Defend Our Coast Rally

On October 22, 2012, nearly 4,000 citizens took to grounds of the Victoria Parliament Buildings for the Defend Our Coast rally against the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline. The pipeline, if approved, would see raw bitumen pumped from the Alberta Tar Sands to BC's coast posing the serious risk of a devastating oil spill from super tankers plying the rough, rocky coast. In light of the global climate crisis and the need to shift towards strong green economies, our provincial and federal governments must begin showing leadership for a sustainable future.

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2012 International Conservation Photography Awards Exhibit

This past June I traveled to the Burke Museum of Natural History in Seattle, WA for the 2012 International Conservation Photography Awards. I was lucky enough to have placed 2nd in the "Natural Environment at Risk" category with my image of a man standing on a giant stump within a foggy old-growth clearcut on Vancouver Island. The exhibit showcased a stunning array of photography from around the world depicting both the beauty and destruction facing planet Earth. It was the most powerful collection of photographs and stories I have ever viewed in one location. The event organizers did a terrific job and I was happy to have been given the opportunity to present an hour long slideshow around the Ecology and Politics of BC's Endangered Ancient Forests. Congratulations to everyone featured in the show and for the great work you're all doing! If you haven't had a chance yet to view the exhibit, it runs until Nov.25th of this year.

West Coast Trail 2012 - Top 10

To kick of the summer of 2012, two friends and I decided to take 7 days and hike the 75km West Coast Trail from Port Renfrew to Bamfield on Vancouver Island. It was an incredible time to say the least! Below are 10 of my favorite shots from the 1000 I took.

West Coast Trail 2012

West Coast Trail 2012

WCT bliss

WCT bliss

West Coast Trail tide pool at Camper Creek

West Coast Trail tide pool at Camper Creek

West Coast Trail sunset log

West Coast Trail sunset log

West Coast Trail Tsusiat Falls at night

West Coast Trail Tsusiat Falls at night

cave reflection

cave reflection

Tsusiat Fog

Tsusiat Fog

Boardwalk and spruce

Boardwalk and spruce

West Coast Trail Fog

West Coast Trail Fog

West Coast Trail km 0

West Coast Trail km 0