Hardscrabble Road

No, I didn’t make it up… Hardscrabble Road is real. To access Hardscrabble Road we backtracked from the Joggins Fossil Centre through town and took the turn which was well signed. Hardscrabble Road hugs the Fundy coastline till it connects with Cove Road and you have a choice to carry on to Menudie or turnContinue reading “Hardscrabble Road”

Road Trip!

The Joggins, a significant geological site in the earth’s natural history is located only about 45 minutes from where we live. This was our second visit there but it is definitely not our last!

Merry Christmas from the Beach…

I still pinch myself every time we head to the beach in the winter… The Bay of Fundy holds so much magic no matter which beach we stop at!

Winter Winds…

What an amazing sky we woke up to this morning. After a night of strong winds and some rain, the winter wonderland from two days ago has completely disappeared. But with a vivid sky like this which photographer and nature observer will protest too much? Such clouds, ranging from pale to nearly charcoal grey withContinue reading “Winter Winds…”

A Perfect Spot…

Photography is not possible without a source of light… the light this time of the year in the Bay of Fundy is extra special.

Fluffy Snow…

…is falling today! Discoveries galore: from little puppy footprints to maple leaves hiding under a white blanket to lichen growing in the trees, the gently falling snow dampens the everyday noises and hides decay fall has left behind. My favourite discovery this morning was the lichen and moss and how they welcomed the snowflakes, transformingContinue reading “Fluffy Snow…”

Perseverance pays off…

I posted about my quest to find wave action several times already… Last Saturday afternoon I jumped in the car and drove the 4 km to Partridge Island Beach. Once I parked the vehicle I had trouble opening the door with the wind pushing against it. Ottawa House and Partridge Island Beaches are more sheltered,Continue reading “Perseverance pays off…”

The Beach

I came for the waves… but found lovely wet beach treasures. Enjoy!

Looking for Wave Action…

When you head out to look for waves crashing on the beach but instead find a special natural light display…

Golden Hour at Second Beach

Following a few days without a beach walk I am always grateful when the weather cooperates and the sun presents me with magical light…

Red Rocks in West Advocate, NS

Red Rocks and sunshine along the beach… what could be better to rejuvenate the senses?