Author Archives: Ron MacKay

VIMY Flight YYG 2017-05

Posted on 2017-05-22 by Ron MacKay

2017-05-22 The strong winds kept the VIMY Flight grounded for awhile but today they made it to the Charlottetown Airport (YYG). The web site for this event is VimyFlight.ca Going across Canada in 7/8 replica WW1 Bi-planes is quite a … Continue reading →

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Island Falconry

Posted on 2017-05-21 by Ron MacKay

2017-05-21 Our PEI Photo Club had as its outing, a visit to Island Falconry near Albany PEI. It began with an informative presentation where we learned about the Falcons and other birds at work there. The online album is called … Continue reading →

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2017 Winter Woodlot Tour

Posted on 2017-01-21 by Ron MacKay

2017-01-21 After a couple of cancellations due to bad weather, the 2017 PEI Winter Woodlot Tour finally happened and was a great sucess. A new location near Hazel Grove had lots of in-field parking and there was plenty of snow … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve – Canada150

Posted on 2016-12-31 by Ron MacKay

2016-12-31 New Year’s Eve in downtown Charlottetown for a great party in celebration of 2017 the year of #Canada150. A number of local artists performed along with the band supporting Glass Tiger singer Alan Frew. A real Family event that … Continue reading →

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Do You like Lichens?

Posted on 2016-10-04 by Ron MacKay

2016-10-04 Well I knew a bit about Lichens, have seen them growing on rocks and trees. So when Kathy said we were going on a Nature Walk to learn about Lichens, I figured it was a good time to bring … Continue reading →

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Kelby Photowalk 2016

Posted on 2016-10-01 by Ron MacKay

2016-10-01 For the past few years I’ve participated in the Kelby Photowalk that our club helps arrange in our area. This year it was on October 1st and in the area around Robinson’s Island, of the National Park. A few … Continue reading →

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Lighthouse Visits 2016

Posted on 2016-09-10 by Ron MacKay

2016-09-10 Each year I try to visit or re-visit some of PEI’s Iconic lighthouses. The one at Bear River was important since it was moved back and away from its previous location on a precarious cliff. The Point Prim lighthouse … Continue reading →

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Dundas Fair 2016

Posted on 2016-08-27 by Ron MacKay

2016-08-27 Every year PEI has some Farming related fairs. Its been many years since I visited what was referred to be as the “Dundas Plowing Match”. The PEI Photo Club had this event as an outing this year. So here … Continue reading →

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Northport Photo Workshop

Posted on 2016-08-05 by Ron MacKay

2016-08-05 This summer I took my second workshop with Pro Photographer John Sylvester. This year it was held out of the Northport Pier Inn near Alberton, PEI. Always lots to do and learn, so one doesn’t really mind getting up … Continue reading →

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PEIHOG ride to Saint John

Posted on 2016-07-16 by Ron MacKay

2016-07-16 Each summer the PEI HOG group plans some motorcycle rides around the Maritimes. This overnight ride to Saint John included not only lots of great riding around the area, but also 4 ferries crossings and one covered bridge. Here … Continue reading →

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