Landscape Minus 20 and blowing on the Nova Scotia shore

Minus 20 and blowing on the Nova Scotia shore · 04:48 PM

I am out in Halifax for work and was able to drive the coast a bit over the weekend. Even with the winter cold, I can see why people want to live here. The scenery is stunning!

These shots are from Peggys Cove, where the first one is from the early morning while the rest are evening shots....

K7 - K24/2.8

Down inside the cove......where I walked around for about half an hour. It doesn't look like it, but it was blowing hard and even after wearing gloves, my hands were in a lot of pain warming up in the car....

(live and learn)

K7 - 35/3.5 S-M-C Takumar

Can't leave Peggys cover without a typical lighthouse shot. At least the ocean freezing along the rocks adds a bit of a twist....

K7 - 35/3.5 S-M-C Takumar

I noticed a few light on in the small houses....and a couple of cars parked outside. Other than that, it seemed like there was no-one around.....

K7 - 35/3.5 S-M-C Takumar

Cheers,
Steve

MacKay · 02-07-2010, 05:59 PM

great pics the one of the lighthouse turned out great

SteveM · 02-07-2010, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by MacKay

great pics the one of the lighthouse turned out great

Thanks!...it must be terrific in your neck of the woods too....

Petermgr · 02-07-2010, 07:31 PM

Nice pics . . . really like #3

Peter

MacKay · 02-07-2010, 08:04 PM

Originally posted by smc

Thanks!...it must be terrific in your neck of the woods too....

yeah it is not too bad it has been snowing here since this morning.

SteveM · 02-07-2010, 08:12 PM

Originally posted by Petermgr

Nice pics . . . really like #3

Peter

Thanks Peter. Some of the shots are blown (snow/sky) while being dark in other areas. I don't have photoshop on here but I'll play with it when get home..

Peter Zack · 02-07-2010, 08:20 PM

These make me miss home even more. I grew up just a few Kms 'down the shore' from Peggy's cove. The great thing about Nova Scotia is how much the landscape varies. There are parts that look like this, others that are even more rugged, Mountains in the north, farms in the west etc.

Great shots and they really capture the spot wonderfully. Where are you staying and for how long? I can be your virtual tour guide if you want some suggestions.

SteveM · 02-07-2010, 08:36 PM

Originally posted by Peter Zack

These make me miss home even more. I grew up just a few Kms 'down the shore' from Peggy's cove. The great thing about Nova Scotia is how much the landscape varies. There are parts that look like this, others that are even more rugged, Mountains in the north, farms in the west etc.

Great shots and they really capture the spot wonderfully. Where are you staying and for how long? I can be your virtual tour guide if you want some suggestions.

I appreciate that Peter! I'm enjoying being out here in February, every corner you take there is something new and interesting.

I'll be heading back on Thursday but will probably have to come out another one or two more times. I've been coming out for 2 week blocks which gives me a weekend in between to take a few pictures....it's a long flight from Victoria!!

When I'm here, I'm working in Halifax...and will probably want to see another section of the province during my next trip out...

Cheers,
Steve

Peter Zack · 02-07-2010, 08:47 PM

Well if you haven't been there already and have some time. You need to check out Historic Properties on the Halifax waterfront. If you enjoy a great brew, go to the Lower deck before leaving. Then head up to Citadel hill.
If you go to Grand Parade (city hall) you'll see St Pauls Church and inside is the family crest of my Great grandfather from the 1750's (Charles Morris). He designed Halifax and several other communities. But the interesting thing in that church is on the upper west side you'll see the outline of a person's head and shoulders. It was someone who was blown through the window during the explosion and they left it alone. There's new protective glass but it's erie.

if you want more, send me a PM. I traveled NS for 20 years as a rep.

**dadipentak** · 02-07-2010, 09:16 PM

Very nice photos and an interesting thread: "blown through the window during the explosion" kinda piqued my interest ;~)

ajuett · 02-07-2010, 09:35 PM

#3 gets another vote for me, great shot.

PentX Girl · 02-08-2010, 02:26 AM

Nice series...loved #3

SteveM · 02-08-2010, 04:18 AM

Thanks everyone. Peter...I've wandered through the museum....I knew about the explosion but had no idea that it was that severe. For those that have not heard, a ship carrying gunpowder etc to Europe struck another ship and caught fire. The resulting explosion leveled the city.

I'll definitely visit the church.....

Thanks again
Steve

**Sailor** · 02-08-2010, 05:50 AM

Wonderful coastal images - it sure looks cold.

Jer

daacon · 02-08-2010, 07:19 AM

Great shots #1 and the lighthouse are very good. It's been way to long since I have been backt here, thanks for the memories.

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MacKay Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fredericton Posts: 68	great pics the one of the lighthouse turned out great

02-07-2010, 07:27 PM	#3
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294 Original Poster	Originally posted by MacKay great pics the one of the lighthouse turned out great Thanks!...it must be terrific in your neck of the woods too....

02-07-2010, 07:31 PM	#4
Petermgr Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 84	Nice pics . . . really like #3 Peter

02-07-2010, 08:04 PM	#5
MacKay Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fredericton Posts: 68	Originally posted by smc Thanks!...it must be terrific in your neck of the woods too.... yeah it is not too bad it has been snowing here since this morning.

02-07-2010, 08:12 PM	#6
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294 Original Poster	Originally posted by Petermgr Nice pics . . . really like #3 Peter Thanks Peter. Some of the shots are blown (snow/sky) while being dark in other areas. I don't have photoshop on here but I'll play with it when get home..

02-07-2010, 08:20 PM	#7
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	These make me miss home even more. I grew up just a few Kms 'down the shore' from Peggy's cove. The great thing about Nova Scotia is how much the landscape varies. There are parts that look like this, others that are even more rugged, Mountains in the north, farms in the west etc. Great shots and they really capture the spot wonderfully. Where are you staying and for how long? I can be your virtual tour guide if you want some suggestions.

02-07-2010, 08:36 PM	#8
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294 Original Poster	Originally posted by Peter Zack These make me miss home even more. I grew up just a few Kms 'down the shore' from Peggy's cove. The great thing about Nova Scotia is how much the landscape varies. There are parts that look like this, others that are even more rugged, Mountains in the north, farms in the west etc. Great shots and they really capture the spot wonderfully. Where are you staying and for how long? I can be your virtual tour guide if you want some suggestions. I appreciate that Peter! I'm enjoying being out here in February, every corner you take there is something new and interesting. I'll be heading back on Thursday but will probably have to come out another one or two more times. I've been coming out for 2 week blocks which gives me a weekend in between to take a few pictures....it's a long flight from Victoria!! When I'm here, I'm working in Halifax...and will probably want to see another section of the province during my next trip out... Cheers, Steve

02-07-2010, 08:47 PM	#9
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Well if you haven't been there already and have some time. You need to check out Historic Properties on the Halifax waterfront. If you enjoy a great brew, go to the Lower deck before leaving. Then head up to Citadel hill. If you go to Grand Parade (city hall) you'll see St Pauls Church and inside is the family crest of my Great grandfather from the 1750's (Charles Morris). He designed Halifax and several other communities. But the interesting thing in that church is on the upper west side you'll see the outline of a person's head and shoulders. It was someone who was blown through the window during the explosion and they left it alone. There's new protective glass but it's erie. if you want more, send me a PM. I traveled NS for 20 years as a rep.

02-07-2010, 09:16 PM	#10
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Very nice photos and an interesting thread: "blown through the window during the explosion" kinda piqued my interest ;~)

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ajuett Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,100	#3 gets another vote for me, great shot.

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PentX Girl Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,700	Nice series...loved #3

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SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294 Original Poster	Thanks everyone. Peter...I've wandered through the museum....I knew about the explosion but had no idea that it was that severe. For those that have not heard, a ship carrying gunpowder etc to Europe struck another ship and caught fire. The resulting explosion leveled the city. I'll definitely visit the church..... Thanks again Steve

02-08-2010, 05:50 AM	#14
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Wonderful coastal images - it sure looks cold. Jer

02-08-2010, 07:19 AM	#15
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Great shots #1 and the lighthouse are very good. It's been way to long since I have been backt here, thanks for the memories.