The natural gas flare rises an estimated 60 metres above a tower at the LNG Canada facility in Kitimat, BC, June 18. Beginning on June 16, the extensive flaring is part of the flushing and cool down process prior to the liquified natural gas plant becoming operational. The flare height will vary between 20 metres […]
June’s Strawberry Moon was spectacular in Kitimat. In the moon’s cycle of an elliptical orbit it is its lowest point in the 18.6 years cycle. That meant the moon was low over Douglas Channel making for some great photos. The June 9 photos were taken with my Sony RX10iii, the other morning photos are a […]
The Big Smoke. A big flare and lots of smoke from the LNG Canada tower June 5, 2025 Photographs taken in the afternoon (including a black and white conversion) and earlier in the morning. LNG Canada says in a news release updated June 4 LNG Canada notified communities of the potential for increased noise, visible […]
My morning walk on Monday June 2, through the forested “gully” or “play gully” near my home was one of the reasons I love living in the northwest. It was peaceful, different species of birds chirping and the light through the trees was amazing. There was also wildlife. Time for cute. I first managed to […]
Spring. Apple blossoms. My neighbor has an apple tree and one of the branches has grown into my backyard during the past couple of years.
Surf scoters Great Blue Herons Harlequin ducks