Picking up where I left off yesterday, east of the Bronson Avenue Bridge, where the Rideau Canal widens into Dow's Lake, there is a large standalone flowerbed here, filled with tulips.
Back across the pathway and continuing on my way, these flowering trees caught my eye, as well as other people.
And then it was into Commissioners Park. It was a Saturday- and very crowded. I was reminded why I prefer to photograph here mid-week. After two years of really just the locals seeing the tulips, the tourists were back, and during the weekends, it's very busy here.
The visitors included a number of nuns.
Their beauty has the ability to lift the spirits.
ReplyDeleteWonderful displays. I know what you mean - I also tend to be a weekday photographer.
ReplyDeleteI like the buildings too.
ReplyDeleteNice with the nuns!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blooming lovely post.
ReplyDeleteUma maravilha.
ReplyDeleteGostei.
Um abraço e boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
It's a nice and colouful neighborhood this way.
ReplyDeleteI sympathize with your comment about too many people on the weekend.
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteThe blooming trees and tulips are beautiful, a lovely sight to see. Take care, enjoy your day!
@fun60: they do indeed.
ReplyDelete@John: as a photographer I'm more productive when it's quiet.
@Italiafinlandia: thank you.
@Stefan: it was unexpected.
@Gemel: a good play on words.
@Francisco: thanks.
@Jan: definitely.
@David: too much activity, and I'm sometimes feeling claustrophobic in crowds.which is odd, since I don't feel that way in confined spaces.
@Eileen: thank you.
...Ottawa is a riot of color!
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely! You must have power? What a mess in Ottawa. (ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!
ReplyDeleteThe flowering trees are glorious this time of year.
ReplyDeleteLove that the nuns were there in the tulip pic.
ReplyDeleteThe yellow and white tulips together are very pretty.
ReplyDelete@Tom: indeed.
ReplyDelete@Jennifer: yes, we have power.
@Marie: that they are.
@RedPat: so did I.
@Sharon: they are.
Neat photos, love all the sunshine
ReplyDeleteWow I needed that!
ReplyDeleteIt's really stunning, William.
ReplyDeleteLots of different colors today.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful floral colors and photos ~ Wow!
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores
aka (A Creative Harbor)
@Maywyn: thank you!
ReplyDelete@Cloudia: it's a good tonic to see.
@Jeanie: I think so too.
@Red: a whole lot.
@Carol: thanks.
What fabulous flowers! Tweeted.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteSosososo beautiful, a delight.
ReplyDeleteThey are.
DeleteFlowering cherry trees and magnolias stand out for me.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteTulips come in so many pretty colors, but I still like red ones best.
ReplyDeleteI do too.
DeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteSo many hybrids!
ReplyDeleteA lot.
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