Christmas Eve at Petrie Island

Well, the weather outside is frightful, seriously, the skies are dull for has seemed like weeks and there is absolutely no snow and none in the forecast will the New Year. A few years ago we took a little stroll along the beach on Boxing Day when the weather was very similar, so the Team headed down to Petrie Island so get some beach time.

A Walk around Mer Bleu Bog

One half of the Imalaird Photography Team went for lunch with the British Ladies downtown, so I thought I would take advantage of a couple of hours to go take pictures of planes on approach at the Airport. Got to the airport and they had switch operations to a less than ideal viewing spot, so headed back to the Head Office (Home). On the drive back, I passed by the road to Mer Bleu Boardwalk. That’s always a favourite to walk around with the cameras.

A Weekend in the Laurentians

The Imalaird Team rented a Chalet in the Laurentian Mountains for the weekend. It was a very nice getaway. Got some shots of a wonderful sunset when we arrived, some nice nature shots on a wee walk and some super cool night shots of the Beaver moon with Jupiter and a Halo.

The 2024 Calendar

I created a 2024 Desk calendar from our recent visit to the Orkney Island in Scotland. If there is any interest, I can sell (and mail) you a copy. You can send me an email at robb (at) imalaird.ca

Ottawa local Pickup = $15
Canada $15 + $3.50 postage = $18.50
USA $15 + $5.75 postage = $20.75
World $15 + $11.25 = $26.25

All funds in Canadian Dollars

A November Road Trip

We took a little drive to Russell Ontario to check out the New York Central Fitness Trail. This is the next closest park to Orleans. I was still recovering from treatments, so just walk a short distance and got a feel for the trail. It was very nice and well maintained. Saw a beautiful horse in a field along the away. Couldn’t help put take a few photos of it. One of the photos was highlighted by my photography instructor Emma Davies on her AYEARWITHMYCAMAERA Instagram feed.

The Last Colours of Fall

I participated in our local 5k parkun event. I wasn’t feeing wonderful after a couple of booster shots at the end of the week, so I decided I would turn the parkrun into a bit of a photography session/walk. I think this will be the last of the Fall colours as the leaves on the trees have been falling in huge bunches on my street this week with the snow flurries and wind.

IMALAIRD Team goes to Scotland – Orkney – Week 3 – small camera

We travelled for the first time in 18 months! We went to Scotland to visit with my Wife’s family and our daughter that now makes her home there. We rented a car for the first two weeks and had lots of adventures. I hope you enjoy the pictures, we had a great time taking them.

These photos were taken with my little camera

These photos include:

  • a walk up Scorradale hill to my favourite abandoned croft.
  • Views of Orphir from the top of Scorradale Hill
  • A visit to my wife’s sisters grave – finally up after 3 years
  • Bar rail in the back of the OLA Hotel
  • Last views before we went to the Airport to return home
  • The Kirkwall Airport
  • Our plane to Glasgow.
  • Take off and last views of Orkney.
  • A view of Loch Ness (didn’t see the monster)
  • I see our plane to London
  • I see our plane from Orkney
  • A view of the city of London on final approach
  • Made it to HeathrowTerminal 5 and we got home to Montreal and then Ottawa just fine.

IMALAIRD Team goes to Scotland – Orkney – Week 3 – Big Camera

We travelled for the first time in 18 months! We went to Scotland to visit with my Wife’s family and our daughter that now makes her home there. We rented a car for the first two weeks and had lots of adventures. I hope you enjoy the pictures, we had a great time taking them.

These photos taken with my big camera include:

  • My Father in Law working on a project with me.
  • A walk up Scorradale to the top of the hill in Orphir
  • My favourite abandoned croft in Orphir
  • Views of Orphir from the top of Scorradale Hill
  • A Highland Cow
  • Orphir Sheep
  • Playing Cards – a favourite past time
  • Kirkwall Walk
    • Orkney Distillery
    • Orkney Brewery
    • Highland Park Distillery Store
    • Bishop’s Palace
    • St. Magnus Cathedral
    • Earls Palace

IMALAIRD Team goes to Scotland – Orkney – Week 2 – small camera

We travelled for the first time in 18 months! We went to Scotland to visit with my Wife’s family and our daughter that now makes her home there. We rented a car for the first two weeks and had lots of adventures. I hope you enjoy the pictures, we had a great time taking them.

These photos include:

  • A quick walk – Kirkwall Streets
  • A tour of St. Magnus Cathedral
  • A quick tour of Kirkwall Harbour
  • A walk down Petticoat Lane in Orphir
  • A visit to the Kirk Cafe (Shiela Fleet Jewlery)
  • A visit to Dingyshowe Beach
  • A walk through Stromness to see the old cars
  • An afternoon with Owls at Skaill Falconry
  • A run out to the Brough of Birsay and the Earls Palace
  • The famous TWATT Sign

IMALAIRD Team goes to Scotland – Orkney – Week 2 – Big Camera

We travelled for the first time in 18 months! We went to Scotland to visit with my Wife’s family and our daughter that now makes her home there. We rented a car for the first two weeks and had lots of adventures. I hope you enjoy the pictures, we had a great time taking them.

I have had to break Week 2 into two separate posts as the website only handles so many photos at a time.

These photos taken with the big camera include:

  • Our daughters house (built in 1791)
  • A quick walk – Kirkwall Streets
  • A tour of St. Magnus Cathedral
  • A quick tour of Kirkwall Harbour
  • The Moon and John Deere
  • A visit to Dingyshowe Beach
  • Amazing Orphir Sunsets and Stars
  • An amazing journey out to the island of Sanday
    • Ferry ride out
    • Walk out to North Point Light House
    • Star Wars friends
    • Lunch at 59 Degrees North Pizzeria
    • Warehouse being eaten by sand in Burness
    • Scata Sand Dunes and Beach
    • Kettletoft Harbour
    • Caves at Doun Helzie
  • An afternoon with Owls at Skaill Falconry
  • A run out to the Brough of Birsay and the Earls Palace
  • The famous TWATT Sign

See the next post for pictures from my small camera