One passenger aboard our recent Newfoundland Circumnavigation had an amazing story to tell. Keen photographer John Chambers had earned his passage with a picture.
That’s right: John was the winner of the 2012 edition of Photolife‘s annual photo contest, “The World We Live In” in the Amateur category. You may have seen his extraordinary Arctic wolf portrait on the cover of the contest issue of the magazine – it’s sublime.
John was an enthusiastic traveller, leaping at every opportunity to grab great shots. He was kind enough to share some of his favourites with us here.

St. John’s is a beautiful and fascinating city, one of North America’s oldest.

Rock formations south of St. John’s near Bay Bulls are spectacular.

Fogo Island was once considered one of the four corners of the Earth.

The restored fish station at Battle Harbour is a national treasure.

Reconstructed Viking sod house, c. 1000 A.D. at L’Anse Aux Meadows.

Castle Island off the Labrador coast is famed for its columnar basalt.

Saddle Island, at Red Bay, once housed a Basque whaling station.

Spruce stacked to dry in traditional fashion in Red Bay, Labrador.

Gros Morne National Park is considered ‘The Galapagos of Geology’

The tiny outport of Francois is only accessible by boat.

The Sea Adventurer proudly flies the AC flag.

Tiny St. Pierre preserves the culture and heritage of France.

The easternmost point in Canada, Cape Spear.

St. John’s features one of the world’s great ocean harbours.
Enter this year’s edition of The World We Live In, sponsored by Adventure Canada, and you too could win one of many spectacular prizes.
Thank you David Newland and the staff at Adventure Canada. This was a amazing trip, looking forward to taking on more adventures with AC.
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Lovely photos! Isn’t NFLD amazing? I’ve been to St Johns, Cape Spear, Bay Bulls and Clarenville but not to Gros Morne or the French islands They look fascinating. I must return!
Fantastic photos. You have certainly convinced me to go there next summer. Thank you.
These are beautiful detailing pictures of a magnificent province, coast line and nature at its best .
Thank you for the great experience of viewing such amazing pictures
Amazing images. It’s easy to take a good photograph in Newfoundland as the opportunities abound but these are truly exceptional … you’ve made your friends in Merrickville proud.
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