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Self Portrait 1

Nikon z9, 45mm, 1/800s, f/8, ISO 400

It is time for a new project and as I don’t have a trip coming up for a while, I researched ideas for photo story ideas. There are many amazing suggestions, a lot that I have already done, but definitely one I have never done - and consequently, the one that scares me the most. Self Portrait Story. Not one to ever like my own photo, especially as I see myself aging, I figured this would be a challenge for me. Here goes…. Today is Self Portrait 1. Taken on my Zen deck with end of season hydrangeas.

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In the Hands of an Artist

Nikon z9, 140mm, 1/80s, f/8, ISO 100

To finish off this three set series of Janet from Homalco Wildlife and Cultural tours, I want to highlight her drum. What a fitting closure and tribute to the bears of their region. If you are looking for a grizzly tour next year with added bonus of cultural learning, I recommend Homalco Tours. Ask for Janet to be one of your guides!

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Cliff Side Black Bear

Moving on from Elderberry was a little bittersweet as I could’ve observed her all day, but it was time to move on for the rest of our day. We’d only moved a little ways down from our last spot and wouldn’t you know, a FOURTH black bear! This one literally climbing along the rick cliff about 40 feet above the water.

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Fern “Trees”

Apple iPhone 15 pro

Len and I ventured down to our lower acreage yesterday to survey how many trees went down on that huge windstorm last month. We don’t usually head down when it’s quite wet, but we’re able to safely get down on the side by side. We had many large trees down, some that will become firewood and others millable for use in fences, etc. Luckily no trees fell on our roads or paths, which was good. It is amazing to see this symbiotic forest of our property. I love the way the forest grows itself.

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Another Night Loading

Taking a little time to work on another night’s star trail… stay tuned.

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Plum Flower Stigmas

Nikon z9, 105mm, 1/250, f/4, ISO 100

So many wonderful things to discover when shooting macro photography. Not only are backgrounds soft and pastel, but you look into the magical parts of flowers. This shot highlights the “stigmas” that rest on the top of the stamen and are an integral part of the reproduction of fruit tree blossoms.

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From Green to Pink

Nikon z9, 14mm, 15 sec, f/2.8, ISO 500

I think what I love the most about auroras near my place are the changing colours depending on what gases are present in our atmosphere when the charged light particles (photons) react with them. Green is emitted when reacting with nitrogen and reds when reacting with monatomic oxygen. The colours also depend on what latitudes the lights are seen. Interesting, eh? Oh and there is One Perseid meteor in the shot…

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Milky Way Depths

Favourites Series: Night Skies

From the Archives July 2020

Nikon d850, 14mm, 15 sec, f/2.8, ISO 3200

While this is not one of my favourite photos, it does spark my drive to keep trying to get that perfect Milky Way shot. There is something about the depths of night skies that calls me in. This shot was actually a quick fluke while we were out searching for Neowise one night back in 2020. It is off a back logging road that crosses a major highway. The bright lights behind on the horizon were from Port Alberni.

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Time to Go

We are just about to leave Elderberry. I have loved this time editing her shots. There are a few videos still to look through and share. I hope you’ve enjoyed this series. Thanks for following!

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Peeking Through

Nikon Z9, 105mm, 1/60 sec, f/3.3, ISO 100

Picking back up strawberry blossom theme… I enjoy how macro photography highlights all the many different depths of plants.

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Barnacle Cliff

Is there even a ledge on the side of that cliff or is the bear glued on?? I love the texture of the background and the light on this shot.

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Cool Creek Coolness

From my website

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This is one of my favourite waterfall shots taken after an ATV ride and hike in with our friends, Hans and Christine. It was interesting getting to a spot to place my tripod while wearing motorcycle boots, but it worked. I totally want to get back to this spot!

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Sharing Cookies on a Mountain

Nikon z9, 56mm, 1/400s, f/8, ISO 100

I don’t think there is anything more enjoyable than spending time with great friends in the BC Forest and then sharing cookies on top of a mountain!

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Quietly on the Move

Seaside barnacles harvested, Elderberry quietly moved along the shoreline still camouflaged on a rock shelf obscured by overhanging branches. Where do you think her next stop may be?

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Feeling Sunshine

The Many Sides of Nikki Series

Nikon z9, 150mm, 1/1600 s, f/2.8, ISO 100

When you travel with a dog, and live in the Pacific Northwest, stopping in sunshine is always a nice thing to look forward to at the end of a day. This lovely shot of Nikki basking in some sunshine was taken along the Oregon Coast last September.

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Winged Highlights

Nikon z9, 560mm, 1/3200s, f/8, ISO 2200

Sharing this photo specifically for the highlights on this eagle’s wings and on its catch, as well.

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Marine Clouds Move In

Here is a different post production of the same 425 shots but done with what is called pin points. What I like about this style is it shows more of the North Star in the centre of the shot as well as the Marine Clouds moving in over time. Donna, are you sitting down?

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Reforestation

Nikon z9, 24mm, 1/60s, f/11, ISO 100

I always feel a bit sad when I see active logging sights - I sorta have a thing for trees… However British Columbia’s forests are our greatest renewable resource. It is heartwarming to see new seedlings, young trees, and growing forests all surrounded by beautiful mountain wild flowers.

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Rock Side Food

I swear from complete camouflage to walking on tiny ledges like Mtn Goats, these bears are amazing! Black Bear #4 scaled a small ledge to eat foliage right off the rock side.

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Waist Deep in Sedge

Yes, she is in the sedge; and yes, she is waist deep in water. These brave guides help guide the skiffs through shallow waterways to get closer to where we can see the bears. They are cautious, serious, and incredibly gifted at this boat craft.

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Grizzlies 5.5

A few hundred yards over from the mum and cubs were two more bears nestled deep up next to the forest. This mama shielded her small cub so much it was hard to see she was there. This was the only shot I was able to get even with the 600mm lens.

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Closer Up

Black Bear #4 was much bigger closer up than we could tell. I like how on the boat we had the opportunity to get closer and see how big she was. She still seems like she is just attached to the rock face.

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Stare Down

Sharing one more shot of my camera stare down with Black Bear #3. I think he’s saying, “don’t mess with my barnacles”.

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This Look. Those Claws.

It’s rare to have a bear look up into the camera when the they are so busy eating. I loved the look on Elderberry’s face and the perfect view of her claws. I have cropped in on this photo and blurred the background to have her standout.

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Grizzlies 2, 3, 4

Sometimes you see grizzlies but only their rear ends. Deep in Glendale Cove, we came upon this Mama Bear and her two cubs. Unfortunately, it was hard to see more as we were deep behind sedge and I was on the lower deck of the skiff.

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Cruise Ships and Orcas

Awe the wonderful waters of British Columbia…. Cruise ships and Orcas. Always hard to get full photos of these beautiful whales. They were just swimming freely and quietly that afternoon. It was so magical to watch and listen.

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Best Camouflage Ever

When we first came upon Elderberry, I was amazed she was even spotted as she blended into the coastline foliage so well. She is the mist camouflaged Grizzly I have ever seen.

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Hello Springtime

Nikon z9, 105mm, 1/125, f/3.3, ISO 100

Farewell Arizona - hello springtime in British Columbia. It’s time to turn my photography back to home and surrounding areas. I love revelling in beautiful floral colours, oceans, rivers, waterfalls, mountains, forests, and local wildlife. It is also definitely time to photograph some grandkid adventures!

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A Little Night Dizziness

Nikon z9, 14mm, 15 sec, f/2.8, ISO 1250

261 shot stack blended on StarStax

Any guesses on what type of project I’m working on lately? First two guesses don’t count. 😉😉 this is a draft… so much to unpack.

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Nana’s Photographic Tales: Tucked in Waterfront

…. And then there are those brave builders who put gorgeous beach houses right down on the waterfront…

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