This year’s favourite Salt Spring subject. Splendid on a still February daybreak.
Fog Waves and Mount Baker
A spectacular winter dawn. It’s great fun watching the fog roll in. This view is from high up on Salt Spring Island looking towards Mount Baker in the USA.
Practice One
The Gulf Islands School of Performing Arts (GISPA) class last week began what they call “collective creation”, the building together of a June performance. The large group of students and their three instructors work together (on music, dance and acting) to create original productions. GISPA is unique at the high school level and their productions are not to be missed.
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Photographer’s note. This student, a dynamite dancer, is not posing for the camera; she didn’t know I was there. She’s in character and is staying in character as she moves, even when facing backstage. So a lucky shot really. (ISO 6400 35mm f1.8 1/60)
Fernwood Dock on Salt Spring Island
No sunrise on Salt Spring this morning. But it seems the Fernwood Dock area always provides a photo opportunity. Especially if you’re willing to get your feet wet.
I liked the look of these crusty rocks, but it meant wading into the chuck to get the shot. A very low ISO and very small aperture allowed for a long shutter speed. Which in turn gave the water a creamy look. And of course winter clouds are often magnificent.
Majestic Mount Maxwell
Iconic Mount Maxwell in recent snowy splendour. Visitors have a great view of the mountain as they arrive in Fulford Harbour (from Swartz Bay). They see the mountain several times as they travel along Fulford-Ganges Road. Maxwell is also visible from the Maple Bay area.