Category: Adventure
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Snowy forest scenes
The contrast of the snow with the dark evergreen boughs and the reddish cedar bark is a unique feature of winter in the north. Even though the snow has stopped and the sky is turning blue the snow from the branches continues to fall in clumps under the forest canopy. The sound is muted and…
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First snow
A couple of weeks of relatively cold weather, some frost, and then the snow began. One morning it had arrived, the world had silently changed overnight. Everything suddenly looked different, felt different, and even sounded different. Snow is often short-lived in this area so we enjoy it while it lasts.
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Forest and field
A few images from a photoshoot with QB Bookbinding for a limited edition hand crafted leather notebook project. Find out more about the project, the young craftsman, and check availability to support his work. “Each journal is carefully handcrafted from three materials: paper, leather, and sinew. The paper is given an organic patina by staining…
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Vanishing like a mist
A lovely late autumn scene just after golden hour. As the light fades a mist rises from the ground, and within a few moments it fades away, carried by the currents of air. The dark forest forms a gateway, opening to a new adventure slowly being revealed as details become clearer.
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Dark forest at evening
A moment just as the last of the light was leaving the sky and the forest was turning to black. An opening in the forest allowed just enough light for some photos. The bright orange needles stand out against the deep green trees and beyond the first few trees everything fades to black.
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Spotted: Defender 130 with custom tray
Passing through town en route to Campbell River. Interesting to see the two vehicles together at almost forty years apart, the lineage is clearly visible! Spencer can be found in Vancouver at Brigade Overland. His custom aluminum tray was fabricated in Alberta by Ralf and crew at Summit Expedition Trucks.
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Stormy seaside views
What a difference a day can make! In contrast to the sunny but cold seaside adventure this day was much warmer but the seas and sky more brooding. Two stops and a walk around the point to explore the beach and stand in awe of the waves rolling in over sand and rock.
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Spotted: Unimog 404
In Oceanside resting in the moss. Mercedes-Benz Unimog 404 (appears to be ~1955) military vehicle with huge tires. Makes a cute little Series 2a look even smaller than usual!
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Overlooking the estuary
A quick stop on a relatively warm afternoon whilst passing by a conservation area at the estuary nearby. The turning of alder leaves against the dark evergreen trees, the contrast of the blue sky and moody clouds, the reflections in the water, and the shadowy mountains in the distance.
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Sunny seaside views
The sun broke through the clouds and provided some lovely light as we stopped by a rocky beach strewn with driftwood logs and lashed with foamy waves. Small outings, even for only and hour or two can be had nearby and fit into almost any schedule. It was relaxing to have the feeling of an…
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The harvest is near
Golden light on susuki grass along the Salish Sea. Bright ripening stalks, moody blue seas, and hazy mountains herald the change of seasons. “A harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.” “Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!”
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Spotted: Tembo Traces
In Qualicum Beach surrounded by curious onlookers. Rebuilt Austrian Steyr 12 m18 military truck with custom living space and plenty of overland accessories and storage. Huge!!
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Mountain to sea
Enjoying tea on the water with a great view of the early Fall sunset sky. Celebrating a long journey well traveled from the mountains to the sea and looking forward to the next season of the adventure. The series 2a dash is simple, honest, and unpretentious––as they say: what you see is what you get!
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Bringing Poppy home
Though this 1966 Series 2a Land Rover had a basic mechanical refresh in 2019 at the hands of the experts of Clapperton Ranch, it had largely sat in the garage for the four years since. Needless to say, there was some ambiguity about the fitness of the vehicle to make the journey through the mountains…
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Mountain road trip
From the interior to the island, through the mountains in a 1966 Series 2a Land Rover on a lovely late summer day. Series Land Rovers have a unique style and presence that sure does make friends along the way and bring back memories for people like few other vehicles can!