Petrie Island
A photography friend and I had been meaning to visit Petrie Island for some time. Located in Ottawa's Eastern outskirts, it is a large park with about 12 km of shoreline. It has something for everyone: a sandy beach, nature trails, birds, and waterways. On the day we went it was cool with clouds and intermittent sunny breaks. Although it was a weekday, the park had many visitors, either strolling the trails as we were, fishing, or canoeing. Everyone was respectful of the need to socially distance. We arrived early in the afternoon and photographed until dusk. I had been to Petrie Island a couple of times before at different times of the year. In looking at my earlier shots, I can see that each visit offers something unique. No doubt, I'll be back.