So, I'm realizing I should try converting more of my shots to monochrome, I'm pleased with the results!This is a shot from last July, taken in West Dublin. The guy in the foreground was none to impressed that I took his picture as I rolled by in my car. Oh well....
Ha! Not a chance...the wharf rats (myself included) are still hauling in the mackerel hand over fist.Turns out my shots from last week are a treasure trove for grayscale/monochrome conversions. I lucked out with the profile of the guy's face on the right, I hope you enjoy it too.I have cropped and updated the shot from yesterday's post. Thanks to everyone for the feedback, I appreciate it!
For those of us who have ventured out to the local spots, we have been rewarded with buckets full of mackerel over the last week or two. Here's a grayscale conversion of a shot from last week, just as one lucky fullah was hauling one in....
What is a mackerel snapper you ask? I had to look it up myself. Here's what wikipedia has to say about it: mackerel snapper.Lots of strawberry suppers on offer, 'tis the season...breakfasts at the Parkdale Maplewood hall are usually great...as are the suppers at The Forties community hall and in cheery Cherry Hill.Have a great weekend everyone!BreakfastsSaturday, July 9, Parkdale-Maplewood hall, 7-10:30 a.m. Pancakes local maple syrup, sausages, bacon, eggs, toast, juice, tea and coffee. Adults $6; youth $3; under 5 free. Information: Joanne 644-2877.Saturday, July 9,
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (at the hall), 114 Fox Street, Lunenburg.
Adults $6, children (6-12) $3, children 5 and under free SuppersJuly 9th rain date the 10th. Mackerel Snapper's Picnic, 12- 6 pm. Graves Island Provincial Park. Music on outdoor stage featuring:Coastline, Country Jam, East Coast Connection, Henry Stevens, Gail Conrad, Mountain Fever, Ken Best and Silverado, Brandon Foster, Chet Brown, Dale Verge and Doin Country, Newfound Country, Cy Brown/ Eugene Rafuse, Chester Belly Dancers. Games of Chance. Best ever Mackerel dinner with all the fixings. Bring your lawn chair and a friend.Saturday, July 9. Strawberry Supper. Lapland & District Fire Hall 4 p.m. Ham, beans, scalloped potatoes, potato salad, breads, cakes and strawberry shortcake or just berries. Adults $8, 12 and under $3.50, 5 and under free. Sponsored by Auxiliary. Saturday, July 9,
Strawberry Supper,
East Dalhousie Community Centre,
4:30 pm.
Adults $9; children under 12 $4.50, under 5 free.
Proceeds: Anglican ChurchSaturday, July 9, United Communities fire dept. Annual Supper, Fire hall in Cherry Hill. 4:30 p.m. Menu: fish chowder, salad plate with ham or sweet & sour meatballs, cucumber salad, rolls, brown bread, pies and cakes. Adults $12, 5-12 years $6, under 5 free.Sunday, July 10.
Strawberry Supper.
Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross,
Doors open at 4 p.m. Serving from 4:30- 6 p.m.
Adults $10, age 5- 12 $5, under 5 free. Sunday, July 10,
Old Fashioned Supper,
Riverport community centre.
4:30-6 p.m.
Adults $9, child $4, under 5 free.
Sponsored by ladies auxiliary.
Evening mackerel action at a local wharf. The spring/summer run is happening!
This crew of fishers was spotted on a recent foggy evening.
The sun lit up the fog like a huge lightbox. I did a bit of a levels adjustment to make them silhouetted. More mackerel pictures to follow...
Shot from the car last weekend, as we toured the French Shore. Or, as we described the trip...Bridgetown, by way of Yarmouth. ^_^ What a weekend!!!
I've been seeing some hits on the 'ole blog, looking for the date of this year's planked salmon supper in Greenfield.Looks like it's July 30th, judging by this post on Destination Southwest Nova's site.Check out my review of this supper, back in 2007. I would be shocked if anything has changed...
