Tag Archives: beach

Goose Spit

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Katherine

Goose Spit on a calm summer day

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Point Holmes

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Katherine

Low tide at Point Holmes – Comox

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Chitons have a protective dorsal shell that is divided into eight articulating valves embedded in the tough muscular girdle that surrounds the chiton’s body. This allows chitons to roll into a protective ball when dislodged and to cling tightly to … Continue reading →

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Kin Beach

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

A bit of time well spent at Kin Beach Provincial Park

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Air Force Beach

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Katherine

Clouds across Georgia Strait frame a beautiful day at Air Force Beach

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Bamfield – CCGS Cape McKay

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Katherine

CCGS Cape McKay, a 14.6 m Cape class motor life boat stationed in West Bamfield

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Shingle Spit – the beach in perspective

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Katherine

Sometimes you need to step back and look at the big picture in order to gain an understanding, and perhaps appreciation of where you are, but sometimes you need to just poke about and look a bit more closely. If … Continue reading →

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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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