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Monday, June 25, 2012

"Dildo Run Provincial Park, New World Island Newfoundland"


 Thought I heard something outside my tent.

Took a trip two weekends ago to Twillingate and Fogo Island areas of Newfoundland for a photo shoot. Took my kayak but it really was not a kayak trip sadly enough because there is lots of excellent kayaking in the area. I did manage to get out one day. It was more of a soul searching trip for me and time needed for self. I guess I just need that sometimes.


 The only iceberg left in the area when I was there and this was at the causeway of Twillingate and New World Islands.


 On my one outing I did have a remarkable encounter with a couple of Osprey and their home. They were about 50 meters away and made me feel very much like prey as I figure I was agitating them with my presence.


I did something I would never usually do and that was find a rock full of seaweed about 5 feet in length which was exposed because of low tide. I got out of my kayak and laid down watching the birds and took out my good camera gear and started shooting off this little roost. One slippery move and $6000.00 worth of camera gear in the dunk. Though I couldn't resist on this outing I probably won't do it again. No wind, no waves no one around at 9am in the morning. It was after all wonderful for the soul.


My launching site in the park with my camp just behind the brush in front of the canoe. Sipping a coffee here reflecting.


A look at my camp with dry suit hanging on the tarp. I haven't kayaked in a while and not done so solo for even longer than not kayaking. It certainly was inspiring to get back at it. The guys are going to Ireland's Eye on a July1 st camping trip and man what a great group it would be to go with. My partner wants me to go to a wedding and then there is our grieving dog. Decisions, decisions. My profile in kayaking has been virtually nonexistent as of late as I have been preoccupied with other issues but I am sure longing to be posting again soon.

If you visit my blog thanks for doing so and look froward to some new material as my summer evolves.

5 comments:

Tony said...

I like Dean's reasoning - if you go paddling then you can stop thinking about going paddling.

Sometimes there are a lot of conflicting demands on our time. You'll find a way to find balance and time to paddle regularly again.

Hope to see you in your boat soon.

Tony -)

Stan Mac Kenzie said...

You bet Tony. Might be in IE this weekend.

Anonymous said...

Heh Stan, please keep the blog posts going, love the stories and your photos!

Mark
www.backcountryeast.blogspot.com

Rob said...

Hi Stan, not sure if you are still blogging but please do. Those photos look incredible! What camera ware you using for those shots?

Stan Mac Kenzie said...

Rob these were taken with a nikon D700. I will be posting real soon. Thanks for the kind words and inspiration.