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One of the things I enjoy about macrophotography (besides tiny details) is the dark backgrounds highlighting the subject. You’d never guess it was a bright area where the photo was taken.
#arizonawinter #arizonawinterhome #gardening #plants #flowers #macrophotography
#arizonawinter #arizonawinterhome #gardening #plants #flowers #macrophotography
November 26, 2025 at 12:56 AM
One of the things I enjoy about macrophotography (besides tiny details) is the dark backgrounds highlighting the subject. You’d never guess it was a bright area where the photo was taken.
#arizonawinter #arizonawinterhome #gardening #plants #flowers #macrophotography
#arizonawinter #arizonawinterhome #gardening #plants #flowers #macrophotography
Water Droplet Reflections
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What reflections can you see in the water droplets?
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#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #capturingtheshot #storytelling
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#arizonawinter #arizonawinterhome #gardening #plants #flowers #macrophotography
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What reflections can you see in the water droplets?
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#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #capturingtheshot #storytelling
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#arizonawinter #arizonawinterhome #gardening #plants #flowers #macrophotography
November 25, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Water Droplet Reflections
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What reflections can you see in the water droplets?
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#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #capturingtheshot #storytelling
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#arizonawinter #arizonawinterhome #gardening #plants #flowers #macrophotography
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What reflections can you see in the water droplets?
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#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #capturingtheshot #storytelling
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#arizonawinter #arizonawinterhome #gardening #plants #flowers #macrophotography
End of Storm
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After almost a week of storms, we finally brightened this afternoon leaving us with some beautiful sunset clouds. Evidently this month was the wettest month in Arizona for over a century.
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#arizonawinter #sunset #afterthestorm #clouds
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After almost a week of storms, we finally brightened this afternoon leaving us with some beautiful sunset clouds. Evidently this month was the wettest month in Arizona for over a century.
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#arizonawinter #sunset #afterthestorm #clouds
November 24, 2025 at 2:15 AM
End of Storm
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After almost a week of storms, we finally brightened this afternoon leaving us with some beautiful sunset clouds. Evidently this month was the wettest month in Arizona for over a century.
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#arizonawinter #sunset #afterthestorm #clouds
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After almost a week of storms, we finally brightened this afternoon leaving us with some beautiful sunset clouds. Evidently this month was the wettest month in Arizona for over a century.
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#arizonawinter #sunset #afterthestorm #clouds
Crazy Storm
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Thunder, lightning, buckets of rain, and dark at 4. It was a wild afternoon and it’s still storming. Lightning warnings every few moments. Gotta love a good old fashioned Arizona storm!
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#thunderstorm #rain #darkatfour #arizonawinter #arizonastorms
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Thunder, lightning, buckets of rain, and dark at 4. It was a wild afternoon and it’s still storming. Lightning warnings every few moments. Gotta love a good old fashioned Arizona storm!
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#thunderstorm #rain #darkatfour #arizonawinter #arizonastorms
November 23, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Crazy Storm
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Thunder, lightning, buckets of rain, and dark at 4. It was a wild afternoon and it’s still storming. Lightning warnings every few moments. Gotta love a good old fashioned Arizona storm!
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#thunderstorm #rain #darkatfour #arizonawinter #arizonastorms
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Thunder, lightning, buckets of rain, and dark at 4. It was a wild afternoon and it’s still storming. Lightning warnings every few moments. Gotta love a good old fashioned Arizona storm!
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#thunderstorm #rain #darkatfour #arizonawinter #arizonastorms
Sometimes “street photography” niggles in my ear and prompts me to take a photo of someone in a public place. This elderly woman on her scooter looking for plants warmed my heart. I love everything about this photo - the composition, colours, and the joy people find in flowers and plants.
#gardening
#gardening
November 22, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Sometimes “street photography” niggles in my ear and prompts me to take a photo of someone in a public place. This elderly woman on her scooter looking for plants warmed my heart. I love everything about this photo - the composition, colours, and the joy people find in flowers and plants.
#gardening
#gardening
Cloud Moments
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We have had two crazy stormy days - even hail in Phoenix area that looked like snow. This afternoon the sun came out through scattered clouds leaving us with this marvel at sunset.
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#arizonawinter #arizonawinterhome #storytelling #rainstorms #clouds #sunsets
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We have had two crazy stormy days - even hail in Phoenix area that looked like snow. This afternoon the sun came out through scattered clouds leaving us with this marvel at sunset.
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#arizonawinter #arizonawinterhome #storytelling #rainstorms #clouds #sunsets
November 21, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Cloud Moments
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We have had two crazy stormy days - even hail in Phoenix area that looked like snow. This afternoon the sun came out through scattered clouds leaving us with this marvel at sunset.
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#arizonawinter #arizonawinterhome #storytelling #rainstorms #clouds #sunsets
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We have had two crazy stormy days - even hail in Phoenix area that looked like snow. This afternoon the sun came out through scattered clouds leaving us with this marvel at sunset.
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#arizonawinter #arizonawinterhome #storytelling #rainstorms #clouds #sunsets
We booked into my absolute favourite golf course in our town only to be met with crazy wind and rain all through the night. I was worried we wouldn’t get to play, but the rain let up right when we got to the course, and started back just after we left.
November 20, 2025 at 12:31 AM
We booked into my absolute favourite golf course in our town only to be met with crazy wind and rain all through the night. I was worried we wouldn’t get to play, but the rain let up right when we got to the course, and started back just after we left.
Hoops and Cheers
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Spending some quality time with dear friends with great food, high school basketball scrimmage, cheer showcase, and tons of great conversations. All wrapped up in love and joy at being together!
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#arizonawinter #foreverfriends #arizonawinterhome #hoops #cheers
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Spending some quality time with dear friends with great food, high school basketball scrimmage, cheer showcase, and tons of great conversations. All wrapped up in love and joy at being together!
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#arizonawinter #foreverfriends #arizonawinterhome #hoops #cheers
November 19, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Hoops and Cheers
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Spending some quality time with dear friends with great food, high school basketball scrimmage, cheer showcase, and tons of great conversations. All wrapped up in love and joy at being together!
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#arizonawinter #foreverfriends #arizonawinterhome #hoops #cheers
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Spending some quality time with dear friends with great food, high school basketball scrimmage, cheer showcase, and tons of great conversations. All wrapped up in love and joy at being together!
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#arizonawinter #foreverfriends #arizonawinterhome #hoops #cheers
Home Depot Adventures
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We headed to Home Depot today and I had a little fun in the garden and Christmas sections. Len suggested I come back and do some macrophotography. I think it’s a great idea!
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#arizonawinter #exploringbflowers #arizonawinterhome #homedepot
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We headed to Home Depot today and I had a little fun in the garden and Christmas sections. Len suggested I come back and do some macrophotography. I think it’s a great idea!
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#arizonawinter #exploringbflowers #arizonawinterhome #homedepot
November 18, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Home Depot Adventures
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We headed to Home Depot today and I had a little fun in the garden and Christmas sections. Len suggested I come back and do some macrophotography. I think it’s a great idea!
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#arizonawinter #exploringbflowers #arizonawinterhome #homedepot
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We headed to Home Depot today and I had a little fun in the garden and Christmas sections. Len suggested I come back and do some macrophotography. I think it’s a great idea!
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#arizonawinter #exploringbflowers #arizonawinterhome #homedepot
“Wow! I looked away for a second and almost missed it,” Len exclaimed. He is so right. Our magnificent sunsets, different every night, don’t last long but it is well worth the effort to take the quiet time to watch and marvel.
#mylab #arizonawinter #sunsets #differenteverysecond #arizonawinterhome
#mylab #arizonawinter #sunsets #differenteverysecond #arizonawinterhome
November 17, 2025 at 1:35 AM
“Wow! I looked away for a second and almost missed it,” Len exclaimed. He is so right. Our magnificent sunsets, different every night, don’t last long but it is well worth the effort to take the quiet time to watch and marvel.
#mylab #arizonawinter #sunsets #differenteverysecond #arizonawinterhome
#mylab #arizonawinter #sunsets #differenteverysecond #arizonawinterhome
Exploring new places. Taking some shots. Enjoying the scenery. Today was a good day.
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#capturingtheshot #storytelling #golf
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#capturingtheshot #storytelling #golf
November 16, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Exploring new places. Taking some shots. Enjoying the scenery. Today was a good day.
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#capturingtheshot #storytelling #golf
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#capturingtheshot #storytelling #golf
Nothing speaks to a great end of a trip out to see Bears than to have quiet moments with orcas on the way home. This completes my extended series of a fabulous Grizzly trip this year. Next year’s adventure is planned and promises to be an epic trip with Stan Novotny!
#nikonphotographer #nikon #orcas
#nikonphotographer #nikon #orcas
November 15, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Nothing speaks to a great end of a trip out to see Bears than to have quiet moments with orcas on the way home. This completes my extended series of a fabulous Grizzly trip this year. Next year’s adventure is planned and promises to be an epic trip with Stan Novotny!
#nikonphotographer #nikon #orcas
#nikonphotographer #nikon #orcas
Awe the wonderful waters of British Columbia…. Cruise ships and Orcas. Always hard to get full photos of these beautiful whales. They were just swimming freely and quietly that afternoon. It was so magical to watch and listen.
#nikonphotographer #nikon #bcforests #orcas #cruiseships
#nikonphotographer #nikon #bcforests #orcas #cruiseships
November 14, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Awe the wonderful waters of British Columbia…. Cruise ships and Orcas. Always hard to get full photos of these beautiful whales. They were just swimming freely and quietly that afternoon. It was so magical to watch and listen.
#nikonphotographer #nikon #bcforests #orcas #cruiseships
#nikonphotographer #nikon #bcforests #orcas #cruiseships
Baby Face
I have one last photo of grizzlies this year - a little cub finally popped up his little face for a quick shot. I have had such fun with this bear series! I hope you’ve enjoyed following along. Now onto some orca edits….
#nikonphotographer #nikon #pacificnorthwest #bcforests #grizzlybear
I have one last photo of grizzlies this year - a little cub finally popped up his little face for a quick shot. I have had such fun with this bear series! I hope you’ve enjoyed following along. Now onto some orca edits….
#nikonphotographer #nikon #pacificnorthwest #bcforests #grizzlybear
November 13, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Baby Face
I have one last photo of grizzlies this year - a little cub finally popped up his little face for a quick shot. I have had such fun with this bear series! I hope you’ve enjoyed following along. Now onto some orca edits….
#nikonphotographer #nikon #pacificnorthwest #bcforests #grizzlybear
I have one last photo of grizzlies this year - a little cub finally popped up his little face for a quick shot. I have had such fun with this bear series! I hope you’ve enjoyed following along. Now onto some orca edits….
#nikonphotographer #nikon #pacificnorthwest #bcforests #grizzlybear
I have no idea what these black birds were today on the golf course. They croaked like frogs, ran on the water, and when they spanned their wings looked like dragons. They had white beaks and hung out with the egrets on the edges of the ponds. Anyone know what they are?
November 12, 2025 at 3:43 AM
I have no idea what these black birds were today on the golf course. They croaked like frogs, ran on the water, and when they spanned their wings looked like dragons. They had white beaks and hung out with the egrets on the edges of the ponds. Anyone know what they are?
Horses and Donkeys
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One of my favourite things about our Arizona winter home: Donkeys, horses, and their love of carrots! Flies not so much haha.
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#mylab #arizonawinter #donkeys #horses #carrots #arizonawinterhome
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One of my favourite things about our Arizona winter home: Donkeys, horses, and their love of carrots! Flies not so much haha.
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#mylab #arizonawinter #donkeys #horses #carrots #arizonawinterhome
November 11, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Horses and Donkeys
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One of my favourite things about our Arizona winter home: Donkeys, horses, and their love of carrots! Flies not so much haha.
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#mylab #arizonawinter #donkeys #horses #carrots #arizonawinterhome
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One of my favourite things about our Arizona winter home: Donkeys, horses, and their love of carrots! Flies not so much haha.
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#mylab #arizonawinter #donkeys #horses #carrots #arizonawinterhome
Best Part of a Bath
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From head to toe! 🤣
Happy Sunday everyone.
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#mylab #labrador #doggiebathtime #arizonawinter
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From head to toe! 🤣
Happy Sunday everyone.
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#mylab #labrador #doggiebathtime #arizonawinter
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Best Part of a Bath
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From head to toe! 🤣
Happy Sunday everyone.
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#mylab #labrador #doggiebathtime #arizonawinter
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From head to toe! 🤣
Happy Sunday everyone.
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#mylab #labrador #doggiebathtime #arizonawinter
A few hundred yards over from the mum and cubs were two more bears nestled deep up next to the forest. This mama shielded her small cub so much it was hard to see she was there. This was the only shot I was able to get even with the 600mm lens.
November 9, 2025 at 3:07 AM
A few hundred yards over from the mum and cubs were two more bears nestled deep up next to the forest. This mama shielded her small cub so much it was hard to see she was there. This was the only shot I was able to get even with the 600mm lens.
Sometimes you see grizzlies but only their rear ends. Deep in Glendale Cove, we came upon this Mama Bear and her two cubs. Unfortunately, it was hard to see more as we were deep behind sedge and I was on the lower deck of the skiff.
November 8, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Sometimes you see grizzlies but only their rear ends. Deep in Glendale Cove, we came upon this Mama Bear and her two cubs. Unfortunately, it was hard to see more as we were deep behind sedge and I was on the lower deck of the skiff.
Yes, she is in the sedge; and yes, she is waist deep in water. These brave guides help guide the skiffs through shallow waterways to get closer to where we can see the bears. They are cautious, serious, and incredibly gifted at this boat craft.
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pnw #skiff #guide
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pnw #skiff #guide
November 7, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Yes, she is in the sedge; and yes, she is waist deep in water. These brave guides help guide the skiffs through shallow waterways to get closer to where we can see the bears. They are cautious, serious, and incredibly gifted at this boat craft.
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pnw #skiff #guide
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pnw #skiff #guide
On the trip out to Knight Inlet we travel in style, covered, and warm. When we get to Glendale Cove we switch over to these awesome skiffs that let us move around the shallow waters of the cove
November 6, 2025 at 4:53 AM
On the trip out to Knight Inlet we travel in style, covered, and warm. When we get to Glendale Cove we switch over to these awesome skiffs that let us move around the shallow waters of the cove
While photographing bears, there are always quiet moments during the wait. Nothing shows the serenity of being deep in the wild away from the busyness of everyday life than a quiet swim of a Canadian Goose.
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pacificnorthwest #mypqb #forest #bcforests #goose #canadiangoose
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pacificnorthwest #mypqb #forest #bcforests #goose #canadiangoose
November 5, 2025 at 4:52 AM
While photographing bears, there are always quiet moments during the wait. Nothing shows the serenity of being deep in the wild away from the busyness of everyday life than a quiet swim of a Canadian Goose.
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pacificnorthwest #mypqb #forest #bcforests #goose #canadiangoose
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pacificnorthwest #mypqb #forest #bcforests #goose #canadiangoose
New Projects
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Moving on to the final edits of the Grizzly trip. Stay tuned!
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#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #capturingtheshot #livingphotography #storytelling
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#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #forest #bcforests #grizzlies
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Moving on to the final edits of the Grizzly trip. Stay tuned!
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#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #capturingtheshot #livingphotography #storytelling
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#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #forest #bcforests #grizzlies
November 4, 2025 at 3:51 AM
New Projects
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Moving on to the final edits of the Grizzly trip. Stay tuned!
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#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #capturingtheshot #livingphotography #storytelling
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#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #forest #bcforests #grizzlies
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Moving on to the final edits of the Grizzly trip. Stay tuned!
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#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #capturingtheshot #livingphotography #storytelling
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#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #forest #bcforests #grizzlies
Fog frosted mountain trees of BC is one of my absolute favourite things, and I am always happy when I get the chance to photograph these scenes. This is heading into Glendale Cove, off the Knight Inlet.
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #forest #bcforests
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #forest #bcforests
November 2, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Fog frosted mountain trees of BC is one of my absolute favourite things, and I am always happy when I get the chance to photograph these scenes. This is heading into Glendale Cove, off the Knight Inlet.
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #forest #bcforests
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #forest #bcforests