Monday, June 6, 2011

Sightseeing/ My World

Float plane taking off from Parry Sound Harbour from  Georgian Bay (Lake Huron)

Yesterday my husband and I were enjoying the beauty of Cottage Country north of Toronto.

Busy harbour at Parry Sound

It was a warm, slightly hazy day and many people were out boating, fishing, swimming...and sightseeing.


I was taking photos of boats when I head the roar of an airplane engine. I turned around just in time to see this Georgian Bay Airlines plane zip across the water...



take off...


gain altitude and fly above one of the 30,000 islands in Georgian Bay, as in the first photo of this series.

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32 comments:

  1. LornaJune 6, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    One of my strongest memories of my childhood is being taken on the shoulders of my aunt, way out in the water at Shediac Bay, to see a float plane. It was aside from my fear of imminent drowning, a very exciting experience.

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  2. JackJune 6, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I have never flown in one of these planes. I'll bet it is piles of fun. Although these days I am developing some fear of heights. Maybe I will need to postpone a flight until my next life.

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  3. Yogi♪♪♪June 6, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I've only seen two float planes in my life, they are very cool. Nice pic.

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  4. Penelope NotesJune 6, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    What handier mode of transportation could there possibly be when traveling over an area of 30,000 islands. Who knew there were soooo many?

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  5. MichelleJune 6, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I would love to take a ride on that float plane!

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  6. AnonymousJune 6, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Breathtaking! – although if it doesn’t have 4 large jet engines I wouldn’t board it…..
    Great photos well captured. Thanks for sharing.

    Have a nice day, Boonie

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  7. KaoriJune 6, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    It looks very busy! Not only boats but airplanes, too! Love your photo of the takeoff :D

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  8. Martha ZJune 6, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    We saw a lot of float planes while in Alaska, the best way to get around in a land where water is plentiful and roads aren't.

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  9. VioletSkyJune 6, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I would love to 'zip' in one of these, especially around the 30,000 islands. Imagine the view!

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  10. AnonymousJune 6, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    What lovely blues!

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  11. Sylvia KJune 6, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    These brought back memories of the seaplane trip my son took me on for my birthday several years ago and it was fantastic! Terrific captures for the day! And, yes, I love all that beautiful blue! Have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  12. jocoJune 6, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Makes you want to learn to fly ...
    Great way to see the countryside.
    1jo.co

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  13. UnknownJune 6, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    It's quite a thrill to fly in one of those!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  14. AnonymousJune 6, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    i've only seen those in vancouver. and a gas station in the water too :)

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  15. UnknownJune 6, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    My wife’s family has a cottage in the Honey Harbour area. We absolutely love the 30,000 Islands and Georgian Bay!

    John
    relaxedrush.blogspot.com
    connectedtothevinephotography.blogspot.com

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  16. Maude LynnJune 6, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Gorgeous captures!

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  17. AlJune 6, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    What fun, and a beautiful place to see. I saw some float planes taking off and landing when I was in Vancouver last weekend.

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  18. CarverJune 6, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Looks like a pleasant day to be out. I think it would be fun to fly in one of those planes.

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  19. eileeninmdJune 6, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Wonderful photos and it looks like a great day. I think it would be fun to ride in one of the float planes.

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  20. LesleyJune 6, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    quick action for getting these!

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  21. AndreaJune 6, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Wow, those are fantastic scenes which i havent seen yet. Planes screeching on water like that, beautiful.

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  22. AnonymousJune 6, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Nice photo series. The float planes remind me of giant insects skimming the water and then flying away.

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  23. Kay L. DaviesJune 6, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Great captures!
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  24. RandyJune 6, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    What a great way to see the country.

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  25. IndraniJune 7, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    How exciting!
    That was quite close.

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  26. forgetmenotJune 7, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    What pretty country--and what fun it would be to fly above and look down. Love your Macro Monday shot--so perfect--clear, sharp, colorful, and beautiful. Mickie ;)

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  27. stardustJune 7, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    30,000 islands in Georgian Bay? Japan consists of four big islands and almost 7,000 islands altogether. How different the scale of our countries!

    I like the blue color in your photos, always. Nice capture of the taking off. Have a good week!

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  28. RajeshJune 7, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Wonderful sequence of shots of the plane taking off.

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  29. NatureFootstepJune 7, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    great shots! It woudl be nice to fly in one of those planes. .)

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  30. JanieJune 7, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Great photos of the float planes. It must've been fun watching them take off.

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  31. GattinaJune 8, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    I like to watch, but I wouldn't dare to fly !
    My world is here

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  32. Reader WilJune 8, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    My daughter, her three children and I saw one in New Zealand and we decided to go with it. It was lovely! In Australia we did the same and flew to an island off the coast of North Queensland. We all enjoyed it very much.

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