A Sigh Of Relief?

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"Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go." - Unknown

Even with the pandemic, the days have melded and swiftly flown. With the re-election of a Liberal minority government I can somewhat relax believing this was the better outcome, particularly for child-care and climate change issues. The alarming heat of summer is a haunting memory. Rain is back along with my favourite season. Autumn leaves have not yet fallen to any degree; blooms still cling to their stems. It is a time when we perhaps foolishly take for granted that everything old will be new again. Here are random scenes I captured on recent walks. I gave some a painterly look. I am surmising that the house (several pictures below) is being lifted due to potential future flooding. The slightest rise of the sea makes a world of difference to our coastlines. 


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Comments

  1. eileeninmdSeptember 25, 2021 at 3:27 AM

    Hello,
    Lovely images and beautiful scenes from your walk. I love the cute doggie. Gorgeous views of the water and beach. The kites are a happy site, they remind me of fun times. Autumn is a lovely time, a great time for some delicious apples too. The flowers and your post are beautiful. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your weekend.

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  2. Shiju SugunanSeptember 25, 2021 at 3:33 AM

    These are delightful captures! The flowers are gorgeous.

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  3. BillSeptember 25, 2021 at 9:45 AM

    Wonderful captures from your walk. Love the dog, it's so cute. Enjoy your weekend.

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  4. ~Lavender Dreamer~September 25, 2021 at 11:24 AM

    What a lot of beautiful photos. I love taking pics of fallen leaves! We don't have a real Fall here in Florida but we still see some pretty leaves. Love your end of summer blooms too!

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  5. IrmaSeptember 26, 2021 at 12:42 AM

    Beautiful images of your walk.
    I like the cute doggy.
    The flowers in your post are beautiful.
    Beautiful view of the water and the beach.
    Autumn is a wonderful time with beautiful colors of the trees, I love it.
    Greetings Irma

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  6. stardustSeptember 27, 2021 at 6:41 AM

    Dear Maria - The quote is so true. Let me add “Autumn makes up for the heat of summer.” Lovely series of the photos of various different things. When I saw photos before reading your narratives, I thought the highly raised wooden structure was to avoid moisture from the ground. According to your guess, the owner of the house looks proactive. We need to learn such attitude. Walking with a camera must have been more enjoyable with somewhat of peace of mind.

    Yoko

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  7. Lydia C. LeeSeptember 27, 2021 at 1:38 PM

    That dragon kite is fabulous and I like what you've down with the pirate ship kite. Looks like a painitng. #OurWorldTuesday

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  8. Emille (Jesh)September 27, 2021 at 1:47 PM

    Great captures of Fall! In Texas it's still summer weather. Luckily not anymore a 100 degr. F like last week!

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  9. carol l mckennaSeptember 27, 2021 at 2:54 PM

    Very creative series of photos ~ love the doggie ~ so sweet ~ Xo

    Living in the moment,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  10. AmySeptember 27, 2021 at 3:54 PM

    Beautiful photos, that beach umbrella reminds me it will be Summer here soon.

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  11. Fun60September 27, 2021 at 4:56 PM

    A wonderful collection of photos for us this week. I used to dream of having a house by a river or the sea but now that prospect just conjures up images of flooding.

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  12. Billy Blue EyesSeptember 28, 2021 at 2:01 AM

    Do like the Kites you took photos of

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  13. s.cSeptember 28, 2021 at 2:08 AM

    Great photo's. Those kites are excellent and yes rising water will become a problem and no sewer in sight.

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  14. Rose PSeptember 28, 2021 at 9:20 AM

    Autumn is my favorite season as well. The photos bring memories of wonderful walks along Crescent Beach.

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  15. DeniseinVASeptember 29, 2021 at 11:40 AM

    Your photos have such charm. A lovely series and those with the painterly look are a delight.

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  16. NatureFootstepSeptember 29, 2021 at 3:06 PM

    wow, that is some nice shots from your walks. Love that beach with open water. And people in kajaks. Now I miss the one I used to have :)

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  17. Powell River BooksSeptember 29, 2021 at 3:10 PM

    This was the second election I was eligible to vote in. The first went fine with a mail-in ballot. This time I made a mistake on my address and it took lots of calls and in-person visits to get a replacement ballot just in the nick of time. - Margy

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  18. Veronica LeeSeptember 30, 2021 at 1:11 AM

    I enjoyed the fabulous scenes from your walk.

    Love the photos especially the kites.

    Happy Tuesday!

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  19. Yogi♪♪♪September 30, 2021 at 8:00 AM

    I love your photos and you made some great edits.

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  20. Rajani RehanaSeptember 30, 2021 at 8:42 AM

    Beautiful blog

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  21. colleenSeptember 30, 2021 at 9:22 AM

    Your photos are so relaxing and refreshing. They made me take and let out a deep breath.

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  22. AngieSeptember 30, 2021 at 10:01 PM

    Fabulous photos - it is reassuring to see that everyday life goes on. I enjoyed the painterly aspect of some of the pictures!

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