Peggys Cove is a photograph by Mel Steinhauer which was uploaded on September 21st, 2009.
Peggys Cove
(Copyright Mel Steinhauer all rights reserved) Not far from Halifax, in Nova Scotia, is a small fishing village now visited by many tourists and... more
Title
Peggys Cove
Artist
Mel Steinhauer
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
(Copyright Mel Steinhauer all rights reserved) Not far from Halifax, in Nova Scotia, is a small fishing village now visited by many tourists and artists. Colorful fishing boats and old weathered sheds add the charm and a blue sky does create a beautiful scene. Some say Peggy is just a nickname for Margaret, and this cove was named for nearby St. Margarets Bay. Others say that in the 1800s, an injured girl was found on the shoreline, after a shipwreck. She could not speak, or had no memory, so the locals named her Peggy. But no one seems to really know for sure, just why this beautiful village is called ... Peggys Cove.
I created this image from my original photograph taken on location by adding digital enhancements, textures or other effects. These effects and image details will become more visible by clicking inside the green magnifier square as the cursor is placed over the image.
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September 21st, 2009
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Comments (16)
Gregory Mitchell
Congratulations Mel on being featured in the Fine Art America Group “The Art of Fishing”. An artistic capture, no doubt. The colors, reflections, and quaint little community feel are perfect. Feel free to place this work in the 2022 featured discussion for viewing and discussion should you like.
Mel Steinhauer replied:
Thanks so much Gregory for your support and the feature of my art! Best wishes!
Lyle Huisken
Love this! My last time I was there was in the 60's and it looks like nothing's changed! Beautiful image--congrats on the sale!
Ron Holiday Broomell
You have a super-fine gallery, Mel! This is my first favorite because I have also been there and remember it well..
Lyle Huisken
Last time I was there was in 1970! Its just as beautiful now as when I made images similar to this on 2-3/4 Ektachrome with a Mamiya rangefinder. Awesome image to bring back memories for me!
Julie Dant
This is also a place I want to visit. As soon as I saw it..I knew it was in Nova Scotia. What a peaceful, lovely coastal scene, Mel. You are a lucky man to have traveled to all the places you have. Many other's might have went to the same places as you...but they will not have such beautiful memories as you have captured, no doubt!
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