Larry Monte 🇨🇦

@larrymonte.bsky.social

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A Canadian with a passion for Health, Nature and the Environment. -No vehicle since 1986 (#walk #bicycle) -Owner of too many photos -Brain Fart enthusiast -62nd tour around the sun (Posted photos / videos are my own unless a repost or otherwise stated)

A bicycle is parked in a playground. Various slides and climbing structures for kids can be seen throughout.
A bicycle is parked next to a creek. The sun shines across an open field to meet the bike.
Parking lot after Ontario ice storm 2025
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.
The morning sun beam over the horizon. Open fields and scattered trees are seen amongst the sun rays.
A cyclist takes a selfie showing the road ahead. On his face is a smile... in the ditch is snow. The blue sky is lightly scattered with clouds on this bright, spring day.
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.
The morning sun bursts through a small patch of clouds, highlighting a treed shoreline. The sky colours reflect in the water.
A large creek winds into a treed area. The water is still and perfectly reflects trees and sky.
Although the camera adjusted for the dark lighting, this is in fact the middle of the night. A bicycle is parked at the side of a paved rural road. A guard rail follows the road. You can also see a highway cutting into the hill behind the bike.
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.
A bicycle is parked at the side of a main street. At 3:30am there is zero traffic.
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.
A bicycle is parked on the dry portion of a sidewalk. Snow all around blocks further riding.
A sign on a farm field gate reads, "DO NOT ENTER WITHOUT PERMISSION" then specifies, "Includes: McCauley Seidel"
Goat's-beard (Tragopogon pratensis L.)
A sign cautions drivers about a rough road. Tall trees line both sides and the road stretches into the distance.
The sun rises casting rays on a foggy field. Trees highlight the horizon.
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.
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.
An abandoned road leads into thick bush. Puddles and other rough conditions can be seen.
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.
A partly cloudy day reflects on the water of a wide river. The far shores are covered in trees and reeds.
A trail trestle crosses a body of water. The trail continues into the distance and fluffy clouds populate the sky.
A rural road stretches into the distance on a sunny day. Heavy tree cover lines both sides casting shadows on the road.
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.
A rising sun burns through a foggy field. A couple clusters of trees and a farm building can be seen on the horizon.
Very early sprouting lilac flowers. Won't be long until they perfume the great outdoors.
The Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge in Campbellford, ON. A wide river flows beneath and rock cliff shores covered in trees define its shape.
A loaded bicycle is parked on the middle of a trail. Lush, green tree cover provides a canopy and the trail stretches into the distance.
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.
A bicycle is parked at the side of a road with guard rails. Camping stove setup indicates coffee is brewing. Trees line the road that stretches into the distance.
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.
A bicycle is leaning against a guardrail on a gravel road. A field peppered with trees make for a green backdrop to the shot.
A swan swims past an orange rising sun over trees on a far shore. Clouds make cool patterns in the sky.
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.
A spider web, highlighted by the sun, is weaved among leaves. A blurry fog covered field is in the background.
War memorial bench in Veteran's Memorial Park in Uxbridge, ON
A bicycle is parked at the side of a gravel road. A camp stove is setup just behind the bike from making coffee. The sun beams over the horizon reddening the sky.
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.
Orange daylily - Hemerocallis fulva (L.) L.
Looking up from under a maple tree. The sun beams through the leaf cover.
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.
Eyed tulip - Tulipa agenensis Redouté
A bicycle is parked at the side of a trail. Fresh, early spring leaves adds a nice green to the shot. The trail continues on before bending to the right.
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.
Fresh snow sticks to the trees along a trail that stretches into the distance. A wooded bridge provides access to a playground on the right.
A rail trail runs under an old wooden overpass. The sun shines through the upper railing and trees line the trail as it stretches into the distance.
The sun rises through a partly cloudy horizon. Sun rays and clouds are highlighted more in the water reflection than the sky itself. Trees line the far shore of a river and reeds poke into the shot in the foreground.
Dianthus chinensis L. - Japanese Pink
A John Deere road grader sitting next to a freshly graded road.
A fork in the gravel road. Both directions offer tree lined roads. A bicycle is parked in the foreground.
Southwestern Cosmos (Cosmos parviflorus)
The sun about to rise over a treed hill on the horizon. Clouds colour the sky from the light.
An early burdock bloom.
A caterpillar with dangerous looking spikes. Small sacs can be seen at the base of the spike clusters. Species unknown.
Orange Day Lily in full bloom,
A snail makes its way across wet asphalt.
The glow of the morning sun lights a partly cloudy sky. Clouds are reflected in the still water. Some fog can be seen in the distance with trees lining the far shore. Reeds populate part of the foreground.
"On a positive note... I haven't seen any mosquitos"