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.
Peaceful Pacific Beach
The sheer tranquility of the beach at Pacific Rim National Park on Vancouver Island, BC.
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.
Chateau Lake Louise
Even around back, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is an imposing view, with a glacier-fed creek flowing alongside.
1937 Ford Custom Roadster
Gorgeous, immaculate, modified 1937 Ford Roadster, an amazingly smooth ride.
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.
Buttle Lake Reflections
One of the largest and most beautiful lakes on Vancouver Island, Buttle Lake is Strathcona Park’s natural wonder.
Ford Hood Ornament
The crowning touch for a classic vehicle has to be the hood adornment; the fancier the better.
Castle Mountain
This majestic mountain can be viewed clearly from various viewpoints within Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies.
Making Hay
A farmer operates his thresher near Comox BC, lending credence to the phrase “making hay while the sun shines”.
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.
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.
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.
Airshow
Airshow spectators look way up as the Canadian Snowbirds perform an intricate airport flyover.
1937 Ford Coupe
Digital manifestation of a cool classic car, including reflections of lady owner and photographer.
1936 Dodge 4 Door Sedan
Digital rendering of the engine panel of this meticulously modified antique car.
Point Holmes at Low Tide
The rocky beach reveals its delightful sights and crawling creatures when the tide goes way out.
Guitar Fantasy Two
One of several images with guitars: the same guitar in all, but totally different in digital design.
Mount Arrowsmith
Mount Arrowsmith, a prominent landmark on central Vancouver Island, BC, can be seen from various viewpoints along the Island Highway.
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.
Crown Imperial
This crown imperial, often referred to as an upside down tulip, is actually a species of flowering lily.
Snowbirds
A digitally remastered representation of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Demonstration aircraft on the ground at Comox Valley Airport.
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.
Nautically Themed Street
The main street in Comox, BC, Canada, where the buildings have been imaginatively adorned with full-sized replicas of boats.
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.
Abandoned Farm House
Forlorn and forgotten, this lonely, abandoned farmhouse will soon be a faded memory.
1957 Chevrolet Interior
One of the coolest old classics, this 1957 Chev sported bucket seats and no-draft side windows.
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.
Wagon Wheel Gate
An old wagon wheel, a relic from the turn of the century, serves as a gate to this old farm building.
Spring Lodge
A digital variation of a springtime photo of the Filberg Lodge in the charming Comox Valley, Canada.
1935 Chev 3 Window Coupe
A most fashionable motor car in its day, the 1935 Chevrolet has been modified and immaculately restored.
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.
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.
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.
Quiet Contemplation
These two buddies relax on the pier, contemplating the peaceful marine surroundings.
Shamrock and Butterfly
A digital rendering of a fractal image, illustrating the blending of shape, form, and line.
Park Visitors
Mammoth Douglas tower firs tower over visitors in Cathedral Grove on Vancouver Island, BC.
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.
Twisted Arbutus Tree
As this Arbutus grew, it was lashed by fierce west coast winds, which twisted its trunk into a graphic pattern.
Comox Glacier and Fresh Snow
The Comox Glacier, a Vancouver Island landmark, on a crisp winter morning.
Rowboat Abstract
This is the stern portion of an old clinker built dingy, enhanced to colorize it, but still showing the outstanding craftmanship. They just don’t built ‘em that way anymore!
1935 Chev 3 Window Coupe
Similar to the more popular Ford, here is a side view of the Chevy roadster, shined to perfection.
Early Morning Sunshine
The sudden warmth of the golden morning sun chases gray clouds on this West coast beach.
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.
Guitar Fantasy Three
One of five images with guitars: the same guitar in all, but totally different in digital design.
1930 Hudson
The Hudson Greater Eight was a premium line produced by the Hudson Motor Company in 1931 and 1932.
Comox Glacier & Estuary
The Comox Glacier is a familiar historical landmark, a restful scene for folks driving between Comox and Courtenay.
1947 Oldsmobile 2 Door
A beautifully restored classic Olds, not that common a sight at vintage car events.
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.
Resting in the Harbour
A small sailing vessel stands out against a backdrop of many boats moored at the wharf.
Bridge Across the Stream
Wooden bridge across Little Qualicum Falls in the Provincial Park, near Parksville BC, Canada.
Cumberland’s Castles One
The shapes, lines, and colors of Cumberland, BC, a funky little town on Vancouver Island.
Little Fishies
An abstract image of fish underwater made in Photoshop with shapes, brushes, lines, and filters.
1935 Ford Window Coupe
Brilliant red was not the original color of this 1935 Ford Window Coupe, restored stylishly.
Forest Splendor
The incredible shapes, textures, and patterns with which Mother Nature endows her forests.
Jasper Scenery
Mountains and trees in Jasper National Park reflected in a flat calm, meandering stream.
Tranquil Mountain Tarn
One of the hundreds of tiny delicate lakes found in the Beaufort Range on Vancouver Island.
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.
Butterfly Abstract
Multi-step digital merging and processing of four images into a bright-color abstract.
Driftwood Storm Rampart
To protect the shoreline from winter storm surges, a wall of driftwood stands guard at Goose Spit, Comox, BC.
Windstorm on Comox Glacier
Stylized version of the Comox Glacier, familiar landmark on Vancouver Island.
Bells of Ireland
The massive swirls and clumps of bells of Ireland create intriguing natural patterns.
Cumberland’s Castles Four
A handy way to travel on a light budget: motorbike by day, friendly hostel by night.
1936 Dodge 4 Door Sedan
The sleek but elegant styling of this vintage Dodge still shines through the obvious modifications.
Moored Fishing Boats
The warming morning sun draws a mirror-like reflection of these older wooden boats on the water.
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.
Fisgard Lighthouse Abstract
The Fisgard Lighthouse in Victoria BC is a widely known landmark on Vancouver Island. It’s the subject of thousands of photographs and artists’ renditions; here’s another, hopefully unique.
Boats at Island Dock
A dichromatic representation of aging fishing boats tied up at the dock at Quadra Island, BC, Canada.
Creekside Forest
A digital rendering of evergreen trees beside a creek, their branches presenting a pleasing natural pattern.
Tranquility at Low Tide
At low tide on the west coast, the soft sounds of the ripples and the beach creatures sooth the soul.
Flower Festooned Bicycle
Some kind soul has tastefully decorated a bike and placed it out near the road for all passersby to see.
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.
Country Farm
You needn’t drive far out of town in the Comox Valley to experience the amazing picturesque rural farmland.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Abandoned Barn
This old barn in the meadow, once part of a rancher’s dream, now stands forlorn and forgotten.
Craggy West Coast Shoreline
Not far from the sandy beaches on the west coast of Vancouver Island is the opposite extreme: rough, craggy rock.
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.
Yellow Primulas in Bloom
A fascinating array of primula blooms, creating a natural, harmonious pattern.
Comox Glacier and Morning Mist
This highly recognizable Comox Valley landmark is not technically a glacier but rather an ice cap.
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.
1929 Ford Tudor Sedan
The modifications to this beautiful classic Ford have transformed it into a highly functional and road-worthy automobile.
Tofino Harbour Thirty Years Ago
Despite the constant bustle of the commercial fishery at Tofino, on a calm day the harbour looks serene.
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.
1938 Chevy
This classic Chevy was painstakingly restored and modified to one of the most outstanding in its class.
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.
Ford V8 Insignia
In the early days, the Ford Motor Company led the way in so many ways, including the use of hood ornaments.
Shopping Carts
A colorful digital representation of a row of shopping carts in the style of Vincent Van Gogh.
Three Pumpkins
These three pumpkins quietly adorn an entranceway away from the usual pizzazz of Hallowe’en.
Bridge in the Sanctuary
At the end of a trail in a bird sanctuary, this aging bridge keeps visitors’ feet dry above swampy terrain, while they make their way to a viewing station.
1933 Ford 3 Window Coupe
Red is the perfect eye-catching color for this awesome vintage Ford, proudly displayed by its restorer.
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.
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.
Cape Mudge Lighthouse at Sunset
This painterly image is from a photograph of the Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island, British Columbia.
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.
1948 Pontiac Silver Streak
Considered stylish in its day, this beautifully restored Pontiac classic still turns heads at the car show.
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
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.
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.
White Dahlia
Of all the awesome flower images the world over, one of the most stunning is the white dahlia.
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.
1930 Ford Panel Truck
This 1930 Ford panel truck adds an elegant historical adornment to an upscale supermarket.
Northwest Islet
Tiny islands by the hundreds dot the coast of the Pacific Northwest region of Canada.
Mammoth Ancient Cedars
Huge, first-growth cedar trees can still be found in parks in the Pacific Northwest like MacMillan Provincial Park in BC.
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.
Poppies Abstract in Red and Green
Poppies are completely and absolutely photogenic, topping the lists of legions of photoraphers and artists.
Wharf at Deep Bay
The boats moored at the Deep Bay government wharf bestow a tranquil scene on a calm summer day.
Seashells
An intact geoduck clamshell, one of many pretty things found on the sandy beaches of the west coast.
Fish Ladder
Even the smallest of streams are home to salmon spawning pools. Here a man-made fish ladder allows access to upstream.
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.
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.
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.
Island Clouds
In this view, the ocean is flat calm, but the billowing clouds are signalling a change in the weather.
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.
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.
Abandoned Fishing Boat
Far from the sea, this derelict fishing vessel is literally rotting away, evoking a nostalgic picture.
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.
1935 Ford Pickup
This classic Ford pickup came off the assembly line in 1935 and sported the new look with “rounded lines”.
Janis
Janis, the diminutive tugboat is waiting for a giant payload of lumber to tow across the strait.
African Safari
A serene scene of two giraffes, silhouetted against the setting sun, produced entirely by digital manipulation.
1958 Chev Impala
1958 Chevrolet Impala hardtop sports coupe, the first Impala made by General Motors.
1950 Chev Pickup
The owner of this sleek hot rod pickup struts his stuff by lowering his rear end as he enters the parade.
Wheat Pool
Grain elevators, a common sight on the Canadian prairies, a symbol of the farmers’ way of life.
Comox Glacier overlooking Comox Harbour
The familiar Comox Glacier overlooks Goose Spit and dominates the tranquil scenery of the Comox Valley.
Super Natural British Columbia Sunset
On this calm west coast day in autumn, the mood is dreamy as the sun sets.
1935 Ford 2-Door Sedan
Elegant and fashionable, the 1935 Ford sedan was as much a jewel then as the restored version is today.
Tofino Harbor, Opitsat,and Mears Island
The pretty harbor at Tofino, BC, looking across to the village of Opitsat and Mears Island.
Snowbirds Between Shows
Canadian Snowbirds Tutor air demonstration aircraft parked at the Comox Airport.
1932 Ford 3 Window Coupe
1932 Ford 3 Window Coupe, superbly restored from engine to paint, digitally presented.
Black-eyed Susans
A host of Black-eyed Susans on a hill creates a random visual look, helped by a slight breeze.
No Train Today
The train is no longer in service in the Comox Valley, as passenger transport evolves and morphs into something new.
Enhanced Sunflower
Closeup of a Sunflower, revealing natural structure and texture, digitally enhanced.
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.
Moored Fishing Boats
Muted pastel colors exude the tranquility of older fishing boats tied up at the local dock.
Starfish Abstract
A digital abstract depiction of one of the most fascinating ocean creatures: the starfish.
Sagging Old Barn
Everything wears out with the passage of time, and time quickly ravages old farm buildings fallen into disuse.
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.
Transgressing Oaks
This abstract image accentuates the grotesque appearance of young oak trees that are constantly exposed to fierce winter winds.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
Flight of Fancy
A bleak, primitive theme created digitally with forged backgrounds, brushes, and filters.
Front Bumper
Over the years, the grilles and bumpers of classic cars were in a constant state of redesign.
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.
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.