This article shares some images captured in the Twillingate area of  Newfoundland during our recent self-drive photography tour. All of the photographs in this article were captured with the M.Zuiko PRO 12-100 f/4 IS zoom.

One of the primary objectives of our visit was to view icebergs and participate in a boat tour. We also explored some of the surrounding area and had a noteworthy stay at the Viking Vacation Home. As regular readers know, over the past nine years or so we have only highlighted accommodations on two other occasions on this website. More on that at the end of this article.

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We found the Twillingate area interesting from a photographic perspective. There is a small harbour with various watercraft, and  homes dotted along the shoreline.

Iceberg viewing boat tours are available that depart from the Twillingate harbour.

With a bit of luck you can also observe icebergs that occasionally drift in close to shore.

Many of the homes and businesses in the main part of town are brightly coloured and there is a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers would enjoy the rugged scenery.

Our trip was well before the main tourist season and we lucked into some nice, sunny weather during our visit to Twillingate. This helped make exploring the area more enjoyable.

Our accommodations were located in the small settlement of Crow’s Head which is just north of the town of Twillingate. There are a number of other small villages and hamlets in the general area. We spent the better part of a day doing some unplanned explorations.

Many of the backcountry roads leading to various settlements are dead ends… but that didn’t concern us as we were intrigued with what we would find, and enjoyed our meanderings.

Many of the small hamlets had a few homes sprinkled along the shoreline with some docks and boathouses.

I let my eyes wander as we drove around and responded to the various stimuli around me. A splash of bright colour.

A reflection in a quiet inlet.

Some rock layers at low tide.

Thoughts of family picnics, or boat crews eating their lunches.

Responding to a ‘magic 7’ when composing an image.

Or a strong leading line pulling my eye into a scene.

There were signs of rugged individualism.

Some patriotic pride.

Reminders of making a living from the sea were found in the small harbours and communities.

We visited the Twillingate lighthouse.

Looked out from the rugged cliffs.

And even spent a bit of time with area wildlife.

The character of interesting structures abounds in the area.

And, we suspect there may be some unusual stories and history behind some of the buildings we found.

Certainly one of the highlights of our Newfoundland self-drive photography tour was staying at the Viking Holiday House… not pictured above… but below… 🙂

The one bedroom, beautifully appointed, and comfortable apartment is located above a curio shop, and overlooks the ocean.

The view is wonderful and depending on the season it is possible to view a few icebergs, or whales and other sea mammals in the bay.

Ann, our host, and her husband Mike, were knowledgeable and very  accommodating. They are very gracious hosts who definitely made us feel at home.

Tall stools and binoculars are provided so guests can take full advantage of the ocean views.

The following are some additional images of the accommodations at the Viking Vacation Home. Unfortunately they don’t do the property justice. The quiet solitude and inspiring view create a feeling of being in an artist’s or writer’s retreat.

Our Twillingate area visit was everything that we hoped it would be.

 Technical Note

Photographs were captured handheld using camera gear as noted in the EXIF data.  Images were produced from RAW files using my standard process. We were not compensated in any way to feature the Viking Vacation Home in this article. My wife and I both felt that this wonderful accommodation deserved a mention. This is the 1,298 article published on this website since its original inception in 2015.

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