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Across the strait – Piper’s Lagoon

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Katherine

There I was, at Piper’s Lagoon looking across Georgia Strait to the Sunshine Coast and the Pacific Ranges of the Coastal Mountains. The light was rapidly fading at 3:30 and soon it would be too dark for handheld shots. I … Continue reading →

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Across the strait – Piper’s Lagoon

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Katherine

Looking at the mountains across Georgia Strait from Piper’s Lagoon Although pretty much all of the southern ocean waters around Vancouver Island were encapsulated under the umbrella of the Salish Sea in July 2010, , it’s still Georgia Strait on … Continue reading →

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Snow on the field – Nanoose Bay

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Katherine

Snow on the field I drive up and down Island on a regular basis and have come to think of the drive in terms of landmarks rather than kilometers. I find that it helps break up the monotony somewhat and … Continue reading →

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Comox – the fuel wharf

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Katherine

The 19 Wing fuel wharf at the Comox Marina, and some fresh snow on the hills over the Cumberland forest.

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Comox – sailboats and snow on the mountains

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Katherine

Sinbad framed by snow covered mountains beyond Courtenay

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Comox Marina boardwalk

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Katherine

Courtenay and the Beauforts as viewed from the Comox Marina boardwalk

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The Beauforts

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Katherine

Something a little bit different today – a bit of snow on the Beauforts. The snow is pretty and much needed to ensure that the Comox Valley and Cumberland water supply systems will have a good pack of snow for … Continue reading →