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Glory & cloudbow
Most of the postings I have made have been from the ground level, and those are often of animals. This is more a consequence of opportunity than narrow interest. But, now and then I can glance at our region … Continue reading
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Mid-October
October is a month of transitions. Katabatic winds flow out over the water and give rise to ephemeral sprites of steam fog. Curiously, despite the gentleness of the wind, a steam devil emerges. The orangish colours of Western Larch … Continue reading
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White line
Some interesting lake features are most easily seen during the low water of April. Such is the case for the white line that runs around the rocky portions of the lakeshore. I last discussed the white line seven years … Continue reading
Larch
When I was a child, I was told of two kinds of trees: deciduous and conifer. This distinction seemed odd, for these are not matching classifications: deciduous refers to a seasonal shedding of leaves; conifer to a reproductive structure. … Continue reading
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Underwater spring
Video: It is rare that I think that a posting would have been improved by the inclusion of a video clip. I am usually more concerned with stopping motion than showing it. However today, a movieĀ clip would have … Continue reading
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June goulash
This a collection of June images, none of which has had a posting of its own. A female Common Yellowthroat watches for insects to eat. A male Common Yellowthroat has managed to catch a bug to eat. Two Yellow-bellied … Continue reading
KCPP boardwalk
Two years ago, I took a picture of the boardwalk in Kokanee Creek Provincial Park. This path links the creek with the the spawning channel and the Nature Centre. I noted then that plans were underfoot to replace the … Continue reading
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Dabbling pits
The low water of March is the time to see freshly exposed mud spotted with dabbling pits. Why mud? Why dabbling pits? Turn back the calendar to the normal water level of the previous summer. Waves wash the sandy … Continue reading
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Kaslo views
Cameras were made for Kaslo. This picturesque village sits on a delta with its toes in Kootenay Lake and its head against the Selkirk Mountains. Its homes and historical buildings are well maintained, and the SS Moyie is a … Continue reading
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Partial lunar eclipse
I have only rarely photographed a lunar eclipse. The last time was a total eclipse, a decade ago (blog.kootenay-lake.ca/?p=11796), and I spotted a bluish light that is rarely mentioned in the somewhat superficial stories offered by most websites. Last … Continue reading →