby 56 - this is one super lens that is sharp and requires no post adjustments.2018-11-14T20:38:46+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2017/02/12/lava-waterfall-hawaii-kilauea-volcano-kamokuna-ocean-entry/2018-11-14T20:37:50+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2017/02/21/30-minutes-to-sunrise-atop-haleakala-crater-at-10000-ft/2018-11-14T20:37:19+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2017/02/27/camouflaged-chameleon-hanging-in-a-tree/2018-11-14T20:35:54+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2017/03/08/442-foot-tall-powerful-akaka-falls-big-island-hawaii/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/442-foot-tall-akaka-falls-on-big-island-hawaii.jpg442 foot tall akaka falls on big island hawaiiAkaka Falls, at 442 feet, is the tallest on the Big Island of Hawaii and very impressive - powerful even - when up close. We were told of the ʻoʻopu ʻalamoʻo, an endemic Hawaiian species of goby fish, that spawns in stream above the waterfall, but matures in the sea. Checking with Wikipedia, it says these fish have a suction disk on their bellies that allows them to cling to the wet rocks behind and adjacent to the waterfall. Using this disk, they climb back up to the stream when it is time to spawn. Now that's impressive!2022-11-15T00:12:29+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2017/03/25/the-multi-colored-rainbow-eucalyptus-trees-of-maui-hawaii/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/rainbow-eucalyptus-tree-maui-hawaii.jpgThe multi-colored rainbow eucalyptus trees of maui, hawaiiThe Rainbow Eucalyptus trees of Maui are found on the drive to Hana. Like good tourists, we read up on them before heading out, and yes they are there ready to be touched and photographed :) Everything about the color is natural. Annually patches of outer bark are shed, leaving the inner bark exposed. This then darkens to a mix of blue, purple, orange and maroon. It looks like someone painted the trunks! The bark is painted by nature across a wide spectrum of colors. Eucalyptus deglupta is the only Eucalyptus species found naturally in the Northern Hemisphere. It is native to Philippines but has been introduced and grows well in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, New Britain, and Hawaiʻi. This tree is cultivated around the world and is harvested mainly for pulpwood used in making paper, especially in the Philippines.2018-11-14T20:34:42+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2017/04/10/anaehoomalu-beach-perfect-sunset/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/anaehoomalu-beach-sunset-big-island-hawaii.jpganaehoomalu beach sunset big island hawaiiThinking this is my favorite photo from trip to Hawaii. It was our last night, we walked the lagoons behind the hotel and along Anaeho'omalu Beach watching the sun bring end to the day. As the saying goes... picture perfect!2018-11-14T20:33:51+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2017/04/22/have-you-ever-been-up-close-with-a-gold-dust-day-gecko/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/gold-dust-day-gecko-phelsuma-laticauda.jpgHave you ever been up-close with a gold dust day gecko?According to internet blogs, the Gold Dust Day Gecko originated from Madagascar, and was introduced to Hawaii in 1974 by a university student. Bright green in color, it gets its name from the gold specs across its back. I found this one at the airport sunny itself on a rock among passengers.2018-11-14T20:32:31+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2017/04/30/the-vast-alpine-terrain-of-big-white-mountain-british-columbia/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/big-white-mountain-british-columbia-canada.jpgbig white mountain british columbia canadaThe view up 'Village Way' run with peak of Big White Mountain in background, and high alpine skiable terrain. Highly recommend this back country mountain for the pure fun of skiing.2018-11-14T20:31:16+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2017/05/13/spring-at-the-royal-botanical-gardens/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/spring-at-the-royal-botanical-garden.jpgspring flower at the royal botanical gardensA few weeks back we visited Burlington's Royal Botanical Gardens in hopes of getting spring here sooner (didn't work!). Their indoor flowers were in full bloom, as seen here, and for a moment it felt like winter was done.2018-11-14T20:30:11+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2017/05/29/toronto-skyline-at-sunset-looking-west-from-spadina-to-humber-including-exhibition-and-liberty-village/2018-11-14T20:29:29+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2017/06/06/downtown-toronto-from-high-atop-cn-tower/2018-11-14T20:28:55+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2017/06/17/engineered-art-harley-davidson-low-rider-in-milwaukee-airport/2018-11-14T20:28:24+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2017/07/02/canada-day-150-firework-celebrations/2018-11-14T20:27:40+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2017/07/14/blue-jays-vs-yankees-bottom-of-3rd-montgomery-pitching/2018-11-14T20:26:45+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2017/07/24/paris-eiffel-tower-at-night-viewed-from-jardins-du-trocadero/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/paris-eiffel-tower-at-night.jpgparis eiffel tower at nightThe Eiffel Tower is one of those iconic symbols that is mesmerizing to look at, day and night. Was in Paris for a work event, taking time to tour the city before things got started. This is looking South East from the edge of Jardin du Trocadero across Pont d'Iena, using a 3.2 second time lapse to create the blurring light effect from car taillights.2018-11-14T20:26:19+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2017/09/04/artisan-hand-made-vegetarian-pizza-in-the-marais-paris/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/artisan-made-vegetarian-pizza.jpgartisan made vegetarian pizzaFood is better eaten than photographed, however this is one of those exceptions. On a walk through Paris' Marais district, we stopped in a charcuterie to buy some deli meat, and while being served, I saw this hand made artisan pizza that looked delicious. So I took the picture!2018-11-14T20:25:46+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2017/10/14/take-a-deep-breadth/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/take-a-deep-breadth.jpgtake a deep breadthSmell that fresh air and soak in those colors! This is one of those moments to savor. Life does move fast, yet here everything holds still. Thanksgiving weekend, Echo Lake2018-11-14T20:25:17+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2017/10/26/haunted-halloween-harvest-moon/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/haunted-halloween-harvest-moon1.jpghaunted halloween harvest moonJust in time for Halloween, I present to you the Haunted Halloween Harvest Moon for your spooky pleasure! Sure feels like ghosts and goblins are flying through the night. What we really have here is the Thanksgiving full moon passing behind leaves dangling from a tree around 11pm at night. Boo!!!2018-11-14T20:24:35+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2017/11/05/seventy-six-bottles/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/seventy-six-bottles.jpgSeventy Six BottlesDoes this make you thirsty? A great selection to accompany any meal! Two of us grabbed dinner at Cardero's at the end of a day's work, choosing to sit at the bar. This restaurant is in Vancouver harbour with sweeping views of Grouse Mountain on the North Shore.2018-11-14T20:24:08+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2017/11/19/bright-and-still-forest-of-canada/2018-11-14T20:23:11+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2017/12/03/tomatoes/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tomatoes.jpgtomatoesDelicious! I do like tomatoes, particularly with buffalo mozzarella, olive oil, and a drop of balsamic glaze. This is the perfect image for a kitchen.2018-11-14T20:22:51+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2017/12/17/can-you-guess-the-type-of-bird/2018-11-14T20:22:16+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2017/12/23/a-fresh-winter-snowfall/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/a-fresh-winter-snowfall.jpga fresh winter snowfallWhat's there not to like about snow? White, fresh, magical, picturesque... A view out back of house and into the ravine. Another winter has arrived!2018-11-14T20:21:53+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2018/01/07/harley-davidson-iron-883-sportster-riders-view/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/harley-davidson-iron-883-sportster.jpgharley davidson iron 883 sportsterAll black with a few touches of chrome, one gauge, one seat, stripped down and custom styling. The boldness and simplicity of Harley Davidson.2018-11-14T20:21:33+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2018/01/21/terroni-adelaide-wine-cellar/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/terroni-adelaide-wine-cellar.jpgterroni adelaide wine cellarThe wine at Terroni's on Adelaide street, Toronto, is kept in the former jail cells of the old Toronto court house. A vast selection is on display for patrons who visit the washrooms, and done up in a very mystique setting!!2018-11-14T20:20:50+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2018/03/06/inside-a-really-hot-wood-burning-stove/2018-11-14T20:20:19+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2018/03/24/lihue-koloa-forest-reserve-kauai-hawaii/2018-11-14T20:19:53+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2018/04/06/hanalei-pier-beach-jam/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/hanalei-beach-and-pier-kauai-hawaii.jpghanalei beach and pier kauai hawaiiThis was over the top for a northern canuck not used to life at the beach. Cars, people, surfboards, bikes everywhere. And while this picture has everything frozen in time, you need to imagine it all moving in slow motion. Hanalei Beach and Pier are almost at the end of the road in Northern Kauai, and a favorite stop for tourists (like us!). Beautiful beach worth the visit, particularly if you love people watching :)2018-11-14T20:19:27+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2018/04/22/sunrise-over-mount-tanner-and-mount-cochrane-monashee-mountains-b-c/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/monashee-mountains-mount-tanner-mount-cochrane-bc.jpgmonashee mountains mount tanner mount cochrane bcThis is sunrise over Mount Tanner and Mount Cochrane, Monashee Mountains, B.C. week of March 10 while skiing at Big White with the family. Yes the skiing was just as good as this view!2018-11-14T20:18:57+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2018/05/04/the-snow-ghosts-of-big-white/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/big-white-ski-resort-snow-ghosts.jpgbig white ski resort snow ghostsThis is the peak of Big White looking West to the Monashee mountains across what they call the 'Enchanted Forest'. The previous day it snowed like crazy, and this next day we skied powder top to bottom. The trees when covered with snow are locally known as 'snow ghosts' - great name!2018-11-14T20:18:27+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2018/05/12/kilaueas-burning-crater-at-night/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/kilauea-burning-crater-valcano-hawaii.jpgKilauea burning crater valcano hawaiiThis is Kilauea's burning crater from January 2017. It was a beautiful night with some activity in the crater as seen by the light flash in the image... this is lava bubbling up. One year later and Kilauea is erupting again with new lava flows.2018-11-14T20:17:38+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2018/06/03/female-robin-with-two-screaming-chicks-nesting/2018-11-14T20:16:55+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2018/08/12/canada-day-fireworks-from-baysville-ontario/2018-11-14T20:16:17+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2018/09/23/broad-winged-hawk/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/broad-winged-hawk-muskoka-ontario.jpgbroad-winged hawk muskoka ontarioThree Broad-winged Hawks spent a couple of weeks in August on the cottage property before flyer off. They would perch atop the Birch trees along the shore, or behind the cottage at top off forest canopy like this one in the photo.2018-11-14T20:15:43+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2018/10/15/sweeping-sunset-across-conger-lake-while-kayak-camping-in-the-massasauga-provincial-park/2018-11-14T20:15:10+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2018/10/29/1942-ford-one-ton-pick-up-truck-and-flower-bed/2018-11-14T20:13:42+00:00monthlyhttps://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/2018/11/09/change-in-colors-thanksgiving-weekend-echo-lake/https://jeffhaltrechtphotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/fall-colors-echo-lake-muskoka.jpgfall colors echo lake muskokaBirch trees mixed in with the requisite vibrant fall colors on echo lake this past thanksgiving weekend. 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