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>.</p>

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

Odd Stuff-Sooke(7)

Contrasts, Driftwood, Fine Art-Nature, Fun, Machines, Nature-Flora, Ocean, Water

ODD STUFF – On and around Corinne’s property.

“Chill Time”

“Lonesome Feeder”

“Join the Group or be a Stone Alone”

“Old Man’s Beard (or Armpit Hairs?)”

“Rusty Rails”

“Excalibur Lake”

“Prepare for the Bonfire!”

Still “Life”

“Lost Track of Time”

“Very Wet Wood c/w Puddle”

Why does this have brand new tires??

Corinne’s Beach-Sooke(3)

Beach, Birds, Driftwood, Ocean, Trees, Water

These images were captured from Corinne’s beach

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Olympic Peninsula-Sooke(2)

Boats, Clouds, Mountains, Water

From Corinne’s beach, in decent weather, you can see the Olympic Peninsula Mountains looming above the Strait of Juan de Fuca. I was quite pleased to be able to capture some Cloud Drama.

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B+B Outside-Sooke(1)

Beach, Buildings, Ocean, Trees, Water

We’ve just returned from a wonderful 5 days of refreshment at Corinne’s beach house located in Sooke, BC (near Victoria) for our 35th Anniversary. We booked it through … Corinne (Airbnb) <express@airbnb.com> We were very pleased with our stay there. This first group of photos are various shots of the exterior of the home. I will put up several more posts this week featuring some interesting stuff during this trip.

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Grooming Guy

Birds, Fine Art-Nature, Textures-Nature, Water

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This dude was so busy grooming I decided to record him in action.

(Note:Sound is off)

<p><a href=”https://vimeo.com/205994173″>Grooming Mallard</a> from <a href=”https://vimeo.com/user19794938″>Michael Hoffmann</a> on <a href=”https://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a>.</p>

Lady Mallard

Birds, Fine Art-Nature, Textures-Nature, Water

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Man on the Rocks

Beach, People, Scenic, Water

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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!