Shadowy Barn on a Shadowy Planet

Upper Kingsburg, NS

Aug. 30, 2013

I managed to capture a nice late summer long shadow on the 'ole barn a month ago (or so), happy with the results!

Upper Kingsburg Blue Moon

Upper Kingsburg, NS

Aug. 20, 2013

As I was heading to bed, I looked outside and though I had left the outdoor light on...turns out it was just this gorgeous blue moon illuminating the yard.  Divine.

Upper Kingsburg: Sights like this never get old

Upper Kingsburg, NS

June 1, 2013

A typical day in the burg of kings....deer crossing the road, while a tall ship is moored in Rose Bay.

The tall ship is the Norwegian vessel Sorlandet, which has been home to the Class Afloat students.  It is the oldest full rigged ship in the world still in operation!  Interested in learning how to sail on a tall ship? Check out this press release for more info.

Kingsburg Setting Sun

Upper Kingsburg, NS

May 27, 2013

A snap of last night's gorgeous sunset.  The sun was casting warm light in Kingsburg.  Lovely illumination of the clouds heading north towards Rose Bay.

Another day in the clouds

Upper Kingsburg, NS

April 24, 2013

A typically foggy Spring day down by the coast.  

Warm air temps and cold ocean temps produce lots of fog.  It is often quite the contrast from inland locales where it is sunny and warm while it is cold and foggy behind the beach.  I wouldn't have it any other way.  

At the very least, all that moisture in the air must be good for my complexion, right?

That's no moon...oh wait, it IS the moon

Upper Kingsburg, NS

Feb. 25, 2013

I tried messing around with night photography back on a cold and clear February night.  As you can see, the illumination from the moon was more than enough to take a photo.  I didn't feel like messing around with my tripod so I sat the camera on the deck to steady it.  I love how the clouds look bathed in the moonlight.

Signs of Spring: Snowdrops

Upper Kingsburg, NS

April 2, 2013

It's always reassuring to see this small patch of snowdrops pop up every Spring, even when they are surrounded by snow.  

Also spotted in the yard, daffodils and lungwort (?) blossoms!  What a gorgeous weekend.  

For all those complaining about it being cold, seasonal norms for coastal Lunenburg County are daytime highs of ~7 C, lows of -1.  Sorry folks, this weather is 'normal'.

Upper Kingsburg Sunset

Upper Kingsburg, NS

March 30, 2013

A shot from the end of a glorious sunny day.  Actually, the whole weekend was pretty damn nice!

Hartling Bay, West Ironbound Island & Gaff Pt.

Upper Kingsburg, NS

March 9, 2013

It was a frothy day in the ocean earlier in March when I took this shot.  The shining sun and gorgeous clouds were a pleasant bonus.

Hello, Old Friend

Upper Kingsburg, NS

Feb. 25, 2013

One of my favourite things about Winter is seeing Orion in the night sky.  If you have trouble finding the Pleiades constellation, use the 3 stars in Orion's belt as your guide.  The line they create points in the direction of the Seven Sisters.  I always enjoy seeing Orion for the first time and am saddened when it dips below the horizon.

I took a bunch of shots the other night, taking advantage of the extremely bright full moon, stay tuned for more moonlit shots.

Spring is in the Air?

Upper Kingsburg, NS

January, 2013

This morning, while waiting in the lobby at the Lunenburg Fisherman's Memorial Hospital, several elderly gents hobbled in and sat down.  One of them commented, "it's a good day to be alive, ain't it?  Spring is in the air."  I couldn't agree more.

But, sadist that I am, I do love my winter and if I'm lucky, a winter that comes with lots of snow.  

Here's a shot from the intrepid Upper Kinsburg Nordic crew out for an XC ski expedition after a fresh coating of snow.  The wind was making its way through our jackets, our fingers and faces were cold.  The dusting of snow on the trees and the gorgeous clouds in the sky that day were our reward for enduring a classic Canadian winter outing.  

The piping warm thermos of choclatey chai tea, slurped down in the shelter of a millionaire's new hilltop house under construction, made for a pleasant break from the cold winds.  

It was a good day.

Love where you live

Upper Kingsburg, NS

Oct. 19, 2012

Love the bands of colour, light and shadows in this one.  I shouldn't need to remind myself to walk down the road and soak in this vista, but I do.  

The sun was shining, so they made hay

Upper Kingsburg, NS

July 11, 2012

The mild weather this morning made me think of warmer days back in July.  Remember the heat?  Hopefully this image takes you back.

I spotted this vista on the last leg of my drive home.  You can see a tractor loading round bales of hay in the distance.  Man, that sky.....

Starry Night

Upper Kingsburg, NS

Sept. 3, 2012

Shot this a couple nights ago, just as the moon was peeking over the ridge near our house.  What a night!

Vinegar Hill Brake Burn

I heard the tires squealing from inside the house, ran outside and 'just' missed the burnout in progress....all that remained was a grey cloud of smoke hanging over Vinegar Hill. Shot this shortly thereafter while driving up the hill.

Snow's gone, bring on the brake burns!

Mossy sunset

Shot one week ago today. Another mild Monday and even warmer week awaits us!

Romkey Pond and the Setting Sun

Looking towards Romkey Pond, you can see a wee sliver of the pond in the distance. Shot Monday evening, at the end of a gorgeous day.

'Member mountain ash?

Spotted on Vinegar Hill, wayyyy back in October.

The view out the front door

A typical scene out the front door in the burg of kings...neoprene drying on the deck, amazing skyscape, and the sun!

Hope ya'll get to enjoy the gorgeous day out there!!!

Picton Castle anchored in Rose Bay

Here's another zoomed in shot of the Barque Picton Castle anchored in Rose Bay on July 18th.

I like how the power poles look like masts...and that Upper Kingsburg Rd. looks (and drives) more like a wave than a road!