Nature-Scenic

Rock Star?

Fun, Nature-Scenic, People, River, Rocks

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On a recent trip to Vancouver Island, we met a couple from Switzerland. I had taken a few shots of them and asked Simeon for his email to send him the photos. He in turn offered to take some shots of me, so I told him I wanted to pose on this rock (so I could look like a real adventurer photographer – haha) So here are a few shots from the both of us. Also see my recent post “ManLandScape” where I subjected poor Simeon to some creative editing! This is called Englishman River where I also shot “Leaping Laddies” Click on any image for the large frame collection.

Mt.St.Helens Trip

Fine Art-Nature, Fun, Hiking, Nature-Flora, Nature-Scenic, People

Something a bit different for this post. I went on a field trip to Mt.St.Helen’s with our Geography 12 class as a driver/chaperone. I made up this slide show which seemed to be enjoyed by folks. It is a bit long – just over 6 minutes, but the music moves it along quite nicely (“Water into Wine” by Bruce Cockburn) and the transitions are good. Ironicly, we couldn’t actually see Mt.St.Helens due to heavy fog, but we got to visit few places such as Lave Canyon and Ape Caves. So give it a shot – just for a minute – then you can turn it off and resume your busy on-line life. haha


<p><a href=”https://vimeo.com/169709324″>Mt St Helens Trip 2016</a> from <a href=”https://vimeo.com/user19794938″>Michael Hoffmann</a> on <a href=”https://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a&gt;.</p>

 

 

Potholes-Sooke(8)

Contrasts, Fine Art-Nature, Fun, Nature-Scenic, People, Textures-Nature, Trees, Water

Sooke Potholes Regional Park photos at a popular look-out point.

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This photo taken July 2013 during our camping trip – compare with the photos to follow from the same look-out point, but just 2 weeks ago.

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Here’s a short video of the image above …


<p><a href=”https://vimeo.com/208754000″>Sooke Potholes Green Flow</a> from <a href=”https://vimeo.com/user19794938″>Michael Hoffmann</a> on <a href=”https://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a&gt;.</p>

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Me floating in a “pothole” a few summers ago. Pretty much scared away any folks in the area.

 

China Beach-Sooke(6)

Beach, Fine Art-Nature, Fun, Monochrome, Nature-Scenic, Ocean, People, Trees

China Beach – half hour drive from Corinne’s place … had fun trying to take photos in the pouring rain while holding big umbrella!

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“Wet Windy Waves”

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“Peaceful, a little Boring – But nice Colours”

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“Surf’s Up! – Well at least 2 feet up”

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“Fire and Rain”

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“Spilled Milk”

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“Man and Dog”

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“Dog looks at Man”

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“Dog gets Reward – Good Dog!”

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“Painterly”

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“Fun in the Rain”

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“Let’s get out of here!!”

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“My Best Wave Shot”