So I have a little nest collection. Yes, along with collections of rocks and decaying leaves… but you have to admit they are pretty cool. And all so different. I don’t know what birds built all these nests but everyone does it their own way. Little architectural gems. (Click to enlarge images.)
I know I just posted some of these leaf studies but I’m sort of taken with them right now. These are different images converted to black and white and I kind of like the results.
Fading Magnolia Leaves
I’ve been collecting gracefully decaying leaves. It seems that magnolia leaves are ideal for this. They fade away slowly leaving behind a beautiful structure of veins. They photograph very nicely and today I was photographing them in the late afternoon with the sun streaming through the window. The tangle of leaf skeleton makes for amazing shadows. (You can enlarge each image by clicking on them.)
I recently posted some photographs of a new Hydro Electric Station in Almonte, ON. This set of photographs were taken at the updated original power station located up-river from the new one. This station was built in 1925 and refurbished in 2010. Further information about this project can be found at the following link should you be interested: http://www.mississippiriverpower.com/present.aro
All photography © Karen McRae
A little texture for a grey day.
Photography © Karen McRae
I‘m lamenting a summer with virtually no climbing because my partner is currently suffering from Golfer’s Elbow. Golfer’s Elbow?! You can get that even if you’ve only golfed twice!? Ever!?
The month of September is traditionally a month when we go on a climbing trip but it’s not happening. The first day of September and this beautiful weather just gets me lusting for some rock.
All images © Karen McRae
All photos by Karen McRae
This building appeals to my minimal side. Simple clean lines, interesting details and a blending of interesting materials, and it seems I have a growing fondness for cement. It was completed in 2010 in Almonte, Ontario and houses a hydro electric power generating station.
Almonte is a beautiful and historic mill town and it’s apparent that the project designers took this into consideration. The design although largely poured cement includes a nod to the many stone mill buildings in the area. It’s quite beautiful in the evening light and I like the way it’s integrated into the landscape.
Speaking of landscaping I’m a fan of the open cement paving stones leading up to the building. These prevent runoff allowing rain water to pass through to the earth, perhaps a nod to the water passing through the structure itself. Don’t you just love details?
Architect: Richard A. Limmert
If you are interested in the actual project and whats going on inside this building there is an extensive detailing of the construction here: http://www.mississippiriverpower.com/lowerfalls.aro
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