Monthly Archives: October 2014

Island signs

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Katherine

BC Hydro Puntledge penstock pipeline access road

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The mystery pipe

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Katherine

  I was walking along the access road for the BC Hydro Puntledge penstock pipeline when I spotted a section of old concrete pipe located quite close to this steel pipeline that runs perpendicular to the road – in other … Continue reading →

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West Coast perspective

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Katherine

The canoe that seemed so large when you loaded it on top of the jeep can seem so small when you’re paddling about Baynes Sound.

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No Coal

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Katherine

No Coal signs referring to the Compliance Coal proposal to develop the Raven Coal Mine – an underground coal mine project located five kilometres west of the Buckley Bay ferry terminal. In the early 1940s Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited, applied … Continue reading →

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The mystery ramps

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Katherine

I was had a bit of time on my hands while waiting for the ferry to Denman Island, so I walked around the Buckley Bay ferry terminal and shot a few images – including one of this old concrete ramp … Continue reading →

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Hornby Clouds

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Katherine

  Looking across to Lambert Channel to Hornby Island from Denman Island – a beautiful view from Fillongley Provincial Park

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Horse Chestnuts

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Katherine

Commonly known known as horse-chestnut or conker tree, Aesculus hippocastanum is a common sight across Vancouver Island, especially in the fall when the prickly seed pods begin to fall into piles on the ground. The seeds contain alkaloid saponins and … Continue reading →

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Victoria – the Mosaic

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Katherine

Located antique row at 1061 Fort Street in Victoria’s Victoria’s Harris Green neighbourhood, the Mosaic building was designed by architect John Di Castri in 1963 as the Royal Trust Building. The building features 7000 square foot murals created by artist … Continue reading →

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A little frog

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Katherine

I think that this little guy is a Pacific Chorus Frog. If you handle one, don’t touch or rub your eyes as the frog’s skin secretions are an irritant… and now you know…

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The big picture – Mount Washington

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Katherine

Mount Washington – the back side looking toward Campbell River. The image is linked to a 2920 x 1000 pixel version of the original 7558 x 2588 image.

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