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Sure 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 MoreFull Moon Rising
We’ve had a cool but gorgeous day here in Vancouver. The mountains are snow capped, and the skies were clear. Here on one mountaintop, the sunset skies held shades of blue and pink … … and a rising full moon. Here…
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 MoreUnder the Bridge
… you’ll find boaters soaking up the gorgeous setting. You’ll also find people admiring the Bow Bridge itself from across the lake in New York’s Central Park. It’s a striking piece of cast iron beauty, and only the second cast iron bridge…
Read MoreWindsurfing: Postcard from Vancouver
Here are some more shots from one of my favourite places in Vancouver, Spanish Banks. Technically, we still have just over a couple of weeks left of summer, and so I’m thinking of shots – the end of a full…
Read MoreWestcoast Windsurfing
The winds were up in Vancouver the other night, making for good windsurfing conditions. While the sail may appear compact, even when you see the surfer making for shore … … there’s a considerable amount of sail to manage. Here’s the same…
Read MoreI Won’t Look at You If You Won’t Look at Me
We get to see some interesting traffic in the waters around Spanish Banks and Locarno Beach. This last Spring, friends were awed by the sight of a whale at both Locarno and Kitsilano (Kits) Beaches. I was envious. Envious, but happy…
Read MoreThe Stuff of Dreams: BC’s Sunshine Coast
Have you been daydreaming of a getaway where you can smell clean, ocean air and enjoy sunsets from the balcony of your spacious room? We found all this and more at Tuwanek Resort, a waterfront property that comes complete with its own…
Read MoreIt’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like …
… winter! Hi, everyone. While I’ve been active on my other website, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest (to say nothing of work and life), I’ve been chafing at the thought of all the images I’ve captured but not yet published to Shelagh’s Lens. So,…
Read MoreChristmas is a’Comin …
… and the geese are getting fat. Not that we plan on catching or feasting on any of these creatures, though. While there was a great deal of grooming, flapping and fluffing of duck feathers, along with the occasional water bombing of…
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