Tag Archives: nature

Mother tree

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Katherine

A new tree growing on the remains of a large tree that wound up along the shore of Comox Lake – nature is amazing if you leave it alone.

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Comox Lake – low water

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Katherine

An indication of how low the water level is at Comox Lake

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Mount Washington – Whiskey Jacks

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Katherine

The Whiskey Jacks at Mount Washington can blend in quite well when they want to.

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Pine cones

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Katherine

While we call them pine cones, most of these cones are not from pines. What the heck – they are still pine cones and always will be…

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Beach grass

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Katherine

Beach grass, or dune grass, protects sand dunes along the coast by binding the loose sandy soil by growth of extensive rhizomes, (underground creeping stems) and roots. And now you know…

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Clouds and sand and waves

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Katherine

A beautiful evening poking about the beach, looking for treasures and enjoying a perfect evening.

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Mr Crabby

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Katherine

Dried crab shells – a bit of a beach treasure.

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Mount Washington – a gray day

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Katherine

At the top – Mount Washington Sometimes nature will give me a clear day, some days a cloudy day, and then sometimes a hazy day resulting from moisture in the air and some smoke from forest fires. It’s all part … Continue reading →

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Mount Washington – a vibrant day

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Katherine

At the top – Mount Washington Sometimes nature will give me a clear or partly cloudy summer where colours are brilliant and so vibrant that I look back and think that an artist had painted the scenery with bold colours. … Continue reading →

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Red

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Katherine

I have no idea what kind of plant this is but it is strikingly beautiful. Red – at the summit of Mt Washington

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