Category Archives: nature

Fallen Leaves

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Katherine

Fallen leaves on the beach, above the high tide mark between the shoreline and coastal vegetation and trees.

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CFAD Rocky Point – the old gate

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Katherine

The old main gate to CFAD Rocky Point (ammo depot for the Navy)

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Pedder Bay

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Katherine

Helgesen Point on Pedder Bay,near Rocky Point – sort of stuck between Metchosin and Sooke, and between the prison at William Head and the Navy ammunition depot at Rocky Point. Pretty much the southernmost point of British Columbia.

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Malahat Clouds

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Katherine

A time lapse video of clouds over Squally Reach – shot from the Malahat summit

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Tenacity – Village Bay

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Katherine

Tenacity – BC Ferries terminal at Village Bay on Mayne Island

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Sea gulls – Mayne Island

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Katherine

Sea gulls at the BC Ferries terminal at Village Bay on Mayne Island

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Up close with insects – a lot of purple

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Katherine

Bees gathering nectar from purple flowers – The Gardens on Anderton

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The overgrown garden

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Katherine

The overgrown abandoned garden – Comox

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What is beach foam?

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Katherine

Sea foam, ocean foam, beach foam, or spume is a type of foam created by the agitation of seawater, particularly when it contains higher concentrations of dissolved organic matter from sources such as algal blooms. These compounds can act as … Continue reading →

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A selfie at the beach

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Katherine

A quick selfie (self portrait) at the beach

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