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Friday 6 January 2017

The harbour ice at low tide

The ice in the harbour at Summerside, Prince Edward Island this time of year is fascinating.

 

During our last walk there this week, ice was left behind by the retreating tide, aground and fractured. 

 

Pans of ice are piled on each other in places and have a hint of red colour from the island sand.

 

They abut the shoreline near the range light and the beach along the inner part of the harbour. 

 

The ice stands out against the red rock which prevents erosion along the shoreline.

 

Meanwhile, further out in the harbour, along the shipping channel, there is open water. 

 

The port has been busy this week ahead of the freeze up of the Northumberland Strait.

Soon all will be frozen for another winter.

30 comments:

DJan said...

Fascinating! I deep forgetting the sea freezes when it gets really cold, like in PEI. We have such a moderate climate that I never see ice floes on the ocean. Then I remember the iceberg that took down the Titanic. Great pictures, Marie. Thanks for the education. :-)

Anonymous said...

That's amazing! Andrea

Joanne Noragon said...

That ice makes the cold look colder.

Celia said...

Beautiful and so very cold!

Elephant's Child said...

How very, very beautiful. And what a reminder of the power of nature...

Down by the sea said...

That ice looks amazing. I have never seen our coast iced over! Sarah x

Marie Smith said...

I like the harbour like this for a few weeks but I get tired of the cold after a month or so, Jan.

Marie Smith said...

It is, Andrea.

Marie Smith said...

It feels cold just to look at it, Joanne.

Marie Smith said...

Yes indeed, Celia.

Marie Smith said...

It really reminds us who's in charge, EC.

Marie Smith said...

I have know such ice all of my life, Sarah.

Mage said...

Wonderful views. Thanks.

Marie Smith said...

It is pretty, Mage.

Anvilcloud said...

Oddly enough our little river in town doesn't freeze (here) because the water runs quickly.

Marie Smith said...

There is a river along the boardwalk which runs into the harbour which isn't frozen now though part of the harbour is.

Angela said...

Very interesting! It is indeed beautiful!

Judith @ Lavender Cottage said...

Interesting phenomenon to see ice broken up like that, isn't it? We've had no ice fishing the last couple of winters because it was too mild but this year the ice will be thick enough for the big derby that takes place.

Linda said...

Your photos are amazing, Marie! Fascinating, and beautiful.

Marie Smith said...

It is pretty in its own way this time of year, Angela.

Marie Smith said...

How interesting, Judith. Will you take photos?

Marie Smith said...

Thank you, Linda. It is beautiful in an icy way.

Karen said...

That is so neat! We don't see much ice here on the east coast of Newfoundland.

The Furry Gnome said...

It never occurred to me that your tides would do such things to the ice! Of course! We get ice, but mostly just flat.

Marie Smith said...

You get the pack ice from the north late winter into spring.

You would take great pictures of this ice, Karen.

Marie Smith said...

It is interesting to watch the ice here. The tides have a huge effect on it.

Tomoko said...

Happy new Year, Marie,
Those photos are amazing !! I almost hear the sound of those ice creaking!
My winter break will be over soon!

Marie Smith said...

Happy New Year to you too, Tomoko. I've missed you!

The Happy Whisk said...

Oh my gosh, these pictures are great.

Marie Smith said...

Thank you, HW.