The Willows of Grand Pre is a photograph by George Cousins which was uploaded on May 10th, 2012.
The Willows of Grand Pre
These giant willow trees were planted about 400 years ago by the early French settlers in Nova Scotia, Canada, which was called Acadia in those days.... more
Title
The Willows of Grand Pre
Artist
George Cousins
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Photograph
Description
These giant willow trees were planted about 400 years ago by the early French settlers in Nova Scotia, Canada, which was called "Acadia" in those days. Because of the incessant wars between England and France, in September 1755 the English garrison in Acadia deported almost all of the settlers, many of whom ended up in Louisiana, which was then owned by France. Hence the "Cajun" derivation of the Acadian name. The willows form part of the memorial park at the village of Grand Pre, at the eastern end of the Annapolis Valley.
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May 10th, 2012
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Comments (3)
John Malone
Beautiful George V
George Cousins replied:
Thanks John, been going there for years and always loved those magnificent trees.
Randy Rosenberger
A wow factor on this one, George! Love your depth and perspective of this scenic wonder! The willows are weeping and splendidly captured, and the sheen of the water is absolute! Very well done my friend, and thanks much for sharing, You get the big, "Elvis" F/V on this beauty!
George Cousins replied:
Thanks for this wonderful critique Randy. It is a place for quiet meditation and remembering the people whose lives were torn asunder by the deportation. Eventually some of them returned and they have a strong sense of heritage today.
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