2013 Week 30 Photos

2013 Week 30 Photos 

By Corey Lablans Photography 

This week started off with a theme and then went array. I was thinking of photographing insects everyday but got busy with the various activities that went on in the week such as tours, the opening of the museum and the local mineral show. Anyways, here are the photos from this past week, week number eight.

2013 07 22 – The larvae of a water beetle eats a small snail on Marble Lake. There are over 2000 species of water beetles.

2013 07 23 – Two damselflies copulate in the evening on Marble Lake. If you want to learn more about how, click this scientific link: http://goo.gl/6uTLfO

2013 07 24 – Beautiful cirrus clouds are seen reflecting in a pond off Cross-Country Road near Musclow-Greenview Road east of Bancroft.

2013 07 25 – A group walks down a slope at the MacDonald Mine north of Bancroft. The mine, which opened in 1919, was one of the largest Feldspar mines in Canada. It has since been rehabilitated, covering up the large openings with debris material. A concrete tunnel does lead into the openings for bats and is barred off.

2013 07 26 – As the fire dies down the embers glow red while enjoying a campfire with Doug and Donna at the Bancroft Tent and Trailer Camp. Embers are around 500 degrees Celsius.

2013 07 27 – Someone takes a photos of various members associated with the opening of the new mineral museum in Bancroft. The museum officially opened on Sunday, July 28^th, the day of the local club’s mineral show.

2013 07 28 – A couple examine some of the minerals available to purchase at the Bancroft Gem and Mineral Club’s 17^th annual show at the Legion. The show features three silent auctions and a live auction at the end of the day. 

THANK YOU,

Corey Lablans

2013 Week 29 Photos

2013 Week 29 Photos

By Corey Lablans Photography

Finishing up my 7^th week photographing on a daily basis exciting things continue to happen. This week Ontario was hit by a massive front, causing power outages across the province.  As a result temperatures broke, creating excellent weather for the weekend, making mineral collecting and the South Baptist Music Festival enjoyable. Here are the photos:

2013 07 15 – Every year I enjoy seeing what new graffiti is added to the wall behind Camera Kingston off Wellington Street. The mice were added some time ago but the colourful circle is a newer addition. 

2013 07 16 – Wendy writes a label for a Fluorrichterite sample to be placed on display in the new mineral museum at 8 Hasting Heritage Way, Bancroft. The new museum has a wide array of minerals collected within 150 km radius of Bancroft, as well as a mine diorama and fluorescent mineral display. The opening date is scheduled for July 28^th.

2013 07 17 – Fraser Creek, made up of Richard Arthur, Howard Baer and Brad Culver, performs during the Mineral Capital Concerts at Millennium Park. Every Wednesday evening a different performer takes to the stage at 7:00 p.m. ending around 9:00 p.m.

Fraser Creek: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fraser-Creek/473091556045465

Mineral Capital Concerts: http://www.mineralcapitalconcerts.com/

2013 07 18 – One of the servers pours in a shot of whiskey while making a mixed drink on Thursday night, half price wing night. The South Algonquin Eatery and Pub, one of the area’s newest restaurant establishments opened in spring 2013, located at 4 Bridge West, Bancroft, Ontario.

2013 07 19 – Got the pot ready and was about to cook pasta last night on my electric burner when I realized, “oh ya, the power is out,” so I used the stove. A storm rolled through the area yesterday knocking out the power to 14,000 people in the Hastings Township. It was around 9:40 p.m. when it came back on.

2013 07 20 – A gentleman maneuvers his Sea-Doo at the boat launch behind the Country Fare and Inn during the 2^nd Annual South Baptist Music Festival. The choppy water made it difficult for boats to float and enjoy the festival.

2013 07 21 – Vic and Tristan work under the rock face, looking for a wide variety of minerals, at the Schickler Fluorite mine near Wilberforce. The site recently opened to collectors after Michael Bainbridge worked out the logistics. Many different minerals are collectable: Titanite, Scapolite, Apatite, Amphibole, Fluorite and possibly others.

 Have an excellent week and remember to get out and do things!!

THANK YOU

2013 Week 28 Photos

2013 Week 28 Photos

By Corey Lablans Photography

This past week permitted a lot of adventures from caving to ghost towns and mineral show. It was amazing getting back to the Bonnechere Caves, as well as checking out the old abandoned radar station at Foymount. This week ended strong with the annual Prince Edward Country Rock and Mineral Show in Picton. Hope you enjoy this past week’s photos.

2013 07 08 – Workers apply a coating to the Bronze Sir John A statue in City Park at the corner of King Street and West Street. The first Prime Minister of Canada holding office from 1867-73 and 1878-91.

2013 07 09 – Beautiful cumulus clouds fill the sky above Foodland at 337 Hastings Street North in Bancroft. Foodland opened in May of 2011, a branch of Sobeys Ontario. They are open 24/7, making it a convenient place to shop if you need something at the last minute.

2013 07 10 – A women enjoys relaxing in her hammock while listening to the Cris Cuddy Acoustic Unit (CCAU) perform at the Mineral Capital Concert. Every Wednesday night a performer takes to the stage at 7:00 p.m. at Millennium Park.

2013 07 11 - A group of collectors looks through the soil at Millar’s Mine near Tory Hill while out on one of the Bancroft and District Chamber of Commerce Mineral Tours. The particular section of the property they are looking at is good for Tremolite, a light green coloured amphibole.

2013 07 12 – In 1955 the Bonnechere Caves were drained of water and people were able to explore passageways that were once submerged. This is one of the tunnels produced by rushing water, dissolving away the limestone walls. If you’ve never been in a cave and want a comfortable introduction, the Bonnechere Caves are excellent. http://www.bonnecherecaves.com

2013 07 12 - Foymount, Ontario was the site of one of the Royal Canadian Airforce radar stations built in the 1950's, keeping watch for Soviet bombers. The main buildings remain, looking like a post apocalyptic landscape, while newer houses are located close by. Numerous no trespassing sign cover the property.

2013 07 13 – A good number of campers attended this year’s Christmas in July dinner at the Bancroft Tent and Trailer Camp. They served up ham, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables and buns. The scalloped potatoes were excellent, along with all the other food as well. 

2013 07 14 – Two people examine one of the vendors at the 2^nd annual Prince Edward County Rock, Gem and Mineral Show in Picton at the Crystal Palace. A wide variety of minerals, fossils, gems and jewelry were on display for sale.

2013 Week 27 Photos

2013 Week 27 Photos

By Corey Lablans Photography

Canada Day started off the week with some excitement, as kids and adults showed their patriotism. On days like that it is easy to get a photo, the difficult part is choosing what photo to use. As good as one day can be, the next can be difficult. You get caught up in what you are doing and forget to take a photo, so with an hour left in the day, you think of something to photograph.

Here is this past week’s photos, hope you enjoy.

2013 07 01 – A lady smiles after getting her face painted at Millennium Park in Bancroft during the Canada Day celebrations. Live music, vendors and face painting filled the park, while other events for kids went on at Riverside Park.

2013 07 02 – The only issue with tenting for the summer is the humidity; with warm days and cooler nights it leaves everything damp. Currently have a large fan going and keep moving stuff around to combat the dampness.

2013 07 03 – A group examines a freshly blasted rock at the Princess Sodalite Mine while on tour of the area’s geology. Alf uses the micro-blaster to break down a boulders from the old dumps to more manageable sizes.

2013 07 04 – A young snapping turtle was walking across the road so I decided to move it. This snapping turtle was not aggressive, allowing me to put the lens up close enough to get a good close up photo. It hid when I picked it up.

2013 07 05 – A group of friends enjoy the beautiful sunset while fishing off the dock at Moira Lake off Highway 62 south of Madoc.

2013 07 06 – Unsure of what exactly happened but the truck lost control, flipped over and took out the front of a white cargo van before landing on this front lawn in Birds Creek. Talking to a few people it was a chain reaction of events, someone not paying attention and having to react quickly, and everyone walked away without injury. 

2013 07 07 – A lady sits on one of the benches at Flora MacDonald Confederation Basin on Sunday afternoon, while others enjoy the nice weather. Located in the park is Engine 1095, a locomotive that recently was restored, for more information on it click this link: http://www.cityofkingston.ca/explore/history/engine-1095 

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THANK YOU 

2013 Week 26 Photos

2013 Week 26 Photos

By Corey Lablans Photography

A lot has happened over this past week from white water rafting to the first Mineral Capital Concert and the first celebrations of Canada Day. The weather has been all over the place but it has been a fun week. Here are the photos from week 26, 2013. 

2013 06 24 – It is the newest tourist attraction starting next Monday, July 1^st. Madawaska Kanu Centre, the Bancroft District Chamber of Commerce and TROUT Bus Lines have partnered in a weekly Monday afternoon White Water Rafting adventure. Price includes transportation, lunch and a fun time on the rapids.

A group from Bancroft and surrounding areas representing various tourist attractions and destinations sit at a table at the Madawaska Kanu Centre enjoying lunch before embarking on a rafting adventure.

2013 06 25 – A mid day thunderstorm rolled through Bancroft around noon dumping a lot of water within a short period of time. This is a view from the north-facing window of the Chamber of Commerce. It created some good washed out sections at the campground I’m staying at, as well as temporarily flooding Station Street (only about half a foot of water).

2013 06 26 – Spectators watch as the Salty Dog take to the stage during last night’s opening performance for this year’s Mineral Capital Concerts at Millennium Park. Various musicians will be performing this year every Wednesday evening starting at 7:00 p.m. Next week’s performance will be Jamie Spurvey (http://www.liveonmystage.com/jamiespurvey.html)

2013 06 27 – Looking out from the Eagle’s Nest in Bancroft a small thunderstorm slowly moves by. Very little lightning was produced by the storm and it never made its way to Bancroft. The Eagle’s Nest provides a nice lookout point over the Bancroft landscape.

2013 06 28 – Today a freelance writer who specializes in kid related adventures came to Bancroft. She is writing a piece on geological tourism, so I took her and her two kids out to the Marble Quarry on Highway 62. The two kids enjoyed the Marble Quarry quite a bit, throwing water on the walls to bring out the beauty of the marble.

2013 06 29 – Every year the Bancroft Tent and Trailer Camp hosts a fundraising barbeque on the Saturday of the Canada Day weekend. Alex made the barbeque from a diesel tank and the latest retrofit is a rotating platform for burgers and hot dogs. Approximately 100 attended this year’s and enjoyed the live music.

2013 06 30 – The day before Canada Day, the Bancroft Tent and Trailer Camp has a kids decorating bike contest. Approximately 30 kids were out, after going through the photos, I thought this stood out because of her expression.  

THANK YOU, stay tuned for more in the future!!