On Saturday, we set out from Halifax for the Lunenburg area to visit friends. We took the leisurely route along Highway 3, known as the Lighthouse Route. It hugs the coastline of Nova Scotia’s south shore and of course, it’s a very scenic way to reach Lunenburg.
One of the best known stops along the Lighthouse Route is Peggy’s Cove. Here we joined several busloads of tourists for a glimpse of this Canadian icon, perhaps our most recognizable seascape. This first shot is the cove itself; I’d be surprised if you haven’t seen this picture before.
I used a wide angle lens to take in the entire scene, including the foreground (the seabed seen through the crystal clear water). The sky is a bright white because of the fog. I was hoping I could capture the fog in a little closer among the buildings, but alas not on this day.
This second picture is that of the lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove. It sits out on the rock promontory at the entrance to the cove. In this shot, you can see the many tourists who declined my invitation to step aside while I took the photograph. Oh well, what could be more natural than tourists clambering over the rocks at Peggy’s Cove.
Turning 180 deg, I took this picture looking inland. It’s a great view of the rugged coastline and you can see the village and the entrance to the cove.
Continuing south, I took this next shot looking back up the coast toward Peggy’s Cove. The fog was quite heavy, limiting visibility but I like the photo for the contrast between the bright colours of the brush along the shore and the sombre tones of the fog, sea and sky.
The Lighthouse Route passes many scenic coves and inlets, too numerous to photograph. This following example was photographed near East River.
As I walked around looking at this cove from different angles, I came across this colourful dinghy stowed in the grass along the edge of the road.
I called it a day for picture taking and we moved on to Chester for lunch. Photography can make you hungry! Stayed tuned for further updates.