Fall foliage sunset

New Cumberland, NS

Oct. 13, 2013

A gorgeous end to a fine Fall day.  That's an old steam powered shingle mill in the distance.

American Mountain Ash Promenade

Lower Rose Bay, NS

Sept. 7, 2013

Somewhere between Rose Bay and Kingsburg, you'll see this nice row of American Mountain Ash trees along the road.  Gorgemouse!

Kingsburg: Apples and Ash

Kingsburg, NS

Sept. 12, 2013

A sunset shot on the way back from the beach.  My old pal, American Mountain Ash hanging out beside some apple trees.  Fall is on its way, WAAAAH!

Barn Sized Mountain Ash

Lower Rose Bay, NS

Sept. 15, 2013

I had a few precious minutes to spare en route to the Lahave ferry, so I pulled over and snapped a couple shots.  Glad I was up to catch the nice morning light on this barn.

Now that's a big mountain ash!  Trying to get as many shots of 'em as I can before the berries fade.....won't be long now especially with the risk of frost forecast for tonight.

Mountain Ash Mayhem Continues

 Lower Rose Bay, NS

Sept. 7, 2013

  Lower Rose Bay, NS

Sept. 7, 2013

 Lower Rose Bay, NS

Sept. 7, 2013

To be honest, I have no idea where Lower Rose Bay ends and Kingsburg/Upper Kingsburg begins.  At any rate, this one is on the road from Rose Bay to Kingsburg, close to the turn off to Upper Kingsburg.

Gorgeous!

Mother of Mountain Ash (American)

 Kingsburg, NS

Sept. 7, 2013

 Kingsburg, NS

Sept. 7, 2013

Not sure if it's a Rose Bay/Kingsburg thang, but there are tons of gorgeous American Mountain Ash trees showing off their red berries right now.  I have started to photograph my faves.  Stay tuned for more in the days/weeks to come!

If this piques your interest in the trees around you, check out this handy guide to identifying trees of the Acadian Forest.

Campfire - Don't Forget to Look Up

Thomas Raddal Provincial Park

Walk in sites group camp fire pit

East Port L'Hebert, NS

June 2, 2013

We had a big 'ole fire in the group fire pit that night, which cast this amazing warm light on the trees above us.

Full of Fall Foliage

Site D

Kejimkujik National Park, Nova Scotia

October 8, 2012

Last weekend was a gorgeous last gasp of mild weather.  Camping at Site D was a lovely way to spend Thanksgiving with friends.

I am greatly saddened and frustrated by the Federal Conservative Party's gutting of the National Park system.  Not only does it impact me and my friends who regularly frequent the park between Oct. 9th and May 24, but also my friends who are employed at the park.  

Anecdotal accounts suggest that the science research program at Keji has been gutted.  I hope that is not the case.  Park staff used to visit local schools to educate children about wilderness appreciation, forest biology, etc..  Apparently Environment Canada funding for that program (controlled by ex-Global news anchor Peter Kent) has also been cut.

Please consider helping non-profit group efforts such as the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society.  We are witnessing the dismantling of our shared parks heritage.  Their 2012 parks report is particularly disturbing. 

Sorry to be a wet blanket, but them's the facts.

Edinburgh: East Princes Street Gardens

East Princes Street Gardens

Edinburgh, Scotland

June 18, 2012

After wandering the Royal Mile for a spell, we made our way to the East Princes Street Gardens to rest our feet.  As we entered the gardens from the south-east corner, we were greeted with this splendid vista.  Without hesitation, I stopped, whipped out my trusty S95 and took this shot.  

The Balmoral Hotel can be seen in the distance in the center of the image.  As you can see, It was a sunny and splendid day!  We spent an enjoyable afternoon at the National Gallery of Scotland.  Turns out the gallery (and many other public museums) are free, funded by council tax.  Go figger.

Dem Clouds

Shot in my friend's back yard last Friday.  What a great way to end the day!

Snowy drive-by

Shot from the car, somewhere in Bayport, NS.

Seemed like a good shot to share out today, now that we have returned to seasonal norms for weather...

Snowy Morning Commute

I was greeted with a winter wonderland display on my morning commute. I LOVE SNOW.

More Xmas trees in power poles in Riverport

A slightly blurry shot of the delightful Christmas trees on (in?) the power poles in Riverport. They were a welcome sight every time I returned home.

According to an anonymous commenter, "The trees were placed by the Riverport and District Community Development Committee, with funds donated by local organisations."

Down the moss laden path

A shot from late 2011, captured at one of my favourite places on earth: Gaff Point.

Mo' Trees 'n' Headstones

I wonder if this conversation ever plays out at this tree yard?

"Hey honey, let's stop and get a Xmas tree"

"Sure....this one's nice.....

(stubs toe) OUCH!

Oooh, look honey.....headstones!"

'Tis the season

Nothing says Christmas trees like funeral headstones.
Spotted in Loonieburg...though I think there is a headstone 'dealer' in B'wat that also sells Christmas trees. What gives?

November snow got you down?

Fear not, gaze upon the autumn hues of this Loonieburg landscape, and exhale.

Mess of mountain ash berries

Trying to capture as many shots of mountain ash as I can before the foliage whithers, enjoy.

Mmmmore marvelous mountain ash

I'm trying to shoot as many pics of the mountain ash trees in my neighbourhood before the nice green foliage fades, enjoy!

Magnificent Mountain Ash!

These gorgeous shrubs, some the size of trees, are currently laden with gorgeous red berries. Stop and soak in the vibrant complimentary colours if you spot a good specimen.

I'll be posting more shots of mountain ash in the following weeks, stay tuned!