Duck Waves

Birds, Ducks, Fine Art-Nature, Reflections, River, Textures-Nature, Water

Here is the Common Merganser Duck making some waves. I have no idea why this bird has such a weird name – maybe named after some famous duck enthusiast. I enjoy capturing the environmental water colours and textures as much as various waterfowl.

Parking Lot Reflections

Autumn, Contrasts, Reflections, Trees, Water

I drive past this playground parking lot almost daily, but have never seen it flooded. So when I drove by late one afternoon after a very heavy rain, I was intrigued by the chainlink reflections and the sweet lighting. I took these shots within a few minutes – interesting how different angles and viewpoints create different images.

Otter on Dock

Animals-Wildlife, Fine Art-Other, Marine Life, Ocean, Structures, Sunrise, Water

Early one morning, I went down to this dock and saw a little family of otters swimming towards the dock. This guy was curious enough to get on board to check for any goodies, while the rest of them hid under the dock. I was quite far way, so even with a zoom I had to crop these images to get a decent composition.

Heron at Alice Lake

Autumn, Birds, Fine Art-Nature, Heron, Reflections, Water

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Seawall at Dusk

Boats, Clouds, Contrasts, Fine Art-Other, Ocean, People, Sunsets, Trees, Water

Stanley Park Seawall, Vancouver

Galiano Island Boats

Boats, Fine Art-Other, Fun Art, Special Effects, Trees, Water

Different Boats for Different Folks …

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Crescent Lake Lodge

Boats, Buildings, People, Special Effects, Water

Crescent Lake, Olympic Peninsula, Washington State

Waves of Grace

Beach, Fine Art-Nature, Ocean, Water

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Galiano Sandstone Sculptures

Beach, Contrasts, Fine Art-Nature, Nature-Scenic, Ocean, Reflections, Textures-Nature, Water

Some images from our recent stay on Galiano Island – one of the beautiful Gulf Islands between Vancouver and Vancouver Island.

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Sandpiper Poses

Beach, Birds, Fine Art-Other, Reflections, Water

I came upon this lone Stilted Sandpiper recently. This is the first time I have photographed one. I liked and posted all the images because each one is unique, contrasting and combining this lively leggy bird with its surrounding environment.