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...] about How the Beauty of Autumn Broke My Darkness
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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...] about First day with my Sony A6000 at Paradise Meadows Strathcona Provincial Park
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...] about Bald Eagles on Vancouver Island BC
Sunset at the Estuary in Campbell River, BC
A few evenings ago we were treated to the most beautiful sunset at our campsite at Thunderbird RV park in Campbell River, BC. This is our view from the back window of the RV! I'm so glad we picked an RV with a big picture window in the back. The estuary fills up with water at high tide, which just happened to coincide with sunset, producing beautiful … [Read more...] about Sunset at the Estuary in Campbell River, BC
Englishman River Falls, Vancouver Island, BC
I grew up on Vancouver Island. It is a gorgeous part of the world, especially in summer time. There are lots of special places on the island, but there are certain places I return to again and again for their beauty and tranquility. Places I enjoy every single time. One of those places is Englishman River Falls. Please click any of the images to view larger … [Read more...] about Englishman River Falls, Vancouver Island, BC