7:55 a.m. seen from the Ganges Aerodrome
Flying towards the sun (but later making a left turn for Vancouver) a full reconditioned Harbour Air deHavilland Beaver, flown by Salt Spring Air’s chief pilot, owns the sky.
Morning Colour in Ganges
8:15 a.m. Ganges
Earlier it looked like we were in for a dull morning, but the clouds moved southward, the sun rose straight down the harbour and illuminated a golden layer of sea fog.
Seahorse once again plays a role.
Clouds at Dawn
The often photographed Seahorse and I watch a late autumn sky in Ganges Harbour.
The 16 second exposure, aided by a tripod and an absence of boat wake, helps portray the tranquility of this scene.
Once we get past the current monsoon-like weather, there may be more opportunities like this. In mid-to late December the sun rises straight out the harbour and, combined with humidity and the (usually) cold weather, a golden ice fog can form over the ocean’s surface.
Salt Spring Wet Water Delivery
Delivering water to the temperate rainforest on a rainy Salt Spring day.
Protected
Ready for November on Salt Spring Island.