Hugh Chisholm Photography

09/03/2026

I spotted this osprey perched atop the Tidal Beacon on the Halifax Waterfront a few days ago. He seemed oblivious to the throngs of people walking past.

09/02/2026

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In August, the author shares popular images from their page featuring landscapes, wildlife, and personal photography experiences. Highlights include capturing the full moon over Halifax, p…

09/02/2026

Tidal Beacon atop Rise Again, a unique attraction on the Halifax waterfront. According to the Queens Marque website -
"It is a ritualistic climb in homage to past generations that worked hard and struggled at times, to forge this place. Rising out of the water, the form is proud and hopeful, as is our city. At its apex is Tidal Beacon, an art installation that transforms with the changing environment. As the tides rise and fall, Tidal Beacon reacts, culminating with a beam that shines out over the harbour. Much like Nova Scotians, Rise Again and Tidal Beacon are shaped by the sea. It remembers and honours our past while looking optimistically into the future."

09/01/2026

The Wave by artist Donna Hiebert is a popular sculpture located on the Halifax waterfront. It's rare to see it without a crowd of people surrounding it or climbing on it. You can also see another popular attraction, HMCS Sackville Naval Memorial, in the background.

08/31/2026

One of the benefits of getting up at stupid o'clock on a Sunday morning to photograph buildings along the Halifax Waterfront is the lack of people. I saw a couple of joggers and one other photographer but otherwise I had the place to myself. Another benefit was the gorgeous golden hour light and a fantastic sky! I don't know if this building has a name but I like how it stands tall facing the rising sun.

08/30/2026

Halifax Sailors' Memorial

"The sailor statue representing those valiant young Canadians who served in both war and peace is symbolic of the thousands of sailors who were instrumental in the victory at sea and a fitting acknowledgement to those who continue to maintain the peace.
- The Atlantic Chief and Petty Officers' Association"

08/29/2026

A previously unpublished photo from my archives: A blood moon rising over The Di**le Tower on Halifax Harbour's NW Arm. This one took a bit of planning in order to be in the right place at the right time.
- August 2, 2020

08/28/2026

A foggy morning along the shore of Uniacke Lake.

08/27/2026

Experts say that a bird photo should be more than just "a bird on a stick." This majestic barred owl was kind enough to perform a rarely seen bodily function while I was taking his photo. For more information on this important topic: https://bondwithyourbird.com/how-do-owls-poop/

08/26/2026

A fuzzy little bumble bee preparing to spend the night sleeping on the underside of a goldenrod flower.