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The first storm

I stopped at Point Holmes to sea what nature brought when the first storm of the season arrived on Vancouver Island. A spectacular day for wind surfers and photography…

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Strathcona Generating Station

BC Hydro’s 65 MW Strathcona Generating Station below the Strathcona dam

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Strathcona dam spillway

The Strathcona dam spillway

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Plants – a close up view

Sometimes the best way to enjoy plants is from a distance, where you have a sea of colour moving in the wind. Sometimes you need to get a bit closer so you can appreciate the amazing intricacy of simple things … Continue reading

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Plants – the mysterious purple?

The mysterious purple plant in my garden I decided to do a bit of research on this as I don’t have a clue what it is…

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Plants – yellow and purple

Yellow and purple flowers in my garden

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The road less travelled – Jim Mitchell Lake

The road to Jim Mitchell Lake Bedwell Lake in Strathcona Provincial Park is a very popular 12 km day hike – it was so popular during the last week of August that we decided to venture past the Bedwell trailhead … Continue reading

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Strathcona – Nystar Mine

The Nystar Mine in Strathcona Provincial Park I’m not against mining as long as it is conducted in a responsible manner that protects nature – sadly the track record within British Columbia is dismal and there have been some notable … Continue reading

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Buttle Lake time lapse videos

A nice clear day at Buttle Lake in Strathcona Provincial Park – pretty, but totally frustrating as I wanted to shoot time lapse videos of clouds over the lake and there were no clouds for three days of camping. While … Continue reading

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Sunflowers

Sunflowers in the summer sun

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