PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND BARNYARD ANIMALS IN WINTER

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND BARNYARD ANIMALS

VICTORIA PARK IN HALIFAX

BENCH IN VICTORIA PARK ON SOUTH PARK STREET IN HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA

MUSIC ON THE ROCKS AT POINT PLEASANT

On such a beautiful spring-like day, TC and SC could not help but spend a large chunk of their afternoon walking along the dockyards in Halifax and through Point Pleasant Park. The park was a going concern. Everyone and their dog showed up. This girl, hidden from view of the general public, was strumming and singing softly - completely enjoying the beauty of the day in her own musical way.

NIGHT LIGHTS

Close to the intersection where Morris Street turns into University Street, SC paused to play with the light of a passing car. The reflections of the wet pavement with the various lights make this an interesting picture.

CENTENNIAL BUILDING's SALTY STEPS

While waiting for SC's workday to be complete, TC captured this salt-caked stairs infront of the Centennial Building on Hollis Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia. To SC, salt is the key depressing element of the lovely winter season - it can make for an interesting picture though.

BISHOP'S LANDING, HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA

This photo was shot by TC while we were on a walk of the Halifax Waterfront, celebrating the abundant blue sky we have had of late. This photo of Bishop's Landing stood out due to the light of the lanturn showing up in an eye catching way.

SWEET JANE'S CHEERY SIGN

On the first day of March, SC was beginning to get tired of the gloomy sight of dirty hard snow, gray skies, and lack of colour. On our walk, SC challenged herself to shoot only cheery pictures. This Sweet Jane's sign sits on the corner of Queen Street and Spring Garden Road in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Sweet Jane's is a funky little store where you can get candy from all the decades gone by.

SUMMIT PLACE

The 21st G7 summit was held in this building from June 15 to June 17, 1995, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

PILOT BOAT BEHIND THE PINE

While on another one of our Halifax waterfront walks, SC glanced over and saw this pilot boat through this pine tree. Thinking it a very wintry looking scene, she paused to capture it.

A BERRY OLD BUILDING

We were not sure what type of tree this is, but liked the contrast of the berries with the brick building in the background. This scene can be found at the entrance of the Halifax waterfront boardwalk just off of Marginal Road. If you know what type of tree, please comment to let us know!

THE GATHERING OF THE EAGLES

From late November until early March, hundreds of bald eagles gather in Sheffield Mills, Nova Scotia. It is a most magnificent sight when you arrive there mid morning. You can see them sitting in the trees lining one field in particular. Between 9-10 a pick-up truck arrives, a man gets out and throws chicken entrails into the middle of the field, then drives away. Slowly the eagles leave the security of the trees and swoop down to snatch up the provided brunch. We have never before seen more then 4 or 5 eagles at once, so watching as hundreds of bald eagles fill the air in front of us was most spectacular. Unfortunately, there were pylons keeping the viewers to the edge of the field. So crystal clear close up photos were hard for those of us with only 12x zoom.

A CRISP HALIGONIAN MORNING IN JANUARY

Leaving early for work and freezing SC's legs became well worth it, when she stepped onto Halifax's Harbourfront Walk and saw this sight. Halifax, Nova Scotia,  is well known for being the second largest ice free harbour in the world. What it may not be so well known for, is the mysterious sea mist that appears during the coldest season of the year. 

A FIERY SUNRISE IN HALIFAX HARBOUR

At 8am on Friday, January 16, 2009, the temperature in Halifax, NS, was -22° outside with a -32° windchill. The seamist in the Halifax Harbour was incredible. In this photo, George's Island is rising from the mist with the sun casting a fiery glow on the cold waters.

HUNTER RIVER, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

On our way to our 5th anniversary dinner, we had to make yet another stop. SC couldn't let TC drive past this scene from the past. This is on Route 2 in PEI. It is a quaint little village named after the river - Hunter River.

SOLITARY TREE IN HUNTER RIVER FIELD

Less than 24 hours after a major winter storm struck Prince Edward Island just before Christmas, Summerside-based SC and TC traveled towards Charlottetown with one goal: eat at the Canton Cafe. One of many stops resulted in a sideroad near Hunter River. Winds were howling and the windchill was lower than -20 C. Drifts were forming under a bright blue sky on relatively high-trafficked roads. This snow-covered dirt road was as picturesque as could be expected in winter scenery, with this battered tree separating two potato fields off to the side of the road. Because of the cold, TC didn't even escape from the heated seat of his in-laws Toyota Camry.

DESERTED TRACTOR IN ISLAND FIELD

While on the side road in PEI, we couldn't help but stop and take this picture.  It speaks of how things come to a grinding halt for some farmers when winter hits the Island.

AN IDYLLIC WINTER SCENE IN PEI

While on vacation in Prince Edward Island (PEI), SC's parents suggested we take a drive down this road on our way to Charlottetown for Canton Cafe's most delicious eggrolls.  The suggestion was much appreciated as we took in one beautiful scene after another.

URBAN BUTTER HALIFAX '08

While watching the Urban Butter Showcase in the Grand Parade in downtown Halifax, TC shot this picture. The World Trade Convention Centre is the backdrop as this snowboarder competes in the freestyle ski and snowboard competition on November 29, 2008.

PIZZERIA A MANO'S OUTDOOR CAFE IN SNOW

At Pizzeria aMano on Bishops Landing in downtown Halifax, the outdoor furniture sits tight all year round. Don't be fooled, that is just a mural. But don't underestimate the depth of snow, either. Many cups of hot chocolate and many slices of gourmet pizza would be needed to keep you warm at these tables.

PARLIAMENT THROUGH THE GATE

Alone in Canada's capital city for a few hours, SC got close (but not too close) to Parliament Hill. Snow-covered streets went unplowed, but snow doesn't stick to the top of the Peace Tower. Through the old wrought iron fence at the bottom of the hill, with no modern transportation and very soft colour, Ottawa's most famous building appears straight out of the 1920s.