Category Archives: ocean

Shingle Spit – the old boats

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Katherine

Shingle Spit – Hornby Island The abandoned boats and ships that I see provide some very good photographic opportunities, but at the same time they are a mess and a hazard that are left for taxpayers to deal with… [fbalbum … Continue reading →

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BC Ferries Shingle Spit

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Katherine

It’s hard to think of a prettier place to wait for a ferry than the BC Ferries terminal at Shingle Spit on Hornby Island. The terminal itself is a nice place to wait, but the real attraction for me is … Continue reading →

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CCGS Cape McKay

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Katherine

A look at CCGS Cape McKay, a 14.6 m Cape class motor life boat stationed in West Bamfield. I was fortunate to spend some time with the Officer In Command, Engineer, and Crewmen and of the Cape McKay. This is … Continue reading →

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Bamfield Coast Guard Station

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Katherine

A look at the Bamfield Coast Guard Station, located in West Bamfield, across Bamfield Inlet from the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre. I was fortunate to spend some time at the station, learning about it’s history, operations, and facilities. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.311317198991998.1073742161.123247217798998&type=3″ … Continue reading →

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Pachena Bay – razor clam

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Katherine

Siliqua patula – commonly known as the razor clam

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Pachena Bay – A seagull

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Katherine

A seagull enjoying the beach at Pachena Bay

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A boat with a view

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Katherine

High and dry in Comox – near Filberg Lodge and Park I enjoy shooting images of old wooden fish boats and the hulks of once proud warships, freighters and three masted sailing ships, but I really don’t enjoy shooting images … Continue reading →