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Coast of British Columbia

I couldn't get enough of the fog when I visited Ucluelet earlier in the year. However I doubt the mariners felt the same way, just makes everything more difficult all around. The fog horns, the buoy bells and what must be frayed nerves as the boats head to harbour. But I don't normally think about all that when I eat seafood. In any case, the cloak of mystery that is added to the landscape is unlike anything. It's no wonder they call it Super Natural British Columbia.

I couldn’t get enough of the fog when I visited Ucluelet earlier in the year. However I doubt the mariners felt the same way, just makes everything more difficult all around. The fog horns, the buoy bells and what must be frayed nerves as the boats head to harbour. But I don’t normally think about all that when I eat seafood. In any case, the cloak of mystery that is added to the landscape is unlike anything. It’s no wonder they call it Super Natural British Columbia.

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Afterglow at Chesterman Bay

I took this from Chesterman Beach near Tofino in British Columbia. It's no wonder so many artists live in the area, no matter where you look there is some icon of nature waiting to be painted, carved or sculpted. If you look there's beauty wherever you go, but here on Vancouver Island it jumps right out at you. Very little effort required.

I took this from Chesterman Beach near Tofino in British Columbia. It’s no wonder so many artists live in the area, no matter where you look there is some icon of nature waiting to be painted, carved or sculpted. If you look there’s beauty wherever you go, but here on Vancouver Island it jumps right out at you. Very little effort required.

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Play Time

I am an unabashed dog lover and whenever I'm out with my camera I look for the interaction between humans and their pets. I was lucky because in this part of BC dogs are allowed on the beach, not so at the beaches where I live. Nevertheless I can imagine this is the best part of the day for this four legged, running along the water and chasing a ball. One of the best things about a dog is they're always ready to play, and that sense of joy is worth more than all the money in the world.

I am an unabashed dog lover and whenever I’m out with my camera I look for the interaction between humans and their pets. I was lucky because in this part of BC dogs are allowed on the beach, not so at the beaches where I live. Nevertheless I can imagine this is the best part of the day for this four legged, running along the water and chasing a ball. One of the best things about a dog is they’re always ready to play, and that sense of joy is worth more than all the money in the world.

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Little Qualicum Falls

On the road to the west coast of Vancouver Island I stopped at this provincial park with a set of waterfalls. It's such a beautiful setting that a week later on my way back I stopped in again. This is one of the images from my first visit which was taken from a footbridge above the rushing water. Something about being immersed in the forest next to a waterfall is rejuvenating and relaxing at the same time. If you ever get out that way be sure to stop in at take a look. I'm certainly glad I did.

On the road to the west coast of Vancouver Island I stopped at Little Qualicum Falls which is a provincial park with a set of waterfalls. It’s such a beautiful setting that a week later on my way back I stopped in again. This is one of the images from my first visit which was taken from a footbridge above the rushing water. Something about being immersed in the forest next to a waterfall is rejuvenating and relaxing at the same time. If you ever get out that way be sure to stop in at take a look. I’m certainly glad I did.

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Chesterman Beach

This is Chesterman Beach on the west coast of Vancouver Island. For a rugged coast it sure has it's share of long beaches. I guess it has the best of both worlds and that's probably why it attracts such an eclectic crowd. There are several of these scattered along the coast and at each one you'll find surfers of all ages. I'm serious, I saw a couple of grandpas out there. And good on them, I cannot imagine a better way to spend my golden years.

This is Chesterman Beach which is in Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island. For a rugged coast it sure has it’s share of long beaches. I guess it has the best of both worlds and that’s probably why it attracts such an eclectic crowd. There are several of these scattered along the coast and at each one you’ll find surfers of all ages. I’m serious, I saw a couple of grandpas out there. And good on them, I cannot imagine a better way to spend my golden years.

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Inlet Isle

We passed this little isle on the way out to the pacific from Ucluelet, BC. I don't know but I wouldn't be surprised if spirits of the first nations ancestors inhabit this spot. Its passed by countess vessels each day, and if I lived here I'd probably ignore it, but I don't and so it caught my attention. Nonetheless I think it's relatively undisturbed and the perfect place to dwell, in mind or spirit.

We passed this little isle on the way out to the pacific from Ucluelet, BC. I don’t know but I wouldn’t be surprised if spirits of the first nations ancestors inhabit this spot. Its passed by countess vessels each day, and if I lived here I’d probably ignore it, but I don’t and so it caught my attention. Nonetheless I think it’s relatively undisturbed and the perfect place to dwell, in mind or spirit.

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Ucluelet Inlet

While returning from whale watching afternoon fog started rolling in and as we passed little inlets like this it created a misty, almost mysterious scene. I think the combination of ocean, mountains and inlets makes for a lot of little micro climates. You can never how the weather will change, only that it will. Little islands like this could have sea lions or otters, but on shore it's not uncommon to see bears in search of food. In fact I did see a three year old black not far from here earlier in the day.

While returning from whale watching afternoon fog started rolling in and as we passed little inlets like this it created a misty, almost mysterious scene. I think the combination of ocean, mountains and inlets makes for a lot of little micro climates. You can never how the weather will change, only that it will. Little islands like this could have sea lions or otters, but on shore it’s not uncommon to see bears in search of food. In fact I did see a three year old black not far from here earlier in the day.

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Canadian Princess

Not until I looked closely did I realize this boat is stationary and now part of the Canadian Princess resort in Ucluelet, British Columbia. The boats in front are for fishing excursions during the day. One thing is for sure, the fish you get here is fresh, much fresher than anywhere save another fishing town. Food aside, I don't know why but when I see this boat I imagine it on the open seas and then I can't help but hear Gordon Lightfoot singing about the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. That can't be a good thing.

Not until I looked closely did I realize this boat is stationary and now part of the Canadian Princess resort in Ucluelet, British Columbia. The boats in front are for fishing excursions during the day. One thing is for sure, the fish you get here is fresh, much fresher than anywhere save another fishing town. Food aside, I don’t know why but when I see this boat I imagine it on the open seas and then I can’t help but hear Gordon Lightfoot singing about the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. That can’t be a good thing.

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Chesterman Beach

This is from an awesome beach in Tofino British Columbia. If you ever want to get away, I mean really away, this is the place. You have to navigate a mountain pass to get here but when you do you are rewarded by rugged coastline and scenery you won't forget. Tofino is not backwoods, there are amazing places to eat, not to mention a homemade chocolate shop about two minutes from this spot. But I digress. This is the last sunset we watched, just after we stopped at the chocolate shop.

This is from an awesome beach in Tofino British Columbia. If you ever want to get away, I mean really away, this is the place. You have to navigate a mountain pass to get here but when you do you are rewarded by rugged coastline and scenery you won’t forget. Tofino is not backwoods, there are amazing places to eat, not to mention a homemade chocolate shop about two minutes from this spot. But I digress. This is the last sunset we watched, just after we stopped at the chocolate shop.

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