Yellow in the Valley: Balsamroot
From mid April through to the later parts of May an unbelievable display of the yellow Balsamroot flower adorns the hills along the Okanagan Valley. In fact, Balsamroot can be…
A New Beginning: Covid in the Rear View Mirror
Over the last two plus ‘COVID Years’ my camera gear has spent more time on the shelf than out with me exploring and making new images. I think there are…
Classic Cars: and some software fun
Bar none, the Northwest Deuce Days is the best and most interesting celebration of classic cars that I have ever seen. Started in Victoria in 1998 it is held every…
Ancient Trees: and More
Forests along British Columbia’s coast are considered old growth forests if they contain trees that are 250 or more years old. Prior to the arrival of the early explorers in…
Victoria’s Giant Tree: And a Story
The largest tree in Victoria, B.C. is located in a front yard at the corner of Moss and Richardson Streets. It is a Giant Sequoia donated in 1858 as a…
Here Today: Gone Tomorrow
With minus 25 degree temperatures and lots of fresh snow I knew the time had come. I could finally visit several locations that I had earmarked for winter photography. Barns,…