Thursday, 9 October 2025

Thanksgiving Colour At The Dam by: Gord Barker

    I've got it pretty dam good right now! Okay, a bad pun is probably not the best way to start a blog post. But, here's the thing. I live ridiculously close to Penman's Dam in Paris, On. The Penman's Dam area is beautiful all year round, but in Autumn, it is one of the most beautiful spots in Southern Ontario for fall colour photography. I know this to be true. I photograph it a lot. So much so, that it has become a running joke within my photography group, The Paris Photo Collective, to claim that I own the spot!  Okay, I don't really own it,  but, as a photographer, I'm clearly not above taking full advantage of my proximity to it! Due to a very warm dry September, the colors haven't really peaked yet. Stayed tuned! I think it's going to get better!



      It has become a tradition for me to post "Autumn At The Dam" photos every year at Thanksgiving. After all, living so close to such a beautiful spot is one of the things for which  I'm very grateful. So without further ado, here is this year's crop.




     





     

 

 





    
                                   
     While I do feel a profound sense of gratitude for being able to live so close to such a beautiful spot, what I am most thankful for is the love and kindness of family and friends. They truly allow me to live a life of fulfilment.

Happy Thanksgiving!

                ...more later