Huron County is where I live. Huron County is an extremely productive agricultural region in Southwestern Ontario and is unique in the fact that it lacks a "city". There are 5 main towns here arbitrarily recognized as such by the presence of wee hospitals. I live in Clinton, Goderich is the main quasi urban centre. Huron County is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Huron. Huron County is blessed with fertile soil and rresourceful people. In the winter it can be quite isolated by blizzards off the lake. I grew up in Toronto
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lake huron shoreline
Just south of Goderich, this stretch of shoreline is quite secluded.
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Hullett Marsh
Hullett is a wetland conservation area home to many species of migrating...
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Hullett Marsh
Deadwood....you can hear peculiar creaking and whistling sounds as the wind...
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Hullett Marsh
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lake huron shoreline
On a windy day one gets the illusion of the sea as the whitecaps roll in.
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lake huron shoreline
At Goderich,Ontario.
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lake huron shoreline
A view of the Sifto salt mine at Goderich.
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lake huron shoreline
An adventurous soul taking advantage of the wind on a warm autumn day.
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lake huron shoreline
Nice to have access to undeveloped waterfront.
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lake huron shoreline
Looking south, south of Goderich.
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lake huron shoreline
A convention of Canada geese.
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lake huron shoreline
Lifeguard station, Rotary Cove beach, Goderich.
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Maitland River
Anglers taking advantage of a glorious autumn day seeking salmon.
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Hullett Marsh
The glorious reds, browns and golds of autumn.
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Hullett Marsh
A bright winter day.
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Hullett Marsh
A frozen pond in a dormant marshland.
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Hullett Marsh
The desolation of winter.
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Hullett Marsh
Reflections of a brilliant blue sky.
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Hullett Marsh
Tranquility.
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Hullett Marsh
A solitary runner seduced by the charms of a foggy riverbed.
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Hullett Marsh
Eeriness of a foggy autumn day.
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Hullett Marsh
Another eerie view of the marshlands.
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Maitland River
Early autumn, not a soul around.
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Clinton
Cool retro bowling alley sign in my little town.
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Bayfield River
The first glimpses of autumn reflected in the river.
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Clinton
Idle rail cars with a seemingly eternal railway track.
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Bayfield
Bayfield River as it meanders towards Lake Huron.
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Bayfield
Autumn colours near the Bayfield River.
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Bayfield
Inner harbour on Bayfield River in autumn.
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Bayfield
Bayfield River in autumn.
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County Road 13
Bayfield to Clinton on an overcast autumn day.
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Maitland River
Restored rail bridge, part of the Tiger Dunlop Trail at Goderich.
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Goderich
Autumn colours along the trail.
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Maitland River
A view of the rail bridge from the Tiger Dunlop Trail.
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Goderich
Tiger Dunlop Trail in autumn.
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Maitland River
A view of the Maitland River mouth as it empties into Lake Huron. Sifto salt...
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Goderich
Salt mine and marina, industry and recreation.
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Goderich
Imposing grain elevators. Huron County is a huge agricultural area.
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Goderich
Grain elevators..just like the composition of this shot.
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Goderich
Quaint inactive railway station at the beachfront of Goderich.
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Clinton
A winter scene that reminds me of a Lauren Harris painting.
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Goderich
A nice twilight shot.
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Goderich
New Year's Day...the photo evokes the potential of a brand new start to me.
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Clinton
My town. The radar dish commemorates the role that the nearby armed...
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Clinton
My house with pillars decorated for Christmas season.
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Goderich
Railway bridge across the Maitland River.
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Bayfield
Winter at the marina.
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Maitland River
Beautiful scene that sets the tone for Christmas.
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Maitland River
Winter brings out more of the river's beauty.
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Maitland River
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Maitland River
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Maitland River
Desolation of winter.
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Maitland River
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Goderich Township
A nice barn scene.
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Bayfield
The Little Inn,first rate accomodation and cuisine available here.
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Bayfield
Main St. Christmas season on a weekday. Nice place to finish off some...
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Bayfield
Pioneer Park, late afternoon...front row seats for sunsetover Lake...
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Bayfield
Brilliant late afternoon sky over Lake Huron at Pioneer Park.
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Bayfield
The tranquil beauty of late afternoon.
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Bayfield
A wintry sky over Lake Huron, late afternoon, Pioneer Park.
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Maitland River
A winter scene, looking toward Lake Huron at daybreak.
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Goderich Township
A pastoral winter farm scene.
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Goderich Township
Another inviting winter farm scene.
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Goderich
The beach during winter.
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Goderich
A winter harbour scene.
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Goderich
Old train station on the beach and lighthouse in upper right corner. Appears...
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Bayfield River
Boxing Day, 2007..it had been foggy all night and at daybreak the temperature...
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Bayfield River
A beautiful winter day, the day after Christmas.
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Bayfield River
The sun had just risen to illuminate the ice crystals on the trees and...
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Bayfield River
Just south of Clinton..a tranquil winter wonderland scene.
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Bayfield River
More reflections on the river in the aftermath of Christmas.
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Bayfield River
Earlier heavy snows have the river at a relatively high level here.
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Bayfield River
Tranquility of sunrise.
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Clinton
A majestic willow wearing a crystallized coat of ice from the early morning fog.
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Clinton
A view of the maples of High St. wearing ice crystals giving the...
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Clinton
A detail from one of several murals that adorn some of the town's walls....
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Clinton
A view of the front of the town hall. It is quite representative of the...
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Clinton
A view of the public library.
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Clinton
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Rattenbury St. E.
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Clinton
Back view of St. Paul's Anglican Church.
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Clinton
One of many festive house fronts that can be seen in Clinton during the...
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Clinton
Ontario St. United Church.
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Clinton
St. Paul's Anglican Church on Ontario St.
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Goderich
A small stream seeking a rendezvous with Lake Huron.
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Lake Huron shoreline
Ice floes in winter.
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Lake Huron shoreline
A winter scene with ice defining the shore.
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Lake Huron shoreline
Grasses bending under the influence of a north wind at Goderich.
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Lake Huron shoreline
Another view of the shoreline in winter...the snow tends to accumulate...
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Stanley Township
A late winter afternoon in farm country.
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Clinton
The Kildonan Inn, an elegant B&B in my town.
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Clinton
Corn stalks in a field at the "edge of town".
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Clinton
A beautiful rural scene on "the edge of town".
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Clinton
The public library.
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Clinton
Bartliff's bakery, a local institution where world problems are solved by...
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Clinton
Library and town hall park embracing the spirit of the Christmas season.
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Clinton
My house...happy new year...best wishes for 2008!
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