Thunder Bay – Thursday

Another clear morning sky. Few clouds. North core skyline. Some reflections As you can see, no clouds. No clouds makes for a basic sunrise. The outriggers are headed out for their Thursday morning paddle. With no clouds, you get this type of sunrise. Outriggers headed outside the breakwater.  Nice morning for a paddle. Little wind. … Read more

Thunder Bay – Wednesday

It would make a great toboggan slide in the winter MV Viking Octantis is in port today Lots of clear sky this morning. Used my 10 stop ND filter to take a long exposure.  You can see the difference with the photo above this one. Things that move are blurred. The mistake-on-the-lake today The Silver … Read more

Thunder Bay – Tuesday

Trash in context You can never have too many hydro poles. In Thunder Bay, you can see this situation a lot. The new pole and the old pole living in harmony.  Is this a Thunder Bay only thing?  Might be another advantage for the city when competing for people looking for a place to move … Read more

Thunder Bay – Monday – First Full Day Of Fall

OK. This looks like we may have something here today. The water surface is not perfectly smooth but its not bad. Took my fisheye out for a shot. Fire in the sky Not bad. We have some mist on the surface of the water. and so the day has begun The City Manager is looking … Read more

Thunder Bay – Sunday – Fall Starts Today

Some early morning shots on the way to the park Some clouds, some clear sky.  Mostly clear sky. Not looking overly promising sunrise this morning. City skyline The sun is back there I thought maybe these clouds might get some colour on the front edge The sun clears the horizon.  Some colour but not much … Read more

Thunder Bay – Saturday – Last Day Of Summer

Fall begins at 8:44 am EDT tomorrow Morning walks in the city is prime black and white time.  Lights and shadows. . Clear sky this morning. Not expecting much. Seen this a hundred times. At least its not overcast. Soon.. There it is Now the day has begun. There is a trash can over by … Read more

Thunder Bay – Friday

Something as simple as a door can produce an interesting photo The vertical looks good as well.  Mirrors the shape of the door. We have picky eaters in this city, especially the ones who get their food for free.  They pick out the stuff they like and toss the rest. Why do I always take … Read more

Canada – Federal Firearm Buyback Program Has Cost $67M, Still Not Collecting Guns After 4 Years

Federal firearm buyback program has cost $67M, still not collecting guns after 4 years The federal firearm buyback program has cost taxpayers nearly $67.2 million since it was announced in 2020, but it still hasn’t collected a single gun. The program is designed to compensate owners of assault-style firearms that were banned by the Liberal government … Read more

Thunder Bay – Thursday

All quiet at this time of the day. Why are the street lights still not operational at the Pearl and Water Street intersection?  Dangerous for pedestrians, as if anyone cares. What the morning sky looked like There were some clouds that looked promising.  Might be something good today. Hopefully, when the sun pops up over … Read more

The World – Everything Just Changed

 Great. Maybe not allowing electronics on airplanes is not such a bad idea. Imagine living in a world where any one of the things you own can blow up and kill you and everyone around you.  Starting this week, that is now the world we are living in. Hurrah! Think about it.  Everything is … Read more