Saturday, April 28, 2012

What I Found Along the Waterfront


Lots of activity on the water. If you click on the photo you will see all the sail boats in the upper right corner.

I like how the tree leaves frame this photo. Look at all the big tankers on the horizon.

This is the planetarium where you can learn all about the stars and planets. This April 28th is International Astronomy Day.



It has been years since I've gone to the Planetarium. There are all kinds of educational programs for children and adults alike to inform and education about the stars and the solar system. I also understand that they have had laser light shows set to popular music for many years. I think I would have enjoyed one of those shows but they are no longer available as the planetarium has moved on to high definition video for their shows.  What I remember most about my long ago visit was the 360 degree view of the night sky which are made possible through the planetarium's state-of-the-art Zeiss projector.

You can view this short video and you will be introduced to "Harry" one of three German made Zeiss projectors made for Canadian cities. Harry is the only surviving projector of the three.




Some residents enjoy boats like this for going out on the water. You will see a lot of them in use when the fireworks displays happen on the waterfront during Celebration of Lights.

The countries participating in this year's annual Celebration of Lights, a fireworks competition, are Vietnam, Brazil and Italy. Vietnam will show it's fireworks display on July 28th, Brazil on August 1st and Italy on August 4th. 

The displays always draw a huge crowd on the water and on the beaches and the shows are always exciting. It is difficult to go down to the beach because parking is at a premium so you really have to walk a far distance once you park or you must take transit.

I hope you will take a moment to leave your comments and to visit other scenes from around the world at Scenic Sunday.



18 comments:

Leovi said...

Beautiful photos, exquisite with delightful colors. Greetings and a happy weekend.

Anonymous said...

i'd love to visit brazil or an african country

Sr Crystal Mary Lindsey said...

That Harry is amazing!!
Also your photos are beautiful, so relaxing and serene. xx

Diane said...

You are so lucky to have a waterfront. I love where we are, but the closest lake is an hour away. Take care Diane

Hootin Anni said...

What a luscious set of beautiful scenes today. I love 'em all. Isn't it great being so close to a vast open area of gorgeous water?!!! I don't think I could ever leave where I live because of the close proximity of the Gulf. Enjoyed your shares, and thanks for stopping by.

Jo said...

Beautiful waterfront images, Penny. Such an interesting post about the planetarium and "Harry". Thanks for sharing. Hugs Jo

arabesque said...

i love the scenery,
and the place is very picturesque indeed. ^0^

Spare Parts and Pics said...

I enjoyed the Planetarium video. Thanks!!

Anonymous said...

Snap,
Hi! I would love to go to the planetarium. It's been a while since I've been to one. Love the photos.
Pat

Carole M. said...

beautiful views in your part of the world. The planetarium would be very interesting to visit.

Jackie McGuinness said...

I've never gone to a planetarium , and Toronto has one. Better put it on the list!!
Thanks for dropping by my blog and visiting.

momto8 said...

your pictures are beautiful. I would love to be there! and planetariums are fascinating!!

Al said...

I love these watery shots!

Joyful said...

Thank you everyone for leaving your kind comments. I hope you get to visit a planetarium where you live. I also hope to post more scenic photos as the weather improves.

Denise said...

Such lovely pictures, enjoyed this post.

CameraCruise said...

Beautiful shots.
I especially love the second one.
I'd love to visit a planetarium.
Wish you a wonderful week ahead.
Mette

Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotte said...

Wow what treasures you depict here.
I have a nephew it Victoria and think it would be fun to head out that way!

Joyful said...

Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments!

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