Herb Riddle's photos with the keyword: Peggy's Cove

Another look at this lighthouse from me. A little closer than my previous shots and with a dramatic mono conversion. Just a moment too without any nearby tourist in view but myself. Best full screen. Enjoy the day. Previous photo: www.ipernity.com/doc/1081863/52267912

It’s Sunday and so I thought a church may be in order today. I did like the sense of geometric shape here along with the colours. Unfortunately I never got to see the wider side front nor the inside. Peggys Cove has just one church, but it's quite pretty and interesting. It was built in 1893-1894 in a style called Carpenter Gothic. It has a steep red roof and creamy white vertical board and batten exterior walls punctured by typically Gothic lancet windows. It was designated a Heritage Site in 1993. Best at full screen. Enjoy the day.

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.