Spirit of Vancouver Island heading through Active Pass
BC Ferry, Spirit of Vancouver Island heading through Active Pass with Mayne Island in the background. Spirit of Vancouver Island heading through Active Pass, British Columbia
View ArticleBC Ferry – Coastal Celebration in Swartz Bay
One of the newest ferries in the BC Ferry fleet, Coastal Celebration waits at the dock in Swartz Bay near Victoria, Vancouver Island. Coastal Celebration, British Columbia Ferry Services
View ArticleRoute 66 sign in Cowichan Bay
I’m not sure why an Arizona Route 66 sign is in Cowichan Bay but hey, it’s cool. Check out the cows to the right! Route 66 sign in Cowichan Bay, British Columbia, Canada
View ArticleArbutus Ridge Aerial Photograph
Arbutus Ridge is located in a wonderful area of Vancouver Island overlooking Saanich and the southern Gulf Islands. While the location is stunning I wonder about the long term effects of developments...
View ArticleArbutus Ridge from the water
Here’s another view of Arbutus Ridge, this time from the water. Only a few arbutus trees are visible in the photograph, likely most of them were cut down to put in the houses. Maybe it should be...
View ArticleThe fine wines of Sancerre, France
A selection of fine wines from Gitton Père & Fils, Sancerre, Loire, France Wine production at Gitton Père & Fils, Sancerre, Loire, France Boxed for shipping, Gitton Père & Fils, Sancerre,...
View ArticleCaptain Robin Walbridge on the HMS Bounty
The HMS Bounty sank off the coast of North Carolina due to high seas brought on by Hurricane Sandy at the end of October. With the unfortunate loss of a crew member, Claudene Christian and Captain...
View ArticleSigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye Lens review
Having made the switch from the Nikon DX format to the Nikon FX (full frame) format I’ve had to completely renew my arsenal of lenses. This hasn’t been as tough as I thought with many of my DX lenses...
View ArticlePirates Cove Marine Provincial Park, DeCourcy Island
Pirates Cove Marine Provincial Park on DeCourcy Island became one of my favourite destinations this past summer. I’m not sure why exactly, perhaps it’s just a great combination of beaches, sheltered...
View ArticleThe 5th Annual Cowichan Bay Spot Prawn Festival
The 5th Annual Cowichan Bay Spot Prawn Festival was all about; you guessed it, prawns. Most of us look forward to this time of year on the west coast as spot prawns must be one of the most prized...
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