Deep in the network of logging roads on Vancouver Island is a small grove of giant ancient trees in a protected area called Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park. Accessing this park is not for the faint of heart. Several hours of extremely rough active forestry roads are the only way in. Once in the park you are rewarded with some of the islands oldest and largest trees. This image is just a typical view along the main trail through the park.
Only accessible at low tide, this small cave is one of many at Heceta Beach on the Oregon Coast. I found it interesting how the waves during high tide would force the smaller stones to collect in the bowl shaped rock.
Even at 25 below, open water can be found in this small lake just outside of the town of Banff, Canada. Geothermal activity warms the feeder creeks to this lake. A strong smell of sulphur wafts into the surrounding air. The popular Vermillion Lakes is a favourite destination for photographers in any season.
