Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: August 30th

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Your regrets aren’t what you did,
but what you didn’t do.
So I take every opportunity.

~ Cameron Diaz
American – Actress Born: August 30, 1972

Porte Ponderings:

Yes, take opportunities as they come.

But you can’t take every opportunity.

As summer is coming to a close it seems like everyone is scheduling events for you to attend. This last long weekend of the summer is a prime example. At Port Glasgow Trailer Park there are events scheduled all weekend with a silent auction and craft show scheduled for Saturday.

Next weekend is a baby shower for my grand nephew in Mount Brydges.

Then all the September birthdays. It’s as if my family tried to get a birthday for everyday of the month.

Not to mention all the Doctor appointments scheduled for September.

So choose which opportunities are the most important and be certain to schedule some down time to appreciate September walks and contemplations. Or try some of those painting tutorials you’ve been wanting to do like the Grey Wolf tutorial https://app.jesserobertson.com/#/watchfree/grey_wolf

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: August 27th

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You don’t choose your family.
They are God’s gift to you,
as you are to them.

~ Desmond Tutu
South African – Leader October 7, 1931 – December 26, 2021

Porte Ponderings:

Yesterday was the 2nd annual Haines-Peters Family Reunion.

I was glad I was able to attend, meeting cousins for the first time or for the first time in 50 years.

Thank you Michelle Gammon for hosting this event.

Porte Photos Daily Quote: August 25th

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Some age,
others mature.

~ Sean Connery
Scottish – Actor August 25, 1930 – October 31, 2020

Porte Ponderings:

As Sean Connery said: Some age, others mature.

Today is my 44th wedding Anniversary. From 1979 and as we grow older together. Happy Anniversary to my handsome husband Harold.

Looking back and looking forward with the love of my life. ❤

  • Bride and groom
  • Parents and Grandparents
  • 3 generations of Portes
  • Our wedding Party
  • Friends and family
  • Friends and family
  • No wedding is complete without these cuties
  • Adventures together
  • Bike shows
  • Ireland
  • Cuba
  • Growing Family
  • Family parties
  • Birthday parties
  • Our boys
  • travel
  • Friends
  • weddings
  • adventure
  • tours
  • long walks on beaches
  • Gangsta
  • And our family keeps growing ❤

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: August 5th

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There just isn’t any pleasing some people.
The trick is to stop trying.

~ Robert Mitchum
American – Actor August 6, 1917 – July 1, 1997

Porte Ponderings:

Robert Mitchum may have had it right when he said. “There just isn’t pleasing some people”.

Even when trying to please yourself you may not be able to “hit the mark”.

This weekend is the 2023 Big Backyard BioBlitz (August 3, 2023 – August 7, 2023), created by Nature Conservancy Canada. Everyone is encouraged to get outside and take pictures of the wildlife, flora and fauna in their neigbourhoods across Canada; and post the pictures into the Project on iNaturalist. This is one project I enjoy being part of. I’ve submitted 107 observations/88 species so far.

Not all submissions are exciting as the hummingbird at my feeder, nor as difficult to photograph. For this shot I used my tripod, the WIFI function on my Nikon D750, live view to my cell phone, and using my cell phone as a remote to capture the hummingbird. The shutter speed is very important to capture a good image with a bit of motion blur, but a clear body. I think the shot turned out well but, I’m certain there is still room for improvement.

Here’s my favorite 6 photos from yesterday’s observations:

  • A Sandpiper near the beach.
  • Black-eyed Susans
  • Crocus Geometer Moth – a surprise in the Ladies’ Room
  • Eight-spotted Forester Moth – a little gem.
  • Bright colours – Eastern Yellowjacket
  • Ruby-throated humming bird

Sometimes the photos for this project turnout amazingly well. Other times the photos are just good enough to identify the species. Finding different species to photograph for the project can be quite a challenge. I try to take photos of everything I see, but sometimes the usual birds/wildlife just aren’t around on the specific dates. So, I’ll just do my best, and leave the rest, because there’s just no pleasing some people. This is one project I encourage others to contribute to and beat the number of observations I submit. ❤