While filming with a documentary crew in Port Renfrew last week, we saw one of the most incredibly vibrant rainbows that any of us had seen before. It appeared to be emanating right from the heart of the ancient forests on Edinburgh Mountain, the largest intact area of old-growth forest in the region, which we took as a sign of hope and good fortune. It doesn't get much more magical than that!
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Snapshot: Sunbeams at Avatar Grove
Just returned from another great weekend building boardwalk at the Avatar Grove near Port Renfrew. Have to be grateful when you arrive to work in the morning and this is your view :)
Snapshot: 2015 Supermoon Lunar Eclipse
I was out in the countryside last night and had the chance to view the spectacular supermoon lunar eclipse amongst dark skies. Here it is nestled in some tall beach grass in rural Metchosin near Victoria, BC.
Canon 5D MKII, Canon 70-200 f/4 IS @ 200mm, 2 sec. @ f 6.3, ISO 1600, flashlight
Snapshot: Sunrise at Willows Beach
Gorgeous sunrise at Willows Beach in Oak Bay this morning! I've been trying to make a point of biking to the ocean early each day to watch the sun come up. It's a wonderful addition to the morning routine and you just never know what you're going to get! It also happens to be at reasonable hour this time of year which also helps ;)
Canon 5D MKII, Canon 24-70 f/4L @ 35mm, 0.5 sec @ f 22, ISO 200
Snapshot: Blue Heron & Roosevelt Elk
While in Port Renfrew earlier this week I decided to check the San Juan River estuary for elk in the morning. I came across a lovely scene with 6 or 7 of them grazing in the meadow and a short while after watching, a great blue heron took flight right towards them. It's incredible what magic moments await us in nature if we only take the time to be out there and experience them.
Canon 5D MKII, Canon 70-200 f/4L IS @ 190mm, 1/400 sec @ f 4, ISO 3200