Author Archives: Katherine

Miracle Beach – winter

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Katherine

Oyster River – Miracle Beach Provincial Park A winter day at Miracle Beach Provincial Park – a bit of snow and some ice, but being a Vancouver Island winter it’s sunny and not very cold.   The ice crystals are … Continue reading →

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Little River – night light

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Katherine

A quiet evening at the BC Ferries terminal in Little River

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Looking out, looking in

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Katherine

Self portraits? Sometimes, as I am one of the most picky and camera shy people you will ever meet – that’s why I take great pictures of people. I understand how traumatic a lousy portrait is, and how amazing a … Continue reading →

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Across the harbour

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Katherine

The view across Esquimalt Harbour from Fisgard Light National Historic Site, looking toward HMC Dockyard Esquimalt.

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The old and the new – Work Point

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Katherine

A bit of Work Point at night. Standing in front of the building #1020, the administration building # 1020, built in 1918, and across the old parade square from building #1372, the new accommodations complex, the Admiral Sir Charles E. … Continue reading →

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Pacific Scout

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Katherine

Pacific Scout at Ogden Point Pilotage Station Pacific Scout  is owned and operated by Pacific Pilotage Authority, Vancouver BC. Built: 2007,A.B.D. Enterprises Ltd., Burnaby BC. Material: Aluminum Length:19.00m Breadth: 6.06m Depth: 2.08m Gross Tonnage: 59.36 Net Tonnage: 44.52 Propulsion: 3x … Continue reading →

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Closer, not so close… CH-124 Sea King

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Katherine

Up close with a RCAF Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King at CFMETR, Nanoose Not so close… And further back…

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Cruise ships at night

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Katherine

Three in a row at Ogden Point – Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal And viewed across the harbour from Work Point – CFB Esquimalt

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Invader

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Katherine

Invader entering Victoria harbour Built: 1999, Codecasa, Viareggio shipyard, Italy Gross Tonnage: 608 tonnes Length Overall: 49.90m Beam: 9.50m Draft (max): 3.10m Construction: Steel hull, aluminum superstructure Propulsion: Twin screw, finnscrew 5 blades s class Engine: 2x Caterpillar 3516B, 2200 … Continue reading →

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HMCS Chicoutimi

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Katherine

HMCS Chicoutimi open house at CFMETR in Nanoose HMCS Chicoutimi (SSK 879), is a Royal Canadian Navy Victoria-class long-range hunter-killer (SSK) submarine. The former HMS Upholder was laid up by the Royal Navy in June 1994, and accepted by Canada … Continue reading →

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