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Oops, I have been vacationing and not checking socials or posting so here is a little series of florals from the Spring ...
06/22/2026

Oops, I have been vacationing and not checking socials or posting so here is a little series of florals from the Spring to break the silence here. 😅

A little collection of Purple Camas from last month! Can you spot the bee in one of these photos?
06/13/2026

A little collection of Purple Camas from last month! Can you spot the bee in one of these photos?

What I thought were Alberta Wild Roses in these photos, they might actually all be Nootka Roses; a hardy native shrub of...
06/02/2026

What I thought were Alberta Wild Roses in these photos, they might actually all be Nootka Roses; a hardy native shrub of western North America, known for its fragrant pink blooms, bright red rose hips, and value to wildlife. It is named after Nootka Sound right here on Vancouver Island!

I found it - the rare and elusive Lotus pinnatus! 🤩This striking flower is found in only a handful of locations worldwid...
05/30/2026

I found it - the rare and elusive Lotus pinnatus! 🤩

This striking flower is found in only a handful of locations worldwide. In British Columbia, it’s known from just five sites on the south coast, all located in or around the Nanaimo area. Beyond BC, it can also be found in parts of Oregon and California so it was pretty exciting to find the little patch. The lighting conditions were harsh when I found it but hoping to return in the evening next week for different light! ✨

I also experimented with a new technique I recently discovered from .rando which is using a simple Ziploc bag around the lens to create this soft, dreamy vignette effect.

Did you notice the dreamy vignette?

Bringing you more images from my evening at Lotus Pinnatus Park with but this time, stepping away from the dreamy purpl...
05/28/2026

Bringing you more images from my evening at Lotus Pinnatus Park with but this time, stepping away from the dreamy purple camas and sea blush blooms and leaning into the warm orange tones that caught my eye as well! 🧡

Last week I visited Lotus Pinnatus Park with hoping to find fields of vibrant purple camas and wildflowers. While the b...
05/27/2026

Last week I visited Lotus Pinnatus Park with hoping to find fields of vibrant purple camas and wildflowers. While the blooms had mostly faded, we still found some beautiful little patches to enjoy.

This rare Nanaimo park protects one of Canada’s most endangered ecosystems, including Garry oak meadows and the endangered Lotus pinnatus wildflower. Such a beautiful reminder of how important these fragile landscapes are.

Now I’m on the hunt for the elusive Lotus Pinnatus flower itself… stay tuned, I’m hoping to find some and share photos soon. Someone once told me where to find them but I haven’t been there in a while!🤞🏼

Pretty rhododendrons in Bowen Park, in Nanaimo. If you have never been to Rhododendron Grove, there may still be a few d...
05/23/2026

Pretty rhododendrons in Bowen Park, in Nanaimo. If you have never been to Rhododendron Grove, there may still be a few days left to appreciate some rhodos in various colours and sizes!

Various shades of coral found in Curaçao. 🇨🇼
05/22/2026

Various shades of coral found in Curaçao. 🇨🇼

Beautiful pink camellia spotted amongst all the rhododendrons at Rhododendron Grove in Nanaimo last week! Special find i...
05/21/2026

Beautiful pink camellia spotted amongst all the rhododendrons at Rhododendron Grove in Nanaimo last week! Special find in a sea of rhodos!

These photos of Nanaimo were taken earlier this year during a wildlife photo walk with . I headed out hoping to focus on...
05/21/2026

These photos of Nanaimo were taken earlier this year during a wildlife photo walk with . I headed out hoping to focus on birds and wildlife, but with my longest lens at 400mm, I quickly realized I didn’t quite have the reach I needed. I mean, I already knew its limitations but was hopeful for closer-up encounters.

At first, I felt frustrated creatively, like I couldn’t find the perspective or inspiration I was looking for. So I shifted gears and returned to what usually grounds me: landscapes, details, and the quieter moments in nature.

These aren’t my strongest images technically, but they still matter to me because they reflect a real moment in the creative process. Sometimes photography isn’t about coming home with your best work, it’s about learning to adapt, noticing what’s still around you, and finding beauty anyway.

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