Old Oakville and Bronte

 

I had to go out to Oakville to do two things, one pay my home and auto insurance and drop a watch off at my watchmaker in Bronte. I made a day of it, weird no longer being a resident and now a visitor. I even stopped by the family house, the new owners are doing some serious renovations and additions but they are quite tasteful and I approve. I'm not going to miss raking up leaves from seven maple trees one bit. 

The decision to roll with one of my Olympus OM-1n's was a wise one, a small compact set up for a day trip. 



Camera: Olympus OM-1n, Zuiko lenses. 

Film: Kentmere 400, Ilfotec HC 1+31. 


Front Street House Completed xOakville's First Post Office May 2025 Historic Cabin May 2025 29th Gate May 2025 29 Thomas May 2025 St. Jude Bench May 2025 53 Navy May 2025 Quiet Traffic on Lakeshore Road May 2025 Former Bank Branch Detail May 2025 Shanghai Alley May 2025 towne Square May 2025 Second Cup Lakeshore May 2025 King's Arms May 2025 Chevy Silverado May 2025 Knox Front Entrance May 2025 Knox Front Entrance May 2025 (2) Cottage in Olde Oakville May 2025 Sanctuary at St. Jude's May 2025 White Stucco House on William St. May 2025 Bronte Condo Corner May 2025 Saab 9-3 Cabrio May 2025 Bronte Road Half Closed May 2025 Bronte Harbour May 2025 Marine Tavern May 2025 The Muskoka Chairs of Bronte Harbour May 2025 Bronte Harbour Condo Curve May 2025 Bronte Harbour Historic House One Bronte Harbour Historic House Two

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