The magic of early morning on Prince Edward Island!
Anne of Green Gables loved nature, and gave beautifully description names to the beauty she saw around her. A pond was called the Lake of Shining Waters...and I can see why.
On a early September morning, the waters of Bedeque Bay near the City of Summerside Prince Edward Island were twinkling and sparkling in the sunlight of morning. https://fineartamerica.com/featured/shining-waters-karen-cook.html?newartwork=true #SilentSunday #PEI #travel #sunrise #nature #SeaScape
Not all those who wander are lost is a line from the poem The Riddle of Strider by Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien.
I thought it paired beautifully with this image of a stone cairn discovered on the shores of St. Mary's Bay in Nova Scotia.
A clever beachcomber, or explorer, erected this monument from beach rocks, stones, pebbles and a large piece of driftwood.
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Standing guard and brightly colored red, the Fournier Girls and her partner tugboat wait patiently in the harbor of Belfast #Maine for their next assignment.
The working boats are part of the fleet of the Penobscot Bay Tractor Tug Company and are owned by the Fournier Family, playing a vital role in marine and seacoast traffic.
The seagull standing guard on the wharf railing, is a local! https://fineartamerica.com/featured/the-guardians-of-belfast-karen-cook.html #Boats #Marine #Tugboat #navigation #Travel
You have to admire the beauty of the graceful arch of the bridge spanning the Mersey River in Kejimkujik National Park & Historic Site in #NovaScotia . This bridge is at Jake's Landing where you can rent canoes, & kayaks & spend your time enjoying the more than 1/2 dozen lakes in the park. Just remember to duck your head...you have to pass under that floating bridge to get out to the lakes! https://fineartamerica.com/featured/crossing-the-mersey-karen-cook.html?newartwork=true #Travel #recreation #bridge #outdoors
- "Kind words are like honey, sweet to the soul, & healthy for the body." Proverbs 16:24
A content carpenter bee buzzes through a patch of lavender to collect pollen on a warm summer day.
This bible verse reminds us that kindness matters. Always make sure your words are kind, and sweet to the soul https://fineartamerica.com/featured/kind-words-are-like-honey-karen-cook.html #BibleVerse #Faith #bees #SaveTheBees #Nature #Gardening
"Love anchors the soul" - Hebrews 6:10.
A message of love, faith and strength for anyone. Wonderful as wall art for the beachside home, or as a gift for the beach or sailing fan.
Lovely seashells nestled in pure white sand with an anchor amulet or charm to remind someone of your love for them and your shared love of sea, sand and seashells.
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My 1st #Caturday without my beloved girl. #catsofmastodon #RainbowBridge
Yes, my furry friend, I am pawsitive I love you
Proceeds from sales of this image will be donated to Bide Awhile Animal Shelter in Nova Scotia. https://fineartamerica.com/featured/i-am-pawsitive-i-love-you-karen-cook.html
The Black and White Warbler is appropriately named, with its plumage of black and white. Both the male and the female have the black and white coloring.
It is referred to as a New World, Warbler, or a Wood Warbler.
They are the only member of the genus Mniotilta. The genus name means moss-plucking, referring to the bird's habit of poking at moss and bark looking for insects. https://fineartamerica.com/featured/black-and-white-warbler-karen-cook.html #birds #nature #birdwatching #Warblers
We all know how important it is to stay out of the sun on those bright summer days! And this handsome male American Goldfinch has found the perfect and natural umbrella for his UV protection...a large leaf on a Sunflower! Nestled in among the leaves on the stalk, he is close to food, safe from predators and the bright sun https://fineartamerica.com/featured/my-leafy-parasol-karen-cook.html?newartwork=true #nature #birds #birdwatching #Sunflowers
On a day trip to Crescent Beach #NovaScotia the fog was, well to put it mildly...thick!
Crescent Beach is the only beach in Nova Scotia where you are permitted to drive your vehicle onto the long sandy beach.
Peering through the dense fog, I could barely make out the silhouettes of others who were there to enjoy a foggy day the beach...
Hey! A foggy day at the beach is still a day at the beach! https://fineartamerica.com/featured/a-foggy-day-at-the-beach-karen-cook.html?newartwork=true #VisitNovaScotia #Beach #beachlife #fog #weather
The Sharp-Shinned Hawk is one of the smallest hawks in North America, with males the approximate size of a Blue Jay. They are extremely agile, flying through dense woods or across backyards to surprise their prey...usually song birds and doves. They may migrate from northern United States or Canada to Central America or remain in some locales year round. https://fineartamerica.com/featured/looking-sharp-karen-cook.html #birds #nature #birdwatching #hawk #raptor
