This is a picture of Oak Point by the Saint John River, shot from Morrisdale. I like this spot … I shot it last year too, but I like this one better. Remember, the pictures are clickable, in order to bring them up to size.
We went for a little drive up the river. The fog from yesterday morning lifted, it turned out to be a very warm day with no wind and nice fluffy clouds — great for photos of reflections.
I saw many Ospreys … also a whole slew of Turkey Vultures … at least ten of them in a big flock! Didn’t get any bird shots that were good enough, though.
It was 26°C … 79°F inland yesterday. I know that’s not too bad for many of you in other parts of this continent, but to me … it’s very warm, and it has just begun!  I refuse to look at the temperature inside this apartment, because if I know how many degrees it is, it feels worse. It’s fine now in the morning — we don’t get the sun until late afternoon, so we’re lucky that way. Can only imagine what it must feel like for the ones living on the other side of the building … facing the harbour! They get sun from when it rises! We, on the other hand … do get some spectacular sunsets!
On a totally different note: I wonder why the ‘theme-makers’ of WordPress always make the main column so narrow?! Even if you choose a theme where it’s possible to remove the sidebar, the main column doesn’t get any wider! I wish I knew how to make WP-themes … but it’s way beyond me and a whole science in itself with .PHP and stuff that I’m clueless about.
One more ‘puffy clouds-picture’ to sum this up 🙂
 Today seems to be very much the same as yesterday. I still remember the lyrics by heart, ever since my teenage years…
colderweather2011 
It’s fun to see that you have kept your Scandinavian, minimalist shooting style Rebekah beautiful and poetic
*tee hee* … mange takk, Lars 🙂
love that last shot especially. Summer clouds have their own beauty, don’t they? I can remember sitting on a swing at the park in the summer, leaning back and watching the big fluffy clouds up in the sky.
Yes, somehow they look especially puffy in the Summer. I always enjoyed seeing them so nicely lined up over the Saint Lawrence River, coming in to QC..
WOW! I did not know that I could make the pictures bigger..
I do hope that you will not mind but I have put one of your shots as my screen saver. If you do object I will delete it.
Thank you Rebekah for giving me such pleasure.
My youngest daughter is called Rebecca, same name different spelling. ( do you get called Beckky?)
I don’t mind that at all, Patrecia … you’re very welcome 🙂
About being called Becky … no, I wish!
The reflection of the puffy clouds is lovely!
It is storming here.
Judy Collins is a favorite of mine…especially “Send in the Clowns”. Can you post YouTube by email? If so, I think I will look for this and post.
I just emailed it to you 🙂
Simply beautiful photos —
Worth your feeling a little warm, hmmm?
🙂
Judith,
It’s worth it … it’s just in the apartment it gets unbearable!
Hi Rebekah,
Really nice photo’s, I especially like the one with the reflection, very good shot.
I haven’t heard that song in years, in was nice to hear it again.
Mags,
I love that song, and I loved it when I was fourteen! I remember how ‘knowing’ I felt … like I’d already experienced it all 😀
What a beautiful sunset. We had a similar one last night – but the houses got in the way and I couldn’t photograph it. I’m jealous of your view!
Myfawny,
Yes, we live on the 9th floor and the building is way up on a hill … so we have a panoramic view of Saint John’s north end… that was the main reason that we fell in love with it — lots of light here!
How wonderful, I like the idea of all that light. We live in a bungalow!
The sunset looks magical ….. but the white fluffy clouds reflecting on the water looks awesome too …. then again, the first one looks very inviting – I just love ’em all!
It’s been a long time since I heard that song, it was good to hear it again.
Thank you, Barb … yesterday was a good day for fluffy clouds! Today, there was just one huge cloud that covered it all … a little bit overcast but still hot. At least it took the edge of the worst heat this evening..
Glad you remembered the song 🙂
beautiful photos…can’t decide which one I like the best??????
Thank you, Cecelia 🙂
Gorgeous photos. Awesome sunset!! What a view!! I think there are some themes here where the column adjusts to what is in it. I think. I usually look for those. they look better.
It is true if you do not know the temp it is better but by my chair is and indoor outdoor thermometer. I can feel miserable twice!!! Maybe rain tonite then 100+ for the next few days. Ick. Ick. And Ick.
Yes, they call it flexible width. I don’t know what’s flexible about it, because the width of the column stays the same. There is one though, where you yourself can adjust it .. «Under the Influence», it’s called … that’s the only one.
It’s a tough time now, with regards to heat… it has started for real here now too. It’s early morning now, but I can see what it’s going to be like … hot, hot…and humid.
It is only 10 am and almost 90F already. Ick. I dread it. And I am travelling today in it. Do not like that.
As I am sure you realize by now…I am a sucker for sunsets but that is stunning! I’ll take two please.
Thank you 🙂 I love them too, but I try not to shoot too many — someone told me it was ‘cliché-ish’.. Some nights they get so spectacular so I can’t hold myself back.
Man, those sure are beautiful spots!
They sure are, Mindslam … we’re very lucky..