Tranquility Bay by Weezilou

Tranquility Bay

This photo followed a moment when I called out, "Wait! Stop! Can you turn around?! I see a picture!" I made up the name for this spot, but it seems fitting.

Today we all rode out to Blue Rocks for a morning walk, sat in the park across the street listening to big band music in the gazebo in the afternoon, and went for a sunset sail. The days are wonderfully full, but I confess, I'm wearing out! After a late dinner, my friends encouraged me to post my photo so I wouldn't be up half the night. (That said, I'm not sure they understand why I want to stay up to post a picture every day.)

I'm having the most difficult time taking pictures on these brilliantly sunny days. The contrast between light & shadow is making my photographs...well, dreadful! I was having that problem between 9:30 and 5:30 today. I have my camera typically set on "P" with an ISO 200 and +0.7 exposure. I feel guilty asking for help when I don't have time to write much, but I had a day-full of disappointing photos. In advance, thanks if anyone has a suggestion!

Happy 4th of July USA! We're celebrating the 4th by going to the Tattoo in Halifax tomorrow (military bands from across the world!). It's always just sensational with wonderfully rousing music. Fingers crossed for a respectable photo!
i'm so glad you stopped! this is a beautiful spot!!
July 4th, 2010  
Ooh, I love this so much. Definitely going to fave it. I don't have any suggestions since most of my stuff is done on a trial and error basis. Maybe try different apertures or shutter speeds?
July 4th, 2010  
Wow, this is gorgeous!
I think I need to visit this Tranquility Bay ... or at least, a version of it!
I just got home from Band Camp, and there was some stuff going on, making me extremely stressed. But I guess I should always remember that life is longer than today. (:
Beautiful photo.
July 4th, 2010  
sounds like you're having a fantastic time at the moment - big band music is fantastic! and what a lovely photograph - the red of the house adds that splash of colour to such beautiful scenery.
July 4th, 2010  
Wow!!!
July 4th, 2010  
Such a stunning landscape! Great!
July 4th, 2010  
Amazing shot, Louise! I love the red pop of color.
July 4th, 2010  
Very peaceful.
July 4th, 2010  
The name fits it perfectly. Awesome spot. Is it for sale? :)
July 4th, 2010  
i really like this one louise...all i can say!
July 4th, 2010  
Gorgeous view, Louise!
July 4th, 2010  
maybe you should suggest to the major of the town your new name, that sounds perfect for the spot!
July 4th, 2010  
What a beauty! Good luck on your shots tomorrow.
July 4th, 2010  
I think this is a beautiful photo Louise. I need advice on that same question. A photographer once told me that it's best to take photos outside in the early mornings or late afternoon. You don't get the harshness of the sun then. Sometimes when I'm taking the boys photos early evening, I'll still use my flash and bounce it off of a wall or a piece of white foamcore. I don't usually have good luck with outdoor shots though. I think you've been getting some amazing photos.
July 4th, 2010  
beautiful and an appropriate title :)
July 4th, 2010  
hhmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ... Tranquility Bay.

Reminds Rupe of a place where some serial killer might hide out .... a Robin Williams or some such.

Spiffy scene .....
July 4th, 2010  
Beautiful picture...and I too have been struggling with the sun lately. I love it, but it's not good for photos.
July 4th, 2010  
ahh this is so calming!
July 4th, 2010  
So glad you turned around for this one, it's a beauty!
July 4th, 2010  
i agree with the title fitting with this picture.
July 4th, 2010  
gorgeous picture, gorgeous space and you choose the right title!
July 4th, 2010  
beautiful...love it!
July 4th, 2010  
Speechless... that is so beautiful, so calm....
July 4th, 2010  
love the shot and your name for this beautiful spot ... can't help w/camera issue, as I'm a P&S girl ... (then, PS, picasa, PhotoScape, etc.! LOL!)!
July 4th, 2010  
Wow wonderful nature.
July 4th, 2010  
Gorgeous shot, it's such a picturesque are!
July 4th, 2010  
Stunning!
July 4th, 2010  
Louise, on bright days, try changing your ISO to 100. That should help a bit. You probably already know this, but try to avoid shooting between I think 11 and 1, as that's when the sun is most intense. The biggest problem with cameras is their relatively limited exposure latitude (the range over which brights and darks are rendered visible). I so often think I have an awesome shot, but when I see it on screen, either the highlights are washed out or the darks are mud. Unfortunately there's not a lot to be done... I've heard using a neutral density filter can help, but I played with it a few times and never had much luck. I use Lightroom to edit, and use "fill light" and "recovery" to try to bring out what detail I can in the areas that are off. Maybe someone more technical than myself has a better suggestion. In any case, this shot is absolutely stunning and I just had to favorite it!
July 4th, 2010  
beautiful shot!!
July 4th, 2010  
This is simply AMAZING!
July 4th, 2010  
This is beautiful!
July 4th, 2010  
I would have turned around too. This is so lovely!
July 4th, 2010  
How beautiful - it looks as if that water goes on for ever into the distance. Happy 4th July!
July 4th, 2010  
so calming!
July 4th, 2010  
This is such a great shot, Louise!
July 4th, 2010  
Yay for Ken being willing to stop so that we could share the beauty.
July 4th, 2010  
happy 4th july....you do go to some beautiful places its alovely photo
July 4th, 2010  
WOW! I love it, Louise. What a gorgeous scene. Definitely worth turning around for! That red just pops and I love how far into the distance you can see.
July 4th, 2010  
Beautiful! Good name for it too.
July 4th, 2010  
So gorgeous!! I say that often when we are driving LOL. My family must get so sick of me on vacations LOL.

Can you use a polarizing filter? Not sure what camera you shoot with but a polarizing filter cuts down some of the harshness when shooting on sunny days.
July 4th, 2010  
P.S. Does it ever rain there?
July 4th, 2010  
this is so lovely!!
July 5th, 2010  
Aptly named - I don't think there is a bad view from any place in Lunenburg - always a paradise :D
July 5th, 2010  
what a gorgeous, gorgeous spot!!!!
July 5th, 2010  
Wow, what a pretty scene!
July 5th, 2010  
The name you chose definately fits the scene.
July 5th, 2010  
Thanks for the nice comments you posted about my pictures. I just hope i can get to take shots of beautiful places just like the ones in your photos. Thanks for sharing them to us. Ü take care.
July 5th, 2010  
Thisis just lovely Louise a tranquil spot indeed. Theadvice is good that you've received, avoid midday shoots & post processingcan help.
July 5th, 2010  
We do 'see' photos don't we. You had an excellent eye for this one!
July 5th, 2010  
Another beautiful photo! This is really lovely.
July 5th, 2010  
Wow!
July 5th, 2010  
Another photo worth framing...even if many are not good, the ones you are sharing more than make up for the ones that didn't turn out! Was a great idea to turn around to capture this shot! Another FAV for sure!
July 5th, 2010  
very very lovely. how i wish i'll find a place like this in my next road trip in victoria!
July 5th, 2010  
I think this is gorgeous Louise.
July 6th, 2010  
This shot is just stunning - what a beautiful capture! So glad you made them turn the car around!
July 6th, 2010  
So beautiful...reminds me of the scenery I saw in Alaska. In fact, when I look at this, I strangely imagine this being taken in cold weather, not warm. Looks like a beautiful, crisp fall day. Maybe it's the red and fir trees. Just a beautiful shot, Louise. Glad Ken is a willing 365-enabler and agrees to get you to your location discoveries. Ha!
July 6th, 2010  
So beautiful! Really gorgeous shot!
July 7th, 2010  
Wow. Realized tonight how many of your photos I've missed having my camera out of "uploading" commission for a few days. With not being able to upload and edit new shots, I really didn't spend as much time here. This is a great shot, and now I am on to see the rest of your weeks shots =)
July 8th, 2010  
Beautiful place. Beautiful composition. Love it.
July 8th, 2010  
Hey, how'd I miss this? Gorgeous. Your comment on my shot today was SO CLOSE! I's actually on the other side of the Noguchi Gardens in the parking lot of Friday's.
July 8th, 2010  
Oh this is stunning. I wish I could be there!
July 12th, 2010  
Great view and the atmosphere looks very tranquil.
July 12th, 2010  
This is a wonderful shot. Peaceful and serene. So inviting.
July 20th, 2010  
I would love to live there!!!
August 1st, 2010  
This is just lovely. Everything about it is good, especially that splash of red on the building that stands out against all the greens and blues.
August 6th, 2010  
Your name for the place is definitely fitting. Gorgeous scene. And I would have done the same thing: yelled to stop and go back. I do that quite often with my husband as it is. He used to think I was nuts earlier in the relationship but now he's used to it.
August 20th, 2010  
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