You Can Never Go Back

You can never go back and find it the same. You may just find it’s better! Often we return to previous locations. Sometimes we return to update our images, and sometimes to simply get better ones. We have had good light on this trip. Currently we are on Brier Island in Nova Scotia. The last time Lori and I were here it was completely fogged in. I was unhappy with my images and we left with our tail between our legs. Driving here this time the fog rolled in again. I thought we would have the same results but the skies cleared and we were treated to some sweet light.

Balancing Rock, Nova Scotia

Earlier we also returned to Hopewell Cape in New Brunswick. We timed it well for the tides and had good light there as well.

Hopewell Rocks, New Brunswick

Last night, we met up with our friend Adrien Veczan and we did some photography and light painting out at the West Light on Brier Island. It was so much fun to play and experiment. Here are a couple of examples:

Brier Island Lighthouse (West Light), Nova Scotia

Brier Island Lighthouse (West Light), Nova Scotia

Percé Quebec

This is such a wonderful area. It was so nice to be here before the crowds of summer.

Percé, Quebec

Our view from the cottage we rented could not have been better. We faced Percé Rock and had good light on and off during our stay.

On Sunday we took a tour boat over to Bonaventure Island. Clear skies and cool temperatures made for a pleasant day for photographing the extensive Northern Gannet colony.

Northern Gannet

Northern Gannet

Northern Gannet

On Monday we made our way south to Kouchibouguac National Park. The bugs are thick but we seem to be getting used to it. We will work here for a few days and then continue south.

Kouchibouguac National Park

Arethusa

Itchy Feet

I had itchy feet. But we hadn’t planned to travel just yet. We were sitting at the kitchen table when I suggested we head to the Gaspé Peninsula for just a little trip. Just us and the bugs…

Common Eider Ducks

We spent a couple of days in Forillion National Park. I always enjoy the Gaspé.

Forillion National Park, Quebec

Homestead, Forillion National Park, Quebec

Woodchuck

Now we are in Percé for a few days. Not sure where we will end up after. Maybe New Brunswick? We have some time still to wander.

Percé, Quebec

Lately I have been working with a filter called “The Big Stopper”. It’s a neutral density filter that darkens the image by 10 stops. This allows me to slow the shutter speed way down for really long exposures. I like the look it gives to moving water.

Les Chutes, Forillion National Park, Quebec

Forillion National Park, Quebec

I will continue to experiment with it.