Day Lilies for the Dead

Beautiful little cemetery on a hillside where the day lilies were in full bloom.

I was staying in Dauphin for a few days where the better part of my day was spent out in the countryside taking in the sights.  Each evening I'd make it back to the motel just as the sun was setting and on my last night there I struck up a conversation with the acting desk clerk, where, as it turned out...her parents were buried in the cemetery at Rhodes.  She had also seen the beautiful day lilies in full bloom.  I love these little connections that are seemingly "out of the blue."  Small world.  She was an avid gardener too.

Patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery was photographed near Rhodes, Manitoba on July 24, 2022.

Patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Rhodes

Patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church was photographed at Rhodes, Manitoba on July 24, 2022.

Saint Mary's in Melville

This is Saint Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Melville, Saskatchewan.  Whenever I'm in town I stop for a few photos.

"Pretty" is a word I seldom use to describe a church but Saint Mary's is the prettiest church I've ever seen.   Thanks to those who care for her so lovingly.

Photographed on July 21, 2022.

Bully

A sculpture at the entrance to a ranch near Ochre River, Manitoba. 

Arrived in Dauphin in the late afternoon and after checking into the motel there was plenty of time for a drive in the country to see some of the sights.  Along the way I met some friendly folks who pointed me towards a few things that I would otherwise have missed..."Bully" being one of them.

He's pretty impressive...don't you think?

Photographed on July 23, 2022.

Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery at Oakburn

Saint Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery at Oakburn, Manitoba was photographed on July 27, 2022.

Ukrainian Orthodox Church at Oakburn

Saint Wolodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Church at Oakburn, Manitoba was photographed on July 27, 2022.

Little Church in a Yellow Field

Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Saint John at Drifting River, Manitoba was photographed on July 24, 2022.

Garter Snake

A garter snake warming up in the morning sun.

Photographed near Onanole, Manitoba on July 25, 2022.

Venlaw School

Back in Venlaw for a few shots of the old school...

...and of course Jack was there to greet me.

Photographed at Venlaw, Manitoba on July 24, 2022.

Jack

Jack spotted me taking some photos the other day and came over to to say "woof."

Next door to my photoshoot I met a lady who mentioned that Jack likes to drop in on the neighbours from time to time...

...where he makes himself right at home.

Photographed at Venlaw, Manitoba on July 23, 2022.