Waves Crashing On The Rocks At Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia

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The above image was taken in September, 2017 at Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia. The photo is a 1/800th of a second exposure at f5.6 and iso125. The crashing waves were taken from a safe distance away with a long lens. This location is notorious for its unpredictable waves that can become very large, very fast. That cold ocean water crashing on those rocks pretty much spells doom for those who wander to close.

Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia

Peggy's Cove is located just a short drive from Halifax, Nova Scotia on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. The quaint fishing village is known for its historic and picturesque lighthouse as well as the photogenic waves crashing on the rocks. The fishing village has retained its historic charm with residents still involved in traditional lobster fishing, as well as the tourism trade.

As mentioned, this is a deceptively dangerous place. There are no barriers and visitors are allowed to roam freely on the rocks beyond the lighthouse. However, the waves can come out of nowhere and swamp seemingly safe locations with several feet of fast moving water. There formerly was a patrol that warned and educated people on the dangers but it was pulled because of safely reasons.

If the rocks are black, stay away. That is the warning that is posted in numerous locations. If the rocks are black, that means water has been up to and will cover that location again at any time. A startling picture from an August CBC article shows one elderly tourist with her feet in the water. Not only could she get swept away at any time, she was wearing clothing that would sink her to the bottom like a rock.

Check out our main article on It's About Travelling: Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia.

Potts Creek in Bracebridge, Ontario Canada (Long Exposure Water Blur)

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This image was taken on Potts Creek, just above the main Potts Falls. The heavy overhead cover allowed a 13 second exposure with just a polarizer filter (f13, iso100). Leaving the tripod in the car, for some odd reason, the photo was taken with the camera resting firmly on the ledge of the walking bridge.

Potts Falls

An awesome, easy to get to and free to visit location, Potts Falls is part of a small park that serves as more of a rest stop / picnic area for travelers on the busy Highway 11. My guess is, many visitors don't even know there are waterfalls in the very near vicinity.

Potts Falls consists of a few drops on Potts Creek before it empties into the North Branch of the Muskoka River. Just upstream on the Muskoka is the much larger and much more imposing Muskoka High Falls. Potts Falls is calmer and has more of a fantasy world look to it.

The site is located just off Highway 11 at the exit for Cedar Lane and Highway 117. The small waterfall is accessed by a short trail off the main park road. Despite being just 20-30 feet from the road, the small waterfall cannot be seen until you pass through the thick undergrowth.  The large waterfall is located at the furthest point in the park and has a walking bridge crossing just above the crest.