Seen by Jason: An Early Morning Walk in Hamilton

Summer has come to Hamilton, +30C and sunny.

I hate to waste a day, so I got up early to make the best of the weather. My short walk stretched out to 5 hours and I don't know how far.

I heard the low rumble of a diesel and waited patiently until she came around the bend. Canadian Pacific Engine 8721 just after 6:00 am.

Canadian Pacific Locomotive 8721

Nikon D3s, Carl Zeiss Distagon 2/35 ZF, 1/1250 sec at f/5.6, ISO 640

Canadian Pacific Locomotive 8611

The second locomotive stopped directly in front of me. The red and gold in the logo just seemed to glow.

Nikon D3s, Carl Zeiss Distagon 2/35 ZF, 1/1000 sec at F/5.6, ISO 640

Gage Park

Crossing the tracks I headed into Gage Park. Gage Park is a couple of streets and a short walk away from the house.

One of the many roses, in the multiple rose gardens in the park.

A Rose by Any Other Name

Nikon D3s, Carl Zeiss Distagon 2/35 ZF, 1/2500 sec at F/5.6, ISO 640

Mushrooms

I got down low for this shot. The dew was still on the grass and I was hoping for a good shot. Not bad for a 35mm lens.

Zeiss lens are supposed to have a "3d" like quality to them. I can say that they are without a doubt the sharpest lenses I have ever used.

The "3d" quality hasn't been obvious until this shot. The photo was cropped but otherwise not change. Now if I can only figure out what I did to get the shot I would be happy.

Nikon D3s, Carl Zeiss Distagon 2/35 ZF, 1/160 sec at F/5.6, ISO 640

Let the Show Begin

The park used to host live shows. The bandstand is showing her age but is still ready to entertain.

Nikon D3s, Carl Zeiss Distagon 2/35 ZF, 1/3200 sec at F/5.6, ISO 640

Waterfall of Roses

Gage Park has a year round green house.

These roses were hanging off an arbour and brought to mind a waterfall of roses.

Nikon D3s, Carl Zeiss Distagon 2/35 ZF, 1/400 sec at F/5.6, ISO 640

The Bruce Trail

After Gage Park I decide to head up the stairs at the end of Kenilworth and get on the Bruce Trail. The trail runs from Niagara up to Tobermory. Sounds like a nice walk until you realize it is almost 900 km (560 miles).

Not exactly a Sunday morning stroll.

Nikon D3s, Carl Zeiss Distagon 2/35 ZF, 1/4000 sec at F/5.6, ISO 640

The Bruce Trail

Oddly it reminds me of the trail in Russell. Probably another old railroad track that has been converted into a walkway.

Nikon D3s, Carl Zeiss Distagon 2/35 ZF, 1/1600 sec at F/5.6, ISO 640

The Tower

I am not quite sure what it is but this tower was beside the trail. About 40+ feet tall, it didn't appear to have any entrances. Covered by graffiti at the bottom the stonework makes me think it has been here for quite a while.