The first day of each month is a theme day for members of City Daily Photo, and for November, that theme is Soft. Check out how other members are taking on this theme right here.
I am going a bit outside the box with this one. One of the definitions of soft is 'pleasing or agreeable to the senses; bringing ease, comfort, or quiet, eg the soft influences of home'. With that in mind, my present series fits in nicely. I am in the midst of a series on a fall visit to Gatineau Park, and specifically the Mackenzie King Estate, the weekend retreat of one of our finest prime ministers. We have here the guest cottage at Kingswood, the first retreat owned by William Lyon Mackenzie King as he bought land here along the shores of Kingsmere Lake.
The main cottage is nearby, and Mackenzie King used it for himself.
On the porch there are more interpretive plaques about the place and what it meant to him.
I headed down the wooded slope towards Kingsmere Lake. This small structure is likely a pump house.
The shores of the lake are close by. Gatineau Park still features a handful of cottages, grandfathered in from the time of the park's creation. They can be glimpsed across the water.
A short walk away is the estate's boathouse.
You have interpreted the soft theme all week this week!
ReplyDeletePretty much!
DeleteA nice place anyway.
ReplyDeleteIt is
DeleteI am sure you will have no trouble finding subjects for this theme, William.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely.
DeleteSoft is a rough theme to photograph. Soft light and cake frosting are two I think of.
ReplyDeletePillows too.
DeleteWould you take a pillow around the city to photograph, bus stop. library, etc.?
DeleteNo, but I imagine some might!
DeleteIt is a beautiful place, what an interesting theme for photos. Take care, enjoy your day and have a great week ahead.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteI love seeing things from the perspective of outside of the box.
ReplyDeleteI generally think outside the box.
Delete...this place fits the bill.
ReplyDeleteIt does.
DeleteA nice place to stay now and then.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteAn interesting interpretation of soft, William. I like it!
ReplyDeleteI do too.
DeleteBeautiful takes on the theme!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteThe living would have been quite comfortable and agreeable there I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteIndeed!
DeleteSuch a pretty spot.
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteSoft... I like your interpretation...
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteSoft ~ gentle photos ~
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thanks!
DeleteGreat take on the theme, well done William.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteWhat comfortable buildings they all are, very unassuming and simple!
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteA very good take on the theme :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you!
DeletePS Happy November Wishes
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
And thanks again.
DeleteHello William, I think my first comment before PS Happy November Wishes may be in spam???
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
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DeleteThese are lovely shots!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteEasy to see the attraction. Thank you, William
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteThat's quite a guest cottage, it's nice to see it well looked after
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteLovely, soft dappled shade:)
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteI'd be very happy living full time in the guest cottage!
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteDelightful cottage.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely!
DeleteBeautiful place!
ReplyDeleteIt is.
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