Now for the last of my pictures from our recent trip to Victoria, B.C. They were mainly taken in an area around the city’s harbour because that’s where we spent most of our time. There are some taken as well from the whale watching boat as we motored along the shoreline outside the harbour. I couldn’t resist some…
Butchart Gardens
In the course of our recent trip to Victoria we visited the Butchart Gardens. To say this is the most amazing garden I’ve ever seen would be an understatement. The gardens are situated in a former limestone quarry, originally opened in 1904 by Robert and Jennie Butchart. In 1909, when the limestone quarry was exhausted, Jennie set about…
Orcas
We recently traveled to Victoria to visit with friends. Among our adventures was some whale-watching, more specifically a trip I took with Barry Stewart to photograph Orcas, more commonly known as Killer Whales. This term is a misnomer, they’re not whales. They are actually the largest member of the dolphin family. There are three distinct groups of…
Two Jack Lake
Two Jack Lake is on the Lake Minnewanka loop road, 12 km from the town of Banff. It is a popular camping area and scenic site for photographers, with a stunning view of Mount Rundle to the south. The lake is often quite still, making it possible to capture good reflections of Mount Rundle on its…
The Highline Trail
This week was the beginning of the hiking season for me. I participate in a hiking club called the Meanderthals who venture out every Wednesday. In addition to the exercise, it’s a good opportunity for me to get some photographs while meandering along the trails. Yesterday, I joined a group of nine for a 13.9 km…