Bear on the beach

I was trying to photograph a loon in the water when I noticed a bear accross the pond trying to capture the bird in a different way.

Then he caught the smell of camp a started walking along the shore. I think the Prime rib we had for supper got his attention.

When I thought he had left into the forest he took one last look from behind the bushes. Planning a late night mission to track down some food perhaps.

A Taste of Home

The Coast Guard departing from St. John's. Looking from Fort Amherst.

Quidi Vidi harbour. A narrow passage in the shadow of St.John's with a preserved Newfoundland culture.


The battery with an extra splash of colour. A place where traditional newfoundland can stare at the seemingly unorganized development in modern St.John's.
The pure energy of wave power. Imagine the power transfer from one of these waves with a proper swell turbine. An equal amount in adrenaline surges through my body. A natural addiction.

Still Water

Like a split dimension, beauty is multiplied when the winds reside.
Which course you choose gives destiny, great things things hide on the other side. Your body is a boat to lay aside on the far shore, and ask what you want no more.

Panaramics of Camp

Autostich is a great free program that can create good stiches instantly.

Labrador Tea - "Indian Tea"

This flowering plant can provide a beautifully soothing and delicious cup of tea when boiled for 10 to 15 minutes. It has been used for hundreds of years by Native Labradorians for its healing ability of colds and even taberculoses.

It grows almost everywhere in Labrador and has a very appealing and distinct aroma. It normally grows from 15-60 cm's off the grown and commonly has a pretty white flower blooming at its tip.

So if you ever see this plant in your treks through the forest consider picking a few stems. You can boil flower and all if you like but be sure to filter it before pouring it in your mug. You may also want to pick out any rotten leaves and insects that may be hiding before throwing in the pot.

Labrador

A work day in Labrador. It was nice to start our traverse on top of this high ridge with lots of outcrop. The wind helps keep the flies to a barable level. Traverses are mostly through thick forest and flies with limitted outcrop so this was a great treat.

Chopper overhead. It pays to wear polarizing eye (lens) protection.
The most spectacular Northern lights I have ever witnessed (Feb,07). The entire sky was drapped by a turbulent flow of mystical green forces. Charged particles sent from eruptions on the sun travel great distances until grabbed by the magnetic poles of Earth and burst into chemical flame in their final moment. Once thought of as great spirits of the Labrador night sky.

Hawk vs. Bald Eagle

I captured this beautiful sight while salmon fishing on South river. It had more success fishing than I did but this picture was like hooking a salmon for me. It made several dives into the salty ocean returning to the skys with fish locked in its talons. A Sea Gull jealous of the hawks superior fishing skills chased him along the shore like two fighter jets in a dog fight. After a suprisingly close challenge the hawk escaped to enjoy his catch.

A juvenile bald eagle, spotted off Fort Amherst in St.Johns.

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