The first day of lobster fishing in Area 33 (along the south shore) in Nova Scotia is called Dumping Day. It's the day the fishers  place their traps in the water. They begin at sunrise and carry load after load of heavy traps out into the coastal waters. It is back breaking work and it's…Read more Dumping Day

In case you haven't noticed, I love the ocean, especially when it's riled up! I recently spent a day at Peggy's Cove with a couple of photography friends capturing images of the waves crashing on the rocks. It's too bad you can't hear the sound or feel the crash as they come ashore because it's…Read more The Perfect Storm

Big Tancook Island is a hidden gem located in beautiful Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. It's a 1 hour drive from Halifax to Chester where  you catch a passenger ferry to take you to the island. I was "fortunate" to share the ferry with a group of kids from a summer day camp. I took my…Read more Big Tancook Island

Lawrencetown Beach is a beautiful beach that's just a short drive east of Halifax, Nova Scotia. It's popular with surfers because it has great wave action, especially after a storm. I spent a few hours there last week as Hurricane Chris passed offshore and I wasn't disappointed. I'm especially glad I hung around for sunset!…Read more Lawrencetown Beach

Mahone Bay is a gorgeous village about an hour's drive west of Halifax, Nova Scotia. It's a popular destination with photographers who are attracted to the churches that line the waterfront. There are numerous unique shops and a small armada of sailboats anchored in the bay. You can also get a great lobster roll at…Read more Mahone Bay