2008
Extreme volumes of water gushing through Muskokas Bala Falls
The ice has finally melted off the lakes however the water levels remain very high. Tremendous volumes of water are gushing in from Algonquin Park, Huntsville, Brandy Leonard Lakes, Lake Joseph, Rosseau and other rivers and creeks. This large amount of spring run off gets dumped into Lake Muskoka and is then controlled at the falls in Bala diverting it down the Moon River into Georgian Bay.
Below is a picture of the Bala Falls. There is so much water flowing out that it has encroached on some of the park shorelines. I noticed some young kids playing here and wish they weren’t as it would be quite dangerous with freezing water temperature and extreme rapids.
In: in and around muskoka ontario, on the water, tripin around towns, uncategorized
2008
Gas up your Submarine in Muskoka
With a record snowfall of 18 feet this past winter the Muskoka lakes are experiencing very high water levels. Currently Lake Muskoka is about 18 inches above its normal mark. Since Lake Joseph and Rosseau are higher lakes that drain into Lake Muskoka the levels are not quite as severe. ( 8″ to 12″) Pictured below are the new underwater docks at the Beaumaris Marina on Lake Muskoka. Upon driving around Bala and Milford Bay areas it was quite common to see boathouses and docks submerged.
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2008
Muskoka Meltdown 2008
Spring has arrived and the meltdown is in progress. Here is a photo taken of Lake Muskoka in the morning. You can see that the ice is disappearing quickly.
In: in and around muskoka ontario, on the water, tripin around towns
2008
Down the Back Roads of Muskoka
Here is a photo I took while driving down a side road in Muskoka one morning. I ended up using it for a Christmas card last year and people really enjoyed it. Since winter is officially over I thought I would make this the last winter picture and welcome in spring.
2008
Off the Bridge at Port Sandfield, Muskoka Ontario Canada
Here is a picture taken from the Port Sandfield bridge exactly 2 years ago when the area was under construction. Port Sandfield is a very important historical part of Muskoka Ontario that consists of a canal that joins Lake Joseph with Lake Rosseau. There is a marina, some shops and a great general store and bakery here. Many boaters make the obligatory ice cream stop.
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2008
High Dynamic Range in Muskoka
I am back from visiting Muskoka and as expected there is a great amount of snow. I had planned to get out and photograph the area but due to some side distractions it never happened. The much reported freezing rain was a more accurate forecast than I anticipated.
I have started to experiment with HDR photography. I took a very similar shot back on Jan 01 with same subject, lighting etc (see below) and as you can see the high dynamic range shot brings much more life. Looking forward to experimenting more with HDR.
2008
Snowed in Muskoka style
If you have not made it up to check your cottage lately you may want to consider it or at least have someone drop by. While we have had an awful lot of snow in the city this season, cottage country has had their proportional share as well. After Christmas the huge amounts of snow melted causing the lake levels to rise considerably. Mid January’s freeze settled them back down and its been snowing every day it seems.
2008
Torn and Frayed in Muskoka
For some reason I like to leave the flag up all year long. Most cottagers take them down and to me it seems like they have surrendered. Well maybe only until the warmer weather arrives. Whether I arrive dockside in the scortching summer heat or struggle hip deep through the snow, I love to see and hear the flag. Theres just something about it.
In: in and around muskoka ontario, on the water, uncategorized
2008
Launch of the cottageblog.ca – in and around Muskoka Canada
Ok here we go.Â
This is the first post for CottageBlog.ca The main content of the blog will be photographic in nature with some minor rambling. Most of the content will be based in and around Muskoka, Ontario Canada where I like to hang on a part time basis Hope you enjoy and please feel free to make comments
