Guest Blog for Rick Sammon – Photography in Nova Scotia

Jim Hardiman Learning, Nova Scotia, Photography, Travel Leave a Comment

I was asked by Rick Sammon to write a blog about taking photographs in Nova Scotia.  It was posted on 23 Mar 2015.  If you would like to read it it can be found at http://ricksammon.com/blog2/2015/3/23/todays-guest-blogger-jim-hardiman-takes-us-to-nova-scotia.  Rick Sammon is an American professional photographer who offers excellent seminars and workshops around the world.  There is much to learn from him and …

Winners of the 2014 Annual Harvestfest Photo Contest

Judy Hardiman Events, Nova Scotia, Photography 1 Comment

Congratulations to the following winners for this year’s Harvestfest Photo Competition Landscape/Seascape Category – 1st Place: Paul Heyman, “To The Ends of the Earth” 2nd Place: Hazel Caldwell, “Trees of Tranquility” 3rd Place: Derek Coombs, “Standing Tall” People Category – 1st Place: Julia Abram, “Arrr!!!!!” 2nd Place: Derek Coombs, “Armando’s Passion” 3rd Place: Paul Heyman, “Faith, Hope and Charity” Animal Category – 1st …

Image Makers Photography Club Visits McNabs Island

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The Image Makers Photography Club located in Truro, Nova Scotia went on one of its field trips on Saturday 23 August 2014, to visit McNabs Island.  This 1000 acre island is located in Halifax Harbour.  It has a fascinating history with human habitation stretching back at least 5000 years.  It has been used as a fishing base, a military establishment and …

Halifax Public Gardens – Dahlia Day

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On August 27th, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm, the Halifax Public Gardens is celebrating its 4th Annual “Dahlia Day”.  This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about dahlias and to enjoy this beautiful National Historic Site. The rain date for this event is August 28th and admission is Free. Some of the highlights for this event include: Arranging …

The 34th Annual Harvestfest Photography Competition

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Question 6 Do you work as a professional photographer or is photography mainly a hobby for you? JUDY:  “Photography is much more than a hobby for me.  I would say, it is a passion, an art form, a way to express myself.   Being a professional photographer is not my goal.  Having said that, you never know what the future …

Chester Art Festival 2014

Judy Hardiman Art, Events, Nova Scotia, Travel Leave a Comment

Jim and I have attended the Chester Art Festival for three years running and we have been impressed with the quality of work that each artist brings to the festival; as well as, the village of Chester.  We recommend this event to art lovers and travellers.  Below you will find more information about this year’s event.  Be sure to stop …