Category Archives: Contemplative Photography

Photographer’s Dream Tour: Soley Cove

A low tide hike from Soley Cove to Redhead is memorable and worthwhile in any season. Yesterday was perfect! After the previous night’s dusting of snow we were rewarded with azure sky dotted with puffy clouds… and a stiff breeze! Nothing windproof clothing can’t deal with effectively. The afternoon light on a winter day bringsContinue reading “Photographer’s Dream Tour: Soley Cove”

Seaweed and Barnacles Rainy Day Hike

I missed out on the great weather yesterday. Despite the rainy day forecast I decided to venture to Clarke Head with the outgoing tide today. I barely made it to the beach when the drizzle started but water and wind-proof clothing kept me warm and dry for the two hour excursion. Partridge Island and CapeContinue reading “Seaweed and Barnacles Rainy Day Hike”

Landscape Layers

A beautiful day but no time to explore the beaches far from home… Between crossings things off my to-do-list and facilitating my cross-Canada artists group via Zoom I took 45 minutes for a brisk walk along First and Second Beaches. I was struck by the ethereal layers the landscape presented. Such a gift! Hope yourContinue reading “Landscape Layers”

Signs of Winter…

My friend and I took in a couple hikes today. When we reached the beach near the mouth of the Ramshead River we discovered a true winter wonderland across the river from us. There was time to stop on the other side to inspect the gigantic icicles and ice covered rocks across from Cape SplitContinue reading “Signs of Winter…”

Surf’s Up!!!

Tide was nearing its high point this afternoon at West Advocate, Nova Scotia! Humbling and invigorating at the same time… Some still images that don’t require any words. Enjoy! Happy Sunday, friends and fellow ocean lovers. May these images provide you with energy for another work week, Anna

Winter Beach Treasures

The beach always offers up colour, even a dreary, grey winter day holds surprises under foot. Look closely and see the brightly coloured pebbles, the deep burgundy seaweed frozen in time or the soft red and cream of coral… Wishing you all a relaxing weekend, Anna

Passing Through Lower Economy…

…on our way to Halifax today the Bay of Fundy’s Minas Basin presented a view I have never experienced before. There were ice chunks littering the foreground. The water itself was so calm that it provided the perfect opportunity for reflections for the headlands of Economy Point and Kiln Stack Island. Have a great startContinue reading “Passing Through Lower Economy…”

The Other Side of the Polar Freeze…

The weather has turned! Time to head back to the beach. We checked out Ottawa House Beach where we were treated to great wave action and some fabulous ice formations! An amazing treat to photograph with special thanks to Mother Nature!! Happy Sunday! Stay warm, Anna

This sums it up…

I don’t think I need to add a caption to this image… the background info: Teak went outside into the freezing yard. He did his business and decided that it was time to get one of us to pick him up from the backyard. He refused to take another step! He is not leaving hisContinue reading “This sums it up…”

We are tough!

We haven’t really had winter in Nova Scotia yet. This weekend it’s supposed to drop down to some Saskatchewan-like temperatures we are familiar with and everyone around us is a little flustered. Advice to prevent pipes from freezing, keeping the house warm in case of power outages due to cables snapping and the need toContinue reading “We are tough!”

Partridge Island Winter Hike

The sky and my stress level were on par this afternoon😜. I just had to get out for a brisk walk. Partridge Island called: it’s often deserted and it provides some shelter from the coastal winds. It was an eye-opener today to see so many downed trees as I ascended the snow-covered trail. I wasContinue reading “Partridge Island Winter Hike”

First Snowshoe Outing This Winter!

I have made myself available this winter to lead snowshoe or hikes on Wednesday afternoons under the auspices of NSWalks and Cumberland County Rec. The local recreation department has a free lending program for locals and tourists where one can try out snow shoring or cross country skiing without investing their own money in equipment.Continue reading “First Snowshoe Outing This Winter!”

Time stands still…

A winter wonderland greeted us this morning. I can’t remember the last time I was excited about so much snow… it means we can do a snowshoe session instead of a hike on Wednesday afternoon. Yeah! The back yard looked magical! And the Canada Geese appeared frozen to the ground. Every once in a whileContinue reading “Time stands still…”