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Feeling the Heat?
It’s July, and the long, sunny days have arrived on cue. Feeling the heat? Here’s one creature cooling down nicely.
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 MoreEvening at Kits Beach
The sun hasn’t yet dropped, and people of all ages are out and about enjoying Kitsilano Beach this evening.
Read MoreEclipse
Summer in Vancouver is winding down. This is Labour Day weekend, traditionally marking last-chance visits to the Pacific National Exhibition (“Win a house! Win a car!” … and enjoy my favourite, the roller coaster!), back-to-school shopping and excitement about the…
Read MoreHidden Treasures
Perhaps it’s the busy work week that’s drawing me to bring you images today of relative quiet. Here, near a popular Vancouver area beach, it was this bike parked by a colourful clump of wildflowers that pulled some of us…
Read MoreWith Bells On
With blue skies, a gorgeous backdrop of mountains and happy beach-goers delighted to see you, wouldn’t you be smiling, too? For the many people enjoying Kits Beach this afternoon, the perfect summer day was made even more pleasant by the…
Read MoreBoy On Log
Ah, the perfect summer day, now drawing to a close, complete with the innocence of somewhat gangly pre-teen boys poking around logs extending into the water. I hesitate to publish this shot, but do so for its timeless quality; this…
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