SCENIC ART
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”.
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.
Everlasting Surf
The soothing sight and sound of the surf on the west coast of Vancouver Island, BC.
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.
Northwest Islet
Tiny islands by the hundreds dot the coast of the Pacific Northwest region of Canada.
Jasper Scenery
Mountains and trees in Jasper National Park reflected in a flat calm, meandering stream.
Clinker-built Rowboat
A charming old wooden rowboat high and dry above the beach.
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.
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.
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.
Fern Hollow
Late spring in the forest hollow brings lush ferns as far as the eye can see.
West Coast Beach on a Still Day
The west coast of Vancouver Island is an idyllic place, especially on a calm, late summer day, as the lazy waves caress the sand.
Snag on the Hill
The old snag stands alone, silhouetted against the hills.
Forest by the Lake
The mood is serene at this forest scene without even a whisper of wind.
Boats at Island Dock
A dichromatic representation of aging fishing boats tied up at the dock at Quadra Island, BC, Canada.
Winter Silence
A digitized photo of snow covered trees bending over the river.
Comox Glacier and Morning Mist
This highly recognizable Comox Valley landmark is not technically a glacier but rather an ice cap.
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.
Castle Mountain
This majestic mountain can be viewed clearly from various viewpoints within Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies.
Tranquil Mountain Tarn
One of the hundreds of tiny delicate lakes found in the Beaufort Range on Vancouver Island.
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.
Salty Sunrise
Glowing sunrise on Ganges Harbour.
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.
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.
Mount Arrowsmith
Mount Arrowsmith, a prominent landmark on central Vancouver Island, BC, can be seen from various viewpoints along the Island Highway.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Old Dock Abstract
This a wild interpretation , made from an image I got in Port Alice, BC, of an old dock on a calm morning.
Forlorn
Long forgotten by its occupant, this abandoned house is ravaged by the elements.
Wheat Pool
Grain elevators, a common sight on the Canadian prairies, a symbol of the farmers’ way of life.
Country Farm
You needn’t drive far out of town in the Comox Valley to experience the amazing picturesque rural farmland.
Hay Bales
Summertime in the Alberta foothills is the best time to view the pastures & meadows, festooned with hay bales.
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.
Evening Tide
Trees silhouetted against a breathtaking sunset.
Old Log Cabin
Though beginning to look a little dilapidated, this old log house is still home.
Super Natural British Columbia Sunset
On this calm west coast day in autumn, the mood is dreamy as the sun sets.
Making Tracks
Abandoned rail lines make for ideal hiking trails.
Comox Glacier and Herring Boat
Comox Glacier overlooks herring boat entering harbor.
Fishers’ Wharf
Morning mist is clearing at the fishers’ dock.
Tofino Harbor, Opitsat, and Mears Island
The pretty harbor at Tofino, BC, looking across to the village of Opitsat and Mears Island.
Making Hay
A farmer operates his thresher near Comox BC, lending credence to the phrase “making hay while the sun shines”.
Sundown
Photograph of a remarkably peaceful sunset with flora and fauna added digitally.
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.
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.
No Train Today
The train is no longer in service in the Comox Valley, as passenger transport evolves and morphs into something new.
Goin’ Fishin’
Enhanced abstract view of father and son heading out on the lake for fishing.
Comox Glacier Overlooking Comox Harbour
The familiar Comox Glacier overlooks Goose Spit and dominates the tranquil scenery of the Comox Valley.
Chateau Lake Louise
Even around back, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is an imposing view, with a glacier-fed creek flowing alongside.
Craggy West Coast Shoreline
Not far from the sandy beaches on the west coast of Vancouver Island is the opposite extreme: rough, craggy rock.
Tofino Harbour Thirty Years Ago
Despite the constant bustle of the commercial fishery at Tofino, on a calm day the harbor looks serene.
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.
Boardwalk in the Woods
The boardwalk at MacDonald Wood Park, Comox BC, Canada.
Early Morning Sunshine
The sudden warmth of the golden morning sun chases grey clouds on this West coast beach.
Comox Glacier & Estuary
The Comox Glacier is a familiar historical landmark, a restful scene for folks driving between Comox and Courtenay.
Upper Campbell Lake
This is a particularly picturesque view of Upper Campbell Lake located near Campbell River on Vancouver Island.
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.
Resting in the Harbour
A small sailing vessel stands out against a backdrop of many boats moored at the wharf.
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.
On the Beach
Balmoral Beach, Comox BC, looking out toward Denman and Hornby Islands.
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.
Buttle Lake Reflections
One of the largest and most beautiful lakes on Vancouver Island, Buttle Lake is Strathcona Park’s natural wonder.
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.
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.
Cape Mudge Lighthouse at Sunset
This painterly image is from a photograph of the Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island, British Columbia.
Lake Minnewanka
Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park, Alberta, on this day, pure tranquility.
Peaceful Pacific Beach
The sheer tranquility of the beach at Pacific Rim National Park on Vancouver Island, BC.