Monthly Archives: August 2015

Transformation on the Shore

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Katherine

In case you missed it or were too far away, I visited Frank James Park in Campbell River to view the Shoreline Arts Society’s annual “Transformation on the Shore” chainsaw carving contest. The carvings are interesting – some whimsical, some … Continue reading →

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At anchor – Goose Spit

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Katherine

Goose Spit – a sheltered and beautiful anchorage

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Royston Wrecks – from the sea

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Katherine

I just happened to have a camera with me while transiting from Comox to Denman Island aboard an Orca Class Patrol Craft Training, and we just happened to pass by the Royston Wrecks…

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Across the Strait

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Katherine

Looking across Georgia Strait toward Texada Island Texada is big, it’s the largest of the Northern Gulf Islands, and it’s home to a very large limestone quarry that is visible on it’s western side from across Georgia Strait. Looking across … Continue reading →

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Highway 19 – North Island

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Katherine

Besides being the longest highway on Vancouver Island, Highway 19 passes through some beautiful areas, my favorite being north of Campbell River, between Sayward and Woss, and along Nimpkish Lake.

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Woss –

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Katherine

A Kobelco excavator at the Western Forest Products Englewood Forest Operation in Woss

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Woss – a logging truck

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Katherine

A logging truck at Western Forest Products Englewood Forest Operation in Woss

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Air Force Beach – Not you normal view

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Katherine

Air Force Beach and CFB Comox as viewed from over Georgia Strait – not you normal view from the beach…

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BC Ferries Little River

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Katherine

A look at the BC Ferries terminal in Little River as we approach from the north

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Queen of Burnaby – the long lens

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Katherine

23 mm wide Queen of Burnaby at BC Ferries Little River terminal, viewed from Singing Sands beach to the east. 350 mm not so wide…

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