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The little lobster

I took a few moments to shoot some portraits of my little lobster friend as we explored a somewhat disused industrial site

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Salmon – after the run

The life cycle of salmon is not always a pretty sight…

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Royston – clams

Harvesting clams in Royston – south of Courtenay

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Rattlestrictorthon

The Lesser Rattlestrictorthon

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Tree faces…

I wonder venture that most people walk past this tree without looking at, or taking the time to really think about what they see – the same people that ignore the faces and animals in clouds. Do you see what … Continue reading

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Salmon buffet – Quinsam Hatchery

Sea gulls dining on pink salmon on the Quinsam River, downstream of the Quinsam Hatchery catchment and control dam.

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Angry birds

Angry birds at the Quinsam Hatchery

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Sea Onions

As children we always referred to bull kelp as sea onions as the floats look like onions. I still call them sea onions and still enjoy jumping on them to pop the floats. Bull kelp grows entirely in one season, … Continue reading

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Anderton Gardens

The finest of summer at Anderton Therapeutic Gardens

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Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk

A section of the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk goes around the Comox Air Park, offering marvelous views birds, the Courtenay River, and the Comox Estuary. It’s a beautiful spot all year…

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