Battle Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador

A storm on the island of Newfoundland promises to drop 25 - 30 cm (1 foot) of snow on us today. Combined with high winds, we will probably have blizzard conditions most of the day. All schools in our area have closed for the day.

I chose to send photos taken in Battle Harbour, Labrador in the summer of 2004. In case you haven't heard of Battle Harbour, it is a tourist destination in Labrador that offers visitors the opportunity to stay in an abandoned fishing community that was thriving during the heyday of the fishery. Many buildings have been restored and visitors can rent them. A walk around the community also provides the opportunity to view houses and stages that have not been lived in for many years.

I have photographed old houses, stages and boats all over the province of Newfoundland and Labrador but in Battle Harbour there are no electrical poles and wires so it is like travelling back in time. The two photos today show boats that have been pulled up on the shore.
I have created a slides show of Battle Harbour that shows the buildings that have been restored, the "ghost town", scenery and a beautiful display of the Northern Lights. I have added this production to the list of shows at http://www.lanephotography.com/uPIC/category.htm.

You can view a few of the photos at: http://www.lanephotography.com/battle_harbour/battle_harbour_01.htm