Yellow-throated WarblerI have many photos of this handsome warbler but unfortunately most were captured with older generation equipment and are not worth presentation. In the early days of digital photography, early 2000's, film cameras were still far superior to digital cameras. This is a tame warbler and easy to photograph if you can find one. Yellow-throated Warbler
Spruce GrouseThe Spruce Grouse is quite tame but the problem as always is to find one. I've had little luck photographing this species although they occasionally turn up in our back yard. Spruce Grouse
SundewThe Sundew is a predatory plant worthy of any science fiction horror movie. The sticky tentacles grasp the prey, then the jaws close around the victim and the plant digests at its leisure. There are many varieties of this plant. Sundew
When the Sundew reproduces it holds its attractant flowers high and safely away from the sticky tentacles so the insects depositing or carrying off pollen are not themselves trapped and digested. This would be counter productive.
Dawson Brook FallsThe Dawson Brook Falls are gorgeous in the summertime when the water is lower. Unfortunately, it helps to be a mountain goat to access the base of the falls. I will try again this year. Dawson Brook Falls
Queen Elizabeth 2These are rare and prized photographs of the Queen Elizabeth 2 leaving Halifax Harbour for the last time. She was converted into a floating hotel shortly after this departure, not the fate she deserved but age does catch up with the design of ships both in operating efficiency and cost of upkeep. Queen Mary 2
Queen ElizabethThe Queen Elizabeth is the sister ship of the Queen Victoria, both members of the Vista class of cruise ships. It is slightly heavier than its sister but both maintain the slow speeds, circa 22 knots, of cruise ships. It seems only the Brits know how to build elegant cruise ships and the one and only ocean liner, the Queen Mary 2. Queen Elizabeth
Queen VictoriaThe Queen Victoria is a miniature version of the Queen Mary 2, although I would walk the plank if I was caught saying it while on board the ship. The cost per berth is half of the Queen Mary 2 due to smaller engines and less reinforcing of the hull. It is an elegant good looking ship, none the less, and worthy of the Cunard Line. Queen Victoria
Winter WrenThe Winter Wren like its forest companion the Brown Creeper is easy enough to find but hard to photograph well since both species tend to the dark deep forests. Sometimes they will hop on a stump in sunlight but its all luck, no skill here. I am loath to use a flash since it is artificial and the light can be harsh. Worst of all the flash almost completely wipes out the background of the forest behind the bird. Winter Wren
Yellow-rumped WarblerThe Yellow-rumped Warbler is early to arrive and late to leave although it does go silent late in the summer so it is harder to find. It has quite the repertoire of songs. I once had one sing a descending trill much like a Canyon Wren. Yellow-rumped Warbler
Queen Mary 2I have hundreds of photos of this great ship, the Queen Mary 2, the only ocean liner in the world. These samples are taken at sunrise. She is 50% faster and 50% stronger than the cruise ships which are hotels on motorized barges in comparison. The Queen Mary 2 is capable of year round all weather transatlantic trips. Queen Mary 2
Queen Mary 2 and Queen ElizabethQueen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth entering Halifax harbour off Chebucto Head at dawn. Its rare to see these two great ships together. Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth Red-eyed VireoThe Red-eyed Vireo usually returns in late May about two to three weeks after its cousin the Blue-headed Vireo. The Red-eyed Vireo is a continuous singer, non stop for hours, even late into the evening and late into the year. I saw a nest once beside a trail with a parent sitting on eggs. It was no more than a metre from me but it wouldn't move so I left it in peace. The red eye of this bird is stunning if it catches the sun light. Red-eyed Vireo
Northern GannetThe Northern Gannet or more properly known as the Great Northern Gannet(ask a Newfoundlander), is a magnificent flying and diving bird. Its lazy southern migration is punctuated with sudden and unexpected dives for prey fish. They are on their way north to Cape St. Mary's, Newfoundland and Labrador, as I type. Northern Gannet
Mount Uniacke Museum EstateIn twenty years of visiting this estate mostly on the trails I've never gone inside the Uniacke Estate mansion or taken more than a few photos. As the saying goes, "There is so much to do and so little time". Mount Uniacke Museum Estate
Peregrine Falcon on PoleThe Peregrine Falcon is the world's fastest bird while diving after prey and perhaps in horizontal flight as well. Although relatively easy to find in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia they don't like to pose. I was very lucky with this one particularly since I had to stop my truck, set up my tripod and mount a 12 pound lens while the bird waited patiently. Peregrine Falcon
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