Six of us, friends and neighbours, set out early to cross the peninsula to visit Annapolis Royal at the western part of Annapolis County. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annapolis_Royal,_Nova_Scotia This settlement is the first continuous European settlement in North America, north of St Augustine, Florida, established in 1605. The town has an immense fort with so much history, I invite you to read about it for yourself as I'm still trying to understand it all myself! We had a lovely picnic lunch alongside the Annapolis River, visited shops (where, again, we met some of the nicest owners who went above & beyond to share information with us), walked along the boardwalk, and enjoyed the very old, beautiful homes. Over the course of the day, I took 260 pictures, making it very difficult to select a single representative one.
In the evening, we all had dinner together & visited until midnight... I'm doing my best just to post a picture each day, and I feel badly not returning your comments. I did want to mention I didn't use selective colour on the picture of Out of Hand...that was pretty much SOOC and the painted colour of the building.
More friends arrive tomorrow morning early, and we're looking forward to a holiday filled with celebration. Happy Canada Day!
oh, oh OOOOHHH! the colors are magnificient! soo beautiful Louise. please can I just sit there and stare out at the water all day ( I promise I'll wear sunscreen...). :) This is so gorgeous. Definitely a *fav*
Enjoyed taking another break from reality by visiting your photo for the day. :)
beautiful scene! love the chairs! Todd & I have talked about getting patio chairs in different colors! (We're not there yet. Just bought all the stuff to re-do one of our bathrooms next week!)
It's been great catching up on all your photos tonight. Mrs. Matt got me an iPad for daddy day and I have to say it's been great to use for 365. And your photos especially pop on it. I feel like I'm a living Apple ad every time I surf over all the great photos here.
p.s. - 250 shot isn't bad given all the great views you've got. Shoot, I took about 150 shots today of the same subject in less than 5 minutes :).
This is so picturesque. Love those colorful chairs, how fun. I would love to just plop down in one of those and just enjoy the view for a while. It sounds like you had delightful time with your friends - good for you!
Good choice, the four multi colored adirondack chairs add so much charm to the scene. I love chairs lined up and my camera seems to be drawn to them. Good Rule of Thirds here. Love it. It's a FAV.
love the reflection of the chair's color in the water, flowers, and houses across the way! this area is full of so much character.....must find a way up there when g is bigger..
I don't want to echo what everyone else has said about this wonderful photo, so I will simply say "HOLY CRAP". This is absolutely unbelievably fantastic. I love it.
The only thing that would improve this shot would be if I were sitting in one of those chairs! Hee hee, just kidding but seriously I would LOVE to be sitting there!
What a gorgeous view!! I love the chairs looking out over the water. Makes me yearn for my vacation to be here in August. I missed your yesterday shot too, I'll have to go look.
I have to tell you that my local newspaper is coming to my house tomorrow to interview me about my butterfly raising. I'm so excited! They are bringing their photographer too.
What a breathtaking picture of a beautiful spot. Having the colorful chairs in the foreground brings humanity to the scene which makes it even more interesting. I am always amazed at your ability to take a multitude of great pictures while continuing to stay connected to the people you meet. I think this photo is a great metaphor of your ability to keep one foot in each world- man and nature.
Hi Louise! Great shot!
I am on holidays as present & Iam finding it hard to post each day as I am away with friends & we are doing holiday "stuff" each day.
I understand where you are coming from. :D
Don't worry we'll catch up :D
Beautiful shot! It looks like an ad for a vacation spot. This picture would definitely make me stop and consider this spot for my next vacation destination. It looks so relaxing and inviting.
Louise, you just keep amazing me with your captures of the Nova Scotia lifestyle. I can't tell you how much time I spent sitting in Adirondack Chairs and just watching life go by. Beautiful photo of a beautiful place. As always, thanks for sharing
Enjoyed taking another break from reality by visiting your photo for the day. :)
p.s. - 250 shot isn't bad given all the great views you've got. Shoot, I took about 150 shots today of the same subject in less than 5 minutes :).
I have to tell you that my local newspaper is coming to my house tomorrow to interview me about my butterfly raising. I'm so excited! They are bringing their photographer too.
I am on holidays as present & Iam finding it hard to post each day as I am away with friends & we are doing holiday "stuff" each day.
I understand where you are coming from. :D
Don't worry we'll catch up :D
Love revisiting.