SUPERNATURAL BRITISH COLUMBIA
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.
Park Visitors
Mammoth Douglas tower firs tower over visitors in Cathedral Grove on Vancouver Island, BC.
Moored Fishing Boats
The warming morning sun draws a mirror-like reflection of these older wooden boats on the water.
Fisher’s Wharf
Morning mist is clearing at the fishers’ dock.
Comox Glacier Overlooking Comox Harbour
The familiar Comox Glacier overlooks Goose Spit and dominates the tranquil scenery of the Comox Valley.
Comox Glacier and Morning Mist
This highly recognizable Comox Valley landmark is not technically a glacier but rather an ice cap.
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.
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.
Upper Campbell Lake
This is a particularly picturesque view of Upper Campbell Lake located near Campbell River on Vancouver Island.
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.
On the Beach
Balmoral Beach, Comox BC, looking out toward Denman and Hornby Islands.
Nanaimo Bistro
The Bistro, a unique and picturesque waterfront restaurant in Nanaimo, BC.
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.
Fishing Boat Sketch
Two fishing boats tied up at the wharf waiting for the fog to clear.
Ucluelet Harbour 1
The protected harbor dominates the quaint town of Ucluelet, which means “people of the safe harbour” to the native Nuu-chah-nalth.
Summer Lodge
The rustic, historic Filberg Lodge, open to the public in Comox, BC.
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.
Old Barn in Winter
A dusting of snow ads the finishing touch to this peaceful winter scene.
Winter Lodge
The elegant Filberg Lodge in Comox, BC after a light dusting of snow.
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.
Comox Glacier & Estuary
The Comox Glacier is a familiar historical landmark, a restful scene for folks driving between Comox and Courtenay.
Tofino Harbour, Opitsat, and Mears Island
The pretty harbour at Tofino, BC, looking across to the village of Opitsat and Mears Island.
Comox Glacier and Fresh Snow
The Comox Glacier, a Vancouver Island landmark, on a crisp winter morning.
Early Morning Sunshine
The sudden warmth of the golden morning sun chases grey clouds on this West coast beach.
Bridge Across the Stream
Wooden bridge across Little Qualicum Falls in the Provincial Park, near Parksville BC, Canada.
Windstorm on Comox Glacier
Stylized version of the Comox Glacier, familiar landmark on Vancouver Island.
Craggy West Coast Shoreline
Not far from the sandy beaches on the west coast of Vancouver Island is the opposite extreme: rough, craggy rock.
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.
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.
Northwest Islet
Tiny islands by the hundreds dot the coast of the Pacific Northwest region of Canada.
Fresh Fish Market
Nothing fresher than Pacific salmon and tuna purchased down on the local dock.
Tofino Harbour Thirty Years Ago
Despite the constant bustle of the commercial fishery at Tofino, on a calm day the harbor looks serene.
Super Natural British Columbia Sunset
On this calm west coast day in autumn, the mood is dreamy as the sun sets.
Salty Sunrise
Glowing sunrise on Ganges Harbour.
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”.
No Train Today
The train is no longer in service in the Comox Valley, as passenger transport evolves and morphs into something new.
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.
Cape Mudge Lighthouse at Sunset
This painterly image is from a photograph of the Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island, British Columbia.
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.
Buttle Lake Reflections
One of the largest and most beautiful lakes on Vancouver Island, Buttle Lake is Strathcona Park’s natural wonder.
Boardwalk in the Woods
The boardwalk at MacDonald Wood Park, Comox BC, Canada.
Wondrous Forest
The beauty of the rainforest arrests the gaze of those who wander through.
Comox Glacier and Herring Boat
Comox Glacier overlooks herring boat entering harbor.
Peaceful Pacific Beach
The sheer tranquility of the beach at Pacific Rim National Park on Vancouver Island, BC.
Ucluelet Harbour 2
The protected harbor dominates the quaint town of Ucluelet, which means “people of the safe harbour” to the native Nuu-chah-nalth.
Sundown
Photograph of a remarkably peaceful sunset with flora and fauna added digitally.
Root Cellar
Part of the Filberg Park & Lodge heritage property in Comox, BC Canada, this old root hose was built out of logs more than 100 years ago.
Tofino Harbour and Meares Island
The waterfront at Tofino, BC is one one of the busiest for a small town, yet one of the most photogenic.
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.
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.
Tranquility at Low Tide
At low tide on the west coast, the soft sounds of the ripples and the beach creatures sooth the soul.
Everlasting Surf
The soothing sight and sound of the surf on the west coast of Vancouver Island, BC.
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.
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.
Clinker-built Rowboat
A charming old wooden rowboat high & dry above the beach.
Spring Lodge
A digital variation of a springtime photo of the Filberg Lodge in the charming Comox Valley, Canada.
Country Farm
You needn’t drive far out of town in the Comox Valley to experience the amazing picturesque rural farmland.
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.
Nautically Themed Street
The main street in Comox, BC, Canada, where the buildings have been imaginatively adorned with full-sized replicas of boats.