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Tour Guide - Newfoundland Photo Tours Newfoundland based Visual Story Teller Links to various platforms in my bio link below

Clarenville

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Joined April 2010

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@Cory_Babstock

Cory Babstock

3 days

Love puffins?? Here's your chance to own a colony of your own! By the way, the coolness of these birds extends FAR beyond just how they look! Did you know a group of puffins can be known as a colony, a circus, a puffinry, a gathering, a burrow, or, best of all, an

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@Cory_Babstock

Cory Babstock

4 years

I have no prize, no reward... just a request. I am a small business operator, a photographer, who would really like to expand his reach. If you could help me grow my audience by liking, sharing, following... it would be awesome. #photographer @NLtweets @LensAreLive

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3 years

As I type this I am sitting looking at the love of my life in a hospital bed. Tonight she suffered a seizure and stopped breathing. I performed cpr and thank God she started breathing again. She is in good spirits now as we await news. Tell your person you love them.

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4 years

So this just happened lol

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1 year

Day 94, not a huge change n the scale, to be expected, I had a free for all fun vacation weekend filled with food, fun and laughs with my family! BUT massive changes in the way I am presenting myself to the world with the removal of my security blanket. That beard did a lot to

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1 year

Sooooo... The skins a little rough. That'll take some time to calm down but not as bad as I expected. I think I lost a chin or two with the 60 pounds dropped so far. Maybe I'll keep it this way for a bit lol

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3 years

a little news..... ahem.... I would like let to announce that I just accepted the Artist in Residence for Twillingate starting in June through the end of July. I am overjoyed, this is a huge step forward for my career. Thanks for the support and encouragement!

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3 years

Sunset on the rocks ( expand for full )

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1 year

I am speechless. I knew the Downhome magazine was doing an article on me this month but had NO idea it was the cover story or that my photo would be used there! Holy cow! Thanks @downhomelife

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4 years

Wow, just... wow.... I have almost doubled my followers overnight and so many of you have left such kind and encouraging comments, thanks for making my day all the brighter... here's a favorite of mine from the past year for all the new folks....

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3 years

I GOT THE GRANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much ArtsNL for believing that my project was worthwhile, look for more Saltwater Cathedrals over the coming months!

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2 years

Ahem, so, guess who the new tour guide for Newfoundland Photo Tours is? A hint, he's typing this.....

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Join Newfoundland Photo Tours for a unique experience. Explore iconic locations, enhance photography skills, capture breathtaking views. Book Now.

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4 months

I have NEVER been so excited to take a photo!! Been wanting to capture this fella since he was first sighted three years ago. Today was the day! Stellars Sea Eagle

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2 years

So, big news, based on tests to dates and the specialist visit today we are 99.9% sure its NOT cancer, we are relieved beyond words. We will know 100% next week. Its hard to explain the weight of not knowing, I wasn't aware myself, until the weight was lifted.

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4 years

Like my photos? Can I ask you to share this and follow to help me grow my audience? Thanks folks! #nlwx #photography #newfoundland #follobackforfolloback @LensAreLive

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10 months

The Battery Dec 5th, 2023

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4 years

HUGE news! JAKE HAS BEEN FOUND!! So happy for my neighbours!!

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2 months

So folks, sometimes in life you get a true moment of absolute fulfillment. After two years of touring and chasing whales, see near breech's, partial breech's, tails, flukes and dorsal fins..... today.... today I was presented with magic..... A mom and a calf, synchronized

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3 years

Ahem, your attention please. I have an announcement to make. My wonderfully creative, intelligent, dedicated and superstar spouse GOT THE FRIGGIN JOB!!!! She is now the Graphic Designer for Rodways here in Clarenville.... things are looking way way up for our little family!

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3 years

glimpsed

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1 year

Feeling reflective in Petty Harbour

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1 year

Sorry for all the not so positive, kinda anxiety filled posts the last little while. I strive to stay positive no matter what, but life has gotten rough. Tour season is done, income is down, my mental health is deteriorating and I'm struggling to keep ahead of it. I've had

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1 year

Good morning folks! Its Monday, time for the healthy living update. Things are going well, weight change is slowing down, to be expected, but I feel like a different person. Clothing is fitting better, more energy, mental health continues to improve. Still some major

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3 years

Tonights moonrise

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3 years

This foolishness about dogs and their owners looking alike... I just don't see it lol

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1 year

Double light bursts at Cape Spear One of my favorite photos from July

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1 year

Likely my favorite up close and personal puffin shot this season, the eye does it for me.

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2 years

The Yellow Dory

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2 years

GM Folks!

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10 months

Who would like a Saucy Jaws print? I feel like doing a give-away! Simply like this post, nothing more, and I'll do a Christmas Day draw for this silly bugger lol 5x7 in a 8x10 matt

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1 year

There are days here without fog Quidi Vidi - Mid-July

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4 years

I decided a year or so ago I wanted to be a photographer full time, this is the photo, taken last spring, that convinced me it was the right choice. #sunset #photography #newfoundland @nltweets @LensAreLive

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1 year

Just a week ago I swore I had achieved the clearest, crispest, most detailed puffin head shot I could dream of getting. Then this one came off my card.... All bets are off Atlantic Puffin, Elliston, Newfoundland and Labrador

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3 months

The lupins of St. John's Harbour

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3 months

Love is in the air at Cape Bonavista lol

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1 year

Gabriel just got his final report. All passed, grade 12 achieved. Took longer than we thought but he is now the proud owner of his high school diploma. He received his hoodie from the school, signed the wall and received a glowing review. Cake and pizza it is! So proud.

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Cory Babstock

4 years

Who's sick of puffins? Not me... I took over a thousand photos of puffins this trip! #elliston #birdphotography @NLtweets

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4 years

He was backlit and I couldn't get around the other side of him, BUT, any Monday that starts off like this is a good Monday. Beautiful Bald Eagle #baldeagle #birdphotography #wildlife #newfoundland @cangeo @NLtweets

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2 years

Ok, I was hesitant to share, afraid to jinx anything lol. BUT I figure I've been a very open book, sometimes to a fault, up to now so why change. At 10:00 am tomorrow morning I have a zoom meeting regarding possible employment utilizing my photography and interpersonal

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1 year

Health journey update. This week I am down another 7 pounds. Thats 28 pounds down since I started. More importantly, my average resting heart rate has reduced and my average blood pressure is down to normal range. All this after just 2 weeks of clean eating and ensuring I am

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3 years

Very real question, why do folks need to make fun of people who are happy to be vaccinated, or married, or on a diet, or any other of the millions of things big and small and want to share it on social media? Its SOCIAL media, not ANTI-social media. Give it up, stop being sour.

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2 years

Good Morning folks!

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1 year

So, after my injury and job loss we declared bankruptcy. It was a difficult thing to do. I had built a very good credit score, very good.... that was destroyed in minutes... We actually filed a consumer proposal, where we make bi-weekly payments for the past 4 and a half

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2 years

Gm folks!! 52 orbits around the sun for this fella today and I haven't changed one bit lol

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2 years

HUGE ty to @stan_sdcollins for sharing a little of my work today and sending folks over. Been a busy day for new followers, want to welcome you all here. I'm an open book, for better or for worse, but my favorite thing is sharing this wonderful place I call home, so, welcome!!

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3 months

So, why all the excitement about the Stellar's Sea Eagle? Well, there's a few things... One, it is EXTREMLY rare, not just here, but globally. Only 4000 of these amazing birds exist in the wild! Compared to HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of Bald Eagles. Two, its NOT supposed to be

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3 years

So, here's a story. I took my kid out for lunch. After we were done eating we noticed an eagle near by in a tree. I swore cause I didn't have my camera. I brought him back to work, picked up my wife, had lunch with her an grabbed my camera... I'll be damned, still there!

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9 months

I am SO happy with this print!!! Just stunning!

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4 years

That moment you realize you and your dog look like brothers

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2 years

Folks, our long awaited tax adjustments and back taxes for the boys disabilities have FINALLY arrived. We just spent an hour or so flattening all our bills and repaying the folks who have done so much to help us through a very rough couple of months. As well, we bought our

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3 years

Need to go back to this exact spot and reshoot this.

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2 years

Had a TON of fun doing a giveaway of one of my works! We will do it again on Christmas eve BUT lets make it even BIGGER... A calendar AND a 8x10 mated print along with 5 greeting cards and the retweets start NOW.... Here's the print, retweet to win, drawn Dec 24th!

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4 years

So, I am going to be busy tomorrow night with family things likely so I wanted to post my photo of the year. This was BY far my top selling, most liked, most shared photo of 2020 and I wasn't even going to post it cause I didn't like it lol, what do I know?

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1 year

Its Monday!! Healthy living update time. Missed last week due to being on tour. So, down under 290, happy days. More importantly, energy levels up, sleeps was meh last week but I think alot of that was nerves from the 7 day tour. Moving is easier, that's so important.

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1 year

A very Happy Anniversary to my very best friend. I couldn't imagine a life without you in it, it sounds cliché, but you complete me. Much love, looking forward to our date night tonight around the bay! One of our first dates, we were babies, and one of our last, aging like

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2 years

The colors of spring

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3 years

My oldest, 17 on the spectrum wonder child, just got accepted to a program that will provide him with training for 4 weeks and then at least 20+ weeks employment. I could cry!!

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1 year

Folks, it's Monday! That means its time to do a healthy living update. 48 days in and I am a different person, no lie. I have lost a total of 45 pounds in these 48 days but that is NOTHING compared to what I have gained in the same time frame. Better sleep, increased energy,

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1 year

Good morning folks

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22 days

Gabe got the job! I am so happy for him! Way to go!!

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4 years

Down to FOUR choices for the cover of the upcoming calendar, with the puffin the lead. Here are the four finalists. Pick your fav, I'll decide at days end. To order your calendar follow the link :)

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3 years

A place out of time....

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2 months

Absolutely STUNNING way to draw a close to this amazing tour and possibly my season! Twillingate, and in particular Back Harbour, means so much to me. It was my two months here as an Artist in Residence that gave me the confidence in my ability to do this.

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1 year

So, a little news on the healthy living front. Mondays weigh in was delayed as I was on tour... I jumped on the scale just now and I am 299 lbs... That's 51 lbs down.... No progress photo today. Just a photo of me, doing what I love, with a new energy and a new confidence.

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2 years

Morning!!

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1 year

FINALLY got a copy lol Had to drive all the way to St. John's to get it So cool though, appreciated and humbled.

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2 years

It was all yellow

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4 years

Giveaway time. I have TWO items to give away. One is a 8x12 canvas of the photo below, the other is a copy of my new 2021 Calendar. IF this post get retweeted 1000 times by Friday, AND, if I get 500 new page follows in the same timeframe, I will do a draw from my followers!

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1 year

Happy Monday morning folks! Have a health Journey update for you. First I want to talk about how good I feel. Walking is easier, breathing, moving, sleeping.... All better and that's AMAZING!! I lost 3 pounds last week, for a total of 38 in the past 28 days. Confident I will

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2 years

My day was just rescued by a little girl, about 3 years old.... "Mommy, is that man Santa's brother?"

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4 years

Folks, you have ALL been amazing, well, except for that one guy. The support is humbling, both in words and in substance. I want to give back. Retweet this post and I will draw from the retweets next Friday for this set of 4 Random Passage photos. Thanks!

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3 years

51 years of circling the sun... Happy Birthday to me... I haven't changed a bit!

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7 months

Yup, wee bit proud

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2 years

Well shit

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3 months

Blue hour at the battery

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1 year

211 weeks ago this badly taken photo saved my life. This was after my injury, termination and bankruptcy but prior to my two spinal surgeries. A day or two prior to taking this photo I was having vague and chaotic thoughts about ending my life. Little things like, how easy

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3 years

Gabe got the job! Its helping out in a Music shop!!! I am SOOOOOOOOO friggin' happy for my young man! For those of you who don't know, Gabe had an interest in music, its faltered a little over the pandemic, but he is STOKED to be involved again!

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2 years

Gabe is one step further along to getting his funding for his education sorted out after a meeting and a call today. Super proud of this young man. He left grade 12 with our blessing at the height of covid. His neuro-divergent mind couldn't process the changes and it was

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1 year

Best photo I took all day and it's an accidental shot on my cell phone lol

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1 year

53 turns around the sun for this old fella today! I don't think I've aged a day lol

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2 years

Dee's first attempt at a puffin! These will be wicked popular I think! Talented spouse I have!

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3 years

One more from Tickle Cove last night, love the contrasts from the purple rocks through to blue sky. (expand for full) #sunset #newfoundland #photography @NLtweets @ExploreCanada

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2 years

Gm folks

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1 year

I already miss the lupins Trinity, Trinity Bay

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4 years

Want to do something to help a small business like mine that costs NOTHING? Please like, retweet and follow. As a photographer, audience is everything. Here are some of my favs from the last week.

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4 years

Beauty sunset at Tickle Cove tonight #newfoundland #photography #nlwx @NLtweets @LensAreLive

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1 year

Good Morning, Happy Easter!

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1 year

A thank you post. So, I have had some successes with cards in the past. When I created my first Christmas card two years ago I sold a little over 200 of them and I was FLOORED. Well, this year a little guy with a jaunty hat has exceeded ALL previous levels AND continues to

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2 years

Good morning all!

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3 years

I'm 50, my dad is 80, and I still feel like a kid when we see each other, I'm so glad he came to see my show. It was nice to see him smile looking at my art... my heart is full!! #twillingate #newfoundland #dadandson @NLtweets

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3 years

Gm folks!!

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1 year

Very excited for the month of October. I have a month long exhibition at the Grounds cafe in Metro. The biggest market of the year with Christmas at the Glacier and at the end of I set up another display space in downtown St. John's. Lots happening.

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2 years

Gn folks

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1 year

My oldest, who turns 20 in November, just completed his final test to get his grade 12. To say I am proud of that young man is an understatement, covid really derailed him, but he pulled himself back up and got the job done. Upwards and onwards!

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3 months

Sitting pretty

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2 years

Serious talk. My struggle with anxiety and depression since my spinal injury and subsequent fallout is a battle I fight every single day, EVERY day. It could be a quiet day, a crazy day, a happy day, a sad say... every day I am at war with myself... its exhausting....

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1 year

A beauty of a burger with a beauty of a gal.... How lucky am I?

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4 years

My kitchen window has the best sunrises lol

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3 years

Ok folks, help me pick a cover here.... respond with the number matching the photo you like best! Appreciate the help!

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1 year

Good Morning! Busy day of Etsy packaging and market prep today! Hope you all have a wicked good Friday!

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