Pine cones

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Katherine

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While we call them pine cones, most of these cones are not from pines. What the heck – they are still pine cones and always will be…

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30 Seconds – Air Force Beach

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Katherine

30 seconds at Air Force Beach adjacent to CFB Comox.

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Beach grass

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Katherine

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Beach grass, or dune grass, protects sand dunes along the coast by binding the loose sandy soil by growth of extensive rhizomes, (underground creeping stems) and roots.

And now you know…

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Clouds and sand and waves

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Katherine

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A beautiful evening poking about the beach, looking for treasures and enjoying a perfect evening.

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Mr Crabby

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Katherine

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Dried crab shells – a bit of a beach treasure.

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15 Seconds – Air Force Beach

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Katherine

Three videos, each 15 seconds of light, ripples and waves at Air Force Beach adjacent to CFB Comox.

 

 

 

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Mount Washington – a gray day

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Katherine

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At the top – Mount Washington

Sometimes nature will give me a clear day, some days a cloudy day, and then sometimes a hazy day resulting from moisture in the air and some smoke from forest fires. It’s all part of life – while some days are not great for scenic photography, they are still wonderful opportunities for great memories.

more images in a standalone album…

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Mount Washington – a vibrant day

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Katherine

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At the top – Mount Washington

Sometimes nature will give me a clear or partly cloudy summer where colours are brilliant and so vibrant that I look back and think that an artist had painted the scenery with bold colours. That’s the beauty of life on the coast – we always have green, even in the middle of the winter when Mount Washington will be covered with snow…

more images a standalone album…

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Red

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Katherine

I have no idea what kind of plant this is but it is strikingly beautiful.

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Red – at the summit of Mt Washington

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Paradise Meadows – the big picture

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Katherine

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The big picture of Paradise Meadows at Strathcona Provincial Park – all images are linked to larger versions.

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