Victoria Sunset

Walking in Victoria a few weeks ago, the sunset was brilliant, so I thought I would share it.

 

Taken in Victoria, BC, Canada.

River & Mountains

 

A view from the side of the road on the way to Tofino, BC.

Taken outside Tofino, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

 

My first attempt at long exposure ocean shot. I'm proud of this one, but need some more practice, including not letting the tripod rest on the sand that's slowly sinking!

Taken in Tofino, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

Shell

 

Going back through my photo collection, I found this old Shell station, coupled with the old Ford. Kind of brings me back to days before I was born... err...

Taken in Issaquah, WA, USA.

Just Resting ...

 

I snapped this butterfly just resting on a flower at the Victoria Butterfly Museum

Taken at the Victoria Butterfly Museum, Vancouver Island, BC.

Caterpillar Creation

 

Trying not to disturb the "love-flies", I crept up close and snapped the Caterpillar creation

Taken at the Victoria Butterfly Museum, Vancouver Island, BC.

Upclose and personal

 

Taken at the Butterfly Museum, Vancouver Island, BC.

Party Gal

 

The girl who never got off the dance floor.

Taken in Niles, OH, USA.

Shop Alley

 

Interesting Shopping alley

Taken in Sidney, BC, Canada

No Wind to Fill the Sails

 

 

Walking around Sidney Harbor, it was so calm, that the reflections of these sailboats were just about perfect. I couldn't resist one, or maybe two shots! ;o)

Taken in Sidney, BC, Canada.

Sailing by Mt. Baker

 

The sailboat was floating past Mt. Baker as I walked around Sidney, BC.

Taken in Sidney, BC, Canada.

Castle Lighting

 

These lights were original when Craig Darroch Castle got electricity

Taken in Craig Darroch Castle, Victoria, BC, Canada.

Escaped!

 

This peacock was running around the outside of the cage trying to get back in!

Taken in Waterloo, ON, Canada.

2 Under the Tree

 

Looking back through some of my past photos, I found this one of a couple relaxing together under a tree.

Taken Maui, Hawaii, USA.

Abandon Ship!

 

Speaking of kids having fun, I found this one taken during the milk carten derby. After crossing the finished line, these kids started having the real fun!

Taken in Seattle, WA, USA.

Upcoming Jungle Girl

 

I had the pleasure this weekend of taking pictures of my friends beautiful daughter (and trampling their garden).

Taken near Seattle, WA, USA.

Thumb-sized Chain

 

This chain is actually quite small, each loop no bigger than my thumbnail. I was zoomed in with a macro lens for this shot.

Taken near Seattle, WA, USA.

Rusy Dials

 

Walking Chico around, I cam across a construction vehicle that had obviously completely depreciated.

Taken near Seattle, WA, USA.

Nature Suspended

 

I found these water droplets and leaf suspended on a tightly woven spider's web.

Taken near Seattle, WA, USA.

Spider in the Weeds

 

I found this spider barely visible in the strange looking weeds

Taken in Seattle, WA, USA.