Category Archives: Landscapes

Atlantic Airshow 2012

Posted on 2012-08-23 by Ron MacKay

2012-08-23  The Atlantic Airshow for 2012 was held at Summerside, PEI for the second year. It was a big event since it included the famous US Blue Angels as well as our own Snowbirds air-demonstration team. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ronmackaypei/sets/72157631230240864/ The Atlantic Airshow … Continue reading →

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Grand Manan Island

Posted on 2012-07-25 by Ron MacKay

2012-07-25  Another great Harley trip was to Grand Manan Island, NB. The ferry ride and the beautiful scenery on the Island was a treat. Here is the photoset: Flickr – Grand Manan Island You can find more info about Grand … Continue reading →

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Peggy’s Cove

Posted on 2012-07-12 by Ron MacKay

2012-07-12  Part of another Harley trip was a visit to Peggy’s Cove, NS. First we stopped at the Swiss Air memorial which is across the bay. The Flickr photoset it located here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ronmackaypei/sets/72157636516810115/

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Dalvay-by-the-Sea

Posted on 2012-07-11 by Ron MacKay

2012-07-11  While at a book signing in Dalvay I had time to explore some of this beautiful building.     This shot taken last Feb-2012 shows the outside of this old Hotel. The woodwork inside was magnificent.

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The TeaCup

Posted on 2012-07-03 by Ron MacKay

2012-07-03  Near Darnley, PEI is a rock formation called “The TeaPot”. This ‘rock’ is sandstone and so it erodes quickly, causing the shoreline to recede and in the process creates some interesting objects. This is the “TeaCup”. At one time … Continue reading →

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Fireworks July-1-2012

Posted on 2012-07-01 by Ron MacKay

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2012-07-01 July 1st is Canada Day with lots of fun activities. The PhotoClub had an outing to shoot the Fireworks display on the Charlottetown waterfront at Victoria Park. Here are some shots from that night.

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A visit to Knox’s Dam

Posted on 2012-06-17 by Ron MacKay

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2012-06-03  A Harley ride East for some landscape photos led us to Knox’s Dam. (46.15858N ,-62.675334W) Here are some shots of the dam and waterfalls.  

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Interesting Ferry Ride

Posted on 2012-05-25 by Ron MacKay

2012-05-25  On a trip to Halifax  we took the Wood Islands ferry. An uneventfull but pleasant cruise until we approached Caribou, NS. Alongside we notice this strange conveyance. Turns out it’s the Pictou Island Ferry.

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Photoshoot to Robinson’s Island

Posted on 2012-05-21 by Ron MacKay

2012-05-21 The PEI PhotoClub had a photoshoot outing to Robinson’s Island. Not really an island, its the a spit of land at the western end of Brackely beach on the  Gulf Shore Parkway. (46.445339N, -63.269405W)’ Since this was a ‘sunrise’ … Continue reading →

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Industrial Tulips

Posted on 2012-05-18 by Ron MacKay

2012-05-17  Every Spring the fields around Pownal, PEI are lit up with the colours of thousands of Tulips. These fields from the Vanco Farms are famous the world over. Its a challenge to try and capture in camera some of … Continue reading →

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