From our accommodation at Baker’s Bungalows in Waskesiu, Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada, Bob and I set off early one morning to arrange a rental boat. We wanted to do a self-guided tour of Hanging Heart Lakes. Read more
Category: Nature photography
Photography of nature we have observed during our travels.
Silver Fox And Timber Wolf Made Our Day
On only our second full day in Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan, seeing a Silver Fox and Timber Wolf made for a banner day. It was after an afternoon hike on the Valleyview Trails in search of Bison that a rarely seen Silver Fox crossed our paths. Read more
Rich Nautical Nostalgia in Bowness-on-Windermere, England
Moving further into England’s Lake District after hiking up Wansfell Pike put Bob and me at the heart of Lake District National Park. Our family savoured a delightful lunch on the patio of our next lodgings with gourmet terrines, fruit, cheese and pastries that we bought from a deli shop in Ambleside. Duly nourished, we walked down to the harbour-side pavilions at Bowness Pier, and what a sight that was to behold. The rich nautical nostalgia in Bowness-on-Windermere really struck a chord with Bob and me. Read more
Discovering Sociable Weaver Nests in South Africa
Discovering Sociable Weaver nests in South Africa was the highlight of our drive from Cape Town to Upington. In a rather barren and very arid stretch of landscape, the nests stood out as quite unusual constructions on thin utility poles that looked like they would snap under the weight. Read more
Wonderful Views In The Lake District of England
Our stay at Langley Castle was only for one night and then Bob and I were off to discover the Lake District of England. We had a pleasant drive through Cumbria enjoying sweeping views of the North Pennines. The area has been designated a national landscape worthy of protection because of its natural beauty. Read more
Butterflies and Blossoms Near La Fortuna Waterfall
After a morning spent admiring La Fortuna Waterfall, Bob and I trudged back up the 500 steps to the top of the valley. By that time, we were ready for lunch. Read more
Our Vargas Island Kayak Trip – Medallion Beach Campsite
Having paddled in our kayaks from Ahous Bay to Medallion Bay over the course of the morning, the sight of Medallion Beach, on Vargas Island in British Columbia, Canada, was welcome. The distance covered by kayak was only about 10 kilometres this fine day. Read more
Our Vargas Island Kayak Trip, Day 3 – Ahous to Medallion Bay
Continuing our kayak trip around Vargas Island, British Columbia, saw us waking up on the beach in Ahous Bay after our second night of camping. The temperatures were slightly warmer than the night before, but neither stars nor the moon had been visible when I left the warmth of the tent at midnight owing to the call of nature. Read more
Our Vargas Island Kayak Trip, Day 2 – Ahous Bay Campsite
Bob and I, with Claire and Martin, had no sooner pulled our kayaks on shore to make camp in Ahous Bay, Vargas Island, than we found giant wolf tracks made by a Sea Wolf. Read more
Our Kayak Trip Around Vargas Island – Day 1 Rassier Point
After storing all of our gear in the 4 kayaks, Bob, Claire, Martin and I paddled around a section of wooden wharf and then set out by kayak across Duffin’s Passage, Van Nevel Channel and Father Charles Channel, aiming for a nearby white-sand beach on Rassier Point on the east side of Vargas Island. Read more