Vancouver Island is full of stunning hiking opportunities. This Marina was the trailhead for one hike,
where we were greeted by a curious fawn!
The hike wound through pristine rain forest,
and river gorges with wildlife all around us.
The beach was mostly empty and the water so pristine, it formed perfect mirrored surfaces for reflection.
A killdeer was unconcerned with our arrival at his beach.
The crystalline sea water,
makes sea anenome look like they weren’t under water.
Although all of these shots were taken through sea water, there was no distortion. This is what perfectly clean sea water looks like. We don’t have this in California!
We have been home at The Holler for several weeks now, but these photos send cheers to you from beautiful and unspoiled Vancouver Island~
Those are fantastic pictures, especially the anemones. They really don’t look like they’re in water. It’s amazing! 😀
The clarity of the water amazed me too! Thank you for your thoughtful words~
You’re welcome. 🙂
It was so fun to find this post the other day. They are perfect pictures for our Pacific Northwest GreenFriends newsletter! Beautiful.
Green Friends need each other more than ever! Thank you and with you in solidarity~ ❤
You contribute so much and I, and others, really appreciate it.
As do you x2 my friend! We are now, more officially in this together, and our need to think and act together is more important than ever.
That is so true. Now it is up to us and other like minded people.
❤
Love the expression on the killdeer and the lovely wafting sea anenomes
Thank you Hilary! It is so lovely and unspoiled the way it should be!
Beauty is everywhere and you capture it so that we hear the sound of water gently against the shore, thrashing along the streams, smell water pure and sweet, taste of air so clean, we want to cry and oh the textures and sensations – you, Cindy, master of the lens!
Ah, my sweet friend Sheri. You take time out of you stressful days with Tom’s illness and send wonderful thoughts like these to me. You are the definition of a good friend and a light in so many people’s lives. Be well my friend~ ❤
These are lovely pictures Cindy. Thank you for your visit and the like. 🙂
I always visit and like your blog Ranu~ ❤
Beautiful!!
Merci beaucoup!
I’m so glad you got to see us on Vancouver Island ❤ Next time hopefully we'll meet in person! Hugs
I keep coming back to VI. It is one of my most favorite places. Next time we should meet up.
I would love that! Awww how wonderful that you are a frequent visitor xx
I fantasize about moving there~