The Snowdrop

Of all the flowers in my garden, it is the Snowdrop that gives me the most joy.  This humble perennial is short-lived, void of colourful blooms, and only a few inches tall.  I love it the most because it is the first sign of life after the long, dark months of winter; often appearing weeks before any other early spring bloom.  For me, the common Snowdrop is the embodiment of hope and renewal.

Flood Tide

Landscape photography often involves an element of luck.  I was about to abandon my efforts in this outing until someone anchored a skiff.  With the rising tide creeping around my feet and tripod, I took this picture.  Its anchor line held the skiff in place while I composed the shot.

Comox Harbour and Peninsula

Comox Harbour and Peninsula as viewed from the Courtenay side. Although grateful for Courtenay's services, I prefer life on the peninsula.  It offers all the weather advantages of living on a gulf island without the bother of ferry schedules.