This massive promontory is actually several kilometers across the water. Blomidon was formed in two distinct geological eras, with older Triassic sediments overlain by Jurassic lava as a kind of cap. Both fossils and semi-precious gemstones are found along its shores or embedded in the cliffs. It overlooks the eastern end of Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley near Wolfville, my home town, and is the mythical home of Glooscap, ancient creator-god of the local Mi'kmaw. In winter, the Minas Basin is choked with huge ice cakes that float with the tide and sit on the red mud. I took this shot from the main highway approaching Wolfville.

In a few hours, this entire area will be covered with salt water - the highest tides in the world rush past Blomidon twice a day.