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Tweed Bike Ride, Victoria, BC (sneak preview)

Helene — Sun, 13 May 2012 00:47:45 +0000

Truly a remarkable event where 350 riders dressed in tweed all come together and shared a days’ ride throughout Victoria’s streets for a common cause… it was magic! more to come.

Youth and their beauty

Helene — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:49:19 +0000

Félix and Nikita are simply friends. They have a sense of calm and collected comfort. As though their youth and destiny will unfold naturally and they have the courage to face what ever may. That is what I find attractive about these two!

Christines’ remarkable horses

Helene — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:33:58 +0000

Energetic, kind, majestic, wild, magnificent and gentle are just a few words that come to mind when describing the boys Edwoud and Taeke. Christine’s love and care towards these outstanding horses is reciprocated in ways I can not explain. The boys had but 30 minutes in the fresh pasture as their digestive systems would not handle more. Even so, their gratitude came out in a visual spectacle!

Moulting Elephant Seals, Race Rocks, Victoria, BC

Helene — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:34:04 +0000

It’s difficult to describe the pungent odor of moulting elephant seals. A mix between rotting flesh and death might come close. Remarkably strong to say the least and they don’t look particularly over joyed about it. If anything I feel empathy. They tend to hang out on the boat ramp as it’s easy access in and out of the water which makes it challenging for Mike to reel the boat either from the water or out into it. He gently taps their behinds to move their massive weight and they fuss, snort and eventually give way.

Mike rinsing out the inside mouth infection

Carrots will go here… not grass!

above 2 photos by Mike Robinson

Yelapa, Jalisco, Mexico

Helene — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:42:10 +0000

It’s remarkable how time stands still when there’s no cars, but donkeys, mules, horses and the odd ATV. Literally, Yelapa has no cars and the significance of it’s name (according to what I heard) means the meeting of elements where ocean, river, waterfall, mountains and jungle meet. It’s a visual treat riddled with textures, laughter, kindness and tasty tacos. No one but the indigenous families of the area can own the land. Snowbirds north of the border who migrate there for convenient short periods of time can only lease the land from an agreeable family and for a set time. When the period of the lease agreement is over, you are to revisit the negotiation process with the family land owner’s. This keeps most of the houses, palapas and huts to a reasonable size. No big developer of the Puerto Vallarta type dare venture here which is why this place is magic amongst many other countless reasons! Gracias Miguel for showing me this gem.

10 of my favorite 2011 wedding images

Helene — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:37:34 +0000

I chose these images because at times they were unusual almost border line eerie, other times mysterious and ambiguous, and at times just plain romantic. Looking forward to year 2012 and what this exciting year will bring! Again, with much gratitude to all the couples of 2011 who made photography so much fun!

Race Rocks, Jan 2012

Helene — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:17:43 +0000

Race Rocks, a tiny and special Island where it holds BC’s 2nd oldest lighthouse. The Island no bigger then 2 hectares in size holds my sweet friend Mike, a few Elephant Seals and countless birds that come and go. The neighboring rock islands hosts Stellar Sea Lions, Harbour Seals, Bald Eagles, Cormorants, Oyster Catchers and the list goes on… Such a privilege it is to witness these blubbery friends at such close range! I can’t pretend to be a pinniped biologist but if you wish to know more please follow the Race Rocks blog: http://www.racerocks.ca/wp/
The little I do know is that the baby pup “Squall” named by Mike was born last Saturday in the middle of a storm. I arrived a few days after and watched it grow (I say “it” as I don’t know it’s gender) from a wet shivering somewhat weak looking pup to a strong assertive one within a few short days! Despite the bitter cold and pushing winds it grew stronger each day. It carries its name well.
Mystery is the Papa and defends his Bertha and Squall well. He will tolerate us at a certain distance but for only so long before he pushes his weight around! I very much enjoyed being happily stranded on Race Rocks with Mike for a full 5 days witnessing time, winds and storm in a very different way. Close up of Mystery (4th picture) is taken by Mike Robinson.

less is more…

Helene — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:15:14 +0000

After some thought regarding the sheer quantity of images online and the supply and demand for yet another satellite, I’ve decided to truly edit my images from here on from 3 to 5 and at the very most 7… If you have questions regarding the venues and so forth please don’t hesitate to contact me…

Walmart

Helene — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:59:22 +0000

Could not help pair these two images. What can I say apart from Walmart is distrurbing and the results are predictable.

West Coast moments

Helene — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:51:50 +0000

Félix and the environs are simply a joy to capture.