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Pond at Sunset

This is a shot I took last December at Robinson Preserve. I just arrived from the rainy pacific northwest where it was sunny all day to the sunshine state where we have clouds and rain, go figure. This time of year in Florida has a lot of clouds which of course I love but the photo reminded me that we get occasional clouds in winter as well. Sound mixed up? It is. My weather bearings we're messed up for years when I first moved here, basicly winter is like summer and with all the tropical storms summer is like winter. Had enough? Okay, this concludes today's message from the Department of Confusion.

This is a shot I took last December at Robinson Preserve. I just arrived from the rainy pacific northwest where it was sunny all day to the sunshine state where we have clouds and rain, go figure. This time of year in Florida has a lot of clouds which of course I love but the photo reminded me that we get occasional clouds in winter as well. Sound mixed up? It is. My weather bearings we’re messed up for years when I first moved here, basicly winter is like summer and with all the tropical storms summer is like winter. Had enough? Okay, this concludes today’s message from the Department of Confusion.

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Little Qualicum Falls

Yesterday I stopped along the highway at Little Qualicum Falls on Vancouver Island. There are trails that give you great perspectives of the falls from all angles just a short walk from the parking lot. This was my last stop before heading to the ferry, then the airport and then home here in Florida. I was in a bit of a rush to get to the ferry after this stop, perhaps I lingered too long. Next thing you know I got a ticket for speeding. I should have been upset but I was in too much of a good mood from seeing these falls and all the other great sights of British Columbia to worry that much. Driving within the limit, I made it to the ferry on time.

Yesterday I stopped along the highway at Little Qualicum Falls on Vancouver Island. There are trails that give you great perspectives of the falls from all angles just a short walk from the parking lot. This was my last stop before heading to the ferry, then the airport and then home here in Florida. I was in a bit of a rush to get to the ferry after this stop, perhaps I lingered too long. Next thing you know I got a ticket for speeding. I should have been upset but I was in too much of a good mood from seeing these falls and all the other great sights of British Columbia to worry that much. Driving within the limit, I made it to the ferry on time.

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Wild Pacific Trail

Took a hike on the lighthouse loop of the Wild Pacific Trail today. It starts at the lighthouse in Ucluelet, British Columbia and then along the rugged coast and forests of Douglas Firs. It's only two and a half kilometers but the problem is there are spectacular views about every fifty meters (I'm not exaggerating for once). It ended up taking four hours to complete and I think my camera worked harder than me, poor thing. I don't know for sure, but I'd guess this must be in some top ten list of most scenic hikes in North America. If not, then I'm creating my own and this starts at the number one spot.

Took a hike on the lighthouse loop of the Wild Pacific Trail today. It starts at the lighthouse in Ucluelet, British Columbia and then along the rugged coast and forests of Douglas Firs. It’s only two and a half kilometers but the problem is there are spectacular views about every fifty meters (I’m not exaggerating for once). It ended up taking four hours to complete and I think my camera worked harder than me, poor thing. I don’t know for sure, but I’d guess this must be in some top ten list of most scenic hikes in North America. If not, then I’m creating my own and this starts at the number one spot.

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Wickaninnish Beach

Called Wick beach by the locals this is a classic

Called Wick beach by the locals this is a classic “long beach”, meaning it’s really long. A great opportunity for me to pull out the long lens and look for interesting perspectives. It rained for a couple of days and this was the last band of rain clouds coming out of the Pacific, and trailing was blue sky and warm temperatures . A favorite spot for local surfers as well as beachcombers like me.

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Ucluelet Harbour

This is the fishing harbour in the little town of Ucluelet. You could be forgiven if at first glance you mistook this for an Alaskan fishing village as sequences from Man of Steel were filmed here for that very reason. I thought I lived in a small town, at a population of just over 1,600 good chance everyone knows everyone. I think this is one of those little secrets of a destination you just have to know about. In my case it was just dumb luck.

This is the fishing harbour in the little town of Ucluelet. You could be forgiven if at first glance you mistook this for an Alaskan fishing village as sequences from Man of Steel were filmed here for that very reason. I thought I lived in a small town, at a population of just over 1,600 good chance everyone knows everyone. I think this is one of those little secrets of a destination you just have to know about. In my case it was just dumb luck.

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Neal Preserve Pond

Neal Preserve is one of my favorite destinations inside Bradenton. As preserves go it's fairly small but still has surprises each time I go. Theres a big lookout where you can look over the preserve in one direction and the inter-coastal waterway in the other. I prefer coming here after the rains to view the ponds.
Neal Preserve is one of my favorite destinations inside Bradenton. As preserves go it’s fairly small but still has surprises each time I go. Theres a big lookout where you can look over the preserve in one direction and the inter-coastal waterway in the other. I prefer coming here after the rains to view the ponds.

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Elk Lake

It's a good omen that not ten minutes after we landed by ferry in Victoria we happened upon Elk Lake. And then a few minutes later we found Beaver Lake, and so it goes. High fives all around and wide grins, we headed for the hotel with a glimpse of what's in store. The week is over, the weekend begins, now it's time to have a little fun.

It’s a good omen that not ten minutes after we landed by ferry in Victoria we happened upon Elk Lake. And then a few minutes later we found Beaver Lake, and so it goes. High fives all around and wide grins, we headed for the hotel with a glimpse of what’s in store. The week is over, the weekend begins, now it’s time to have a little fun.

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Logs Along the Coast

Tomorrow I'm taking a ferry from the mainland to Vancouver Island. All along the coast are ferry terminals like this one at Horseshoe Bay. I took this shot a few months back and I was intrigued by the big logs along the shore. Logging is big here so maybe these are the remnants of that or just trees along the coast that succumed to the elements. Nevertheless, summer is winding down and everyone seems to be frantically enjoying the last of the good weather before the short rainy days of winter return. For now, that's distant concept and theres much to do on the long weekend here in British Columbia. Happy Friday everyone.

Tomorrow I’m taking a ferry from the mainland to Vancouver Island. All along the coast are ferry terminals like this one at Horseshoe Bay. I took this shot a few months back and I was intrigued by the big logs along the shore. Logging is big here so maybe these are the remnants of that or just trees along the coast that succumed to the elements. Nevertheless, summer is winding down and everyone seems to be frantically enjoying the last of the good weather before the short rainy days of winter return. For now, that’s a distant concept and there’s much to do on this long weekend in British Columbia. Happy Friday everyone.

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Siesta Key Lifeguard Stand

When I showed up at Siesta Key beach is was the end of the day and so the lifeguards had already left. However a lot of people were still there, most waiting for the sun to finally set, a common ritual here in Florida. Reminds me of watching the credits roll, you stay to the very end, but I digress. So I walked around snapping shots that I thought were interesting until the very end. About half of the folks got up to leave yet I was surprised by how many people were staying on the beach even in the dark. In fact I saw people coming to the beach to setup their chars in the dark. I suppose that when the weather is warm, you may as well stay for the second show. ;-)

When I showed up at Siesta Key beach it was the end of the day and so the lifeguards had already left. However a lot of people were still there, most waiting for the sun to finally set, a common ritual here in Florida. Reminds me of watching the credits roll, you stay to the very end, but I digress. So I walked around snapping shots that I thought were interesting until the very end. About half of the folks got up to leave yet I was surprised by how many people were staying on the beach even in the dark. In fact I saw people coming to the beach to setup their chars in the dark. I suppose that when the weather is warm, you may as well stay for the second show. 😉

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Saturday

I'm writing this on a Saturday, but I'm not here rather I'm at my desk typing this, which I took last Sunday. Confusion aside, I'm putting this photo up because, well, it makes me want to be sitting there relaxing. Maybe I'll stop writing about it and go practice what I preach. Happy weekend y'all.

I’m writing this on a Saturday, but I’m not here rather I’m at my desk typing this, which I took last Sunday. Confusion aside, I’m putting this photo up because, well, it makes me want to be sitting there relaxing. Maybe I’ll stop writing about it and go practice what I preach. Happy weekend y’all.

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