Uploads from sminky_pinky100 (In and Out), tagged scenic, with geodata

Bear River

nobody@flickr.com (sminky_pinky100 (In and Out)) — Sat, 14 May 2011 20:27:09 -0700

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Bear River is a small village situated at the head of the Bear River. The river itself is the border between the Annapolis and Digby counties of Nova Scotia and thus, splits the village so that half the village is in one county and the other half in the other. There are two primary bridges which span the Bear River. The longest bridge is the Bear River Bridge located on Highway 101 at the mouth of the river (which drains into the Annapolis Basin), approximately 6 km from the village. The second bridge is located in downtown Bear River and connects the two halves of the village together.

The village is extremely picturesque with old buildings on stilts into the river. It is a photographer's paradise and a very popular stopping place for the tourists that visit the area.

Bear River had a history of ship building in the late 1800s and is affectionately known as the Switzerland of Nova Scotia because of the hills which surround the village.

Halls Harbour

nobody@flickr.com (sminky_pinky100 (In and Out)) — Tue, 10 May 2011 15:36:26 -0700

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Another shot (a little on the busy side, but I like it) taken on a recent trip to Halls Harbour. Will be flickring less until the weekend probably. Enjoy the rest of your week.

Hall's Harbour is a fishing community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Kings County on the North Mountain along the shore of the Bay of Fundy.

Winter Blues

nobody@flickr.com (sminky_pinky100 (In and Out)) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:21:26 -0700

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Ho Hum, yes another shot of that red shack (Jan, I had my paint in the trunk). There's something about this place that I find irresistable. Everytime I have been, I have come back with a different shot of exactly the same thing, it yields so many varied results depending on the season and of course the light. In this one you will notice (perhaps) the thin layer of ice over the shallow water on the right-hand side. I also found the vapour trails very appealing and thought they added to the composition. I have no doubt this will not be the last time you see this shack!

Stonehurst is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Lunenburg Municipal District in Lunenburg County near to Blue Rocks.

Autumn at Mahone Bay

nobody@flickr.com (sminky_pinky100 (In and Out)) — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:15:23 -0800

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It's that time of the week again where I am starting to flag, so I am going flickrless again for a few days.

Mahone Bay is a bay located on the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia, Canada along the eastern end of Lunenburg County.

Opening south directly onto the Atlantic, its eastern shore is formed by the Aspotogan Peninsula and its western shore is formed by the First Peninsula (of Lunenburg). The Chester Peninsula juts several kilometres into Mahone Bay at roughly its midpoint.

The bay's geological history differs from its eastern neighbour, St. Margarets Bay, in that Mahone Bay shows a greater variety of soils and bedrock. Numerous glacial drumlins on the western shore near the towns of Mahone Bay and Lunenburg have resulted in small-scale farming operations.

Mahone Bay also differs from St. Margarets Bay in that it is dotted with innumerable small and medium-sized islands throughout its waters. The shelter provided by these islands, along with the summer southwesterly flow, led to the scenery around Mahone Bay becoming a tourist attraction in itself. Today the towns of Chester and Mahone Bay have become a destination for cruising in pleasure yachts. A scenic provincial park at Graves Island just east of Chester is a popular camping destination.

The view across the harbour of its three prominent churches (Anglican, Lutheran, and United) has appeared on many postcards and calendars.

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Peggy's Landscape

nobody@flickr.com (sminky_pinky100 (In and Out)) — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 11:23:16 -0800

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Sorry I have been absent again, no doubt I shall be off more than on for the time being. Hope every one is well. I have tried to do some catching up today.

More than 400 million years ago, in the Devonian Period, the plate tectonics movement of the Earth's crust allowed molten material to bubble up from the Earth's interior. This formed the rocks we see today and are part of the Great Nova Scotia batholith. The unique landscape of Peggys Cove and surrounding areas was subsequently carved by the migration of glaciers and the ocean tides. About 20,000 years ago, an ice ridge moved south from Canada’s Arctic region covering much of North America. Along with the ebb and flow of the glaciers, the ice ridge eventually melted and shifted and in the process scooped away and scoured large sections of rock, vegetation, and topsoil. As melted land glaciers flowed back to the oceans the changing tidal flows and rising sea levels filled the scarred areas with water, forming coves and inlets. Large boulders composed of 415-million-year-old Devonian granite, called glacial erratics, were lifted by the ice and carried for long distances before being deposited upon the landscape as the ice receded, leaving rugged barrens. The movement of the glacial ice and rocks left scouring marks in the bedrock that are still visible.

Peggys Cove has been declared a preservation area to protect its rugged beauty. The Peggys Cove Commission Act, passed in 1962, prohibits development in and around the surrounding village and restricts development within Peggys Cove. The area comprised about 2,000 acres (8.1 km2) stretching from Indian Harbour to West Dover and includes barrens, bogs, inland ponds, and rocky coastline.

Evening Glow at Peggy's

nobody@flickr.com (sminky_pinky100 (In and Out)) — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:32:28 -0800

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Pretty sure this place needs no introduction!

Peggy's Cove is one of the busiest tourist attractions in Nova Scotia and is a prime attraction on the Lighthouse Trail scenic drive. The community's famous lighthouse marks the eastern entrance of St. Margaret's Bay and is officially known as the Peggy's Point Lighthouse.

Peggy's Cove has a classic red-and-white lighthouse still operated by the Canadian Coast Guard. The light station is situated on an extensive granite outcrop at Peggys Point, immediately south of the village and its cove. This lighthouse is one of the most-photographed structures in Atlantic Canada and one of the most recognizable lighthouses in the world.

Falling Down

nobody@flickr.com (sminky_pinky100 (In and Out)) — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:02:33 -0800

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It may be crumbling, but what a beautiful barn this is! Taken back in August near Maitland.
My flickr attendence may be a bit sketchy again for the next few days, so apologies in advance, I have to catch up with life away from the PC

Maitland, East Hants, Nova Scotia (originally known as Jean Peter's Village) is a village in the East Hants, Nova Scotia municipal district, and home to the historic Lawrence House Museum, part of the Nova Scotia Museum. The community was part of the Douglas Township until it was named Maitland after Governor General of Nova Scotia Peregrine Maitland (1828–34), when building the Shubenacadie Canal was first attempted (1826–1831). The Canal was supposed to start at Maitland, Nova Scotia and run through the province to Maitland Street, Dartmouth, the canal being "bookended" by two "Maitland" landmarks.

Scenes from Lunenburg

nobody@flickr.com (sminky_pinky100 (In and Out)) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:48:16 -0800

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Lunenburg, is a Canadian port town in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia.

Situated on the province's South Shore, Lunenburg is located on a peninsula at the western side of Mahone Bay. The town is approximately 90 kilometres southwest of the county boundary with the Halifax Regional Municipality.

The historic town was designated a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site in 1995.

This designation ensures protection for much of Lunenburg's unique architecture and civic design, being the best example of planned British colonial settlement in North America.

Blue Rocks Reflections

nobody@flickr.com (sminky_pinky100 (In and Out)) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:18:15 -0800

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Blue Rocks is a small village on the shores of Lunenburg Bay in Nova Scotia. It stands to seaward of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, somewhat to the east. For many years a fishing
village, it was discovered by many artists and photographers (Including Joseph Purcell, William E. deGarthe, Jack L. Gray, Wallace R. MacKaskill and others) beginning in the 1940's. Today the village boasts many artists, and there are also numerous guest houses to be found among the fishermen's dwellings.

Peggy's Blues

nobody@flickr.com (sminky_pinky100 (In and Out)) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:02:02 -0800

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A little break from Autumn Foliage (just a mini one though). I was getting Peggy's withdrawal, so felt the need to post another shot. Similiar to the a earlier shot of just the white house on the rocks (taken the same day) but using the house has the backdrop this time. Fantastic sky that day, the blues were amazing with plenty of little white fluffy clouds.

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And for those of you who haven't read this a million times:

Peggy's Cove is 43 kilometres southwest of downtown Halifax and comprises one of the numerous small fishing communities located around the perimeter of the Chebucto Peninsula.

The community is named after the cove of the same name. Peggy is a nickname for Margaret, and the village may have taken its name from St. Margarets Bay upon which it is situated. Local folklore has several alternative origins for the name. Some people claim Peggy was an early settler. Others say she was a young survivor from a shipwreck who remembered nothing of her life before her rescue; not even her name but was given the name Peggy by the family who adopted her.

The village was founded in 1811 when the Province of Nova Scotia issued a land grant of more than 800 acres (3.2 km2) to six families of German descent. The settlers relied on fishing as the mainstay of their economy but also farmed where the soil was fertile. They used surrounding lands to pasture cattle. In the early 1900s the population peaked at about 300. The community supported a schoolhouse, church, general store, lobster cannery and boats of all sizes that were nestled in the Cove.

Many artists and photographers flocked to Peggys Cove. As roads improved, the number of tourists increased. Today the population is smaller but Peggys Cove remains an active fishing village and a favourite tourist destination.

Blue Rocks

nobody@flickr.com (sminky_pinky100 (In and Out)) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:37:07 -0700

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Not sure how much I will be about in the next few days, I may flit in and out, so enjoy the weekend!

Blue Rocks is a small village on the shores of Lunenburg Bay in Nova Scotia. It stands to seaward of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, somewhat to the east. For many years a fishing
village, it was discovered by many artists and photographers (Including Joseph Purcell, William E. deGarthe, Jack L. Gray, Wallace R. MacKaskill and others) beginning in the 1940's. Today the village boasts many artists, and there are also numerous guest houses to be found among the fishermen's dwellings.

Stonehurst Cove, Blue Rocks, Nova Scotia

nobody@flickr.com (sminky_pinky100 (In and Out)) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:40:17 -0700

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Blue Rocks is a small village on the shores of Lunenburg Bay in Nova Scotia. It stands to seaward of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, somewhat to the east. For many years a fishing
illage, it was discovered by many artists and photographers (Including Joseph Purcell, William E. deGarthe, Jack L. Gray, Wallace R. MacKaskill and others) beginning in the 1940's. Today the village boasts many artists, and there are also numerous guest houses to be found among the fishermen's dwellings.

An old photo from a previous trip, uploaded previously but now as an alternative vintage version. I shall be uploading vintage shots new and re-edits on ocassion to build a new set in this stylee...Just to let you know!

Original textured version here:
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McDonald Bros Sawmill, Sherbrooke

nobody@flickr.com (sminky_pinky100 (In and Out)) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:50:20 -0700

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The McDonald Brothers' Sawmill lies where sawmills have stood since 1826. It is a fully operational reconstruction of a water-powered, up-and-down sawmill. The reconstructed lumber camp lies a few minute's walk upstream. Across the road, the Royal Oak Gold Mine and Stamp Mill houses a five-stamp mill discovered near Lake Charlotte in Halifax County. A similar one operated nearby in Goldenville.

Copy taken from the Sherbrooke Village website:
museum.gov.ns.ca/sv/index.php

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Possibly my favourite builiding in Sherbrooke

Sunset at Fisherman's Wharf

nobody@flickr.com (sminky_pinky100 (In and Out)) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:32:42 -0700

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Eastern Passage is a Canadian urban community in Nova Scotia's Halifax Regional Municipality.

Located at the southeastern edge of Halifax Harbour, fronting the Atlantic Ocean, Eastern Passage derives its name from the narrow strait separating the mainland from McNabs Island, an island in the harbour lying several hundred metres west of the community. This "Eastern Passage" into the harbour is not the main shipping channel due to its shallow depths; the main shipping channel lies west of McNabs Island. The Eastern Passage is largely used by small recreational boats and fishing vessels during inclement weather as the island affords shelter from prevailing winds.

This view is taken looking back towards Halifax and Dartmouth.

On a personal note I am not at all happy about the new Flickr page. Some of the features are fine, but my gripe is the zoom feature on black. Right click is not disabled and this IMO is not good. I would personally like the option to not have this feature. I know this is feature is exactly the same as the old slide show view, but I don't like the fact that now by clicking on the image it takes you straight there and makes it far more accessible. This could result in my leaving flickr or making my photos private. Does anyone else have any thoughts on this matter that may change my mind?

Acadia University

nobody@flickr.com (sminky_pinky100 (In and Out)) — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:13:45 -0700

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Acadia University is located in the town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, approximately 100 kilometres northwest of Halifax, Nova Scotia the provincial capital. Founded in 1838 by the Baptist Community, Acadia's beginning was the result of the commitment and enthusiasm of a community determined to build a university. The University has been shaped by their spirit of hard work and dedication to the principles that everyone should have access to university regardless of gender, race or religious affiliations - a spirit which continues to guide the university today.

Just for reference we had 150 kiddies round trick or treating yesterday, scary pumpkin or no :o)

Scenes from Eastern Passage

nobody@flickr.com (sminky_pinky100 (In and Out)) — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:50:02 -0700

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I hope to be out enjoying the weather all weekend, so have a great one and see you on the other side

Eastern Passage is a Canadian urban community in Nova Scotia's Halifax Regional Municipality.

Located at the southeastern edge of Halifax Harbour, fronting the Atlantic Ocean, Eastern Passage derives its name from the narrow strait separating the mainland from McNabs Island, an island in the harbour lying several hundred metres west of the community. This "Eastern Passage" into the harbour is not the main shipping channel due to its shallow depths; the main shipping channel lies west of McNabs Island. The Eastern Passage is largely used by small recreational boats and fishing vessels during inclement weather as the island affords shelter from prevailing winds.

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Blue Rocks - Vintage

nobody@flickr.com (sminky_pinky100 (In and Out)) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:32:30 -0700

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Hackett's Cove

nobody@flickr.com (sminky_pinky100 (In and Out)) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:01:18 -0700

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Hackett's Cove is a community of the Halifax Regional Municipality in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia on the Chebucto Peninsula.

And what a pretty little place it is! Just popping in, thought I better upload something. I will not be around tommorow, so enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone.

Sherbrooke Village

nobody@flickr.com (sminky_pinky100 (In and Out)) — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:01:24 -0700

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The wheather has been great and Rob and I have been out and out making the most of our spare time. Yesterday we visited Sherbrooke Village about 3 hours away along the Eastern Coast. What a charming living history museum, just so pretty. Definitely more to come from here.

The only thing that put a downer on the day were the black flies...I was covered in bites this morning. Seriously these little suckers are way worse that mosquitoes.

Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia (population ~400) is a Canadian rural community in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia.

Sherbrooke is nestled between Sherbrooke Lake and St. Mary's River. The river was named for Fort Saint Marie, a French-built fort which was later taken over and destroyed by the British, and is renowned for its angling and its run of wild Atlantic salmon.

It is famous regionally for being the home of Sherbrooke Village, the largest Nova Scotia Museum site in the province.

The community takes its name from Sir John Coape Sherbrooke, a colonial era Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia.

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St Margaret's Bay

nobody@flickr.com (sminky_pinky100 (In and Out)) — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:01:16 -0700

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Opening south directly onto the Atlantic, its eastern shore is formed by the Chebucto Peninsula and its western shore by the Aspotogan Peninsula, while the head of the bay (the northern shore) is the main part of the Nova Scotia peninsula.

The bay's shores are mostly rocky, although the head of the bay offers several sandy beaches at Queensland, Black Point and Cleveland; another sandy beach exists on the western shore of the bay at Bayswater; and there is a small sandy beach on eastern shore on Micou's Island. St. Margarets Bay is a cruising destination for sailing yachts and its picturesque shorelines offer protection in many natural harbours, as well as anchorages in coves and near small islands.

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I cannot give you an exact location on this, but it was taken on our way to Peggy's Cove last Wednesday. I may well be AWOL for the next couple of days as the weather is far too good not to be out and away from the PC!