It's that time of the year again - the Great Blue Herons are back from their winter vacation and they're hungry! Although they can survive winter in the Maritimes, it's rare to see one until spring. They look awkward on land but they are magnificent when they fly! Here's a compilation from a couple of…Read more Great Blue Herons – 2019
Author: Hugh Chisholm
As Good As Gold
I recently had the privilege of photographing "Mannheim", a world class, solid gold flute owned by renowned Halifax musician and teacher Jack Chen. Although it was WAY outside my comfort zone, I couldn't pass up the opportunity! Anyone who has heard Jack play knows that his music is just as beautiful as his flute. Jack…Read more As Good As Gold
Winter in Halifax County
It's been an unusual winter in Halifax County. We've had more bitterly cold days and less snow than usual. I may regret those words as Old Man Winter has a bad habit of surprising us in March - Newfoundlanders call it Sheila's Brush. At least a fresh dusting of snow makes everything look clean and…Read more Winter in Halifax County
Peggy’s Cove in Winter
OK, I admit it - Peggy's Cove is one of my absolute FAVOURITE locations to photograph. No matter how many times I've been to Peggy's, it's always different. I lost my car key on my last trip because I was lying down on the ice and snow trying to get some different perspectives on the…Read more Peggy’s Cove in Winter
Frozen Sunset in D’Aubins Cove
Most people have heard of Peggy's Cove but not many know about D'Aubin's Cove. It's a beautiful undeveloped coastal lagoon just north of Peggy's Cove. There are no well developed hiking trails so you have to scramble over rough terrain to get to it. The ice covered rocks were slippery when I was there a…Read more Frozen Sunset in D’Aubins Cove