Monthly Archives: March 2018

W 8

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Katherine

W 8 at Fisherman’s Wharf in Comox This beautiful boat was named named Emil K. when she was built, renamed to Miss Keely in 1980, and to W 8 in 1983. Built: 1926, W.R. Menchions, Vancouver Rebuilt: 1950 Material: Wood … Continue reading →

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Underwater – Jellyfish

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Katherine

An underwater look at jellyfish at the Comox Marina

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Underwater – What’s on your prop?

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Katherine

A look under some fish boats at the Comox Marina

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A dark and stormy day at Swartz Bay

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Katherine

A dark and stormy day at Swartz Bay A bit of image processing with Photoshop – I masked out the dock crew member, and then adjusted the colour levels while converting the image to black and white.

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Spirit of Vancouver Island

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Katherine

Spirit of Vancouver Island heading to the BC Ferries terminal in Swartz Bay

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Coastal Celebration

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Katherine

Coastal Celebration in Swartz Bay Coastal Celebration being photo bombed by Skeena Queen

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Victoria – the gas meter

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Katherine

For some reason, I felt compelled to shoot this disconnected gas meter in downtown Victoria. Likely because it is a stark reminder of the seedy side of large cities and the crumbling infrastructure that plagues them. Seedy might not be … Continue reading →

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B.R.B

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Katherine

B.R.B at Fisherman’s Wharf in Comox on a frosty fall day

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Risco Brave – ex Duke Point, ex Sea Best

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Katherine

Risco Brave at Fisherman’s Wharf in Comox Risco Brave rafted with Progressive (YTL 435), behind Borealis I Built: 1961, Van’s Steel Fabricators Ltd., Vancouver Hull: Steel    Length: 11.80m Width: 4.02m  Depth: 1.46m Gross Tonnage: 14.84 Registered Tonnage: 10.09    Engines: 2 … Continue reading →

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Silver Quest

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Katherine

Silver Quest at Fisherman’s Wharf in Comox

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