All photos taken September 20, 2021, during our walk in Finnerty Gardens, Victoria, B.C.
As a photographer, I was in my element here and the slower pace required to push Fada’s wheelchair, allowed me to take photos and still keep up. I will let the following photos speak for themselves.
Not much to tell. After working for 3 companies over 43+ years (38 years 7 months with my last company), I finally got that promotion I had waited my entire career for……retirement.
I have been exploring this new career for the past 7+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wants has been very fulfilling. Early on, there was a long list of projects in my “to-do” hopper and I attacked these projects with a vengeance for the first 9 months of retirement. Eventually, my brain told me that this was not what retirement was about, so it took me another 5 months before my industriousness again took over and I attacked another line of projects, this time somewhat shorter and less complicated, as well as many new projects related to the family weddings in 2016. After going hard for 6 weeks and 3 weddings, my body was telling me to relax, then the flu bug hit and as soon as that was done with me, my sciatic acted up. No rest for the wicked. In 2020 and 2021, the Covid 19 pandemic changed the whole retirement gig. I was lucky to not be still working, for sure.
I enjoy photography, gardening, working with my hands, walking, cycling, skiing, travelling, reading and creating special photo and video productions obtained in my first pastime. I may never become wealthy in any of these pursuits, but I already feel I am rich in life experiences far beyond any expectation.
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26 thoughts on “Road Trip – Finnerty Gardens – Leaves”
Beautiful! My sister doesn’t like to hike with me because I like to take so many pictures, so I can relate to you enjoying the slower pace 🙂
A slower pace lets you experience what the hike has to offer. Many who hike with me are glad for my photos stops, so they can catch their breath. 😀 Thanks for reading Lyssy. Allan
My sister thinks it’s a race 😂 she lives out in Oregon and has such amazing scenery. I agree taking pictures also offers a great opportunity to catch my breath.
The reds, oranges and golds are hard to beat, I agree. I would love to be in Japan in the fall to see the Japanese Maple canopy. Thanks for reading Bernie. Allan
Or in the spring with all the cherry blossom trees! Although I’ve never been fond of densely populated areas/activities so not sure how well I would do with it, especially now.
We have been to Japan when the cherry blossoms and wisteria were in bloom. We came close to seeing fall foliage in 2009, but we were a bit early. Tokyo is an interesting place, but you are right, not sure I am even happy with the crowds in Vancouver these days. Cheers.
The East and West coasts seem to get much more variety than our poor prairies. It is always nice to see the autumn colours in different areas. Thanks for reading Marion. Allan
There was so much new to see on this trip. It was great to be with people and travelling again, even if it meant driving all that distance. Thanks for reading Scott. Allan
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Beautiful! My sister doesn’t like to hike with me because I like to take so many pictures, so I can relate to you enjoying the slower pace 🙂
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A slower pace lets you experience what the hike has to offer. Many who hike with me are glad for my photos stops, so they can catch their breath. 😀 Thanks for reading Lyssy. Allan
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My sister thinks it’s a race 😂 she lives out in Oregon and has such amazing scenery. I agree taking pictures also offers a great opportunity to catch my breath.
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Wonderful leaf photos ! The red colored leaves and berries are my favorites 😊.
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Thanks so much. The red leaves certainly caught my attention. Thanks forr eading. Allan
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Nice photos Allan! I especially like #3 and the berries.
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Hi Chelsea. Thanks for reading and commenting. we certainly saw a lot of variety here that we just do not get back home. Have a great week. Allan
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Love those fall coloured ones!
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The reds, oranges and golds are hard to beat, I agree. I would love to be in Japan in the fall to see the Japanese Maple canopy. Thanks for reading Bernie. Allan
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Or in the spring with all the cherry blossom trees! Although I’ve never been fond of densely populated areas/activities so not sure how well I would do with it, especially now.
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We have been to Japan when the cherry blossoms and wisteria were in bloom. We came close to seeing fall foliage in 2009, but we were a bit early. Tokyo is an interesting place, but you are right, not sure I am even happy with the crowds in Vancouver these days. Cheers.
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I think for a lot of us as senior citizens travel will definitely be changed forever.
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My M has gotten used to how much I stop to take photos. Really nice ones here, Allan.
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It is to the point now that Patty will seek out photo ops that I may have missed. I guess they know us well. Thanks for reading Lynette. Allan
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It’s amazing g how many shades of leaves you came across in those gardens. Great captures Allan.
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The East and West coasts seem to get much more variety than our poor prairies. It is always nice to see the autumn colours in different areas. Thanks for reading Marion. Allan
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Love all the leaves 🙂
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Thanks Pam. There were some interesting ones here that we never see where we live. Thanks for reading. Allan
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You definitely showed biodiversity at its finest!
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This little garden made it easy. Thanks for reading. Allan
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Yep, good pics as always.
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There was so much new to see on this trip. It was great to be with people and travelling again, even if it meant driving all that distance. Thanks for reading Scott. Allan
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Beautiful pictures. I love all the different shapes, sizes and colours of the leaves.
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Thank you. This place had a lot of variety for sure. I have to get back to see it in late spring/early summer. Thanks for reading. Stay well. Allan
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Wonderful photos. You have savored the autumn colors in its many forms. Enjoyed this.
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A crazy variety of leaves to be sure. Thanks for reading Ruth. Allan
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