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True North, Strong and Free

Seeing common loons on the lake always provokes a sense of tranquility, serenity, and a deep connection to the northern wilderness for me. This loon set against the backdrop of a BC Kootenays lake and shoreline impresses with a wide wing stretch. The scene oozes a quintessential Canadian summer, which any boater, beachgoer, kayaker, birder, camper, or outdoorsperson could see on any of our great lakes as they inhabit every province and territory in Canada, representing approximately 94% of the global breeding population.

Cape St. Mary's V

Cape St. Mary's hosts an ecological reserve that sees massive nesting flocks of northern gannets, murres, kittiwakes and other seabirds. Newfoundland.

Cape St. Mary's III

Cape St. Mary's hosts an ecological reserve that sees massive nesting flocks of northern gannets, murres, kittiwakes and other seabirds. Newfoundland.

Cape St. Mary's II

Cape St. Mary's hosts an ecological reserve that sees massive nesting flocks of northern gannets, murres, kittiwakes and other seabirds. Newfoundland.

Cape St. Mary's

Cape St. Mary's hosts an ecological reserve that sees massive nesting flocks of northern gannets, murres, kittiwakes and other seabirds. Newfoundland.

Cape St. Mary's XXI

A northern gannet does a fly by of a massive nesting gannet colony at Cape St. Mary's, Newfoundland.

Cape St. Mary's XVIII

A northern gannet does a fly by of a massive nesting gannet colony at Cape St. Mary's, Newfoundland.

Cape St. Mary's XVI

A northern gannet does a fly by of a massive nesting gannet colony at Cape St. Mary's, Newfoundland.

Cape St. Mary's XIV

A northern gannet does a fly by of a massive nesting gannet colony at Cape St. Mary's, Newfoundland.

Cape St. Mary's XII

A northern gannet does a fly by of a massive nesting gannet colony at Cape St. Mary's, Newfoundland.

Cape Race XV

A seal calmly peers up at me from turbulent waters off the coast of Cape race, Newfoundland.

Cape Race II

I loved the cliffside wild irises along Newfoundland's wild west coast!

Nature

Just came back from an 'ah-mazing' trip and stay in the Khutzeymateen Wildlife Sanctuary in BC. It was a bucket list item and a trip of a lifetime. Pristine nature.....and observing the wildlife in their habitat without our interference was beyond. See if you can spot the Bald Eagle in this pic.

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Around the Bend

Some landscapes ask to be admired. Others make you wonder what’s waiting just out of sight. This mountain road felt like an invitation, one which I graciously accepted.

Still Standing

Something about this small stack of stones standing quietly against a large landscape so much larger than itself felt like something worth remembering. A gentle reminder that something doesn’t have to be large to feel significant.

Between Seasons

Some moments don’t belong to where you’ve been or where you’re going. They simply exist somewhere in between. A quiet pause. A breath. A chance to simply stand still and take it all in.

Before the Storm

A handful of carefully balanced stones sit quietly beneath darkening skies, as if they know something the rest of the landscape doesn’t. For a moment, everything feels suspended between calm and whatever comes next. Small things can endure large forces.

Just Beyond Sight

The waterfall is hidden from view, but its presence is everywhere - hanging in the air, softening the canyon walls, and turning the landscape into something half seen and half imagined.

Backyard Visitor

Checking out the bird feeder.

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True North, Strong and Free

Seeing common loons on the lake always provokes a sense of tranquility, serenity, and a deep connection to the northern wilderness for me. This loon set against the backdrop of a BC Kootenays lake and shoreline impresses with a wide wing stretch. The scene oozes a quintessential Canadian summer, which any boater, beachgoer, kayaker, birder, camper, or outdoorsperson could see on any of our great lakes as they inhabit every province and territory in Canada, representing approximately 94% of the global breeding population.

Cape St. Mary's V

Cape St. Mary's hosts an ecological reserve that sees massive nesting flocks of northern gannets, murres, kittiwakes and other seabirds. Newfoundland.

Cape St. Mary's III

Cape St. Mary's hosts an ecological reserve that sees massive nesting flocks of northern gannets, murres, kittiwakes and other seabirds. Newfoundland.

Cape St. Mary's II

Cape St. Mary's hosts an ecological reserve that sees massive nesting flocks of northern gannets, murres, kittiwakes and other seabirds. Newfoundland.

Cape St. Mary's

Cape St. Mary's hosts an ecological reserve that sees massive nesting flocks of northern gannets, murres, kittiwakes and other seabirds. Newfoundland.

Cape St. Mary's XXI

A northern gannet does a fly by of a massive nesting gannet colony at Cape St. Mary's, Newfoundland.

Cape St. Mary's XVIII

A northern gannet does a fly by of a massive nesting gannet colony at Cape St. Mary's, Newfoundland.

Cape St. Mary's XVI

A northern gannet does a fly by of a massive nesting gannet colony at Cape St. Mary's, Newfoundland.

Cape St. Mary's XIV

A northern gannet does a fly by of a massive nesting gannet colony at Cape St. Mary's, Newfoundland.

Cape St. Mary's XII

A northern gannet does a fly by of a massive nesting gannet colony at Cape St. Mary's, Newfoundland.

Cape Race XV

A seal calmly peers up at me from turbulent waters off the coast of Cape race, Newfoundland.

Cape Race II

I loved the cliffside wild irises along Newfoundland's wild west coast!

Nature

Just came back from an 'ah-mazing' trip and stay in the Khutzeymateen Wildlife Sanctuary in BC. It was a bucket list item and a trip of a lifetime. Pristine nature.....and observing the wildlife in their habitat without our interference was beyond. See if you can spot the Bald Eagle in this pic.

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Around the Bend

Some landscapes ask to be admired. Others make you wonder what’s waiting just out of sight. This mountain road felt like an invitation, one which I graciously accepted.

Still Standing

Something about this small stack of stones standing quietly against a large landscape so much larger than itself felt like something worth remembering. A gentle reminder that something doesn’t have to be large to feel significant.

Between Seasons

Some moments don’t belong to where you’ve been or where you’re going. They simply exist somewhere in between. A quiet pause. A breath. A chance to simply stand still and take it all in.

Before the Storm

A handful of carefully balanced stones sit quietly beneath darkening skies, as if they know something the rest of the landscape doesn’t. For a moment, everything feels suspended between calm and whatever comes next. Small things can endure large forces.

Just Beyond Sight

The waterfall is hidden from view, but its presence is everywhere - hanging in the air, softening the canyon walls, and turning the landscape into something half seen and half imagined.

Backyard Visitor

Checking out the bird feeder.