Arbutus Ridge from the water
Here’s another view of Arbutus Ridge, this time from the water. Only a few arbutus trees are visible in the photograph, likely most of them were cut down to put in the houses. Maybe it should be renamed? Share on Facebook
Arbutus Ridge Aerial Photograph
Arbutus Ridge is located in a wonderful area of Vancouver Island overlooking Saanich and the southern Gulf Islands. While the location is stunning I wonder about the long term effects of developments like this. Certainly it’s not my style but I don’t play golf either! Share on Facebook
Route 66 sign in Cowichan Bay
I’m not sure why an Arizona Route 66 sign is in Cowichan Bay but hey, it’s cool. Check out the cows to the right! Share on Facebook
BC Ferry – Coastal Celebration in Swartz Bay
One of the newest ferries in the BC Ferry fleet, Coastal Celebration waits at the dock in Swartz Bay near Victoria, Vancouver Island. Share on Facebook
Spirit of Vancouver Island heading through Active Pass
BC Ferry, Spirit of Vancouver Island heading through Active Pass with Mayne Island in the background. Share on Facebook
Alameda del Tajo, Ronda, Malaga Province, Andalusia, Spain
Enjoying the view from the Alameda del Tajo, Ronda, Malaga Province, Andalusia, Spain. Share on Facebook
Monumento al Padre Francisco Suárez, Granada, Spain
The monument to Padre Francisco Suárez in the Plaza Alonso Cano is located on what must be one of the more colourful buildings in Granada. I photographed this a few times, it just looks good. Share on Facebook
Pop art fishing boat
I came across this wildly painted fishing boat and had to have a photograph. Whether the fish are attracted to it I don’t know but it certainly stands out in a crowd. Share on Facebook
Ocean Destiny
Boating season seems to have finally arrived! I’m sure these large fishing boats don’t worry about the bad weather but for the ones of us in smaller boats it’s an issue. Share on Facebook
Eglésia de Betlem, Barcelona, Spain
A few photos from the Eglésia de Betlem in Barcelona, Spain. Share on Facebook
Ronda Spain Bullring
The wonderful Plaza de Toros in Ronda, Spain. View more images at Plaza de Toros photographs. Share on Facebook
Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico
I posted more photographs of Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico on my blog today. View Carlsbad Caverns photographs. Share on Facebook
Organ Pipe Cactus
I finally finished editing my Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona photographs. This is one of my favourites, additional images can be seen at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument photos. Share on Facebook
Scaffolding, Ronda, Spain
I’ve been editing my photographs of Ronda the past few days. Here’s a photo that’s somewhat graphic and certainly colourful. Share on Facebook
Antique signs at Son Silver West, Sedona, Arizona
A few more signs from the wonderful collection at Son Silver West in Sedona, Arizona. Share on Facebook
Signs, Sedona, Arizona
I have always enjoyed photographing signs and Sedona certainly has no shortage of old signs. This is part of an excellent collection at Son Silver West, a funky gallery and craft store. Share on Facebook
Mount Tzouhalem Ecological Reserve
The Mt. Tzouhalem Ecological Reserve located near Duncan in the Cowichan Valley is an amazing area for wildflowers. Being located primarily on the exposed lower slopes of Mount Tzouhalem the species found are different from the Honeymoon Bay Wildflower Reserve which is primarily forested. Mt. Tzouhalem Ecological Reserve was spectacular with shooting star, buttercup and [...]
Honeymoon Bay Wildflower Reserve
I have wanted to visit the Honeymoon Bay Wildflower Reserve near Cowichan Lake for a number of years and finally had my chance. What a beautiful place! It’s still early in the spring but the pink fawn lilies and trillium are at their peak and bleeding heart and violets were looking great as well. I [...]
Funky Genoa Bay, Vancouver Island
There are very few places left on the west coast that still have the really funky feeling to them. Fortunately for us, two of the classics are located close by. Cowichan Bay has managed to maintain a funky feeling although with all the condos being built and high end food establishments going in it’s hard [...]
Westcoast Work Boat Association
The Westcoast Work Boat Association holds their spring rendezvous in Cowichan Bay on Vancouver Island. A wonderful assortment of boats turn up from both local waters as well as Washington state. Many of the work boats are retired fishing boats that have been converted into pleasure craft while others are modern boats designed with the [...]
Crofton Pulp and Paper Mill, Vancouver Island
I often pass by the Crofton Pulp and Paper Mill and while I have photographed it many times this last trip certainly had the most interesting light. Fortunately most of what is visible is apparently steam as these paper and pulp mills have been cleaned up dramatically in the past few decades. Share on Facebook
Boat signs on Wallace Island
A wonderful tradition on Wallace Island is leaving behind funky boat name signs at an old building in Conover Cove. Many of these signs are quite creative with fun carvings added to the boats name. Boaters update their signs on each new visit so a wonderful log has now been left chronicling the past ten [...]