It’s hard to stay positive sometimes. After my mother passed away, the grey cloud came, both literally and figuratively. It rained and rained and rained. They were dark dreary days. There were some days that I didn’t even get out of bed - didn’t or couldn’t. But when I did get out for a walk around the campground, I couldn’t help but notice the colours of autumn. All the … [Read more...]
Humpback Whales at Copper Cliffs
Quadra Island lies just across Discovery Passage from Campbell River, British Columbia, and on it is a very special location known as Copper Cliffs. It's actually a famous diving location. But I've never been diving. On board my boat, Snoopy, the brightly coloured cliffs stand out like someone spilled a box of crayons that melted in the sun. The minerals in the rock have … [Read more...]
The Orca’s Welcome
My boat Snoopy is all waxed and shiny, ready for the season here in Campbell River, British Columbia. We just had our first day of boating, and our first day of seeing whales too! What luck to see them on the first day out. Just like how the eagles came to greet us on our first land day, the orcas came to greet us on our first day on the ocean. This one even swam … [Read more...]
An Eagle’s Welcome
I can't remember the last time I made an image, processed it, and published it on the same day. I'm lucky if I process my images in the same year sometimes! But today seems like a good day to break with tradition, jump ahead, and share what's happening now. We just arrived at our favourite campsite in Campbell River, British Columbia, where we'll spend the next four … [Read more...]
Transient Orcas Hunting Seals in British Columbia
It was one of those quiet days when nothing seems to be happening on the ocean. It was calm but there were hardly any boats around and only a seagull or two made their presence known. I was exploring in my little boat, Snoopy, which is my favourite thing to do during summer in BC. My destination was the north end of Cortes Island where I explored all the little bays and … [Read more...]
Canada Geese
I like photographing all animals, not just the exotic ones. These Canada Geese were in the estuary behind our campsite in Campbell River, British Columbia. When they first take off, their wings touch the water and create big splashes, and then they appear to run on top of the water. One of the things I like most about this photo is the pattern of splashes you can see … [Read more...]
First day with my Sony A6000 at Paradise Meadows Strathcona Provincial Park
I wish I could be one of those people who always has the latest and greatest camera gear. I love gear! I mean, obviously it's not as important as having a vision and being able to carry it out with a camera, but I still love gear. While I can't afford the newest models (I'd love to get my hands on the A7rII), I am certainly up for the models that were released a couple of … [Read more...]
Bald Eagles on Vancouver Island BC
After last year's amazing wildlife viewing from our campsite in Campbell River, BC, Ray and I decided to come back for four months this year and we've enjoyed another incredible summer. One day we walked out to the spit just at the end of the road and there were all sorts of people out enjoying picnics, walks, kite flying, and there were even a few crazy joggers. "You'll … [Read more...]