My Best Twenty
This is a collections of the 20 best photos from my galleries. Check back from time to time to see selection changes I may make as I continue my journey in photography.
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Size: 29 ha. (71.6 ac.) Mean Depth: 6.2 m. (20.3 ft.) Max. Depth: 20.3 m. (66.6 ft.) Game Fish: Rainbow Trout Fish Stocked: Rainbow Trout We stopped at this picturesque lake along the Connecter between Merrit and Kelowna. The clouds were threatening rain, which would have obliterated the reflection of the surrounding hills. Fortunately, it held off and I was able not only to capture the scene with this precise reflection, but also the growth of weed beneath the water's surface.
This delightful forest path invites visitors to take a leisurely stroll in the cool shade of the large trees. Just moments after taking this picture, a family of Lyrebirds ran across this path from right to left. I was too slow to get a picture.
This photo was taken at 5:55am, 10/08/15 from the stern deck of our boat, at anchor in the Betteridge Archipelago. This shot faces east. The only sound was the haunting cry of a pair of loons; truly a sign of being in a remote place.
Navigation Markers #2 (long exposure)
I like this minimalist shot. If it weren't for the shoreline in the distance, the ocean would blend right into the sky.
A peek inside the boatbuilding shop
The evening sun had just dropped below the horizon which cast a warm glow across the river and onto the buildings.
Oia is a small town and former community in the South Aegean on the islands of Thira (Santorini). Oia was previously known as Apano Meria, "upper side", a name which still occurs locally as Pano Meria. Oia or la is well known for its sunsets. Unfortunately; the nights we were there; the sun sank slowly below the hoizon through a gray haze no color; no sunset.
The Apollo Bay Fishing Fleet is moored at the harbour, sheltered by a large breakwater. This photo was taken at 6:55am. As a working harbour it is an interesting site to investigate and see the professional fishermen either unloading their catch or preparing to depart on another voyage to sea. Apollo Bay is renowned for crayfish, and the stacks of lobster pots stacked up on the wharves make an interesting spectacle. The daily catch is available fresh from the boat at the local fishermen's cooperative.
This street scene might look staged, but it reflects the pride of the people of Stari Grad to show their ancient city at its best. In the photo we see stone walls, arched entrances to homes, an arch across the road, and a church steeple in the background. The colourful flowers and decorative trees in pots are the final touch.
This photo shows Circular Quay at night. A steady stream of small ferries depart and arrive here all day long taking foot passengers to various points in the many coves of Sydney Harbour.
I spoke with an elderly man who was obviously a custodian of the history of this beautiful building. He informed me that the original church was founded by King Edmund I in about 943 as a royal collegiate church; however, no traces of its structure survive. The 212-foot (65 m) tower dates from 1510 to 1530 and was built in the popular Perpendicular Gothic style of the time. Apart from the tower, the cathedral was rebuilt in a classical style to the designs of James Gibbs of 1725, and it was further enlarged in 1972. At the same time, the ciborium was added over the altar. The building, previously known as All Saints' Church, became a cathedral by Order in Council on 1 July 1927.
On the norther coast, fog can roll in at a moment's notice.
This view of Vancouver's skyline reflects off the water of Coal Harbour, The five blue/green coloured 'sails' of Canada Place are seen near the left side of the image.
