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Are you looking at me?
This is one of a pair of swans who are anything but shy. I’ve visited them a few times lately, and they make their way to the shoreline when I approach – likely hoping for food. I learned, on visiting…
Read MoreSwan Lake
Well, not exactly! I caught these early morning images in a pond. This pair of swans were busily feeding. Bottoms up!
Read MoreReturn of the Herons
The herons are back! The Pacific Great Blue Herons, that is. I laugh, thinking about just how bemused my 20-something (or even 30-something) self would have been to think that this would be a big deal to me, but it…
Read MoreSure Signs of Spring
Those in snowier climes will scoff at this, but we’ve had a tough Winter in Vancouver. For starters, we’ve actually had snow. On multiple occasions, and not solely on the mountains. However, that’s given way lately to rain in the…
Read MoreA Winter Gift of Eagles
If you’re like me, going for a long walk is among the best things you can do after a decadent Christmas brunch. We made our way down to one of our favourite beaches, where the skies were cold and dull,…
Read MoreDaybreak Over the Pacific
It’s two weeks today that we returned home from the Oregon coast, and its expansive beauty still strikes me. For all the water babies out there, here’s a look at the start of a new day at Cannon Beach, on…
Read MorePassing in the Night
Well, it wasn’t exactly two ships passing in the night, but the formation of the Canada Geese through the haze the other evening did, to these eyes, somewhat mirror the ship resting in Vancouver’s waters. The lighting and muted surroundings reflect…
Read MoreBallet of the Heron
The herons by Jericho Beach and Spanish Banks are always a treat to watch, and this one was particularly elegant.
Read MoreSunset Silhouettes
Evening falls in Florida, where birds and boaters make striking silhouettees across the horizon.
Read MoreDown by the Ocean
Early morning at Miami Beach, and we have a breezily invigorating morning.
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