Kingston’s Winter Prelude: A Symphony of Water, Wings & Light

🇨🇦 Kingston’s Winter Prelude: A Symphony of Water, Wings & Light 🦢🌅 As the first frost kisses Lake Ontario, Kingston transforms into a moody masterpiece—where herons strike poses against peach-colored skies, and moonlight glints off century-old limestone. Here’s your curated guide to chasing the last golden moments before winter’s hush. 🦢 Avian Ballet at Cataraqui River • Star Performers: • Great Blue Herons frozen in hunting meditation • Trumpeter Swans gliding through mist like living origami • Best Viewing: Breakwater Park at dawn (bring thermos of chai) • Photography Tip: Use Fujifilm Classic Chrome for that National Geographic mood 🌅 Sunset Rituals 1️⃣ Tett Centre Pier • Magic Hour: 4:15-4:45PM in November • Composition Trick: Frame the art deco smokestack against liquid gold 2️⃣ Wolfe Island Ferry Deck (free!) • Pro Move: Shoot through ferry windows for frosted-glass filter effect 🌙 Moonrise Over Fort Henry • Lunar Calendar: Aim for full moon nights when the fortress is floodlit • Eerie Beauty: Shadows of 1812-era cannons stretch across snow-dusted lawns • Fuji Settings: Acros+R film sim for monochrome drama ❄️ Winter’s Looming Secrets • Coming Soon: • Frozen Wave Spectacle at Cedar Beach (December) • Iceboating on Lake Ontario (January rentals at Ahoy Rentals) 📸 Gear & Gratitude • Lens Trio: 16mm 1.4 (landscapes) + 56mm 1.2 (birds) + 90mm f/2 (moon) • Hot Chocolate Reward: Coffee & Company’s salted caramel cocoa #FujiCanada #LimestoneMagic #WinterIsComing