Herb Riddle's photos with the keyword: Nova Scotia

The rocks are gritty and rounded here as I compose this carefully using my DSLR camera. I am looking south and so against the sun and shadows can be problematic. However I like the mood here and almost managed to get the lighthouse without any tourist too. See last photo for alternative view . While no doubt the most well-known lighthouse in Canada and one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world, the history of the light at Peggy's Cove is little known. It was built and lit in 1868 and stands at 26ft high. It is 65ft above the water level. More info here: www.nslps.com/about-ns-lighthouses/lighthouse-lists?c=peggys-point-lighthouse Best at full screen. Enjoy the day.

A pleasing quick shot with my phone to send to friends and relations still in England. This is quite different from my other photo of the same lighthouse and demonstrates the power of sunlight on the foreground and subject. The rocks too are different here having a sandstone appearance and looking like Thor has taken his hammer to it all. Is one better than the other? It is in eye-of-the beholder I guess. See next photo for real comparison. While no doubt the most well-known lighthouse in Canada and one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world, the history of the light at Peggy's Cove is little known. It was built and lit in 1868 and stands at 26ft high. It is 65ft above the water level. More info here: www.nslps.com/about-ns-lighthouses/lighthouse-lists?c=peggys-point-lighthouse Best full screen. Enjoy the day.

At 26 miles from Halifax this little community boast a little harbour, a wonderful red painted church and an outstanding outlook. We see here the core of the fishing village with the church in the background. The name is likely named after St Margaret’s Bay, in which this lies - Peggy being the nickname for Margaret. Today it is still an active fishing village and a favourite tourist destination. On our trip here we saw few signs of the normal tourist trappings as the provincial government have strict land-use regulations in the vicinity of Peggy's Cove, with most property development being prohibited. Similarly there are restrictions on who can live in the community to prevent inflation of property values for year-round residents. Try full screen.

Not quite a bench but a great place to sit nevertheless. The seats overlook the rocky coastline and lighthouse. p.s. The chairs were bolted to the rock. Enjoy full screen. Thanks to all, for your many visits and comments throughout 2023. May the New Year be for you as peaceful and happy as it would be sat here in Nova Scotia.

All is calm here on this little island just of the shore of Baddeck in NovaScotia. If only it was so in the rest of the world. The red windowed cabin is where many of us would like to stay a while. Nice full screen. Enjoy this last day of the year.

Taken from the shoreline of Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada. The Kidston Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse on Kidston Island, within the Bras d’Or lakes. The original lighthouse was built in 1875 but this present lighthouse was built in 1912 and the two stood side by side for some time. Made of wood, this looks quite different from any lighthouse I have seen over here in the UK. Try full screen. Enjoy this last week of 2023 in peace and joy. Herb

Baddeck, situated in the centre of Cape Breton, Canada, may only be a small village but it sports this super little lighthouse and also the Alexandra Graham Bell museum. I was captivated by this lonely view. This was to be the furthest north we cruised as we docked in nearby Sydney and then a 2000 mile return cruise to Cape Canaveral, Florida. I don't really like cutting pictures in two with the horizon but the cloud scape here was so dramatic that I decided to leave it in. Please forgive me. Enjoy full screen on this festive weekend.