Boats and Stages 13

Boats and Stages 13

Today's photos were taken the same day in St. Mary's, St. Mary's Bay as I walked along the beach making images. Even though it was summertime, several boats were pulled out of the water. The two smaller boats were closer to the water and it looked as though they were being used occasionally, but the larger one with the green gunnels looked like it hadn't been used in a while.  

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Boats and Stages 12

Boats and Stages 12

Thanks for the positive comments on the photos of boats in winter that I shared over the past couple of days. Today I am sharing images of dories, small, flat-bottomed boats that were used for fishing. Apparently the design is simple with high gunnels made from wide boards. They were designed to be rowed and could carry a lot of fish.

I have photographed dories all around Newfoundland and Labrador and at least one in Nova Scotia.

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Boats and Stages 11

Boats and Stages 11

As promised, today I am sharing more photos of boats in winter. The first two were taken near the town of South Dildo, Trinity Bay and the next two were located in Avondale, Conception Bay.  The fifth was in Conception Harbour and the last in Conception Bay South.

Yesterday, I commented that some people are complaining about the heat we are having this summer. Unfortunately, because of the dry weather, many communities around the province are dealing with water shortages and bans on outside usage of water are in effect. People are not permitted to water lawns, flower and vegetable gardens. They can't wash cars or top up swimming pools either. Fortunately, I have a small pond near my house and can water my vegetable and flower gardens often, but we need a couple of days of rain for gardens and to help those communities having water issues.

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Boats and Stages 10

Boats and Stages 10

I overheard a person complaining about the heat we've been having in July so I thought I'd remind people about the alternative. For a day or so I plan to show photos of boats photographed during winters here in Newfoundland and Labrador.

During my travels I found that many small boats are hauled on shore and turned over while others are left to the elements. Boats that are too big to be turned over are secured so the wind won't blow them over. Others are left in the water all winter.

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Boats and Stages 9

Boats and Stages 9

Yesterday I shared a photo taken in Change Islands, Notre Dame Bay and several people commented on that image so I am sharing more photos of boats and stages from that community. I recommended that you visit Change Islands if you are interested in a short ferry ride back in time. The community is very scenic with many old fishing stages that are very well-maintained. I was only there part of a day, but really enjoyed photographing the town.

You can see more photos on my web site at: http://www.lanephotography.com/central/Change_Islands/Change%20Islands.htm

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Boats and Stages 8

Boats and Stages 8

Today's photos were taken in different locations around the province. In Heart's Delight - Islington, (Trinity Bay) the boat tied to the wharf and the boat hauled up on the wooden slipway with the wharf and red island in the distance made interesting compositions.
 
In Hibb's Cove, Conception Bay, there were several boats on the shore. The white ones near the left of the photo are the same ones I shared photos of in the first post of this series (July 11).

The last photo was taken in Change Islands in Notre Dame Bay. I have only visited Change Islands once and the weather was absolutely beautiful. I definitely would recommend a visit to this community if you happen to be in the area. You can see more photos on my web site at: http://www.lanephotography.com/central/Change_Islands/Change%20Islands.htm

The last photo was taken in Cottrell's Cove, Notre Dame Bay, on an overcast day.  I prefer bright days for photographing communities around this province, but overcast or foggy weather doesn't stop me from making photos.

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Boats and Stages 7

Boats and Stages 7

Today's photos were scanned from slides and go back as far as 1972. I focused on a fishing net in The Battery (St. John's) with a boat in the background during a visit in 1977. I've always liked the image even though the boat is out of focus. 


The second image was made in Leading Tickles in the late 1970s.  I was there a few years ago and didn't see this stage.  Like may others, it is probably gone forever.  I liked the boats hauled up on the beach in Chapel's Cove, especially with the house and sheds in the background.  I stopped to photograph a boat in Quidi Vidi Village that was partially hidden behind a shed. At first I didn't think one half a boat would make an interesting image, but I shot it anyway. Later I had this image printed, framed and hung it on my wall for many years.  I've always liked the photo of the boats moored off shore in Placentia Bay and in the 70s, this was a popular photo which was published in a magazine back then.  The last photo shows a single boat in Port de Grave.  This harbour has certainly changed a lot since this photo was taken.

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