Tag Archives: scenery

Classic Victoria – Inner Harbour

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Katherine

Victoria’s Inner Harbour, looking toward the Johnston Street Bridge

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Classic Victoria – Ogden Point Breakwater

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Katherine

Ogden Point breakwater

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Tofino – Coastal Fog

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Katherine

Fog on the coast – sometimes a light coating that vanishes as fast as it appears, and then sometimes a heavy, impenetrable wall. Pacific Rim National Park reserve – Tofino

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Picture perfect – Tofino

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Katherine

A picture perfect day in the Long Beach National Park Reserve

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Across the field

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Katherine

Looking across the farm land toward Cumberland, viewed from below Back Road

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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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Cheeky whiskey jacks

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

Whiskey jacks will land on your hand looking for a quick meal – it’s not a good idea to feed them, especially food that is not part of their normal and healthy diet that must see them through the winter. … Continue reading →

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Strathcona – Whiskey Jacks

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

Whiskey Jacks at Strathcona Provincial Park – these birds have a well deserved reputation for begging food from people. The whiskey jack (Perisoreus canadensis), also grey jay, or Canada jay, is a member of the crow and jay family.  

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Mount Washington – Strathcona Parkway

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Katherine

Driving to Mount Washington on the spectacular Strathcona Parkway

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