I’m not certain if the osprey is my favourite raptor because of its striking appearance or because I have had the good fortune to be able to photograph them with their young for several years. I’m in the process of… Read More ›
nature photography
The Colours of Spring, Part 1
There is no denying that the hooded merganser is not only a fairly elusive bird but also very dramatic. At least the male! But the common merganser, to me, is just as spectacular! Every time I photograph the male I… Read More ›
Cherry on Top – Weekly Photo Challenge
The cherry on top, for me, is a photograph that I didn’t see coming. For instance, one afternoon I spotted a black bear eating grass at the side of the road. While shooting, I noticed she looked over her shoulder… Read More ›
Weekly Photo Challenge – Details
This image is an example of detail you very well might step on if you don’t watch your feet. Two bugs with exquisite details make them more than an ordinary ant and bee. Details
Weekly photo challenge – Detail
This image is an example of detail you very rarely notice on a walk in the forest. Sap. Details
Partners (The Weekly Photo Challenge)
When I saw these two together, I thought they were cute. Then I noticed the wounded paw. Then I watched them together. These are definitely partners, siblings, watching out for each other. Ready to take on the world! A contribution… Read More ›
A Feeding Frenzy
Tonight as I stood on our deck I spotted a couple of crows, or ravens, sitting on a tree. I grabbed my camera to see what they were doing and Wow! Both crows and ravens are very hard to photograph… Read More ›
I Am Strong
I am a survivor! When I saw this little Columbian ground squirrel, those are the thoughts that came to me. It seems to be doing okay… And thankfully, it has a sibling to share the fun… By the way, baby… Read More ›
It’s Spring – Let the Battles Begin
Spring has sprung and action is heating up in the garden! A careful examination of the budding flowers and the grasses in the flower beds reveals a world of bug eat bug. This is what I have seen in my… Read More ›
In Praise of Technology
In the midst of trying to re-organize my hard drives, I am in the process of putting together a show of photographs for March. It is always a challenge to decide on a theme each year. And this year I… Read More ›
Lardeau Valley Time 
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