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While exploring Highway 23, once known as “Big Bend Highway” north of Revelstoke British Columbia we also explored campgrounds and side roads. I decided to go and check out the Downie Creek Recreation Site's boat launch at the bottom of the hill. It was pouring rain but that didn't stop me from checking out these stairs and wondering why they were there. As out of place as they appeared I thought I would incorporate them into the scene.
I've been binging on The Tragically Hip this week. It has been a while but I think Gord Downie was a lyrical genius and the more I listen, the more I realize I never fully appreciated.
Anyhow, I believe with all that is happening lately, the view of the streets are anything but the epitome of vague but it is a random line, like so many of his, that I love. Stay safe all and wishing you a happy Wednesday!
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Autumn in Downieville at the confluence of the Downie River and the South Fork of the Yuba. The gold was glowing bright in this old gold rush town.
We sold our house in record time and are about to become drifters. Sadly, this may curtail my Flickr time after 01-Aug as I will no longer have access to the computer where I work my photos. I'm hoping the archives will get me through a couple of months. We'll see.
Downieville CA
The Downie River swollen by melting snow in the high country rushes through the Sierra Nevada town of Downieville.
Downieville is a sleepy little town in Sierra County. Unless there is an event happening, I've rarely seen more than a handful of folks out and about. It's easy to remember how it used to be here, because its mostly still like it used to be, if you don't count the time during the mid-19th century when over 2000 frenzied miners were searching for gold in the nearby creeks and streams that is. But that was long ago.
My buddy Kahuna Harv and I did have a hard time finding a decent cup of coffee here. There's definitely a better chance of finding gold.
Sierra County CA
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Gord Downie performing with The Sadies at the 2014 Sound of Music Festival, Burlington.
The small Sierra town of Downieville is one of my favorite local spots for shooting photos. There seems to be an unlimited amount of ways one can see the various scenes within the town. I guess that's to be expected in a sleepy town where two rivers meet.
Here, Highway 49 crosses the Downie River via the Jersey Bridge. The bridge is a one lane thoroughfare and adds a lot of charm to this old gold rush era town. Imagine, a town sleepy enough that an interstate highway can reduce to one lane without any traffic complications. That's my kinda place.
Downieville CA
Imagine having to come to terms with the last sunset you'll ever see. Sooner or later we'll all have to face that. Today, hearing about the death of one of Canada's favorite musicians, poet, and activist, Gord Downie, that thought certainly comes to mind. He was only 53. I'm going to miss his music.
I worked at both concerts in Vancouver for the tragically hip it was fabulous, Gord Downie, Perform Magic.
Downieville is another one of the those local towns founded during the California Gold Rush era. At its peak in 1851, the population was 5000, mostly made up of hopeful miners, trying to make their fortune. As of the last census, less than 300 people call the town their home. I've always enjoyed the quiet quaintness of this town. Here the Downie River intersects the center of town.
Downieville CA
A view to Downie Bay and the Northern Headland of Morayshire from the track leading to the RSPB viewpoint at Troup Head, Aberdeenshire.
The confluence of the Downie River and the North Fork of the Yuba: a great place to live if you like the rushing sound of the white water.
Downieville CA
A wide variety of apple trees grow in the orchard, many of which are the same varieties that the Churchills would have also grown whilst living here at Chartwell. There's a selection of culinary, dessert, and crab apples including Bramley's Seedling, Kerry Pippin, John Downie, Newton Wonder, and Lord Derby.
“We are less as a country without Gordon Downie,” Canadian Prime Minister says after death of Tragically Hip frontman.
Yup.
Rustic houses scattered along the Downie River in the California Mother Lode. Downieville was one of the main population centers during the California Gold Rush sporting a population of over 2000 people. Now days it's a sleepy out-of-the-way town of 280 inhabitants. It hasn't lost it's historical charm.
Downieville CA
Had a fantastic day yesterday visiting the Canadian Raptor Conservancy, with the Oakville Camera Club. 'Gordie' an Eastern Screech Owl is named after Gord Downie from the Tragically Hip who passed away in 2017 after battling brain cancer.
I like how a bee entered the picture here. :)
Yesterday was a sad day for Canadians as Gord Downie lead singer for The Tragically Hip passed away after contracting a rare form of brain cancer this past year. Condolences to the Downie family, friends and bandmates. A Canadian legend who touched so many people with his music and efforts to bring indigenous people's issues to the forefront.
One Pancras Square: David Chipperfield Architects. St Pancras Renaissance Hotel: George Gilbert Scott. Seven Pancras Square: Studio Downie Architects
Today Canada mourns the loss of one of its most celebrated musicians .Canada's rock poet Gord Downie from Kingston Ontario . Gord's Music and Spirit will live in our generation's hearts forever.
Weasel Plains
11 shot panorama. 10 frames portrait orientation and 1 frame in landscape orientation.
Note: This was broadcast on WIN network weather report, 24 November 2025, at 5:57 p.m.
A gentle reminder about copyright and intellectual property-
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Need to get away from the grind? This little spot along the Downie River might just be the place.
Sierra County CA
Yesterday was a sad day for Canadians as Gord Downie lead singer for The Tragically Hip passed away after contracting a rare form of brain cancer this past year. Condolences to the Downie family, friends and bandmates. A Canadian legend who touched so many people with his music and efforts to bring indigenous people's issues to the forefront.
Canadian musician Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip passed away yesterday at the age of 53, having succumbed to brain cancer. He was one of the great ones...
I write about the words, I find treasure or worse,
I watch the end of man and, and I dream like a bird
-Machine, the Tragically Hip
Cathcart Square, Greenock.
Before the present Municipal Buildings were built here, the old town hall can be seen where the twin lamps are.
Cowan's Shop was destroyed by German Bombers in the WWII and nothing was built in it's place.
The Temperance Hotel was the first in the UK as Greenock had (and still has) a major drink problem.
Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.
By Patrick Downie 1854 - 1945
RIP Gord Downie.
I was not a "hip" fan growing up but I have come to love the music of the Tragically Hip
Good bye and thank you, Gord Downie!
I took this photo during the Tragically Hip performance at Ottawa Bluesfest in 2013 and as I learned today about his passing, I reminisced about the positive energy and wonderful music he shared with the fans.
USAF Thunderbird number 6, the opposing solo aircraft in the team, piloted by Maj. Jeffrey Downie seen at JBSA Randolph during the Great Texas Air Show on Saturday, April 6th, 2024.
Downie Point and Stonehaven Harbour at dawn.
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