Author Archives: Katherine

Clouds and sand and waves

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Katherine

A beautiful evening poking about the beach, looking for treasures and enjoying a perfect evening.

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Mr Crabby

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Katherine

Dried crab shells – a bit of a beach treasure.

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15 Seconds – Air Force Beach

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Katherine

Three videos, each 15 seconds of light, ripples and waves at Air Force Beach adjacent to CFB Comox.      

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Mount Washington – a gray day

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Katherine

At the top – Mount Washington Sometimes nature will give me a clear day, some days a cloudy day, and then sometimes a hazy day resulting from moisture in the air and some smoke from forest fires. It’s all part … Continue reading →

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Mount Washington – a vibrant day

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Katherine

At the top – Mount Washington Sometimes nature will give me a clear or partly cloudy summer where colours are brilliant and so vibrant that I look back and think that an artist had painted the scenery with bold colours. … Continue reading →

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Red

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Katherine

I have no idea what kind of plant this is but it is strikingly beautiful. Red – at the summit of Mt Washington

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Paradise Meadows – the big picture

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Katherine

The big picture of Paradise Meadows at Strathcona Provincial Park – all images are linked to larger versions.

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Strathcona Provincial Park – Paradise Meadows

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Katherine

The trail to Paradise Meadows at Strathcona Provincial Park is mostly an easy walk along boardwalk – it’s a short trip through beautiful area. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.263386673785051.1073742028.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Strathcona – towering mountains

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Katherine

Strathcona Provincial Park  – Mount Albert Edward, Mount Regan, Forbidden Plateau and Castle Crag await your viewing and adventures.

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2014 HMCS Quadra Cadet Summer Training Centre graduation parade

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Katherine

  HMCS Quadra Cadet Summer Training Centre graduation parade The image above is linked to a larger version that is approximately 1500 pixels wide. There is also a 4000 pixel wide user controlled version that allows you to zoom in … Continue reading →

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