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Strathcona–Twisted Tree Art

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Katherine

A bit of artistry provided by nature – some may see a twisted mass of gnarled tree, while I see a cute little gecko or maybe a monitor lizard that wants to eat me. nature,Provincial Park,Strathcona,snow,spring,mountains,hiking,trees,artistry

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Sayward – The outhouses

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Katherine

The outhouses of Sayward – artistic , but not functional… [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.296998697090515.1073742116.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Totem Pole – K’omoks First Nation

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Katherine

K’omoks First Nation totem pole outside I-Hos Gallery

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Totem Pole

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Katherine

The artistry, heritage, and culture of our First Nations people is something to be treasured, respected and honoured. To me, these are not mere items to be photographed – they are living entities that deserve great care in order to … Continue reading →

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Classic Victoria – Ogden Point Breakwater

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Katherine

Ogden Point breakwater

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Accidental artistry – Flowers Under Glass

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Katherine

Flowers Under Glass – accidental artistry at the Courtney Air Park

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Canada Post – Chemainus

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Katherine

Artistry and reality – a bit of Canada Post history in Chemainus

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Chemainus Murals

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Katherine

The Chemainus murals were born when the Horseshoe Bay Lumber Mill shut down in 1983 – instead of fading away when the major employer left, the town embarked on a program to attract tourists. 39 outdoor murals were created, depicting … Continue reading →

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2014 Parksville Sandcastle Competition

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Katherine

The Parksville Sandcastle Competition (Sand Sculpting Competition) offers an impressive display of artistry combined with technical prowess – Sculptors have 24 hours over three days to create their masterpieces from just sand and water. Two person Doubles teams receive 15 … Continue reading →

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Highway happiness

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Katherine

I’m not sure if this is artistry, a natural phenomena, or a sign from the gods… Highway 19A, near the Trent River bridge and the Grassi Point farm

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