Category Archives: Autumn

Orange

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Jens

This scene immediately caught my eye because of the orange colour, beautiful sidelight, and simplicity. I don’t always have my camera with me, but luckily I had my iPhone in this situation. Click on the image to see a larger and sharper version.

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Something Forgotten

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Jens

When I’m riding my bike I often come across things that I would’ve never seen when driving my vehicle. This old Volvo is in a small garage and overgrown with plants. I wonder what the story is behind this old car? Click on the image to see a sharper and larger version.

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The Refuge Tree

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Jens

I spotted a large black bear in an open field. It was only later that I realized there were two cubs in a tree close by. The light was fading after sunset and I had to use a high ISO to get this image. Be safe little bear. Click on the photo to see a larger and sharper version.

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Yellow

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Jens

It was a great day in the mountains and the Fall colours were at their peak. I was fortunate to arrive there early and take images before the wind came up. My photos are a combination of beautiful yellow colours and golden light. Click on each image to see a larger and sharper version. To move through the gallery use the left and right arrows on your keyboard. I also like to click on the ‘Toggle Fullscreen’ button in the upper right hand corner which shows the images on a black background.

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Fall Foliage

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Jens

The Autumn colours usually take centre stage this time of year. The unseasonably hot conditions led to more muted colours. I like taking photos early in the morning because there is little wind and you get nice reflections in mountain lakes. When the sun rises, the wind picks up, and the opportunity to take images of reflections disappears. Click on a photo to see a larger version.

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A Rare Encounter

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Jens

The middle of October is a time when I start to think about taking images of Fall colours in British Columbia. After driving in the dark for a few hours I arrived at my location and started taking photos of the Autumn foliage. While I was adjusting my camera settings and tripod I started to feel like I was being watched. That’s when I saw the large pointy ears with distinctive tufts of black hair. It was a Bobcat ( Lynx rufus ) that was sitting quietly behind me. I quickly changed to a telephoto lens and was able to capture a couple of good images before it disappeared into the forest. Unfortunately, the background consists of pavement and cement. The photos would’ve been perfect if I had photographed this beautiful wildcat in its natural environment. Click on a photo to see a larger version.

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Orange

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Jens

This photo was taken with a telephoto lens. The image shows downtown Vancouver and in the distance mountains on Vancouver Island. Click on the image to see a larger size.

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Happy New Year

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Jens

In 2021, the pandemic has dominated our lives. It has been an unusual and difficult year. I would like to wish you a happy new year and I hope 2022 is a much more positive experience for everyone. Take care. Be safe.

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The Skittish Belted Kingfisher

Posted on November 20, 2021 by Jens

This female Belted Kingfisher ( Megaceryle alcyon ) was perched along a river. They are very skittish and usually fly away when you approach them. The Belted Kingfisher is one of the few bird species where the female is more colourful than the male. The female has a broad rusty band on its belly. You can find Belted Kingfishers flying quickly along streams, rivers, lakes and estuaries feeding on small fish. They have very loud rattling calls and I often hear them first, before visually spotting them.

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The Peak of Fall Colours

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Jens

Autumn is a time of unparalleled beauty on the west coast of Canada. The mixed forests of deciduous and coniferous trees become a patchwork of red, yellow, orange and green. I was fortunate to be out with my camera on a day that also included a dusting of snow in the mountains. I thoroughly enjoyed chasing the light and Fall colours. Click on a photo to see a larger version and use the left and right keys to scroll through the gallery.