Category Archives: Photography

Nature, Photography, Travel

Wintry Views of Victoria, BC

Victoria, BC, doesn’t get snow that often, and it’s unusualy to have snow stick for days, if not weeks! During our Covid-safe vacation last week, we walked four to six hours a day, and it was wonderful getting to shoot the wintry conditions. Will be posting lots of wildlife photos in the next few days, too. . .

snowy icy views victoria bc

Nature, Photography

South Burnaby Snow Sparks Sledding Fun

The snow over the last few days in Burnaby, BC, has turned the park next door into a tobogganing mecca. My young-at-heart partner Yumi loves to take a few runs, and I love the opportunity for some action photography.

Here are a few shots from today and yesterday.

yumi sledding ron mclean park burnaby bc

yumi sledding ron mclean park burnaby bc

bald eagle burnaby bc
Both days Bald Eagles soared overhead, perhaps wondering what all those crazy people were up to . . . : – )

bald eagle burnaby bc

sorel bear boots in action
I don’t get to wear my Sorel Bear boots that often 🙂

Photography, Technology

Evaluating Nikon D300 – Sell or Keep?

My first DSLR was a Nikon D300 that I bought on April 16, 2008. I haven’t used it much for many years.

It’s a tank of a camera, built to last. At just 12MP but with a great sensor it’s certainly good enough for web work and prints up to around 11 X 14″.

I have a couple of newer Nikons, so I was wondering what it may be worth if I were to sell it.

A bit of research on eBay Canada shows prices for D300 bodies average out to around C$250. Perhaps I’ll just keep it for the memories.

A key spec that buyers like to know is the shutter count, as these cameras are rated as being good for up to around 150,000 shots.

This one is at 55,000.

Pets, Photography

Cuddling Cat Turning the Solstice Corner

I think one of the most wonderful sounds is when Sora the Cat comes to bed and cuddles after her 5:00 am breakfast. She waits for me to lift a corner of the comforter, and then she slides in and curls up in the crook of my arm.

sora cat cuddle

After she fidgets for a minute I feel her relax, and she gives a wee, whistling sigh of contentment that melts my heart every time.
 
We snooze together for about another hour, and then she grumbles when the alarm goes off :-).
 
Wishing everyone a lovely sleep as we turn the solstice corner. . .
Nature, Photography

Twilight Walk on Byrne Creek

I wasn’t expecting to see much on a dark, rainy pre-dinner walk on Byrne Creek in SE Burnaby, BC, but came across a Ruby-crowned Kinglet, a Golden-crowned Sparrow, and a Varied Thrush.

ISO 6,400 in the twilight.

UPDATE: iNaturalist is saying Golden-crowned Kinglet, not Sparrow for the second photo. I thought it looked different. If confirmed, this would be a first for me!

UPDATE 2: Yes, Golden-crowned Kinglet.

ruby-crowned kinglet byrne creek burnaby bc
Ruby-crowned Kinglet

golden-crowned sparrow byrne creek burnaby bc
Golden-crowned Kinglet

varied thrush byrne creek burnaby bc
Varied Thrush

ice patterns byrne creek burnaby bc

byrne creek trail at twilight burnaby bc