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Dusky paintbrushes
Here’s a little dusky slice of hillside where rocky mountain goldenrod, paintbrush, and western anemone. The days are getting shorter and every day I read at least one stupid comment on a news post that just knocks the Will To Live™ right out of me. A friendly reminder (for myself and others) to spend that…
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Riding them ripples
As summer turns to fall, it’s good to take stock of where you are and what you have. Check in with yourself as those night temperatures taper off into the tweens. Distill what you need from the present moment like a rough-around-the-edges grain alcohol that bites, but is bound for smoother days. Last week I…
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Sundappled Sutherland Runoff
Quite often, good stuff isn’t far from where you’ve pitched your tent. Not far from a pullout after the hairpins that take you down to Blanket Creek is a little lookout over a stout waterfall called Sutherland. The sun dapples were *on point* and I had a quiet half hour finding chill vibes. Where: Sutherland…
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Meadows Meadows, Everywhere
Who’s number one in my heart? Mountain meadows. The drive through Three Valley Gap to Yoho always gets me right in the feelings, you know? You’re just in this sedimentary chalice overflowing with milky blue water, flowers, and swaying conifers – oh and ants. Upon throwing my tripod down and starting to get to framing,…
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Dread in the Valley
Whew, it’s been a busy couple weeks – but there are some *great* mountain meadow Chill Nature Time’s on the horizon. I drove across the province for a much anticipated visit with the fam – saw some sheep, stepped in an ant hill, had a midday mosquito meltdown – you know, regular stuff. Today’s look…
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Pool of yellow flowers in the heat
The summer heat is here and it is 🌶🌶🌶 Grasslands are a gift of small things trying to stay cool and hydrated. While finding shots in this pastel landscape, I picked up about a shopping bag full of garbage in a 20 foot radius of where I parked my car. Pack out what you pack…
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Marsh and Mountains
Sometimes you’ve got to just watch slow water move through it. Where: Pitt-Addington Marsh, BC Canada Music: Lee Rosevere “Morning Mist”https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/album/music-to-wake-up-to 🍃 Check out Experimental Forest’s new community effort – grants, workshops, and opportunities for black, indigenous, POC, disabled, and LQBTQ+ individuals!http://experimentalforest.ca/for-the-trees 🍃 Shop what’s in season! Eat good food!https://bcfarmersmarket.org/why-bc-farmers-markets/whats-in-season/
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Branta canadensis says #selfcare
Sun going down? Time for some self care. Whether you’re human or goose – drink some water, have shower, call a friend, have a snack! Burnout is real. It’s a marathon out there, folks. Where: Minnekhada Regional Park, BC Canada Music: Lee Rosevere “I Believe in You”https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-podcasts-3 Learn & donate to local causes supporting BIPOC…
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Expecting Spring Swallows
Hang out with some expecting tree swallows at dusk as they tag-team racing across the glassy lake surface for food, and keeping the home turf cozy. Where: Silverdale Creek Regional Park, BC Canada Music: Lee Rosevere “Sepia Dawn (ring tone version)” https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/album/music-to-wake-up-to Oh hey, there’s a lot going out there in the world right now.…
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Slow Water Wetlands
Take a deep breath and chill with the slow water of the wetlands. laurelkbrown.ca Where:Minnekhada Regional Park, BC Canada Music:Lee RosevereCosmic Tinglesleerosevere.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-yoga