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Friday, June 29, 2018

Terra Nova - Iceberg!








A phenomenal boat ride yesterday, circling this iceberg and taking time to photograph all its nuances. A big thank you to park staff members Dave and Barb for this experience!

Un tour en bateau spectaculaire, autour de cet iceberg.  J'ai pris le temps de photographier toutes ses nuances.  Un gros merci à Dave et Barb, du personnel du parc, pour cette expérience!

Monday, June 25, 2018

Terra Nova - Wildflowers / Fleurs sauvages


Lady Slipper opening /  Un sabot (une orchidée) s'ouvre.


Erythronium americanum, 'Trout Lily'

Spring flowers along the trails in Terra Nova National Park are sometimes well-hidden behind grass and bushes.  These blooms were beside the trails, but I almost missed the Lady Slipper.  You have to take your time and look down!

Les fleurs du printemps par les sentiers à Terra Nova Parc National se cachent des fois derrière l'herbe sauvage et les buissons.  Ces fleurs se trouvaient à côté des sentiers, mais j'ai presque manqué le sabot. On doit prendre son temps et regarder par terre!

Saturday, June 23, 2018

Terra Nova - Cap Malady Head




Spectacular view from the lookout at the end of the Malady Head trail. The trail is steep but worth the effort! I have taken hundreds of photos and I am working on a series of drawings and sketches.

Une vue magnifique du point d'observation au but de la randonnée du Cap Malady.  Le sentier est escarpé mais il vaut l'effort! J'ai pris des centaines de photos et je travaille une série de dessin et de croquis.

Monday, June 18, 2018

Terra Nova - Artist's Cabin and Pitcher Plants

Sunset from the Artist's Cabin
Le coucher du soleil de la cabane de l'Artiste

Wild azalea behind the Artist's Cabin,
L'azalée sauvage derrière la cabane de l'Artiste

Pitcher Plants at Ocher Hill
Des sarracénies pourpres à la colline Ocher

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

St. John's NL

View of the Narrows, St. John's harbour
Vue du passage, port de St. John

Shore leave; à terre!

Tourist shot. Cliché touristique.

Row houses climb the hill. Les maisons en rangées montent la colline.

Clourful shops; des boutiques vives.

Freak Lunchbox!  Façade formidable!
While I have enjoyed my short visit to downtown St. John's, it is in the less developed lands that I find inspiration!  The atmosphere is relaxed, the people are friendly.  While it rains and is foggy, the sun does come out from time to time, all on the same day!  This morning was dark and cloudy. The rain set in around noon-time. Then the sky cleared in the early evening. Tomorrow is shopping day. I need to buy rubber boots for walking some of the trails in Terra Nova Park. My hiking boots took 48 hours to dry out after my most recent trek through a forest.

Monday, June 11, 2018

Terra Nova - Sentier Mill Cove Trail


Climb to the top to see the view!  Monte au sommet de la colline pour la belle vue!

Rain over the town of Trayton. La pluie au-dessus la ville de Trayton.

This new trail leads through a young forest to boulders and the round hilltop overlooking Mill Cove. I decided to climb down and go back to my cabin when I could see the rain in the distance.

Ce nouveau sentier mène à travers une jeune forêt aux rochers et au sommet rond de la colline avec vue de l'anse Mill. J'ai décidé de retourner à ma cabane quand je voyais la pluie sur l'horizon.

Terra Nova - Chutes Passamare Falls


The Passamare Falls, a place for contemplation. Les chutes Passamare, un endroit pour contempler.



With all the spring rains, the falls are quite impressive. The bubbles in the pool below swirl over rocks and sand in the crystal clear shallows.  Spruce trees above rise in cathedral-like verticals. 

Les chutes impressionnent apr les pluiesdu printemps. Les bulles dans le bassin tourbillonne sur les roches et le sable des bas-fonds.  Des sapins montent et me font penser aux murs des cathédrales.

Saturday, June 9, 2018

Terra Nova Artist Rsidency NL

Salvage, NL

Salvage, NL

Salvage, NL

I am priviledged to participate in the Artist in the Park Residency in Terra Nova National Park on eastern coast of central Newfoundland. I have been exploring and getting my bearings for the drawing project I will be working on while in the park. I've already taken over 100 photos as possible references. There are trails to discover and vistas of rocky hills and islands refelcted in the coastal waters. Yesterday was a fabulous warm and sun-filled day. I was impressed with the small fishing village of Salvage. It is a gem!

The day before, I walked a short distance on the Heritage Trail. After a good soaking, the forest undergrowth was spectacular!  I have begun some studies on black paper. 

(Le français suit ci-dessous.)
Lush undergrowth on the Heritage Trail, Terra Nova National Park,
Un sous-bois riche par le sentier Heritage.

A carpet of lichens

Wild pear blossoms


Je me sens privilégiée de participer dans la résidence d'artiste au Parc National Terra Nova par la côte este de la Terre-Neuve.  J'ai commencé à explorer et à m'orienter pour mon projet de dessin que je vais travailler ici. J'ai déjà pris plus que 100 photos comme ressources possibles. Il y a des sentiers et des panoramas à découvrir. Le village de pêche Salvage m'impressionnait, un vrai bijou!

Le jour avant, j'ai suivi le sentier Heritage une courte distance. Après la pluie abondante, le sous-bois était magnifique! J'ai débuté des études préliminaires sur un fond noir.