A SunDog is an atmospheric optical phenomenon that appears as a bright spot of light on either side of the sun, caused by the refraction of sunlight through ice crystals in high clouds.
Random Photo: "SunDog"
Caused by the refraction of sunlight through ice crystals in the high atmosphere. 😎
#justARandomPic #sundog #sun #nature #photography
The morning sun beam over the horizon. Open fields and scattered trees are seen amongst the sun rays.
Random Photo: "Over the Horizon"
The day begins. May it be as peaceful as this picture. 🙂
#justARandomPic #sunrise #morning #nature #photography
A bicycle is parked on a trail at the side of a river. The sun beams light at the bicycle on a very still morning. Trees line the far shore and reeds green up the foreground.
Random Photo: "Laser Beam"
A shot across the bow on a clear bright morning. 😎
#justARandomPic #bikepacking #biketouring #cycling #sunrise #photography
The morning sun bursts through a small patch of clouds, highlighting a treed shoreline. The sky colours reflect in the water.
Random Photo: "Good Morning, Sunshine!"
I'd sleep in more if these early morning scenes weren't so amazingly great!😎😍
#justARandomPic #sunrise #morning #nature #photography
A large creek winds into a treed area. The water is still and perfectly reflects trees and sky.
Random Photo: "Morning Light"
A very still morning. Reflections are perfect here. 😎
#justARandomPic #creek #morningLight #nature #photography
The sun rises over the horizon casting colour into both sky and water. The still water reflects perfectly. Reeds are seen in the foreground and trees line the far shore.
Random Photo: "Liquid Water"
This area is still covered in ice. It won't be long now before it's all gone and we return to scenes like this. Just a couple/few more weeks... Can't wait! 🚴😎
#justARandomPic #morning #sunrise #nature #photography
An old barn with missing boards occupies a foggy field. The morning sun burns at the fog with light rays. Foreground tree branches frame the shot.
Random Photo: "Fog Barn"
I love the vast possibilities of a new day at sunrise.
#justARandomPic #sunrise #nature #barn #photography
A sign on a farm field gate reads, "DO NOT ENTER WITHOUT PERMISSION" then specifies, "Includes: McCauley Seidel"
Random Photo: "Being Specific"
You know a Canadian 🇨🇦 is pissed with someone when they make a permanent metal sign specifying a specific group/person to stay out!
(Sign has been here for 15+years! Don't screw with us!! We hold grudges!!🇨🇦💪)
#justARandomPic #trespass #sign #IamCanadian #CanadaStrong
Goat's-beard (Tragopogon pratensis L.)
Goat's-beard (Tragopogon pratensis L.)
A mushroom grows on a wooden rail trestle beam. (side view)
A mushroom grows on a wooden rail trestle beam. (top view)
Random Photo(s) "Beauty and the Fungus"
No theme here. These were 4 sequential pics in the directory I was browsing. I liked them, so here they are. 🌼🍄😎
#justARandomPic #flower #mushroom #fungi #nature #photography
A sign cautions drivers about a rough road. Tall trees line both sides and the road stretches into the distance.
Random Photo: "Rough Road, Great Scenery!"
I'm very much itching to get back on these great back road tours. 🚴😎
#justARandomPic #roughRoad #ruralRiding #cycling #photography
The sun rises casting rays on a foggy field. Trees highlight the horizon.
Random Photo: "Burning the Fog"
This is the stuff that gets me up early each morning! 😎
#justARandomPic #sunrise #fog #nature #photography
A bicycle is parked at the side of a gravel road. The sun pokes above the horizon highlighting the fog in a field. Trees pepper the scene.
Random Photo: "Glowing Start"
Getting pretty anxious at this point. Love these mornings. Go away Winter!! 🚴📷
#justARandomPic #morning #sunrise #cycling #nature #photography
A flooded trail with reeds on one side and trees on the other sinks into the water and disappears. The shadow of the photographer pops into the bottom of the shot with a wave.
Random Photo: "Trail Ends. River Begins"
No scuba suit, so we turn back. 😀
(Waves, "Hi")
#justARandomPic #bikepacking #biketouring #cycling #trails #photography
A bicycle is parked beside a bench at the side of a trail. The trail heads into a foggy morning. A camping stove is on the bench making morning coffee.
Random Photo: "Misty Morning"
(Do I need to say anything here? 😎)
#justARandomPic #biketouring #bikepacking #fog #morning #nature #photography
A partly cloudy day reflects on the water of a wide river. The far shores are covered in trees and reeds.
Random Photo: "Blue Sky"
A Blue Sky for all the fine people here at Bluesky. 🙂😎
#justARandomPic #blueSky #clouds #reflection #nature #photography
A trail trestle crosses a body of water. The trail continues into the distance and fluffy clouds populate the sky.
Random Photo: "Trail Trestle"
Burning this pic into my brain as I gather enough bravery to go out in the -28C windchill! 😆
#justARandomPic #bikepacking #biketouring #cycling #trail #trestle #photography
A rural road stretches into the distance on a sunny day. Heavy tree cover lines both sides casting shadows on the road.
Random Photo: "Rural Road"
Trails are great and all, but nothing beats #cycling a great back road cutting through thick bush. 🌲😎🚴
#justARandomPic #bikepacking #biketouring #ruralRoad #travel #photography
The sun creates a glowing orb in the sky fog. Marsh reeds can be seen in the foreground while trees fade into the fog in the background.
Random Photo: "Fading into Fog"
Love me a foggy morning! 😍😎
#justARandomPic #fog #foggy #morning #nature #photography
A rising sun burns through a foggy field. A couple clusters of trees and a farm building can be seen on the horizon.
Random Photo: "Burning Fog"
Foggy mornings are THE best! 😍😎
#justARandomPic #sunrise #fog #nature #photography
Very early sprouting lilac flowers. Won't be long until they perfume the great outdoors.
Random Photo: "Sprouting Lilac"
Posting this as a foot of snow falls to the ground today. I need inspiration otherwise I'm likely to change my name to Nate... (Hiber)Nate! 😆
#notWinter #notSnow #notCold
#justARandomPic #lilac #flower #nature #photography
A river shows the clouds reflecting from the sky. The still water creates a perfect mirror for sky and trees. Reeds occupy the far shore.
Random Photo: "Cloudy Water"
Only one thing better than cloud shots... reflection shots. 😎
#justARandomPic #clouds #reflection #nature #photography
The sun rises over a field peppered with trees. You can almost see the trail on the right through the grass. A wooden sculpture looks toward the camera.
Random Photo: "Morning Gaze"
Ever get the feeling you're being watched?
(Wooden sculpture by Colin Partridge 2014)
#justARandomPic #sunrise #morningGlow #woodArt #woodSculpture
A bicycle is leaning against a guardrail on a gravel road. A field peppered with trees make for a green backdrop to the shot.
Random Photo: "The Back Roads Are Calling!" 🚴
Unfortunately, I can't hear them because of roar of Winter! 🙁❄️
(We're expecting a couple feet of snow over the next few days)
#justARandomPic #cycling #bikepacking #biketouring #photography
A swan swims past an orange rising sun over trees on a far shore. Clouds make cool patterns in the sky.
Random Photo: "Sun Swan"
I remember waiting for the swan to swim directly under the rising sun. Worth the short wait for this shot. 🦢😎
#justARandomPic #swan #sunrise #nature #photography
The horizon is bombarded by sun rays while a crescent moon hangs higher in the sky. The glow reveals a foggy valley with scattered trees.
Random Photo: "Glowing Horizon"
OMG! That glow! That fog! That Moon! 😍😎
#justARandomPic #sunrise #morning #fog #moon #nature #photography
A spider web, highlighted by the sun, is weaved among leaves. A blurry fog covered field is in the background.
Random Photo: "Sunrise Web"
Anywhere can be home if you have the skills. 🕸️🏠
#justARandomPic #spiderWeb #nature #photography
The sun as seen through a veil of wildfire smoke. The camera's light adjustment has darkened this shot making it look like an eye.
Random Photo: "Eye of Fire"
The sun as seen through a veil of wildfire smoke (and camera light adjustment).
I think it looks like an eye. Do you see it? 👁️👀
#justARandomPic #wildfire #sun #nature #photography
Looking up from under a maple tree. The sun beams through the leaf cover.
Random Photo: "Looking Up"
Sometimes you have to look in all directions - including up! 😎🌞
#justARandomPic #sunshine #sunbeams #photography
A bicycle is parked on a trail. Water can be seen to each side in the marshy area of the Victoria Rail Trail heading toward Bethany, ON. The morning sun brightens the green of the trees.
Random Photo: "Trail Tour"
This is from the south leg of the #VictoriaRailTrail heading toward Bethany, ON. Most of the trail on this end is pretty rough as it's primarily an ATV trail. A couple sections have been resurfaced since this photo.
#justARandomPic #bikepacking #biketouring #photography
The glow of sunrise starts to light the sky over a river. The colour of morning appears to the left, and night stars can still be seen in the sky to the right. A few clouds cover the day glow and reflects of the still water. Darkened trees can be seen on the far shore.
Random Photo: "Day/Night"
The glow of day starts on one side, still night on the other. You can even see the stars reflecting in the calm water.
This is the stuff that gets me up early each morning! 😎
#justARandomPic #sunrise #river #photography
