Nepean Point offers this overview of the Ottawa skyline. From the lack of multiple construction cranes, many will know it’s from years past and before the Hill’s ten year reconstruction project.
For a brief moment, a bashful sun lights the Ottawa River and its shores. Immediately behind is Major’s Hill Park. At water level left, the Rideau Canal begins. To the centre, Parliament Hill commands the river and its pathway.
A sunny, calm morning on the path down from Major’s Hill Park. Trees newly uncovered by autumn winds show the Library of Parliament framed and transformed.
By the Ottawa river, splotches of light call attention to distant trees and to the copper roof of Canada’s highest court. A windstorm will have bared this carpet of leaves by the next day.
Beside the Canal’s first locks, a place to reflect and to enjoy this amazing season as it comes to a close.
Leaves still wet after a shower lie on the path beneath the Hill. For some reason, only right-side-ups are dry.
Mother Nature at her exuberant best in Major’s Hill Park -– no enhancement needed.
It’s deep autumn in Major’s Hill Park. The hardier trees hold on to their cover for a little while longer.
A light dusting mutes remaining colour in Major’s Hill Park. The softened scene feels romantic now. Soon the novelty will wear off.
Across the Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill appears in the distance. Behind a tree near the middle is the Peace Tower, an iconic symbol of Canada. It flies the country’s flag, itself changed daily and given to residents on request. The waiting list is 70 years long …
The season has changed without a doubt. It’s a fun time for kids and a mystery for new arrivals to this variable climate. Depending on temperament, dogs cringe or cavort on what was grass.
Snowflakes fall light as air. But since it’s fairly warm, they stick together and look like snowballs.