The small beachfront city of White Rock is a popular place for folks to go for walks, eats and ocean-side activities. It’s about a 2 hour drive from Vancouver.
People
Nature Walk
Fun, People, Technology, TreesIt’s always nice to go for a relaxing walk with a friend, away from the stress and hassle of technology, and a chance to experience natural surroundings and intimate conversation.

Final Shots-Sooke(10)
Birds, Boats, Fine Art-Nature, Fun, Nature-Flora, Ocean, People, WaterFinal random images from our 5 day getaway …

“Smile”

“Pretty Fernny”

“Crabbin’Dock”

“Lift-Off”

“Solitude + Dogitude”

“Graceful Flight”

“Old School – Elementary Mail”

“Non-Instrument Landing”

“Random and Beautiful”

“I just ignore rude ships”

“The Three Bears are at it again!”

“Back on the ferry to Vancouver”
Potholes-Sooke(8)
Contrasts, Fine Art-Nature, Fun, Nature-Scenic, People, Textures-Nature, Trees, WaterSooke Potholes Regional Park photos at a popular look-out point.

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>.</p>

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

“Wet Windy Waves”

“Peaceful, a little Boring – But nice Colours”

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

“Fire and Rain”

“Spilled Milk”

“Man and Dog”

“Dog looks at Man”

“Dog gets Reward – Good Dog!”

“Painterly”

“Fun in the Rain”

“Let’s get out of here!!”

“My Best Wave Shot”
Weiner Roast
Family, Food, Fun, People
Friendly Old Guy (Me) roasting a hot dog – not gluten-free.
Mechanical Man
Contrasts, Fun, People
I actually took this photo for a friend of mine who loves mechanical gadgets, but it ended up as a bit of a self-portrait … with all those lights in my head, I would caption it “Lights are on but nobody’s home!” As we entered this antique shop in Fort Langley,BC., we discovered more of these unique “Industrial Age Lamps” Tomorrow, I will post some photos of them.
Cyclists Necking
Birds, Fun, People, Reflections, Seniors, UncategorizedMy Valentine’s Day contribution …

“Cyclists”

“Necking”
Man on the Rocks
Beach, People, Scenic, Water

Peaceful spot at Hicks Lake, British Columbia – During summer it’s very clear and warm. It’s a popular camping and picnicking area especially for young families b/c much of its shoreline beaches are shallow and gently sloped. Last summer I spent 2 hours swimming here!