Bøger af John Iwan Hartig

Granny's Boot Antiques has been a well-known antiques shop for many years in Vineland, Ontario. Madge Wilson, "Granny", has collected anything from old furniture to knickknacks for her shop, specializing also in Folk-art collectibles. Her daughter, Debbie Wilson, manages the website. Madge's husband, Poppa Wilson, contributed his skill in woodwork and retouching paint where needed for the Folk-art collection. Granny's Boot Antiques has a wide category of items: Antiques, Glassware, Dishes, Pitchers, Amberina, Knickknacks, Jewelry, Paintings, Music Related, Folk-art and Misc.When I first got to know them, I think it was a rainy day and I needed to get out of the house. I walked into the shop and was amazed at the array of colour which met my eye, the patterns and the composition and arrangement of all their "stuff". I told Madge and Debbie that I was a local photographer, living just a couple of streets away and the day was so drab that I needed a therapeutic time out with my camera. Could I take photos in their shop? Mostly, they don't allow photographers in but I presented myself honestly and they gave me permission. I clicked away with my camera which was a peaceful relaxation for my mind. Since those early days, I've given Madge and Debbie copies of all the photos that I've taken inside their shop. It's been a treat feasting my photographer's eyes on the colour and the arrangements that Madge and Debbie make with their antique collectibles. After some 20 years, occasionally dropping into the shop on a rainy day, sometimes even on a sunny day, when I wasn't busy, I figured it was time to design a special Photobook for Madge and Debbie. Their collection of antiques and Folk-art should be recorded in some way in a book. John Hartig, Author, Scenery Photographerand Web Designer

Niagara Falls! The seventh wonder of the world! The larger Horseshoe Falls are about 790 metres (2,590 ft) wide, while the American Falls are 320 metres (1,050 ft) wide. The height of the Falls varies between 51 metres (167 feet) and 57 metres (188 feet). It's quite a drop! Niagara Falls is also the honeymoon capital of the world too! Niagara Falls has been the traditional, "Honeymoon Capital of the World" for more than 215 years. Niagara Scenery photographer, John Hartig, has collected photos of the Niagara Peninsula for 20 some years and has created several lovely Photobooks of the region in a series. Niagara Falls, Port Dalhousie, Niagara-on-the Lake and landmarks, like Ball's Falls, the Bruce Trail and of course, Niagara Falls itself. Welcome to John's Photobook Series.

Port Dalhousie is actually a suburb of St. Catharines. This quaint little town is renowned for its 2 lighthouses, 2 piers, lots of sailboats...and of course, craft shops.Port Dalhousie hosts the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta inviting rowers from all over the world. This event has been happening for almost 100 years! The Port is a great place to picnic, to watch sailboats, bicycle, take long walks along the pier and photograph the two lighthouses there. There's also a great beach on the north side and a carousel for families with kids. The carousel might be on hold for a while because the town is undergoing renovations. It would be a shame to lose the carousel which has entertained families since 1921. The piers themselves are under construction. But don't worry; there are still lots to see while the town is getting a new facelift.John Hartig hopes you enjoy this Photobook of Port Dalhousie, a labour of love which shows some of the choice photos of the Port that John has gathered over the past two decades.

There are splendid sights in the Niagara Peninsula. It is a pretty area in which to live, especially for a scenery photo-buff like me. I've put in a lot of mileage over the past 20 years during my spring and autumn photo jaunts. Winters are okay too, but I like spring and autumn photography the best because I do not have to keep my camera under my coat. Oh, and before I forget, I like spring and autumn the best because they are the most colourful times of the year. Let me give you a brief Overview first of all of some the significant landmarks and scenery within Niagara. Highlights include Ball's Falls, a hidden wonder near Vineland off Hwy 24, Jordan Village with quaint shops, Port Dalhousie with its two lighthouses and marinas, Morningstar Mill with the Decew Falls and the working pioneer gristmill, Niagara-on-the-Lake, voted the prettiest town in Canada in 1996, Queenston Heights, famous for the War of 1812 and now a lovely picnic site, and of course, Niagara Falls, a very loud and awe inspiring sight, and the seventh wonder of the world, and honeymoon capital.

The Morningstar gristmill was built in 1872 to process wheat, oats, barley and rye. It is located above the Decew Falls at 2710 Decew Road in St. Catharines. There are two main structures noticeable off the road: the red building which is the maintenance building and the beige stone gristmill itself.There's a little park for picnicking before you get to the gristmill. The property also has a turbine shed, the miller's house in the back, the ice-house, the sawmill and the barn. There's a blacksmith's shop in the barn. It should be noted that the gristmill and the miller's house are heritage sites. "Friends of Morningstar Mill" are volunteers that keep the grounds and the gristmill operating for tourists and school groups. These volunteers started reconstruction of the gristmill in the year 2000. Now the mill is the only water powered gristmill in the entire Niagara Peninsula.The mill is officially open May 1 until the Thanksgiving weekend. School tours can be arranged for a Tuesday or Thursday, by phoning Gary Konkle 905-384-2530.Wedding photography can also be arranged by phoning "The Recreation and Community Services Office of St. Catharines" at 905-688-5601 ext. 1925

The War of 1812 in North America between British Upper Canada and the United States is considered a side-line event of the Napoleonic War in Europe. Yet, it was a war here on the border between Canada and the United States in its own right. Britain won the War of 1812 by successfully defending its colonies against the invasion of the United States. Otherwise, Canada would be part of th U.S. now as an extension of America's ambition to make all of North America, American. The U.S. threw itself into this war because Britain used force to "impress" or kidnap Americans who became unwilling sailors on British ships. The first American attacks were disjointed and failed. Detroit was surrendered to the British in August 1812.British Major General Robert Ross marched into Washington on August 24, 1814 and had his men set fire to various government and military buildings, including the White House, called the Presidential Mansion at that time. It was a retaliation for the American destruction of Port Dover in Upper Canada. The Burning of Washington is the only time a foreign power has captured and occupied the capital of the United States. President James Madison, military officials and his government fled the city to a small town in Montgomery County, Maryland, known now as "the United States Capital for a Day." He spent the night at the house of Caleb Bentley and his Quaker family. The house still exists, known as the Madison House.Luckily, a heavy thunderstorm put out the fires in Washington putting weight to the argument that God was on the American side. The occupation of Washington lasted about 26 hours. The Treaty of Ghent was signed by British and American delegates on December 24, 1814, ending the War of 1812.

The Bruce Trail cuts through Ball's Falls near Vineland, Ontario. Actually, there are two falls: Lower Ball's Falls and Upper Ball's Falls. Hikers love walking the Bruce Trail with or without their cameras. The Bruce Trail is manageable for tourists. Trees are beautiful and the two rushing falls are magnificent. The Lower Falls is 90 feet high and the Upper Falls is 35 feet high. We are fortunate to have these splendid natural wonders in the Niagara Peninsula. Over the past 20 years, I've amassed many photographs along the Bruce Trail around the Ball's Falls area. Autumn with the changing leaves is the best time but I also like winter when the rushing water of the falls stands out in the stark white background of snow. John Hartig hopes that people will enjoy his photo book which he painstakingly designed of the trees and trails of the Bruce Trail around the Ball's Falls Conservation Area.

Niagara-on-the-Lake is often described as the loveliest town in Ontario. It is a historical site, having been settled at the close of the American Revolution by Loyalists coming to Upper Canada [Ontario] to start a new life as British subjects. Now-a-days, the town is buzzing with lots of things to see and do for tourists and locals alike. There's Fort George, an actual fort from the War of 1812 [which was fought against the Americans]; there's the Shaw Festival, the marina, the golf course, picnic areas, resplendent huge houses [especially along the Niagara Parkway] and several world famous wineries. There are also great bed and breakfasts, restaurants, hotels, craft shops galore and places to walk along the river, or if you prefer to travel in style, you can ride in the horse drawn carriages, usually parked in front of the Prince of Wales Hotel.Photographer, John Hartig, has explored Niagara-on-the-Lake with his camera and created another of John's Photobook Series, showing his love of what the Niagara Peninsula offers in terms of scenery.