Boomer is a photograph by George Cousins which was uploaded on June 11th, 2013.
Boomer
The Atlantic Ocean brews some wild storms along the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, and the small fishing villages usually take the brunt. My favourite... more
Title
Boomer
Artist
George Cousins
Medium
Photograph
Description
The Atlantic Ocean brews some wild storms along the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, and the small fishing villages usually take the brunt. My favourite place for storm watching is at Peggy's Cove, a world-famous tourist destination along the south shore of the province. The lighthouse is one of the iconic scenes of Canada, and trying to get some interesting shots in the midst of a gale of wind and gusts of rain can be a bit of a problem. The sheer granite rocks plunge down to the sea and take the brunt of the wind driven surf that comes all the way from Africa before crashing on these shores.
...A little about me:
I'm Canadian, born and raised in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia,with a long career in radar,communications,and computers.Retired at 74. Scion of a Grand Banks schooner captain and a merchant mariner,I love the ocean. I started using 35mm.color in 1950.Favourite camera was an Exakta Varex.Switched to digital around 1998. My favourite themes are the sea, oceans, coastal, villages, water, lakes, mountains, wildlife, sky, clouds, flowers, forests, the National Parks such as Cape Breton Highlands, Waterton, Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Glacier, Mt. Robson, Kootenay, Strathcona, historic sites, Nova Scotia, nature, scenery, landscapes, seascapes, birds and many more. I've written magazine illustrating them with my own photos. I love photographing whatever appeals to me or happens to catch my eye. Almost all of my images are of Canada, though I probably specialize more on the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts and the western mountains. But you'll find an assortment from the whole country, including some from several years in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions back in the 1950's and 60's. I hope some of you will get some enjoyment from my efforts. Constructive comments and suggestions are always welcome.
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June 11th, 2013
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Comments (13)
Bob Christopher
Hi George...I like your image. Peggy's Cove is a great location and you have photographed it nicely. Well done...Cheers Bob f/v
George Cousins replied:
Many thanks Bob, I've been going to the Cove for many years and always manage to find a new perspective..sometimes by sheer luck..lol!
Richard Bryce and Family
Very impressive capture! Great job. Those are some pretty brave people... V
George Cousins replied:
Greatly appreciated Richard..they were also a bit wet, I think, as I was coated with salt spray myself. But it was worth it!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic capture of Peggy's Cove lighthouse, George!!! Amazing light and crashing "boomer" Congratulations on your WISCONSIN FLOWERS AND SCENERY group feature! L/F/T/G+
George Cousins replied:
Very much appreciated Hanne. It was a wild day but finally managed to catch things just right.
Beverly Livingstone
what a fantastic shot !!! You really captured those wonderful rocks !! Been there and felt so much energy just beautiful
George Cousins replied:
Many thanks Beverly! Glad to know you've been there too, it's always been one of my very favourite places.
Randy Rosenberger
It is an honor and a privilege as an administrator of one of the top groups on FAA, our Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group, to promote and highlight your awesome artworks on our homepage in one of the prestigious positions, on our group Featuring HOMEPAGE! Your artworks show your love of what you do, and is refined to where we not only accept and promote your fine works, but welcome that opportunity. It is a pleasure to have you as a member of our family of friends and fine artists in the WFS group. Thanks for sharing! Liked Forever, Elvis
Brian Chase
Awesome capture! V/F
George Cousins replied:
Thanks Brian, I've been going to Peggy's Cove for over 60 years and finally managed to get the shot I always wanted. Just gotta have patience..lol! And be lucky!
John McArthur
splendid image. the people in the shot really give a sense of scale to the crashing waves. v
George Cousins replied:
Thank you John..normally there are people on the other side of the lighthouse, but not that day..lol!
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