Tag Archives: Spring

Silent eagle

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Katherine

An eagle sitting beside the boat launch at the Comox Marina and a bit of video…

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A moment in Wolfville

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Katherine

Looking out onto the marshes of the Cornwallis River estuary in Wolfville

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A rainy day at Port Williams

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Katherine

Cornwallis River – Port Williams Rain, water, wood – a rather soothing combination for a person that grew up on the east coast of Vancouver Island. I don’t mind the rain, but this particular moment in my life, sitting in … Continue reading →

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A little green forwarder

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Katherine

A little green forwarder at work near Port George

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Primo and Polar Prince

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Katherine

Primo and Polar Prince in Lunenburg I love to research wonderful things such as history, and the name and details of ships. Presenting fundamental information is part of being a photojournalist, and  is as important as the photograph itself. There … Continue reading →

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Primo

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Katherine

Primo in Lunenburg Primo was built in by 1964 as a trawler for St.Lawrence Sea Products Co. She was subsequently purchased by Amos Brannan & Sons Ltd in 1977, Fishery Products International Ltd in 1988, and Dawson Moreland & Associates … Continue reading →

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Kiviuq I – ex Tulugarnaq

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Katherine

Kiviuq I in Lunenburg Arctic Fisheries Alliances (AFA) owns and operates two 30 metre (99’) steel fixed-gear fishing vessels: the Suvak (ex Genny and Doug) and the Kiviuq. They are sister ships and are equipped with freezing-at-sea capabilities. The Suvak … Continue reading →

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Walton Harbour – Minas Basin

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Katherine

Walton Harbour – looking north onto the Minas Basin I had stopped here to take a look at the Walton Lighthouse, and lingered a bit longer on a rainy day to enjoy the beauty of the outlet of the Walton … Continue reading →

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Walton Harbour Lighthouse

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Katherine

Walton Lighthouse Built in 1873, the 9.4 meters tall Walton Lighthouse is the last original lighthouse in Hants County. It was once the brightest light on the Minas Basin in the upper Bay of Fundy, guiding ships into Walton Harbour … Continue reading →

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Windsor & Hantsport Railway Company

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Katherine

The Windsor and Hantsport Railway is a 90.1 km railway line between Windsor Junction and New Minas with a spur at Windsor which runs several miles east, that served gypsum quarries located at Wentworth Creek and Mantua. It suspended operations … Continue reading →

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