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Chasing waterfalls at Elk Falls Provincial Park. Standing on the new 60m (197ft) suspension bridge courtesy of Campbell River Rotary Club, BC Hydro, BC Parks, the Federal Government and the Island Coastal Economic Trust. The bridge is designed to safely hold the equivalent of 400, 300-pound men... but it still swings a bit. Captured in Campbell River ~ November 1, 2015
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Image taken from Garry Point Park in Richmond, BC
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Highway 99. One lane northbound and three lanes southbound at the George Massey Tunnel this evening. Major traffic problems around the lower mainland this afternoon. I was stuck for 2 hours on Hwy 91 (East-West Connector) this afternoon because a couple of accidents on the Alex Fraser Bridge had shut it down. As a result, commuters took another route and the Tunnel was backed up for hours. Captured from Deas Island, BC ~ October 28, 2015
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At flood levels, this would normally be the beach area.
It is OK to break the rules sometimes of having the midline in the middle ;)
Spotted Lake in Osoyoos, British Columbia, Canada.
About this photoWe enjoyed another little camping trip a few days ago. We drove from Vancouver to Merritt and continued on to Osoyoos via Peachland-Summerland and Penticton. On our way home we took Highway 3 back to Vancouver.
After a good 5 minute drive we drove by Spotted Lake which is quite unique as it's a lake with big spots, hence the name. You can view this lake from the road, but because it's private you can't go down to the lake itself. I believe you can book a tour with the local First Nations if you wish to learn more about its history and get closer to this lake.
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*Camera Model: Sony DSC-RX10M4
*Focal Length: 15mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/250 sec
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual (M)
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Some information about Spotted Lake and Osoyoos: Spotted Lake is a small lake rich in a variety of minerals, including calcium, sodium sulphates and magnesium sulphate. During the hot summer months, much of the water in the lake evaporates, leaving concentrations of these minerals that form the spots visible in the lake. Throughout the summer, the spots shift in size and colour as the minerals within each change with further evaporation. Colours ranging from blue to green to yellow appear, depending on the mineral makeup of each individual spot.
Spotted Lake is known to the First Nations People of the Osoyoos area as kłlilx’w, and it is a sacred site that has been considered a revered place of healing for centuries. The belief is that each of the different circles holds its own unique medicinal and healing properties. The land surrounding the lake was privately owned for 40 years, but in 2001 the federal government acquired it for the benefit and uses of the Okanagan Nation. This ensures that this historically important land can be protected from development, so that future generations of the Okanagan Nation will continue to benefit, as did their ancestors. (Info from the official website of Destination Osoyoos).
Osoyoos is a town in the Okanagan Valley region of British Columbia, Canada. It's surrounded by desert, vineyards and mountains. Osoyoos Lake is known for its warm water, beaches and water sports facilities. Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre and Osoyoos Desert Centre have hands-on exhibits and trails exploring the local desert ecosystem. The Osoyoos Museum traces the town’s history with aboriginal and pioneer artifacts.
Osoyoos is also known for its arid, desert-like conditions, making it unique within Canada. Osoyoos Lake is celebrated for being the warmest freshwater lake in Canada, with average water temperatures reaching 24°C (75°F) in July and August. There are also many orchards which is a delightful way to spend a day with your family. They offer u-pick orchards where you can enjoy a hands-on experience that combines fun and education. In the summer time you will find an abundance of cherries, peaches, apricots and plums.
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Image taken from Stanley Park in Vancouver, BC
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Again, I went missing for couple months due to my busy schedule. I hope everyone had a safe 2021.
2021 was quite a rewarding year for me as a photographer as I connected with many people. In addition, I got few extra projects/jobs relating to photography. I hope 2022 will go as smoothly as I hoped.
This one was taken not long ago and it was one of the best mornings I witnessed for a long time.
Location: Cypress Lookout, BC
A quiet morning at Buntzen Lake in Anmore near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
About this photo: I was on my way to Pitt Lake in Pitt Meadows near Vancouver, BC, Canada. I was going to go for a walk over there and enjoy the beautiful views. On my way to Pitt Lake, I drove by this cranberry field and just had to stop as the farmers were harvesting the berries. Such a unique thing to witness (to know about how cranberries are harvested, read more info below).
I spotted these two farmers in their wading gear pulling the cranberries in with special booms (some type of floating beams). I found it very fascinating.
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*Focal Length: 220mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/320 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual Mode (M)
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Some information about the cranberry harvest: Cranberries grow in fields low to the ground on vines and usually the fields are kept fairly dry until harvesting season from late September to the end of October.
If they had a dry cranberry harvest where berries are individually hand picked, it would easily take a team two weeks. But with a wet harvest, where the field is flooded, it usually only takes a couple of day.
The field is flooded leaving the water at a depth of six to ten inches (15-25cm). The growers then use beaters to churn the water and whack the berries off the vines. The farmers head out in a row, so that no berry is left unbeaten. Because each berry has four air pockets, they can float in liquid. Once the field is completely beaten, the water is raised to approximately two to three feet (0.6m to about 1m).
The berries are typically moved toward a specific corner of the field by farmers, wearing hip waders, who corral the berries using rakes and floating beams called booms through the chilly water. The berries are then pumped out using suction. Then they're rinsed with fresh water and separated from the debris. The berries are then loaded into a truck, and shipped to a processing facility.
On it's first trip out to Canada's West Coast, newly restored FP9 #4106 leads the Royal Canadian Pacific home to Calgary, AB, as the train travels east on the Cascade Sub through the Yale Tunnels near Yale, BC.
View from the tip top of Panorama Ridge in BC's Garibaldi Provincial Park. From left to right-- Guard Mountain, Mt. Garibaldi, Mt. Price.
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This morning's amazing light show honouring the victims and heroes of 9/11. Watching the Aurora Borealis never gets old for me. I can't help but say "WOW!!" everytime I see the northern sky pulsing with waves of light. This latest one was at a storm level of 6.67 Kp and lasted for a couple of hours into dawn. Captured at Porteau Cove Provincial Park in Squamish-Lillooet, BC ~ September 11, 2015
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Autumn leaves dress the cobblestone streets of historic Gastown. There's always magic in the air here but the colourful fall vibes make it much more enchanting. Captured from the corner of Abbott and Water Street in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada ~ November 13, 2020 🍂
Powerful rain hitting the west coast today made for a muted and simple image of an island in front of a coastal mountain.
Chesterman Beach - West Coast - Vancouver Island - BC
The rains arrived after an amazing day exploring beaches.
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Image taken in Downtown Vancouver BC.
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Adorable Black Bear cubs waiting for their mom to return with a salmon. Copyright © Kim Toews/All Rights Reserved.
Image taken in Vancouver BC.
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