Category Archives: British Columbia

When the Leaves Turn to Gold

Posted on 10/18/2026 by Jens

I always look forward to this time of year. It’s a magical experience, spending the day photographing the beautiful Autumn colours. You have to time it just right for the colours to be at their peak. If you wait too long the wind blows all the leaves off of the trees. All video, photos, editing, drone flying, and the selection of music was done by me. If you can, please watch ‘full screen’. I hope this eight minute video puts a smile on your face.

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Foliage and Fleeting Light

Posted on 10/05/2026 by Jens

I always look forward to the extraordinary colours of Autumn. The reds, oranges, yellows, and lingering greens create natural layers of colour. Misty mornings and softer sunlight create compelling compositions almost everywhere you look. I wasn’t too happy when the alarm clock went off so early in the morning, but I’m glad I got up because I had such a great day. Click on each photo to see a larger version and then scroll through the gallery with your left and right computer keys. Comments are always welcome.

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The 431 Air Demonstration Squadron

Posted on 09/10/2026 by Jens

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are currently on their final farewell tour before being grounded at the end of the 2026 season until the early 2030’s. The aging CT-114 Tutor fleet is being retired after 55 years of service due to maintenance and lifetime limits. The Royal Canadian Air Force will transition to the new CT-157 Siskin ll ( Pilatus PC-21 ) aircraft. I knew I had to go and see them at the Abbotsford International Airshow. They always give me goosebumps when I watch them fly their nine plane formations. At 600 km/hr they are only 1.2 metres ( 4 feet ) apart. When the two solo aircraft perform their head-on passes they are about 10 metres apart when they cross. What I like about some of my photos is that you can see the pilots in their cockpits. Their close-proximity flying and collective precision was excellent. I have seen them at so many airshows during my life and I will miss them. Click on the first photo to see a larger version and then use your left and right computer keys to scroll through the gallery.

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Northern Vancouver Island

Posted on 08/21/2026 by Jens

When people visit Vancouver Island they usually go to Victoria, Tofino, and Ucluelet. A beautiful area that receives less visitors is Northern Vancouver Island. I recently returned from a road trip to historical Telegraph Cove, Port McNeill, Port Alice, Alert Bay, and Coal Harbour. In the Johnstone Strait I saw Orcas, Humpback whales, Dall’s porpoise, Pacific White-sided dolphins, and Sea otters. If you can spare about 9 minutes of your time please watch my video. All filming, editing, and drone work was done by me.

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Quarry Rock Hike

Posted on 07/28/2026 by Jens

A beautiful day to spend some time in the forest. I went early to avoid the crowds and parking hassles. All filming, editing, and drone work has been done by me. There is music and you can click on the lower right hand corner to see the video full screen.

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Freshet

Posted on 05/18/2026 by Jens

The mountain streams and rivers are experiencing a surge of melting snow. This Spring runoff leads to high water flows. I’m still learning to take images with my drone, but I like this photo and how the viewer’s gaze meanders through the scene. Click on the photo to see a larger version.

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Common Loon

Posted on 02/16/2026 by Jens

I wasn’t expecting to see a Common Loon ( Gavia immer ) when I went for a walk with my camera. I think this is a juvenile that can be found in coastal waters during the first two years of their life. I watched it doing its submarine maneuvers to catch fish. They are agile swimmers that propel themselves with large feet. Their legs are placed far back on their bodies, allowing for efficient swimming but only awkward movement on land. They spend most of their lives on water and only go ashore to mate and incubate eggs. Click on any one of the three photos to see a larger and sharper version.

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Mistiness

Posted on 01/25/2026 by Jens

In the quiet hours of a winter morning, fog drapes the landscape in soft tones, inviting the eye to wander slowly through layers of stillness. Here, I saw in the distance a Bald Eagle perched on a farm irrigation system. Where the light meets fog and shapes gently unfold, winter whispers its quiet stories. Click on the photo to see a larger version.

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Stillness

Posted on 01/17/2026 by Jens

There’s a strange kind of magic that happens in those quiet moments when the world seems to slow down and you’re left simply observing. That’s what drew me to this scene — not the grand drama of a sunrise or the rugged peaks of a mountain, but the gentle stillness reflected in the water, the subtle glow of the last light, and the way winter and night begin to blend into one another. Click on the photo to see a larger version.

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Nature-Inspired and Thoughtful

Posted on 01/01/2026 by Jens

In the stillness of winter, a new year begins. Wishing you wisdom, renewal, and steady wings in the months ahead. Happy New Year. Click on the photo of the raven to see a larger version.

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