Monthly Archives: July 2015

HMCS Quadra – across the estuary

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Katherine

HMCS Quadra viewed from Filberg Lodge and Park, across the Comox Estuary

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CH-149 Cormorant

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Katherine

AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant from 442 Squadron at 19 Wing

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A deer

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Katherine

This deer was not overly concerned that I was near by, and after giving me a quick look continued to munch on some tasty grass.

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The tower – in focus and not…

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Katherine

The control tower at Comox Valley Airport is also the tower for CFB Comox – it’s also handy to demonstrate how a slight change in focus can create a stunning difference.

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3 Birds – Comox Air Force Museum

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Katherine

Grumman CP-121 Tracker Canadair CT-133 Silver Star Douglas C-47 Dakota

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C-GTWS

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Katherine

C-GTWS, a Westjet 2002 Boeing 73-700 at the Comox Valley Airport The top image was shot at a focal length of 170mm, the bottom image at 500mm – both are examples of how the combination of light, exposure, focal length … Continue reading →

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The crane

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Katherine

Looking into the window of a tower crane at the new Comox Valley Hospital Atmospheric optical distortions are not my friend – pretty much the same cause and effect as the distant shimmering and low to the horizon mirror effect … Continue reading →

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C-GCLB

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Katherine

C-GCLB, a 1974 Schweizer SGS 2-33A

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C-FEWJ

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Katherine

C-FEWJ, a Westjet Boeing 737-700

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C-GCHJ

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Katherine

C-GCHJ – a Helijet Sikorsky S-76C air ambulance on the helipad at St Joseph’s General Hospital, Comox B.C. The pilots, who along with two paramedics form the four man team that transport up to two critically injured people to hospitals.

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