Author Archives: Katherine

The Royston Wrecks

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Katherine

The Royston Wrecks viewed across the Comox Harbour

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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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