“Look!” That word always makes my heart jump a little as I wonder what new marvel nature has in store for me. I rushed to the back window of the RV to see what was out there. A Killdeer!! Just walking in the grass behind the RV only a couple of feet away. What an incredible photography opportunity! And that’s not all!! Behind it 3 teeny tiny little hatchlings … [Read more...] about A Season of Killdeer
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Reasons to Love Vancouver Island in Summer: #2 Humpback Whales
Another one of my favourite photography subjects in summertime is seen during my frequent boating trips: Humpback Whales. In fact, I'm seeing more and more of them all the time. They are returning to British Columbia in increasingly higher numbers every year. Commercial whaling in British Columbia ended 50 years ago (the year I was born actually). Since that time, the … [Read more...] about Reasons to Love Vancouver Island in Summer: #2 Humpback Whales
Larry the Mute Swan
We’re back in British Columbia for the summer and we’re all set up at our favourite spot at Thunderbird RV Park in Campbell River. Opportunities for wildlife photography abound here, but I’ve noticed that lately my attention has fallen on one particular individual: Larry the Mute Swan. Over the past few years we’ve been coming here Larry has become a familiar sight and we … [Read more...] about Larry the Mute Swan
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...] about An Eagle’s Welcome
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...] about Transient Orcas Hunting Seals in British Columbia
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...] about Canada Geese