Here are some of the most popular images from my Facebook Page for the month of May. Mostly landscapes, a few flowers, a bird and even a cat for good measure. Enjoy!

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Many people were unaware that maple trees produce lovely little flowers before they begin growing new leaves. Just look at that amazing blossom!

500 mm, f/8, ISO 800, 1/160 sec

I love seeing trees growing in challenging locations, like this little fir tree that’s perched on top of a granite boulder.

105 mm, f/5.6, ISO 100, 1/20 sec

My buddy Kevin suggested that we take a spin over to the Annapolis Valley to check out the blooming trees. I’m happy he did! The next 5 photos were all captured on that trip.

The back lighting gives this scene an ethereal quality that I just love! I also like how the old house is just peeking out from the lower corner adding a bit of mystery about why it’s there.

200 mm, f/6, ISO 100, 1/60 sec

Kevin was driving along the Gaspereau River Road when I hollered “STOP!” I just HAD to grab a shot of these trees and their reflections in the pond. The late afternoon sunlight was perfect for this scene.

24 mm, f/11, ISO 100, 1/100 sec

We arrived at Grand Pre National Historic Site just as the sun was setting. We ran around trying different compositions to see if we could capture the beauty of the location with that incredible sky as a backdrop. The next 3 images are my favourites.

St. Charles des Mines Memorial Chapel

29 mm, f/8, ISO 100, 1/60 sec

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Statue of Evangeline in front of the Memorial Church

15 mm, f/6, ISO 100, 1/8 sec

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A gnarly apple tree near the Grand Pre parking lot.

20 mm, f/8, ISO 100, 0.8 sec

A beautiful iridescent blue tree swallow perched on a nesting box at Miners Marsh in Kentville.

500 mm, f/7.1, ISO 1600, 1/1000 sec

I spotted this tree across the pond at Miners Marsh and I swear I heard it yell “TAKE MY PICTURE!” So I did. I like how the fog in the background helps it stand out from the trees in the distance.

238 mm, f/11, ISO 400, 1/100 sec

A foggy morning at the Government Wharf in Boutilier’s Point. I used the tree branches to help frame the wharf as the sky was a solid wall of grey fog.

24 mm, f/11, ISO 100, 1/30 sec

One of the best things about a walk in the forest in springtime is stumbling upon wildflowers as they bloom amid the greenery on the forest floor. Here are a couple I recently found on a nearby hiking trail.

Lady’s Slipper

91 mm, f/5.6, ISO 800, 1/125 sec

Painted Trillium

53 mm, f/8, ISO 400, 1/250 sec

Earl Grey, King of the Back Yard.

40 mm, f/11, ISO 500, 1/60 sec

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