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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...
Been goofing around too much with filter software, so here's my part of the world - au naturel...from Camera Raw...
Went out to Gillard to continue on a skinny that I started I few weeks back. I was clearing trails when I saw this fallen tree perfectly situated along side a trail bend which would have made an awesome 200m alternative and would join back into the trail. Was gonna make a skinny, to a seesaw to a skinny feature. Sadly someone wasn’t too happy with the idea because when I got there my work was all cut up. I had my bike with me too so instead I went to see if my balls have had any growth and sure enough I managed to check off two new big ( to me ) features ( the slow-mo parts of the video ). Only problem with checking off scary features is that it moves features that were on the “impossible” ; “not in my lifetime” or “you’re too old for this shit” list to the “possible” ; “you got this” list 🙈.
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Just an iPhone shot of the water rushing downstream from the local dam. This particular frame looked very representative of the Okanagan to me.
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Most waterways such as Williams Lake are unharmed by the Mount Polley dam bursting say local Williams Lake and District Chamber officials.
"We are still proud to operate and show off one of the most beautiful places on earth. We are still a hotbed for international tourism." - Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce President, Jason Ryll