Ontario Maple Sugar - (view larger)

The first day of October was a warm sunny reminder of summer. The

leaves were still happy to adorn the trees along the backroads. While

enjoying an afternoon drive with my parents, we found this 'Sugar

Shack'. The owner soon came by on his motorcycle, but was very nice,

telling us some very interesting stories about his 'little shack'. The sap

runs well at this location, but in the Spring of course. A wonderful

diversion while enjoying the scents of early Fall, and stopping to collect

my Bull Rushes and Pods for my 'Harvest Display' in front of our Home.

(thanks for viewing, Gail)

Hi dear Gail,

Nice tonality and eye-catching compo.The POV and details are as well.

Excellent frame,also.

Take care.

Best regards(Bobby).

Another song illustration Gail. Nice fall photograph Gail.

Thanks for taking the time to "tour" your park. I really appreciate it.

All my best,  Bill

Hi Gail!

You and Tony Hadley have been producing images that take me back to my youth in Vermont and frequent visits to Canada.

My family had a 300 year-old barn that they converted to a house/camp where I spent many wonderful times.  When I first was there, around 1948, the old farmhouse had just collapsed and the small sugar-house was about to.  I especially remember swimming and fishing in the brook that ran through the property... brrrr.  The native brook-trout were delicious!

Thank you for taking me back to those times.

Actually thank you!!! When Sass Jorden was playing there, I imagine the stage was just before that beautiful spot you took your lovely walk on Bill. Thanks so much for finding a place I know I'll enjoy visiting in the future, perhaps near future.  It may be quite unique in the winter also.  Your kind words of critique are also appreciated...Sincerely, Gail

Gorgeous capture...............Best Regards

Thank you  so much Bobby for that enthusiastic critique.  Not only are you kind, but you are always such a great source of support.  Warm regards, Gail

I didn't realize you had lived in Vermont Dave.  Not so far away!  I've never been t here, closest I got to Vermont border may have been Watkins Glen and that isn't that close!!  Glad to hear this shot brought back some good memories.  Thankyou for your visit and sharing your story with me.  Warm regards Dave, ..............Gail

Thankyou Kawan for your visit and always sharing your thoughts on my images...I've not been able to post too much lately, but slowly getting back at it.  Hope you have been having a good weekend.  warm regards, Gail

Gail, you've captured the essence of autumn in the woods.  The colors are great.  The path leads one into the image.  Nice job - Thanks for sharing!

What a lovely critique Jim. So glad you enjoyed this image.  Many thanks for your visit. I don't do landscapes very much so this is very encouraging...sincerely, Gail

what a lovely and romantic place! I really like the background color of this picture that goes from red to yellow, this is autumn

I'm so sorry I haven't been to visit...busy with family this week, but important things, however, I am a wee bit behind.  A lovely critique and encouraging in one of my weekest areas niki.....many thanks for that valuable support.  Most sincerely, Gal

magnifico color, saludos

Many thanks for your visit and very kind words, definitely encouraging!  Sincerely Gail

Excellent fall image Gail! Wonderful range of colors in this beautiful autumn scene! Not bad for a girl that says she can't shoot landscapes ;-) Way to go Gail!

All the best,
Neil

Such a great sense of the golden season, nice warm color tones & light, crisp details & exquisite composition, Gail, excellent capture again!        Best regards 7!

Thank you so much for those kind remarks at my humble beginnings...most encouraging Neil to hear them from you.  I do appreciate your visit and 'cheering me on!" Most sincerely,Gail

You did it well and I'm enjoy it... With all my best, Grigoriy

Very beautiful house, I love it, great colors and composition.

Cheers.

very nice place

Colors for soul,is what autumn represent,all my best to you.

I'm glad you enjoyed this attempt at landscape from me Grigoriy.  Always  a bit nervous when I haven't done a lot of this work.  Sincerely Gail

You are alwlays so kind with your responses to my work, encouraging and I find always an inspiraiton to try harder as I learn this 'craft'.  many thanks, GAil

So very glad you like my little 'sugar shack' Alberto!  these trees will probably be stripped from most of their leaves by now.  We had a very bad wind storm this week.  Thank you so much for your visit and support.  Sincerely, Gail