Category Archives: nature

Kelp art

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Katherine

An almost flat, gently sloping section of sandy beach becomes the canvas for some ever changing beach art that is created when storms create waves that dislodge kelp, and toss it upon the beach. Each piece is unique, and … Continue reading →

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Browns River

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Katherine

Browns River, near the confluence with the Puntledge

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Browns River fossil beds

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Katherine

Fossils beds along the Browns River. near the confluence with the Puntledge

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Confluence of the Browns and Puntledge

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Katherine

I takes a bit of hiking to get to the confluence of the Browns River and the Puntledge River – about 30 minutes but it’s well worth it if you want to understand the importance of the two rivers, or … Continue reading →

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Fall fungi

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Katherine

I think that it’s a safe bet that most people think of mushrooms and toadstools and fungi of all sorts as being something that you see in damp and cool sections of forests. Maybe at the base of a tree … Continue reading →

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Fall leaves

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Katherine

Now and then I go beyond a purely photojournalistic style and head into the realm of artistic photography. At one time I eschewed post processing of images as it could be used to alter the truth of an image, and … Continue reading →