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Fruit lover & their fruit picker 😊

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A person wearing a straw hat, sunglasses, and a trench coat, holding a fruit picker in front of their face, with an orchard in the background.

#ThrowbackThursday

#Freestyle #Breakdancing at #LambrickPark in #Saanich.

#Bboy #monochrome #BWphoto #ActionPhotography #photography #DisabledPhotographers #WorldInMyEyes #YYJphotographers #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland

A young man performs a handstand in the air while wearing a black t-shirt and jeans, framed against a blurred background of a park and spectators.

#TranquilTuesday.

A Japanese #stone lantern garden decor.

#Esquimalt #Songhees #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #landscaping #garden #botanical #park #photography #zen #YYJphotographers #WorldInMyEyes #JapaneseGardens #tranquility

A weathered stone Japanese garden lantern stands amongst vibrant green foliage. The lantern has a bulbous top with a domed cap, a rectangular base with subtle carvings, and is covered in moss or lichen, suggesting age and exposure to the elements. The blurred background features dense foliage in various shades of green, creating a tranquil and natural setting.

#MonochromeMonday

Child's playtime.

#portrait #candid #photography #BlackChild #BlackKids #BlackGirl #Child #KidsPortraits #monochrome #BWphoto #YYJ #VictoriaBC #YYJphotographers #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #playtime #KidsAtPlay #Childhood #GirlChild #POCkids #WorldInMyEyes #DisabledPhotographers #MomentsInTime

Monochromatic portrait-style shot. A young girl crouches near-center, positioned diagonally within the frame. Soft focus emphasizes texture of clothing. Subject with braided hair occupies middle ground against the blurred foreground and background detail of interior bouncy house environment and features highlights/ shadows that show three-dimensional forms.

#WildlifeWednesday

1 oystercatcher & 3 harbour seals(one is sleeping & not as visible) - on a giant kelp & seaweeds covered, blue mussels encrusted, rocky islet, located near Discovery Island.

#nature #BoatingSights #MarineMammals #ProtectTheWild #conservationist #DisabledPhotographers #YYJphotographers #PacificNorthwest #BritishColumbia #Canada #photography #VictoriaBC #NatureLovers #YYJ #PNW #VanIsle #NatureAdventures #WorldInMyEyes #NaturePhotos #oystercatcher #seals #kelp #mussels #wildlife #SeaLife #MarineLife #Westcoast #CoastalBC

1 oystercatcher & 3 harbour seals(one is sleeping & not as visible) - on a giant kelp covered, blue mussels encrusted rocky islet.
The seals are resting on lower rocky shelf.
The black oystercatcher bird, with cream-pink legs & bright red beak is picking at shellfish on a rock above, to the right.

From my photography work archive.

Shooting with Merline. It was her first photoshoot & she did great with taking direction 👏 Excellent to work with & fun to chat with too.
She didn't have a lot of wardrobe options so I provided her with some from my shoot closet. She's wearing one of my tops here.

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#Fungi & #waterfalls seen & admired 😊🥾🌲💗

Golden fairy spindle.
Waterfalls.
Some sort of russula.

#VancouverIsland #GetOutside #nature #Wsanec #Saanich #DisabledPhotographers #YYJphotographers #PacificNorthwest #BritishColumbia #Canada #photography #VictoriaBC #NatureLovers #YYJ #PNW #CoastalBC #VanIsle #NatureHikes #Forest #WorldInMyEyes #NaturePhotos #Hiking #Westcoast #biodiversity #mushrooms #Woodlands #HighlandsBC

Golden fairy spindle fungi. 4 bright yellow, coral like slender spindle fungi growing out of forest mulch.

Waterfall running - view from sitting on log, with my waterproof black boots in front of waterfall.

Some sort of russula mushroom with pinkish cap and white stem & gills. It is lying on forest floor. It had been knocked over by something & laying on its side.

#ManleyCreek in the #CowichanValley

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From yesterday's after work paddling adventure.
Seen around Saanich Inlet & Swartz Bay area.

#VancouverIsland #wildlife #nature #Wsanec #Saanich #DisabledPhotographers #YYJphotographers #PacificNorthwest #BritishColumbia #Canada #photography #VictoriaBC #NatureLovers #YYJ #PNW #VanIsle #PaddleAdventure #WorldInMyEyes #NaturePhotos #MarineLife #MarineBiology #wildlife #Seaside #Westcoast #CoastalBC #biodiversity #otter #raccoon #jellyfish #OceanLife

A raccoon, foraging for seafood on rocky beach, on private island. His feet are close to water. The rocks are covered in seaweed, mussels & barnacles.

A sea otter, floating amidst bull kelp, in the ocean. It's face is looking at camera.

A makeshift bench, on the beach, made with big driftwood piece, across 2 rock boulders & anchored by rocks.

I'm sitting in a conference room, waiting for 3 others to arrive. I took a photo of one of the glass cubes that forms part of a privacy wall in the room. I see art, everywhere I go, daily.

#VancouverIsland #Glass #Art #DisabledPhotographers #YYJphotographers #PacificNorthwest #BritishColumbia #Canada #photography #VictoriaBC #InteriorDecorating #YYJ #PNW #VanIsle #minimalism #simplicity #abstract #WorldInMyEyes #CreativeArtist #VisualArt

A close up of a thick glass cube, built into an interior room wall. Abstract patterns & multicolours, as ceiling lights filters through it.

Stefan, one of my 2 local volunteer models for a past themed fake film style warriors photo shoot in East Sooke. I conceptualized it & worked with Kristin Grant to create the bodypaint designs that I imagined in my head. She did a great job & it was a fun collaboration. She's now based in #Kelowna - check out her website:
https://urbanheart.ca/

The leather mask used here was handmade by local #LeatherCrafter - Rad Juli. I met Juli in the local indie artists community. We've collaborated on other photoshoots with some local burlesque performers. Juli is also a rad drummer & active in our local music scene.
Check out her leather works: https://www.radjuli.ca/

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Stefan, wearing a leather helmet, full face mask. He has snake ring body paint, under both eyes. He is looking directly into the camera.
Black and white photo.

BTS from past photoshoot.
Kate doing #makeup on Genevieve.

#YYJphotographers #DisabledPhotographers #Photographers #Photography #PhotographyElf #MyPhotographyWork #BWportrait #BWphoto #Photogs #PhotographyMuse #Photoshoots #BehindTheScenes #MUA #ModelShoot #monochrome #BWphotography

A blonde makeup artist (on right), applying lipstick on model(on left).
Black and white photo.

If you live on the island or visiting #VictoriaBC & want to do some #kayaking or #canoeing - I'd like to suggest my adventure friend, Brad's company, #KelpReefAdventures - based out of Fisherman's Wharf.
Shot this of him, on a past visit, while I was doing some new female model photoshoots at the wharf.

https://kelpreef.com/

#VancouverIsland #watersports #Lekwungen #DisabledPhotographers #YYJphotographers #PacificNorthwest #BritishColumbia #Canada #photography #VictoriaBC #kayak #YYJ #PNW #VanIsle #paddlers #marine #nautical

Brad, in his blue stripped hoodie jacket, in a yellow kayak, on the waters.

From my photography work archive.

#Amputee #Paralympian - Stephanie Dixon.
I had the opportunity to meet an amazing past multi #GoldMedalist Paralympian at PISE. Stephanie is an incredibly inspiring young woman who has not allowed her disability to impede her dreams. I have such respect and admiration for her and it was a great at-work experience for me.

Read more about Stephanie Dixon:
https://paralympic.ca/athlete/stephanie-dixon/
She accomplished a record breaking Gold Medal achievement at the Beijing Olympics.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephanie_Dixon

#Paralympics #YYJphotographers #DisabledPhotographers #Photographers #Photography #PhotographyElf #MyPhotographyWork #Photogs #PacificCentreForSportsExcellence #ParaAthletes #DisabledAthletes #Swimmer #ParaSwimmer #Saanich #PISE #TeamCanada #PeopleWithDisabilities #Athlete

Stephanie sitting on table in front of mounted whiteboard & cork board. Her crutches are on the left. She's a lower leg amputee para-athlete.

From my photography work archive.

#Smokeshow in the snow.
Imogen lying on fresh snow, exhaling smoke.

#YYJphotographers #DisabledPhotographers #Photographers #Photography #PortraitPhotography #Models #Muses #PhotographyElf #MyPhotographyWork #Photogs #PhotographyMuse #Photoshoots #Saanich #WinterShoots #FemaleModel #smoke

A long haired brunette woman, wearing red lipstick, black gloves & laying on the snow covered ground with her eyes closed & exhaling smoke.

From my past photography work archive.

Quickie shoot for my old friend & #JapaneseKarate instructor, Greg Turnbull.
His #dojo is located 2 blocks from my home. I've known him for over 20 years.

Formerly #Yoshukai Karate Canada, #SeienjukuKarate Canada presents an opportunity to experience authentic Japanese-style #karate right here in #VictoriaBC , Canada.

https://www.seienjuku.ca/

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Greg in his black belt karate uniform, in barefeet, inside his dojo doing a double swords kata demonstration. Behind him are incense altars, a huge trophy & some long handled weapons for training.

From my photography work archive.

Al was one of my past fave local male model muses. He's also a fellow weirdo & creative artist. I did a directed shoot with him in my old studio space. This was one of 3 of my fave photos from that shoot.

#YYJphotographers #DisabledPhotographers #Photographers #Photography #PortraitPhotography #StudioShoot #Models #Muses #PhotographyElf #MyPhotographyWork #BWportrait #BWphoto #Photogs #PhotographyMuse #MaleModels #monochrome #BWphoto #DirectedShoot #portraits

Portrait of a topless, muscled man, wearing a straw cowboy hat & holding up a piece of curved driftwood. He is looking to the left.

From my photography work archive.

Outdoors #photoshoot with Arlene.
She's a local, natural #BlackBeauty who doesn't need much makeup at all. We had lots of fun, shooting together in #Esquimalt.

#YYJphotographers #DisabledPhotographers #Photographers #Photography #PortraitPhotography #BlackWomen #Models #Muses #PhotographyElf #MyPhotographyWork #BWportrait #BWphoto #Photogs #PhotographyMuse #BlackModels #monochrome #BWphoto #DirectedShoot #POCwomen