PORTFOLIO
Following is a display of my entire collection of photographic art with each image shown separately. You can click on any individual image to see it full size.
Little River
Following weeks of hot weather, the grass and reeds around Little River in Comox, Canada have faded to a beautiful mix of yellow, bronze, and brown.
Digital 1953 Chevrolet
Digitally composed, classic blue 1953 Chevrolet.
Comox Glacier overlooking Comox Harbour
The familiar Comox Glacier overlooks Goose Spit and dominates the tranquil scenery of the Comox Valley.
Sundown
Photograph of a remarkably peaceful sunset with flora and fauna added digitally.
Starfish Abstract
A digital abstract depiction of one of the most fascinating ocean creatures: the starfish.
Cumberland’s Castles One
The shapes, lines, and colors of Cumberland, BC, a funky little town on Vancouver Island.
Red Gladiola
Digital interpretation of a red Gladiola set against a black backdrop.
1938 Chevy
This classic Chevy was painstakingly restored and modified to one of the most outstanding in its class.
Cumberland’s Castles Two
Cumberland is a quaint, funky village on Vancouver Island BC. The folks that make it home have a particularly fierce pride in their community. This pride is evident in their modest homes.
Seashells
An intact geoduck clamshell, one of many pretty things found on the sandy beaches of the west coast.
Alluring Gerbera
Nature’s beautiful Gerbera with a digital color boost.
Quiet Contemplation
These two buddies relax on the pier, contemplating the peaceful marine surroundings.
Fisher’s Wharf
Morning mist is clearing at the fishers’ dock.
Tall Grass Abstract
An abstract composite of grass against a dark background.
Janis
Janis, the diminutive tugboat is waiting for a giant payload of lumber to tow across the strait.
Goin’ Fishin’
Enhanced abstract view of father and son heading out on the lake for fishing.
English Country Garden
An English country garden, delightful in its haphazardness.
Cumberland’s Castles Ten
Cumberland is a quaint, funky village on Vancouver Island BC. The folks that make it home have a particularly fierce pride in their community. This pride is evident in their modest homes.
Ucluelet Harbor 2
The protected harbor dominates the quaint town of Ucluelet, which means “people of the safe harbor” to the native Nuu-chah-nalth.
Making Tracks
Abandoned rail lines make for ideal hiking trails.
Buttle Lake Reflections
One of the largest and most beautiful lakes on Vancouver Island, Buttle Lake is Strathcona Park’s natural wonder.
Everlasting Surf
The soothing sight and sound of the surf on the west coast of Vancouver Island, BC.
Pontiac Hood Ornament
Pontiac hood adornment form yesteryear, digitally massaged.
Guitar Fantasy One
One of several images with guitars: the same guitar in all, but totally different in digital design.
Upper Campbell Lake
This is a particularly picturesque view of Upper Campbell Lake located near Campbell River on Vancouver Island.
Mussel Shell
The open shell of a mussel, its contents long since gone, likely devoured by seagulls.
Big Daddy’s Fish Fry
Just at morning’s opening, this eclectic fish take-out in Tofino, British Columbia, awaits its first customer of the day.
Solitary Sunflower
Digitally enhanced version of a common image: the sunflower.
Rower
A youth taking a relaxing row in the afternoon sun. Rowing is slowly becoming a lost art.
Rusty Remains
Rusting rubble is all that’s left of an ancient farm vehicle.
Snag on the Hill
The old snag stands alone, silhouetted against the hills.
Moored Fishing Boats
Muted pastel colors exude the tranquility of older fishing boats tied up at the local dock.
Little Fishies
An abstract image of fish underwater made in Photoshop with shapes, brushes, lines, and filters.
Ford V8 Insignia
In the early days, the Ford Motor Company led the way in so many ways, including the use of hood ornaments.
Wagon Wheel Gate
An old wagon wheel, a relic from the turn of the century, serves as a gate to this old farm building.
1933 Ford 3 Window Coupe
Red is the perfect eye-catching color for this awesome vintage Ford, proudly displayed by its restorer.
Super Natural British Columbia Sunset
On this calm west coast day in autumn, the mood is dreamy as the sun sets.
The Beach House
This house near Tofino, BC, looks out on an expansive view of the Pacific Ocean where the surf is endless in summer and the storms are fierce in winter.
Circling Birds
This abstract bombards the eye with a myriad of curves, lines, bright colours, and bird images.
Skiffs
Digital image in cool pastel shades illustrating two sailing skiffs on the dock.
Painted Twilight
A vivid sunset, enhanced digitally.
Spring Lodge
A digital variation of a springtime photo of the Filberg Lodge in the charming Comox Valley, Canada.
Mystery Mountain
Sunset fantasy: a digital composite of several elements blended together.
Park Visitors
Mammoth Douglas tower firs tower over visitors in Cathedral Grove on Vancouver Island, BC.
Summer Low Tide
Over thousands of years, the storms and tides on the Pacific coast have shaped the beach rocks into striking formations and tidal pools.
Chateau Lake Louise
Even around back, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is an imposing view, with a glacier-fed creek flowing alongside.
1939 Ford
Abstract close up of the front of a 1939 Ford.
1938 Chevy
Many long hours of dedication and hard work are required to take an old, rusty jalopy from it’s original state and restore it to the breathtaking vintage machine this is.
1948 Ford pickup
Front end of a popular workhorse of the day, a 1948 Ford pickup.
Preening Gulls
Even these normally raucous ocean scavengers can be photogenic.
Cumberland’s Castles Three
Cumberland is a quaint, funky village on Vancouver Island BC. The folks that make it home have a particularly fierce pride in their community. This pride is evident in their modest homes.
1929 Ford Tudor Sedan
The modifications to this beautiful classic Ford have transformed it into a highly functional and road-worthy automobile.
Raindrops
Reflection of leaves with raindrops.
Flight of Fancy
A bleak, primitive theme created digitally with forged backgrounds, brushes, and filters.
Ford Hood Ornament
The crowning touch for a classic vehicle has to be the hood adornment; the fancier the better.
Shopping Carts
A colorful digital representation of a row of shopping carts in the style of Vincent Van Gogh.
Abandoned Barn
This old barn in the meadow, once part of a rancher’s dream, now stands forlorn and forgotten.
1935 Ford Window Coupe
Brilliant red was not the original color of this 1935 Ford Window Coupe, restored stylishly.
1932 Ford Pickup
A classic 1930 Ford Pickup refitted with state-of-the-art power.
1941 Plymouth
Beautifully restored, bright yellow, vintage 1941 Plymouth.
West Coast Beach on a Still Day
The west coast of Vancouver Island ia an idyllic place, especially on a calm, late summer day, as the lazy waves caress the sand.
1930 Hudson
The Hudson Greater Eight was a premium line produced by the Hudson Motor Company in 1931 and 1932.
1934 Chev Pickup
A mere decade after pickup trucks started rolling off the assembly line, this handsome little devil, a 1934 Chevrolet, likely dutifully served a farmer or rancher.
Jasper Scenery
Mountains and trees in Jasper National Park reflected in a flat calm, meandering stream.
1935 Ford in Abstract
Abstract digital manipulation of the quintessential classic Ford car.
Forest Glade
The Pacific Northwest is home to hundreds of parks and forests, each offering up delightful sights, such as this small glade in MacMillan Park on Vancouver Island.
Comox Harbour Eventide
The high tide and the evening light merge into a picturesque panorama.
Beached Driftlogs
On Wickaninnish Beach on the west coast of Vancouver Island, BC, driftlogs are tossed up by the winter storms, then bleached by the summer sun.
Guitar Fantasy Three
One of five images with guitars: the same guitar in all, but totally different in digital design.
Comox Glacier and Morning Mist
This highly recognizable Comox Valley landmark is not technically a glacier but rather an ice cap.
Spring Crocuses
Spring crocuses transform a drab winter into a vibrant spring.
Approaching Dusk
A leafless tree stands in silhouette as, digitally produced, dusk approaches.
Creekside Forest
A digital rendering of evergreen trees beside a creek, their branches presenting a pleasing natural pattern.
Tango of the Lights 1
Tango of the Lights, a series of four images, an experiment generated from original time exposure photos of airport landing lights, enhanced, and blended with various images, filters, and gradients.
Tango of the Lights 2
An abstract melding of images and colours – the eye of the hurricane.
Mount Arrowsmith
Mount Arrowsmith, a prominent landmark on central Vancouver Island, BC, can be seen from various viewpoints along the Island Highway.
Oars
Closeup of a moored rowboat with enhanced color and texture.
Island Clouds
In this view, the ocean is flat calm, but the billowing clouds are signalling a change in the weather.
Wheat Pool
Grain elevators, a common sight on the Canadian prairies, a symbol of the farmers’ way of life.
Rustic Yard Hinge
Metal and wood textures in an old barn door with old-style hinge.
White Dahlia
Of all the awesome flower images the world over, one of the most stunning is the white dahlia.
Bells of Ireland
The massive swirls and clumps of bells of Ireland create intriguing natural patterns.
Reflections in Millard Creek
This image is all about colour; greens, yellows, blues.
Pale Dahlias
Dahlias, all sizes, shapes, and colors, all showstoppers.
1958 Chevy Impala
1958 Chevrolet Impala, digitally jazzed up & electrified.
Little Log Cabin in the Woods
This charming old log structure is at least 95 years old. It has been well maintained. Amazingly, it is still in its original condition.
Cumberland’s Castles Six
Cumberland is a quaint, funky village on Vancouver Island BC. The folks that make it home have a particularly fierce pride in their community. This pride is evident in their modest homes.
Rapture
A colorful, digitally enhanced composite, a depiction of true, passionate love.
Rowboat
Another symbol of the past, this little rowboat lies waiting at the dock.
1929 Ford
Head-on view of the 1929 Ford’s grille, digitally enhanced.
Lily
This pretty flower reproduces from seeds, bulbs, and tissue cultures.
1939 Ford Coupe
An imposing 1939 Ford convertible, a veritable showstopper.
Old Wagon Wheel
A wheel off a 19th century farm wagon, used for hay and other farm tasks around 1920. Many of these relic wheels have been restored and used as decorative garden gates.
1935 Ford 2-Door Sedan
Elegant and fashionable, the 1935 Ford sedan was as much a jewel then as the restored version is today.
El Torro
El Torro, an aptly named vintage hot rod roadster, seems to be ready to charge!
Winter Silence
A digitized photo of snow covered trees bending over the river.
1930 Ford Panel Truck
This 1930 Ford panel truck adds an elegant historical adornment to an upscale supermarket.
Forgotten Prairie Farmhouse
As the world changes, we fail – unless we roll with the new reality and leave the old one behind, as did the farmer who once lived here.
Fresh Fish Market
Nothing fresher than Pacific salmon and tuna purchased down on the local dock.
Bygone Postcard
Grungy postcard festooned with obsolete stamps and marks.
Old Log Cabin
Though beginning to look a little dilapidated, this old log house is still home.
Flower Festooned Bicycle
Some kind soul has tastefully decorated a bike and placed it out near the road for all passersby to see.
Lennard Island Lighthouse
Situated near Clayoquot Sound and Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island, the Lennard Island lighthouse was constructed in1904 to serve local mariners.
August Rose
A delicate red rose, universal symbol of love.
Comox Glacier and Fresh Snow
The Comox Glacier, a Vancouver Island landmark, on a crisp winter morning.
Peaceful Pacific Beach
The sheer tranquility of the beach at Pacific Rim National Park on Vancouver Island, BC.
Comely Calendula
Lovely pair of calendula subtly manipulated in a digital manner.
1939 Ford Coupe
Modified and restored, this 1939 Ford Coupe is a hot little number.
Rugged West Coast Shoreline
At a location has seen numerous ships come to grief over the years, in contrast, this is a peaceful, scenic view from Amphitrite Point near Ucluelet, BC on a calm, clear day.
1932 Ford 3 Window Coupe
1932 Ford 3 Window Coupe, superbly restored from engine to paint, digitally presented.
Beach Logs Clutter
On the west coast of Vancouver Island, large streches of coastland become festooned with masses of logs which are thrown ashore by fierce winter winds, then bleached clean by the sun.
1934 Ford 5 Window Gennie
A maroon 1934 Ford 5 Window Gennie, a superbly cool ride.
1930 Ford
This is a 1930 Ford Model A, an elegant touring motor car, beautifully restored.
Wharf at Deep Bay
The boats moored at the Deep Bay government wharf bestow a tranquil scene on a calm summer day.
Cumberland’s Castles Four
A handy way to travel on a light budget: motorbike by day, friendly hostel by night.
Northwest Islet
Tiny islands by the hundreds dot the coast of the Pacific Northwest region of Canada.
1948 Pontiac Silver Streak
Considered stylish in its day, this beautifully restored Pontiac classic still turns heads at the car show.
Comox Glacier & Herring Boat
Comox Glacier overlooks herring boat entering the harbour.
Shamrock and Butterfly
A digital rendering of a fractal image, illustrating the blending of shape, form, and line.
1937 Ford Custom Roadster
Gorgeous, immaculate, modified 1937 Ford Roadster, an amazingly smooth ride.
Forest by the Lake
The mood is serene at this forest scene without even a whisper of wind.
Crown Imperial
This crown imperial, often referred to as an upside down tulip, is actually a species of flowering lily.
Fish Ladder
Even the smallest of streams are home to salmon spawning pools. Here a man-made fish ladder allows access to upstream.
Shasta Daisies
Shasta Daisies, liberally interpreted digitally.
Stringalong
Abstract begun as hand drawing, then scanned and digitally enhanced.
1958 Chev Impala
1958 Chevrolet Impala hardtop sports coupe, the first Impala made by General Motors.
Early Morning Sunshine
The sudden warmth of the golden morning sun chases gray clouds on this West coast beach.
Curves
The abstract interplay of motion and curves, light and shadow, color and texture.
Front Bumper
Over the years, the grilles and bumpers of classic cars were in a constant state of redesign.
Lines and Orbs
A digital amalgamation of an original drawing and a few funky filters.
1930 Ford Model A
Vintage Ford sedan, partially restored; original photo digitally massaged.
Enhanced Sunflower
Closeup of a Sunflower, revealing natural structure and texture, digitally enhanced.
View from Cape Lazo
The summer sunshine paints a spectacular scene of the tranquil Pacific ocean.
Root Cellar
Part of the Filberg Park and Lodge heritage property in Comox, BC Canada, this old root hose was built out of logs more than 100 years ago.
1947 Oldsmobile 2 Door
A beautifully restored classic Olds, not that common a sight at vintage car events.
Boardwalk in the Woods
The boardwalk at MacDonald Wood Park, Comox BC, Canada.
1930 Packard
Power and prestige: the 1930 Packard.
Comox Valley Thirty Years Ago
This peaceful, fertile estuary known as the Comox Valley, still enriches both the economy and the scenery today as it did thirty years ago.
Windstorm on Comox Glacier
Stylized version of the Comox Glacier, familiar landmark on Vancouver Island.
Crossing the Hills
Digital depiction of mountain scene created entirely from brushes and filters.
Nautically Themed Street
The main street in Comox, BC, Canada, where the buildings have been imaginatively adorned with full-sized replicas of boats.
Cape Mudge Lighthouse at Sunset
This painterly image is from a photograph of the Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island, British Columbia.
Cumberland’s Castles Eight
Cumberland is a quaint, funky village on Vancouver Island BC. The folks that make it home have a particularly fierce pride in their community. This pride is evident in their modest homes.
Blue Flag Iris
Striking Blue Flag Iris with gracefully curving petals.
African Safari
A serene scene of two giraffes, silhouetted against the setting sun, produced entirely by digital manipulation.
Floral Bounty
Multi-colored image starting as a photograph and manipulated digitally.
Mossy Stump
Old stump in the forest with moss and leaves.
1936 Dodge 4 Door Sedan
Digital rendering of the engine panel of this meticulously modified antique car.
Sandman
A digitally refashioned stone face of a sand sculpture.
Red Berries
Juxtaposition of bright red berries contrasting with green leaves.
Plates Galore
Each license plate in this large collection has its own story.
Rope Abstract
A digitally embellished photograph of a coil of rope on the dock.
Lake Minnewanka
Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park, Alberta, on this day, pure tranquility.
Craggy West Coast Shoreline
Not far from the sandy beaches on the west coast of Vancouver Island is the opposite extreme: rough, craggy rock.
Evening Tide
Trees silhouetted against a breathtaking sunset.
Wave Rider
Surfer dude approaching the beach after a choppy ride.
Comox Glacier & Estuary
The Comox Glacier is a familiar historical landmark, a restful scene for folks driving between Comox and Courtenay.
Castle Mountain
This majestic mountain can be viewed clearly from various viewpoints within Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies.
1937 Ford Coupe
Digital manifestation of a cool classic car, including reflections of lady owner and photographer.
Black-eyed Susans
A host of Black-eyed Susans on a hill creates a random visual look, helped by a slight breeze.
Yellow Primulas in Bloom
A fascinating array of primula blooms, creating a natural, harmonious pattern.
Winter Lodge
The elegant Filberg Lodge in Comox, BC after a light dusting of snow.
Forsaken Barnyard
Old barn and fence timeworn by years of disuse.
1937 Chevrolet Pickup
From a farmer’s field in southern Alberta in 1960 to today, this remarkable old charmer has been completely overhauled, modified, and restored to perfection.
1935 Chev 3 Window Coupe
Similar to the more popular Ford, here is a side view of the Chevy roadster, shined to perfection.
Country Farm
You needn’t drive far out of town in the Comox Valley to experience the amazing picturesque rural farmland.
The Underside of Leaves
Nature displays its amazing artistry even on its reverse side.
Cockle Clamshell
A common sight on any sandy beach, empty clamshells are there for the taking.
Cumberland’s Castles Nine
Cumberland is a quaint, funky village on Vancouver Island BC. The folks that make it home have a particularly fierce pride in their community. This pride is evident in their modest homes.
Rock Abstract One
An exotic embellishment of rocks on the beach.
Teddy à la Carte
Fanciful juxtaposition of a Teddy bear with grocery carts.
Fishing Boat Sketch
Two fishing boats tied up at the wharf waiting for the fog to clear.
Sagging Old Barn
Everything wears out with the passage of time, and time quickly ravages old farm buildings fallen into disuse.
Forest Splendor
The incredible shapes, textures, and patterns with which Mother Nature endows her forests.
Sharks
Abstract image of sharks and diver crated with shapes, brushes, lines, and filters.
1932 Ford Coupe
Pale yellow 1932 Ford Coupe modified and restored immaculately, digitally enhanced.
Making Hay
A farmer operates his thresher near Comox BC, lending credence to the phrase “making hay while the sun shines”.
Tofino Harbor, Opitsat,and Mears Island
The pretty harbor at Tofino, BC, looking across to the village of Opitsat and Mears Island.
Cumberland’s Castles Seven
Cumberland is a quaint, funky village on Vancouver Island BC. The folks that make it home have a particularly fierce pride in their community. This pride is evident in their modest homes.
1959 Chevy Pickup
Handsomely restored 1959 Chevrolet pickup truck, so popular back in the day.
Cumberland’s Castles Eleven
Cumberland is a quaint, funky village on Vancouver Island BC. The folks that make it home have a particularly fierce pride in their community. This pride is evident in their modest homes.
Snowbirds Between Shows
Canadian Snowbirds Tutor air demonstration aircraft parked at the Comox Airport.
Salty Sunrise
Glowing sunrise on Ganges Harbour.
Boats at Island Dock
A dichromatic representation of aging fishing boats tied up at the dock at Quadra Island, BC, Canada.
Snowbirds
A digitally remastered representation of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Demonstration aircraft on the ground at Comox Valley Airport.
Wondrous Forest
The beauty of the rainforest arrests the gaze of those who wander through.
Old Barn in Winter
A dusting of snow ads the finishing touch to this peaceful winter scene.
Summer Corn
Digitally painted panoramic view of a farmer’s cornfield.
1930 Ford Coupe
This is one wicked old fella and such a thrill to drive down Main Street!
White Clematis
The lovely, delicate white petals define the ubiquitous clematis.
1957 Chevrolet Interior
One of the coolest old classics, this 1957 Chev sported bucket seats and no-draft side windows.
Red Sky
A spectacular red sky as the sun sets behind a mountain ridge.
Three Sisters Peaks
Painterly version of the Three Sisters peaks near Canmore, Alberta in the Canadian Rockies, known individually as Big Sister, Middle Sister, and Little Sister.
1927 Ford Model T
1927 Ford Model T, meticulously restored and customized.
Contorted Driftlog
The trunk and roots of this washed-up tree on the beach at Pacific Rim National Park Reserve appear to be a bent and twisted apparition.
1957 Dodge Truck
Old Dodge half-ton pickup abandoned in a farmer’s overgrown field.
Three Pumpkins
These three pumpkins quietly adorn an entranceway away from the usual pizzazz of Hallowe’en.
Tofino Harbour Thirty Years Ago
Despite the constant bustle of the commercial fishery at Tofino, on a calm day the harbour looks serene.
1936 Dodge 4 Door Sedan
The sleek but elegant styling of this vintage Dodge still shines through the obvious modifications.
Nanaimo Bistro
The Bistro, a unique and picturesque waterfront restaurant in Nanaimo, BC.
Forlorn
Long forgotten by its occupant, this abandoned house is ravaged by the elements.
1933 Dodge Coupe
A rare 1933 Dodge vintage auto, painstakingly restored to perfection.
Point Holmes at Low Tide
The rocky beach reveals its delightful sights and crawling creatures when the tide goes way out.
Clinker-built Rowboat
A charming old wooden rowboat high and dry above the beach.
1953 Ford Pickup
Eye-catching bright red 1953 Ford pickup, painstakingly restored an modified.
1961 Corvette
Navy blue 1961 Chevrolet Corvette: over the moon!
1932 Ford Sedan
Classic 1932 Ford sedan, very popular in the day, expertly restored.
Tofino Harbor and Meares Island
The waterfront at Tofino, BC is one one of the busiest for a small town, yet one of the most photogenic.
Driftwood Storm Rampart
To protect the shoreline from winter storm surges, a wall of driftwood stands guard at Goose Spit, Comox, BC.
1935 Chev 3 Window Coupe
A most fashionable motor car in its day, the 1935 Chevrolet has been modified and immaculately restored.
Just Ferns
One of the earth’s oldest plant species, the fern is attractive in its own, simple way.
Comox Glacier Panorama
This much photographed ice-cap is part of the Vancouver Island Beaufort Range and is a well-known landmark of the Comox Valley.
Mount Robson
Mount Robson offers up one of the most spectacular views for miles around. Mount Robson Provincial Park in BC is home to amazing wildlife and outdoor adventure.
1956 Pontiac Strato-Streak
Digitally created grunge composite of a popular classic
Fishing Floats
Floats are commonly used in the fishing industry in the Pacific Northwest. They come in all sizes, shapes, and colors. These adorn the side of a retired fisherman’s garage.
Rock Abtract Two
An exotic embellishment of rocks on the beach.
Boulders at Low Tide
In winter, the north east wind sends huge waves crashing to shore. Remarkably, in the process, the tremendous force of the water arranges these big boulders into lines and patterns.
Airshow
Airshow spectators look way up as the Canadian Snowbirds perform an intricate airport flyover.
Mussel Shell
Mussel is the common name used for members of several members of bivalve mollusks. This particular one is edible, and commonly found on west coast beaches and shorelines.
Old Fashioned Petunias
A nostalgic representation of the ubiquitous petunia blooms.
Butterfly Abstract
Multi-step digital merging and processing of four images into a bright-color abstract.
Dancing in a Dream
A whimsical, digital fabrication taking your mind into a dreamy ballet dance.
1934 Ford Delux
A dream car then and now, a superbly restored 1934 Ford Delux.
Fishing Wharf in Clearing Mist
An assemblage of fishing boats moored at the wharf in Comox Harbor.
African Daisies
I’ll give you a daisy a day, dear I’ll give you a daisy a day I’ll love you until the rivers run still And the four winds we know blow away
Transgressing Oaks
This abstract image accentuates the grotesque appearance of young oak trees that are constantly exposed to fierce winter winds.
Summer Lodge
The rustic, historic Filberg Lodge, open to the public in Comox, BC.
Stimulated Saplings
Imagine transforming a forest into a dazzling neon display.
Old Patchwork Barn
Digitally enhanced photograph of an oft repaired, windowless farm outbuilding.
1935 Ford Pickup
This classic Ford pickup came off the assembly line in 1935 and sported the new look with “rounded lines”.
Old Car Graveyard
Formerly Sunday go-to-church cars, now a lonely line of forgotten junkers.
Grazing Deer
The Black-tailed deer in the Pacific Northwest are abundant, even close to populated centres. In a quiet park, such as this one, they often seem oblivious to human presence.
Two Moored Tugs
Harbour tugs at the ready, awaiting assignments.
Bridge Across the Stream
Wooden bridge across Little Qualicum Falls in the Provincial Park, near Parksville BC, Canada.
1938 Ford Coupe
An elegant 1938 Ford Coupe: look at that shine!
Kayaks at the Ready
The spectacular west coast of British Columbia is a highly sought after tourist destination and at Tofino, kayaking is a popular sport.
Bright orange Gaillardia
A colorful cluster of dazzling Gaillardia.
Comox Glacier in Early Spring
One of Vancouver Island’s most memorable landmarks, the Comox Glacier looks as if it were covered with melted marshmallow.
Tranquility at Low Tide
At low tide on the west coast, the soft sounds of the ripples and the beach creatures sooth the soul.
Jasper’s Rockies
Jasper National Park in Alberta is an immense, spacious place when compared to its southerly cousin, Banff. Here the mountains truly live up to their name, “Rockies”.
Mammoth Ancient Cedars
Huge, first-growth cedar trees can still be found in parks in the Pacific Northwest like MacMillan Provincial Park in BC.
Resting in the Harbour
A small sailing vessel stands out against a backdrop of many boats moored at the wharf.
Tranquil Mountain Tarn
One of the hundreds of tiny delicate lakes found in the Beaufort Range on Vancouver Island.
1953 Chevy
Formidable-looking 1953 Chevy, a hot ride.
1950 Chev Pickup
The owner of this sleek hot rod pickup struts his stuff by lowering his rear end as he enters the parade.
Alberta Mountain Scene
Getting away from it all, the folks who built this house in the lee of the mountains love the beauty and the privacy.
Abandoned Farm House
Forlorn and forgotten, this lonely, abandoned farmhouse will soon be a faded memory.
Guitar Fantasy Two
One of several images with guitars: the same guitar in all, but totally different in digital design.
Abandoned Fishing Boat
Far from the sea, this derelict fishing vessel is literally rotting away, evoking a nostalgic picture.
Moored Fishing Boats
The warming morning sun draws a mirror-like reflection of these older wooden boats on the water.
Autumn Leaves
The incredible beauty in nature is especially manifested by its randomness, such as the way fallen maple leaves arrange themselves as they touch the ground.
Ucluelet Harbor 1
The protected harbor dominates the quaint town of Ucluelet, which means “people of the safe harbor” to the native Nuu-chah-nalth.
Fern Hollow
Late spring in the forest hollow brings lush ferns as far as the eye can see.
Weathered Fence Posts
As the world forges ahead with modern ubanization, there are still a few rare spots on the outskirts where a few vestiges of old times remain standing.
Twisted Arbutus Tree
As this Arbutus grew, it was lashed by fierce west coast winds, which twisted its trunk into a graphic pattern.
Abandoned Row
A row of old, rusting cars in a farmer’s field, slowly being overgrown by weeds. In days past, they “drove ‘em until they wouldn’t go no more” then parked them and forgot them.
No Train Today
The train is no longer in service in the Comox Valley, as passenger transport evolves and morphs into something new.
On the Beach
Balmoral Beach, Comox BC, looking out toward Denman and Hornby Islands
Cumberland’s Castles Five
Cumberland is a quaint, funky village on Vancouver Island BC. The folks that make it home have a particularly fierce pride in their community. This pride is evident in their modest homes.