Lloyd's Newfoundland Photos

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My home is in Chamberlains, CBS, Newfoundland: a place close enough to sea so that I can go there to watch the glorious sunsets over the bay, and the other infinite variety of sights and sounds that are forever changing, yet forever the same. I'm not as young as I used to be and don't get around much any more, but I've had many wonderful hours of enjoyment with my Yasihca 44 TLR and trusty old OM-2. I've always enjoyed photographing wild flowers, particularly the smaller ones, many of which , albeit mostly overlooked and dismissed as weeds, are exquisitely beautiful. Digital photography, complete with all the magic of its own portable darkroom, has brought a new dimension to the hobby. My OM-2 is retired now, but it is such a beautiful instrument, such a joy to hold and behold, that I don't think I will ever want to part with it. My digital, used mostly, is a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30. Its 35-420 mm Leica zoom lens can really reach out for those hard to reach shots. My photographs are strictly amateurish, but hopefully some have succeeded in capturing something of the moment that inspired them.

Thursday, February 28, 2008


MANUELS RIVER.

Looking upstream from the bridge with a view of the new gazebo. Wanted to get a couple of shots of the river before the Spring thaw, and would have liked to do the walking trail but I'm glad I was able to get this far. This little river sure is a scenic gem. Photos taken today, Feb. 27th.



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BENEATH THE BRIDGE.

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THE MELT.
It had just started to rain when I took this photo.


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LOOKING ACROSS TO THE OTHER SIDE.

The river branches briefly below the bridge before meeting again at the falls.



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MAKING WAY.


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COOL.


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Tuesday, February 26, 2008


A HARBINGER OF SPRING.
Caught this on my windowpane today. Not a robin, but, despite the snow now covering my neighbour's lawn, an assurance that the seasons are unfolding as they should.


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Friday, February 22, 2008


NO SONGBIRD.
The starlings, like the coyotes, are recent arrivals in Newfoundland, and, like the coyotes, are posing a serious threat to some of our more indigenous and loveable species. The once upon a time thrill of the robins' vesper song as they went to roost is now mostly a distant memory.



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Thursday, February 21, 2008


LUNAR ECLIPSE.
February 20th., 2008. This photo was taken immediately before the commencement of the eclipse, c. 10.20 p.m., Nfld time.


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The sky was clear except for low passing clouds, and I was able to get a few shots in between. Photos taken between 10.20 p.m and 11.45p.m.



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Because of cloud cover I was not able to get a shot of the moon as it reappeared on the other side of the shadow.


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Monday, February 18, 2008


WATCHING MY BIRD FEEDER.
A 420 mm telephoto shot.



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Sunday, February 10, 2008



WINTER BOUQUET

Knapweed and St. John's Wort seed pods. Almost everywhere they can be seen poking above the snow: a reminder of all that is awaiting the return of Spring.



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Friday, February 08, 2008


NEWFOUNDLAND WOODLAND CARIBOU.
This photo was taken in Buchans, Feb. 6th., by nephew, Keith Courage. The population of this magnificent creature is decreasing at an alarming rate due mainly to uncontrolled coyote predation, and scenes like this are in real danger of disappearing unless some serious effort is made to provide protection . Government intervention is presently under way. Hopefully it is not too little too late.



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Saturday, February 02, 2008


THE M.V. SPENCER. 1959
Shown here at its home port in Fortune, this vessel was used to ferry passengers to and from St. Pierre. This and the following 18 photos were taken during a visit to St. Pierre in 1959. Much has changed during the intervening years.




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THE SPENCER AT THE DOCK IN ST. PIERRE


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THE WELCOME.
St. Pierre residents waiting on the dock to welcome the arrival of the Spencer.




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CLOSE-UP VIEW OF THE WELCOMING CROWD





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THE OBSERVER.
Sizing up the crowd on the dock from the deck of the Spencer.


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THE ST. PIERRE DORY.
Its unique design, quite distinct from the Newfoundland dory , makes this little fishing boat almost synonymous with St. Pierre. Now, of course, like the Newfoundland skiff, it is a thing of the past.




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DORIES.
Those that were motor driven had a system devised that allowed the propella to be drawn up into the hull so that the craft could be hauled up on the slipway.




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A DORY.
Preparing to go out to the grounds. Note the engine housing and the tiller on the stern




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A SLIPWAY.


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