"A Fog Wrap"

It is too cool to see how the fog slowly encapsulates the land when the air is very warm and humid and the wind is mild. This is on the East Coast Trail on the way to North Head Point, St. John's , NL. Aug.18th ,2007. Mind Cleansing.

" Fog Hugging"

The fog was spectacular on the hike to North Head just 5 km from Cape Spear. There were spectacular landscapes as the fog rolled in and out during the whole walk, some of the scenery was very captivating and it was neat watching it change within seconds.

"Lookout"

I believe Riley was as captivated by the scenery on this hike as I was. Just Riley and I went on the hike from Cape Spear to North Head, which is about 9 km return. We had a snack at the North Head Point and watched waves crash aginst the rocks and the seas were pretty heavy.

"My Son and I"

Middle Cove on Aug.10th 2007. The swell was heavy and high. When a wave crashed at your feet the rocks really hurt your bare ankles in the sandles. He said he liked the sound of the rocks rolling back after a wave washed up on them. I do too.

"Bell Tickle"

This Bell Island Ferry tickles the Tickle everyday and is one of the ways, to reach Bell Island. Took my son on the mine tour there and he and his girl friend thoroughly enjoyed it.

"Bell Island"

If you go on the trail just by the Lighthouse on Bell Island, you'll end up here!

"Anterior"

Paddling on a wave just about to crash on the little cove behind me.

"Nose Dive"

This was a steep launching pad at a cove in Witless Bay. Although the picture does not accentuate the angle of the beach well it sure was perfect for a seal launch and a bit of a rush as the kayak buried in the water right up to the cockpit combing before it resurfaced. I figured the kayak would submerge like that. Cool!

"Seal Launcher"

Ralph, we had a great paddle yesterday with time for fun and laughs. Always a pleasure paddling with you. I guess this is one way to wash the deck of your boat. A hot paddle in Witless Bay.

"Red Dory"

I underexposed this shot on a bright sunny and hot day in Witless Bay. No whales today as I believe our timing was off. There always seems however to be a NFLD Dory in a cove on any of my outings. July 28th, 2007.

" Stair to Spear"

This is the walkway to Cape Spear Light, taken 26th,July 2007.

"Cape Spear"

July 26th 2007 hike.

"NL Pitcher"

The Provincial flower is in abundance on part of the East Coast Trail to Maddox Cove, Newfoundland. The Pitcher Plant has a tough skin and very rich colors. You can drink the water out of the pitcher at the flowers' base, just a little bit of bug debris to wash down however. From a hike on July 26th,2007 at Cape Spear.

"Misog"

"Misog" .......This is my word for mist and fog and this was their capture at Chance Cove.

"Tonight"

I took this picture on Wednesday evening from Signal Hill. It was about 23 degrees. The sun was actually a crimson red. July 26th,2007. The clouds were so full!

"Broyle Of A Cave"

This is the first SeaCave I encountered on my first paddle in Cape Broyle, NL on July 18th, 2007. I sensed the mystery, curiosity, beauty, tranquility, harmonosity(my own word I think), solidity and liquidity all in one from the outset. I was soon to discover how "The Rock" that is Newfoundland, can open up its' very insides, to give one a mere glimpse of the beauty and wonder that lies within. Kayaking allows one to discover this and Newfoundland does not disappoint. Cape Broyle and its geography and geology allow you to experience first hand how "life can spring from a rock" and flow with the ease and grace of times past and present.

"The Beginning"

Although this is the exit to the first cave I encountered on the South Side of Cape Broyle Harbour it was the beginning of one of the most exciting paddles I had in a long while. The weather was perfect at 26 degrees, the sun was shining, the wind was about 15-20km, if that, and I had lots of time. If you kayak, you must kayak Cape Broyle. I did it alone and at times that is how I get my best body and mind therapy.

The next bunch of images reflect some of that days paddle...just some.

"Port Shoulder"

I shot this pic over my left shoulder just for the fun -of -it and now I'm thinking that some of your best shots could be right behind you!

"Water Dungeon"

I felt like I was in a water dungeon and I don't even know what they feel like!

"Cave Exit"

This is the exit to the cave that I explored in the previous picture at Cape Broyle, NL. July 18th, 2007. Just amazing!

"Right,No Left!"

No matter how ya cut it....I wasn't gettin' thru!

"Fortified Rock"

These gulls reminded me of sentries standing gaurd over their domain and I felt that they were just waiting for the master gull signal to attack me with....well,... you know with what.

"Gull House"

Now I know where the Gulls live.

This was taken on zoom as were all the bird pics so as not to disrupt their habitat.

"Emerald Waters"

It was so sunny today and the water so inviting but not enough to get me to exit my kayak at the entrance to a seacave in Cape Broyle, NL July 18th, 2007.

"A Stopped Stone Gathers Moss"

What more can I really say? In a little cove of Cape Broyle. Life on a rock!

"Bugger Hill"

I am only posting this because it was a "bugger" to climb. The cliff face was all very loose, sharp shale but I was determined to get a good vantage point to see the South side of Cape Broyle which is where I paddled out of the harbour to the south headland then crossed over to the North headland and paddled to this point on the last legs of my trip. My ankles got a bit torn, but really, it was worth it! The South side has all the caves to explore and on this day because it was so calm, I explored them all.....I think.

"Out Of Rock"

Out of rock springs life it seems all over Newfoundland. This little saplings life is barely begun but soon it will face the rigors of the Atlantic, it looks healthy and hearty, such is the climate here.

"NorthSide Falls"

These quaint falls on the north side of Cape Broyle Harbour were a welcomed refreshment after a 4.5 hr paddle in 26 degrees celsius on July 18th,2007.

"Putt-Putt"

This boat picture reminded me of the boats that use to go "up the tickle" in my home town years ago when I was a kid. You could hear them going to the jiggin' grounds at about 3 or 4 every morning in the spring and summer. They made a very distinctive "putt-putt" which was dulled but somewhat amplified in the fog.

Trip Facts:GPS Data:

Paddled: 19.6km

Max Speed: 11.4 km

Moving Time: 3hrs 20min

Moving Avg.: 5.9 km

Stopped Time: 45min

"Evening Web"

I caught this on the way out the door on Saturday night on the lawn lamp. Couldn't find the spider though.

"Out Of The Fog"

No this isn't Patty, but you never know what will happen out of the fog. Experiencing navigating with the GPS these few days here at Chance Cove, NL, JUne 8th-10th, 2007.

"Shore At Last"

Cruisin in the fog at Chance Cove Jun 9th, 2007. It was there for the whole weekend which was exactly what the marine weather synopsis had forecast.

"Into The Fog"

Practising some fog navigation with my GPS and compass. Chance Cove Jun 9th,2007.

"Night Moorage"

A quest x3 grounded for the night. Jun. 2007 Chance Cove.

This kayak is currentlyfor sale. $2300.00 cdn. Check out Seaward kayak's website for details on boat. This one is five years young.

"Pond Side"

This is the other side of Chance Cove where you can fish for sea trout. I cursed not bringing my pole. At anyrate there is a spider web in this picture and you may see it if you click on the image.

"Look-Out"

This is a neet vantage point looking out to Chance Cove. This board walk provided easy access to wood for out fires and also to a lobster trap that was in perfect shape. We didn't set it though as tempting as that was.

"Mis-Tree"

During a little hike in Chance Cove we encountered fog rolling in this marsh area, was mystical and beautiful.

Jun 2007.

"Take-Out"

A foggy take-out but one none-the-less!

Chance Cove June 2007.

"Nuts"

On Charlie Lake BC, what a blast this was being towed by my friends river boat in my river boat. Took a header shortly after though.

"Berg and I"

Had to get in at least one of the many I shot of this berg.

"ADRIFT"

Though I felt this Iceberg wanted me to look up, I was totally psyched to keep my attention to the water and my paddle.

"Heaven on Water"

The put-in site at Blackhead Cove and my first Iceberg paddle in the distance.

"Berg-Thedrals"

Scanning my target at Blackhead Cove, NL.

"Iceberg Full Ahead"

My camera is not waterproof and I've been rather fortunate to date with on water shots. It was terribly hard to take this shot as the wind just picked up and white caps were forming everywhere. I got this far so I had to at least get the bow of my boat in the shot. It looks like I am far away still but I am very close. The rest of the berg is to the right and out of view of this picture.

Gives me a new appreciation for the Titanic story.

"The Mystic Berg"

This is a neat setting on my camera sort of imparts a mystical, fantastical feel to the picture.

"BoatBerg Sandwich"

There is only one berg with the boat in the middle!

"Solarized"

This creates a neat combination of real and not so real.

"Frozen Fresh"

There is lots of compressed fresh water there I am sure, makes one thirsty just lookin' at it. On the part of the Iceberg on the right you can see a crack forming down the center of its' shape to the left of the right peak. It would be nice to see this chunk fall apart from the main foundation. The Iceberg from a distance looks like there are two but they are connected under water and there is some neat wave action that hurries through the two structures that would make an awesome shot for someone surfing through. Maybe Sunday.