Category Archives: ocean

Sandy Cove Beach

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Katherine

Sandy Cove Beach on a windy day that called to me, and reminded me of the power of nature

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Petit Passage ferry

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Katherine

The five-minute long ferry ride aboard the Petit  Princess crosses Petit Passage to connect East Ferry on Digby Neck and Tiverton on Long Island.

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Sailing on a windless day

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Katherine

There are three choices on a windless day: Anchor Use the motor Drift with the currents and tide. Have the crew man the oars…

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Avonport Station salt marshes

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Katherine

Looking to the northwest toward North Grand Pre The salt marshes at Avonport Station were my first opportunity to get up close to explore and photograph this dynamic section of the Minas Basin shoreline. The section I was exploring is … Continue reading →

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Merry Island Lighthouse

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Katherine

Under sail heading toward Merry Island Merry Island Lighthouse marks the southeast entrance to Welcome Passage, between Thormanby Islands and the southwest side of Sechelt Peninsula. It consists of a square base, with a tower (12 metres (40 feet) in … Continue reading →

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Western Mariner

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Katherine

The fishing boat Western Mariner heading toward Campbell River

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A bit of Burgoyne

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Katherine

A bit of Burgoyne Bay – Salt Spring Island

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Bishop Creek

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Katherine

Its just a rock, and its just some dried seaweed, but there is great beauty to be found if you take the time to stumble across it. Bishop Creek, near Ogilvie.

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Haste

Posted on February 29, 2020 by Katherine

The fishing boat Haste at the Nanaimo Marina Boat Basin

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RCAF CC-115 Buffalo

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Katherine

An RCAF CC-115 Buffalo Search and Rescue aircraft flying over Kye Bay, Vancouver Island

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