Category Archives: plants

Perception and the camera

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Katherine

Looking at the world through a camera can be rewarding, frustrating, and sometimes both at the same time. A slight change in distance, angel, or height creates an entirely new perspective that can change how the world is presented and … Continue reading →

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The Gardens on Anderton

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Katherine

The Gardens on Anderton are located behind the Anderton Nursery, 2012 Anderton Rd, Comox, BC The gardens are open to the public 10am – 4pm, 7 days a week, May to September. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.301984753258576.1073742134.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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A bit of spring

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Katherine

Spring arrivals – last day of March at Kitty Coleman Provincial Park

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Posted on February 2, 2015 by Katherine

The artistry of nature – in this case, created in trees by insects that bore through the living wood.

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Puntledge Recreation Area – Hoar Frost

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Katherine

Hoar frost – a winters day in the Puntledge Recreation Area [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.285316271592091.1073742085.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Puntledge Recreation Area – Winter maple leaves

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Katherine

Maple leaves coated with a touch of hoar frost along Bears Bait Trail in the Puntledge Recreation Area

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MacKenzie Beach – beach plants

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Katherine

  These examples of vegetation at MacKenzie Beach will grow almost anywhere – they are good examples of how nature can adapt to some rather inhospitable places when left alone.

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Miracle Beach – a wet day

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Katherine

  A rather wet, but wonderful day at Miracle Beach Provincial Park [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.752829041476147.1073741846.451644678261253&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Beach plants

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Katherine

The tenacity and audacity of beach plants can be quite amazing Beach plants – Pacific Rim National Park Reserve – Tofino

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Marine flowers- kelp

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Katherine

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve,beach,marine life,nature,kelp,Tofino Kelp – Pacific Rim National Park Reserve – Tofino

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