PHOTOS: Londoner’s weekly moment in time – 2022

PHOTOS Londoners weekly moment in time 2022

Our local editorial photo aims to draw a smile, evoke a fond memory or perhaps pique curiosity.

Our local editorial photo aims to draw a smile, evoke a fond memory or perhaps pique curiosity.


Husky Astro shares a smile while Jessica and Zachary Sooley eye a sweet sunset from west London's Riverbend Park.
Husky Astro shares a smile while Jessica and Zachary Sooley eye a sweet sunset from west London’s Riverbend Park.

Enchanting to exchange glances with a white-tailed deer on pause after sniffing artificial flowers at Woodland Cemetery.
Enchanting to exchange glances with a white-tailed deer on pause after sniffing artificial flowers at Woodland Cemetery.

BLENDING IN: A female red-winged blackbird shares the golden-hour stage with budding maple leaves.
BLENDING IN: A female red-winged blackbird shares the golden-hour stage with budding maple leaves.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: Marvelous to discover nature's bounty of marsh marigolds springing up from murky swamp water in Coldstream Conservation area.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: Marvelous to discover nature’s bounty of marsh marigolds springing up from murky swamp water in Coldstream Conservation area.

FIELD OF GREENS: Rows of winter wheat in an Ilderton field are a welcome spring sight, though ironic the seeds need low temperatures to prosper.
FIELD OF GREENS: Rows of winter wheat in an Ilderton field are a welcome spring sight, though ironic the seeds need low temperatures to prosper.

MAGIC MOMENT: A curtain of gray clouds suddenly opens to allow the setting sun to bid a golden farewell to fields west of London.
MAGIC MOMENT: A curtain of gray clouds suddenly opens to allow the setting sun to bid a golden farewell to fields west of London.

ON THE LOOKOUT: Not sure if this Canada Goose was looking for love during the mating season or seeking solace from folks enjoying spring weather in Greenway Park this month.
ON THE LOOKOUT: Not sure if this Canada Goose was looking for love during the mating season or seeking solace from folks enjoying spring weather in Greenway Park this month.


A turkey tail mushroom is one of a multitude of intriguing finds along the Carolinian woodlands trails of the Longwoods Road Conservation Area, west of London this spring.
A turkey tail mushroom is one of a multitude of intriguing finds along the Carolinian woodlands trails of the Longwoods Road Conservation Area, west of London this spring.

A vibrant post-sunset sky is enhanced by a kindred spirit silhouette among still leafless trees at Wickerson pond.
A vibrant post-sunset sky is enhanced by a kindred spirit silhouette among still leafless trees at Wickerson pond.

Light just right to observe a goose and duck in perfect harmony.
Light just right to observe a goose and duck in perfect harmony.

Mother Nature's golden braids uplifting as we embrace a welcome new season.
Mother Nature’s golden braids uplifting as we embrace a welcome new season.

Hope it's a Happy St. Patrick's Day in our Forest City.
Hope it’s a Happy St. Patrick’s Day in our Forest City.

Chow Chow Luna serenely strides from the setting sun into London's Civic Garden Complex.
Chow Chow Luna serenely strides from the setting sun into London’s Civic Garden Complex.

Sunlit eye-candy n'ice treat in city's winter woods.
Sunlit eye-candy n’ice treat in city’s winter woods.

Ilderton's snow-trampled fields in winter are perhaps a mirror image of the beautiful cloud-flecked sky.
Ilderton’s snow-trampled fields in winter are perhaps a mirror image of the beautiful cloud-flecked sky.

Colorful sunset cool reward for anyone braving low winter temperatures in the countryside outside Ilderton.
Colorful sunset cool reward for anyone braving low winter temperatures in the countryside outside Ilderton. Photo by BARBARA TAYLOR/POSTMEDIA

Canada Geese provide a picture-perfect moment during the golden hour along the Thames River in Springbank Park.
Canada Geese provide a picture-perfect moment during the golden hour along the Thames River in Springbank Park.

An inspiring view from a path alongside Byron's Boler Mountain during the afternoon's golden hour.
An inspiring view from a path alongside Byron’s Boler Mountain during the afternoon’s golden hour.

Not sure how mom nature achieved this pairing but cool to see sumac and snow hanging out together.
Not sure how mom nature achieved this pairing but cool to see sumac and snow hanging out together.

All is calm during an encounter with deer on a sunny afternoon in Woodland Cemetery.
All is calm during an encounter with deer on a sunny afternoon in Woodland Cemetery.

Muscovy ducks take advantage of an ideal perch above the Thames River on a sunny afternoon in Greenway Park.
Muscovy ducks take advantage of an ideal perch above the Thames River on a sunny afternoon in Greenway Park.

A lingering sunset over Lake Erie is especially rewarding on these short days.
A lingering sunset over Lake Erie is especially rewarding on these short days.

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