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Strathcona

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Katherine

Looking into the backcountry area of Strathcona Provincial Park

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Fauxtoart – The way it wasn’t

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Katherine

Spring at Strathcona Provincial Park  A series of images that I processed to make them look and feel old…

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Fauxtoart – The way it wasn’t

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Katherine

Bringing in the catch at Deep Bay A series of images that I processed to make them look and feel old…

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Strathcona–Twisted Tree Art

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Katherine

A bit of artistry provided by nature – some may see a twisted mass of gnarled tree, while I see a cute little gecko or maybe a monitor lizard that wants to eat me. nature,Provincial Park,Strathcona,snow,spring,mountains,hiking,trees,artistry

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Strathcona Snowmen

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Katherine

A snowman, and a snow bunny, in Strathcona Provincial Park

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Whiskey Jacks – Strathcona

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Katherine

Whiskey Jack at Battleship Lake Also known as the gray jay (Perisoreus canadensis) or thief bird, whiskey jacks are bold little fellows that have sadly become used to getting a handout from hikers in Strathcona Provincial Park. This fellow hopped … Continue reading →

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A YAG in the bay

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Katherine

Yard Auxiliary, General (YAG) training vessels are wooden boats built between 1954 and 1958. Built for use as a blue boat, the majority of these crafted were used for general purposes such as liberty boats, stores and equipment lighters, as … Continue reading →

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E&N Rail Yard Victoria

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Katherine

The train doesn’t stop here anymore… More images on Facebook

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The seagulls

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Katherine

Seagulls – Ogden Point, Victoria Seagulls are interesting birds, both for their colours, and their antics. This group was being fed by a couple in the parking lot for Helijet at Ogden Point, an act that likely did not amuse … Continue reading →

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Beacon Hill Goats

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Katherine

Goats at the Children’s Farm in Beacon Hill Park

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