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In 1987 I visited the first nations village of Ahousat on Flores Island on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Over the course of two long weekends (while my wife worked to set up the new school library) I was free to wander with my camera, talk to anybody I met, and take pictures of anything. Pentax LX Ektachrome 100
In the first nine months of this year, nearly half a million more international visitors travelled to BC than in the same period last year, representing an 11.9% year-over-year increase with over 4.5 million travelers.
The latest international overnight visitors from Statistics Canada also show a 14.9% increase in international visitors over September 2015 (74,287 more visitors).
Other notable increases for September (over September 2015) include:
South Korea - up 44.6%
China - up 32.2%
Mexico - up 28.2%
UK - up 27.9%
Australia - up 21.1%
Europe - up 20.5%
India - up 15.8%
United States - up 11%
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2016JTST0238-002513
We are so blessed to live in a time when capturing the unique world around us is so readily possible.
Last night, my friend Daniel and I headed out to Cascade Falls for a little shoot, then were making our way up to Jones Lake for some star shots. As we were crossing the bridge over the Fraser River, I noticed the little sliver of moon with the bright planet of Jupiter beside it. I immediately got antsy. Daniel knew I wanted to get the shot, and he knew just the place.
We got off the bridge as soon as we could, took a little road and ended up right at the bridge trestle next to the water. I snapped a couple shots, and noticed something that I thought was odd. The moon was actually traveling DOWN the sky, not up like you'd think. About four minutes after this photo was taken, both the moon and Jupiter had completely disappeared.
Talk about the right place at the right time!!!
I keep running into bears around this beautiful area. I hope to take a proper shot before they go into hibernation.
I'm impressed by how capable smartphone cameras are these days. I took this one with a Samsung Galaxy Note 8.
The fall colours begin to pop as the water runs down Stanley Creek, with Stanley Peak standing proud in the background.
I came across a couple of Bighorn rams not far from where I took the picture of the ewe. This fairly young ram had two interesting characteristics: heterochromia (each eye a different color) and a hole in one of his horns. In a different picture that I'll share later on, these characteristics are visible. I'll also share a picture of the older, larger ram. Beautiful wild creatures.
The temperature around here has been on the rise this week, as demonstrated by the very thin layer of ice that remains atop Skaha Lake. It is finally starting to feel like spring and in turn, I've begun to see people on the local trails once again. In this shot, taken on the KVR trail, you can see Okanagan Falls (our new town) in the center of the frame.
Premier Christy Clark welcomed Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Atlantic Airways to British Columbia for the airline's inaugural flight from London, U.K. to Vancouver, B.C. that landed at YVR today.
Watch the video:
Learn more:
www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2012/05/premier-welcomes-virgin-at...
They say that April showers bring May flowers. They also bring dramatic skies and consequently pretty pictures. 😊
Autumn got serious today and we were greeted by incredible gusts of wind. Still, I can't complain knowing the kind of weather my many friends in Ireland are dealing with.
Lots going on here, we used selective focus (the point at the bottom), a wide aperture, and highish ISO.
Premier Christy Clark welcomed Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Atlantic Airways to British Columbia for the airline's inaugural flight from London, U.K. to Vancouver, B.C. that landed at YVR today.
Watch the video:
Learn more:
www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2012/05/premier-welcomes-virgin-at...
Premier Christy Clark welcomed Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Atlantic Airways to British Columbia for the airline's inaugural flight from London, U.K. to Vancouver, B.C. that landed at YVR today.
Watch the video:
Learn more:
www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2012/05/premier-welcomes-virgin-at...
Premier Christy Clark welcomed Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Atlantic Airways to British Columbia for the airline's inaugural flight from London, U.K. to Vancouver, B.C. that landed at YVR today.
Watch the video:
Learn more:
www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2012/05/premier-welcomes-virgin-at...