Double vision? 👀 Nope, It's @hmcsregina joining the party!! 🥳 #maritime #maritimeshipping #bcshipping #portofvancouver #vancouver #navy #canadiannavy #nationaldefence #bcwestcoast #dnd #vancouverharbour #portagent #portagency #royalcanadiannavy #instaship #instashipping #shipspotting #nautical #hmcsregina #rcn #naval #hmcs #canadianwarship #departmentofdefense #hmcsvancouver #cdnwarship #sea #frigate #halifaxclass #fleetweek
First 2 of 8 ships arrived to North Vancouver Burrard Pier today for #fleetweek 2024. Welcome to Vancouver HMCS MAX BERNAYS 🙋🏻♂️ Welcome home @hmcs.ncsm.vancouver 🇨🇦 maritime #maritimeshipping #bcshipping #portofvancouver #vancouver #navy #canadiannavy #nationaldefence #bcwestcoast #dnd #vancouverharbour #portagent #portagency #royalcanadiannavy #instaship #instashipping #shipspotting #nautical #merchantmarine #rcn #naval #hmcs #hmcsvancouver #hmcsmaxbernays #polarclass #arcticoffshorepatrol #sea #frigate
Have you completed grade 9, 10, 11, or 12? Are you looking for something to do this summer? We have spots in both sessions this summer. Cost:$600 per session (4 weeks for the price of one) Session #1: July 3-26 Session #2: July 29- August 27 All Work Crew participants are invited to join us for a FREE training camp at Woodman July 3-5. Spend 3 weeks of your summer at homewood alongside new friends. Work hard and play hard! Register online http://www.camphomewood.com #quadraislandbc #quadraisland #discoveryislands #discoveryislandsbc #vancouverisland #campbellriverbc #sailingcamp #kidscamps #summercamp #summer #quathiaskicove #gowlandharbour #beautifulbc #bcwestcoast
May the 4th 😉 be with you and bring you to Crescent Beach to visit me with some of my artwork along with over 40 amazing creatives throughout the village here at Crescent Beach, BC. The weather is springy and the gardens popping with fresh buds and colour. Come for the day. Stop for coffee, pastries or lunch. All delicious treats at our local restaurants and coffee shops. Bring your mom for a treat and/or shop in time for Mother’s Day!! 💗 Scroll to see show details. Watch for my sign out front. 2807 McKenzie Ave, Surrey I’d love to see you—can you come? What painting would you love to see in person if you could? Landscapes or florals? 🎨👏🎉☀️🌸🌷🌱🌦️💞 #bayviewarttour #crescentbeachartist #supportlocal #canadianartist #westcoastartist #coastalartist #vancouverartist #canadianart #westcoastliving #westcoastdesign #BCwestcoast #westcoastbestcoast #inspiredbynature #hikebc #beautyofbc
Black Oystercatchers flying the dawn patrol. Colwood Vancouver Island. #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #flight #wildnature #earthcapture #birdfreaks #nationalgeographic #birding #bcwestcoast #birds #earthpix #your_best_birds #bcwildlife #nuts_about_birds #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #britishcolumbiamagazine #birdphotographybc #birdphotography #vancouverisland #beautifulbritishcolumbia #canadiangeographic #ShareCanGeo #birdphotographer #birdphotoshow #Canada_wildlife #bbcwildlifemagazine
A stately progression around the lagoon. Double- crested Cormorant. Colwood, Vancouver Island. #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #flight #wildnature #earthcapture #birdfreaks #nationalgeographic #birding #bcwestcoast #birds #earthpix #your_best_birds #bcwildlife #nuts_about_birds #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #britishcolumbiamagazine #birdphotographybc #birdphotography #vancouverisland #beautifulbritishcolumbia #canadiangeographic #ShareCanGeo #birdphotographer #birdphotoshow #Canada_wildlife #bbcwildlifemagazine
Mr. Bill, the photo reference for this painting was taken by Jordan just north of 2nd narrows during an expansion of the rail tracks, so the trains could pass. Mr.Bill was JJM’s on site pusher/ assist boat. It is a twin screw and was very helpful when they needed it. They were delivering 3500 tons of rock a couple times a week. Photographer: Jordan Geo Tyers #acrylicpainting #bcmariner #bclogging #bcwestcoast #beautifulbritishcolumbia #bcnauticalhistory #coastalart #canada #coolmariners #hookedupharddown #inthestudio #islandlife #marine #marineartist #nautical #ocean #originalart #reflection #tugboat #tugboatsofinstagram #tugboats_daily #tuglife #tugboatlife #westcoast #westcoasttugproject #jjmconstruction
Where is This. a. Bella Coola ? b. Haida Gwaii ? c. Ucluelet ? Let me know your guess and I will tell you if you are right. @artstudiotourmrpm #artstudiotourmrpm #painting #mapleridgeartists #pittmeadowsartists #coastalbc #bcwestcoast
The weather is finally right! 😃 This weekend, Chris and I went with our hiking buds Steven and Brad for our first hike of the year! We went to East Sooke Regional Park. Has anyone been? It's just under 30 minutes from downtown Victoria. It's a trail hike along the cliffs and beaches of the ocean water. It's stunning. The waters are gorgeous. We packed a lunch and had a great time. 👍 We aim to do at least one hike per week. It's great exercise, nice to be outside and you can catch up with friends. Good for the mind, body, soul. ❤️👏🙏😎 #TimothyO #hiking #hikingadventures #hikingbc #bcoutdoors #hikingtrails #exercise #friends #feelgoodthings #bcwestcoast #eastsookeregionalpark #mindbodysoul
Point Grey maid on a wind rainy day up Surf Inlet, I’m not 100% sure who owns this tug. Please comment below if you know anything about her :) Nauticapedia states: Point Grey Maid: Blt 1960 by Vancouver Steel Fabricators Ltd. In 1960-1963 she was owned by Eriks Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC. In 1963-1982 she was owned by Point Grey Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC. In 1983-1985 she was owned by Rivtow Industries Ltd., Vancouver BC. In 1986-2004 she was owned by Stanley Gascoyne, Hagensburg BC. In 2011-2018 she was owned by Bowdy’s Tree Service Ltd., Denny Island BC. Photographer: Owen Pollock #acrylicpainting #bcmariner #bclogging #bcwestcoast #beautifulbritishcolumbia #bcnauticalhistory #coastalart #canada #coolmariners #hookedupharddown #inthestudio #islandlife #marine #marineartist #nautical #ocean #originalart #reflection #tugboat #tugboatsofinstagram #tugboats_daily #tuglife #tugboatlife #westcoast #westcoasttugproject #pointgreymaid
Dispute over who owns this tree! Two Tree Swallows argue over territory. Victoria BC. #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #flight #wildnature #earthcapture #birdfreaks #nationalgeographic #birding #bcwestcoast #birds #earthpix #your_best_birds #bcwildlife #nuts_about_birds #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #britishcolumbiamagazine #birdphotographybc #birdphotography #vancouverisland #beautifulbritishcolumbia #canadiangeographic #ShareCanGeo #birdphotographer #birdphotoshow #Canada_wildlife #bbcwildlifemagazine
“36. BC WestCoast” 5 x 7 inch Canadian Made greeting card with high saturation ink on card stock, with envelope and crystal bag included. Card has a QR code, which will directly link to Ari Neufeld’s personal streaming jukebox on Bandcamp, and each card is personally signed! Cards are $5 each, or less, when ordered in bulk!! Original artwork for sale, on request (average price: $250 each). #greetingcard #canadianart #dadjokes #ARIart #whereisARI #PromoteYourArtApril #westcoast #bcwestcoast #vancouverisland #haidagwaii #catnip
Bug Creek Falls, 40 x 48, oil on canvas #bcwestcoast #canadianart #modernart #kunst #bcart #contemporarylandscapepainting
Boat green houses are a thing too! 🌿🌱🦠⚓️✨️ #boatdetailing #moss #algae #yachtdetailing #bcwestcoast #westcoastboating #boatlife #pacificnorthwest #anotherdayattheoffice
Arctic Taglu, The Arctic Taglu was built alongside her twin sister Arctic Hooper at Allied Shipyards in 1976. The two tugs were originally built for Arctic Transportation limited as ice breaking tugs to work in the Canadian Arctic during oil exploration operations in the 1970’s and 80’s. After the exploration work ended in the mid 80’s the tug was sold to Swifture Towing in New West. This company folded shortly after and she was later sold to Sea Link Marine services and converted into a pusher tug. The concept worked out well and she pushed trailer barges from the lower mainland to Swartz Bay for nearly 30 years. Amix Marine took over Sealink in 2011 and in 2017 the Tug finished its pushing contract and went out towing once again. The boat is presently employed towing log barges, chip barges and in general towing, areas of operation span from northern California to S.E. Alaska. Arctic Taglu is a twin screw tug with 2400 hp, a length of 107 feet and is ice classed. Photographer: Dan Jonsson, Douglas Channel, near Hartley Bay. Story: Lonnie Berrow #acrylicpainting #bcmariner #bclogging #bcwestcoast #beautifulbritishcolumbia #bcnauticalhistory #coastalart #canada #coolmariners #hookedupharddown #inthestudio #islandlife #marine #marineartist #nautical #ocean #originalart #reflection #tugboat #tugboatsofinstagram #tugboats_daily #tuglife #tugboatlife #westcoast #westcoasttugproject #amixmarine #arctictaglu
A sure sign that Spring is here! My first Rufous hummingbird of the season. Very tired I’m sure from it’s long flight from Mexico to Vancouver Island. #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #flight #wildnature #earthcapture #birdfreaks #nationalgeographic #birding #bcwestcoast #birds #earthpix #your_best_birds #bcwildlife #nuts_about_birds #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #britishcolumbiamagazine #birdphotographybc #birdphotography #vancouverisland #beautifulbritishcolumbia #canadiangeographic #ShareCanGeo #birdphotographer #birdphotoshow #Canada_wildlife #bbcwildlifemagazine
Huge thank you to Corey, Tanner, Teal, Tom and all the rest at Victoria Tug & Barge for my sweet new swag! I was excited to be part of a photoshoot involving a few women from the marine industry last week with the amazing Kamila Calko to launch her movement #sealight www.sealight.one it was a fun afternoon! #acrylicpainting #bcmariner #bclogging #bcwestcoast #beautifulbritishcolumbia #bcnauticalhistory #coastalart #canada #coolmariners #hookedupharddown #inthestudio #islandlife #marine #marineartist #nautical #ocean #originalart #reflection #tugboat #tugboatsofinstagram #tugboats_daily #tuglife #tugboatlife #westcoast #westcoasttugproject
Surfs up, British Columbia’s Wild West coast.
This is what log loading at Island Terminals look like 🪵 #maritime #maritimeshipping #bcshipping #portofnanaimo #nanaimo #freighter #cargoship #bulkcarrier #bcwestcoast #englishbay #islandterminals #portagent #portagency #instaship #instashipping #shipspotting #nautical #merchantmarine #logshipping #merchantnavy #forestry #myportcity #marinetraffic #shipdocking #sustainablelogging #mosaicforest #sea #logship #bcforestry
Seaspan Monarch, tied up on a dark and foggy night. Recently sold to Coast Island Marine, she was built in 1977 as the Jervis Crown, a Robert Allan design. In 1989, The Barge “Crown Forest No. 4” was being towed by the Tug “Jervis Crown”. The Tug “Jervis Crown” was being assisted by the Tug “Westminster Chinook”. As the vessels proceeded along the Fraser River, the barge collided with a Public Works Canada railway bridge, causing extensive damage. Transport Canada website states “While being towed by the tug “SEASPAN MONARCH”, on a voyage from Texada Island, B.C. to Seattle, WA., the barge “SEASPAN 240” capsized on 17 July 1996 at 1030. The total cargo of limerock, carried on the deck of the barge, was lost. There were no injuries as a result of the occurrence and no pollution was reported. The overturned barge was subsequently towed to Vancouver, B.C. where it was surveyed and righted.” Photographer: Colin McDonagh #acrylicpainting #bcmariner #bclogging #bcwestcoast #beautifulbritishcolumbia #bcnauticalhistory #coastalart #canada #coolmariners #hookedupharddown #inthestudio #islandlife #marine #marineartist #nautical #ocean #originalart #reflection #tugboat #tugboatsofinstagram #tugboats_daily #tuglife #tugboatlife #westcoast #westcoasttugproject #seaspan #seaspanmonarch #coastislandmarine
Steller Sleepover! A Carpet of Steller Sealions enjoying the Spring sunshine. Comox BC. Thanks to Captain Shannon for another lovely day on the water. Big Animal Encounters #BigAnimalEncounters #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #wildnature #earthcapture #nationalgeographic #bcwestcoast #earthpix #bcwildlife #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #britishcolumbiamagazine #vancouverisland #beautifulbritishcolumbia #canadiangeographic #ShareCanGeo #Canada_wildlife #bbcwildlifemagazine
Gull and Starfish catch. ...And the answer is, Yes it did! I watched for awhile thinking I might need to step in and help! The the gull took some time but eventually did swallow it all in one piece! Sooke, Vancouver Island. #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #flight #wildnature #earthcapture #birdfreaks #nationalgeographic #birding #bcwestcoast #birds #earthpix #your_best_birds #bcwildlife #nuts_about_birds #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #britishcolumbiamagazine #birdphotographybc #birdphotography #vancouverisland #beautifulbritishcolumbia #canadiangeographic #ShareCanGeo #birdphotographer #birdphotoshow #Canada_wildlife #bbcwildlifemagazine
What a wonderful way to kick off the 2024 cruise season at @portvancouver with the Disney Wonder 🌟 Hawaii>Vancouver>San Diego Name: DISNEY WONDER IMO: 9126819 Vessel Type - Detailed: Passenger Ship Navigational Status: Active MMSI: 308457000 Call Sign: C6QM8 Flag: Bahamas 🇧🇸 Gross Tonnage: 84130 Summer DWT: 8604 t Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 294 x 32.29 m Year Built: 1999 Home Port: NASSAU Classification Society: LLOYDS REGISTER OF SHIPPING Builder: FINCANTIERI MARGHERA Manager: DISNEY CRUISE LINE #maritime #maritimeshipping #bcshipping #portofvancouver #anchor #vancouver #cruise #cruiseship #cruisedaily #bcwestcoast #instacruise #vancouverharbour #portagent #portagency #cruiselife #instaship #instashipping #shipspotting #nautical #merchantmarine #cruiseaddict #cruiselife #canadaplace #disneywonder #ceresterminal #shipdocking #disneycruise #sea
West Coast Tugboat Annual Show! At the ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, situated along the beautiful waterfront walkway in Sidney, BC Opening Reception Sat June 29th from 2-5pm. If you’re planning your summer vacation, you won’t want to miss this! This will be my biggest show yet. I have been busy creating more originals throughout the year. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to send me a message or email. [email protected] #acrylicpainting #bcmariner #bclogging #bcwestcoast #beautifulbritishcolumbia #bcnauticalhistory #coastalart #canada #coolmariners #hookedupharddown #inthestudio #islandlife #marine #marineartist #nautical #ocean #originalart #reflection #tugboat #tugboatsofinstagram #tugboats_daily #tuglife #tugboatlife #westcoast #westcoasttugproject #gallery #galleryshow
Northern Shrike A tricky little predator to get close to. Victoria BC. #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #flight #wildnature #earthcapture #birdfreaks #nationalgeographic #birding #bcwestcoast #birds #earthpix #your_best_birds #bcwildlife #nuts_about_birds #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #britishcolumbiamagazine #birdphotographybc #birdphotography #vancouverisland #beautifulbritishcolumbia #canadiangeographic #ShareCanGeo #birdphotographer #birdphotoshow #Canada_wildlife #bbcwildlifemagazine
Steveston Seagull ~ #seagulls #birdphotography #birds #westcoast #bcnature #seaside #gulls #stevestonbc #bcwestcoast #oceanlife #tourismwestcoast #coastalstyle #photographer #fineartphotography #coastphotography #fineartprint #bctourism
Bufflehead Fly By! Colwood Vancouver Island. #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #flight #wildnature #earthcapture #birdfreaks #nationalgeographic #birding #bcwestcoast #birds #earthpix #your_best_birds #bcwildlife #nuts_about_birds #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #britishcolumbiamagazine #birdphotographybc #birdphotography #vancouverisland #beautifulbritishcolumbia #canadiangeographic #ShareCanGeo #birdphotographer #birdphotoshow #Canada_wildlife #bbcwildlifemagazine
A photo I took a while ago of a storm battered Old Growth Douglas Fir overlooking the Muchulat Inlet. I love the character these trees develop after living on the coast for hundreds of years #oldgrowth #oldgrowthforest #oldgrowthdouglasfir #treephotography #bcwestcoast #muchalatinlet
West Coast living at it's best. Love where we live. #bcwestcoast #sisters #beach time #mtbaker #wreckbeach
The Watcher, Nothing escapes the keen eyes of the Coyote as it scans the marshland. Lower Mainland BC. #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #flight #wildnature #earthcapture #birdfreaks #nationalgeographic #birding #bcwestcoast #birds #earthpix #your_best_birds #bcwildlife #nuts_about_birds #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #britishcolumbiamagazine #birdphotographybc #birdphotography #vancouverisland #beautifulbritishcolumbia #canadiangeographic #ShareCanGeo #birdphotographer #birdphotoshow #Canada_wildlife #bbcwildlifemagazine
Two coyotes eye a flock of lesser snow geese. Lower Mainland, BC. #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #flight #wildnature #earthcapture #birdfreaks #natgeo #birding #bcwestcoast #birds #earthpix #your_best_birds #bcwildlife #nuts_about_birds #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #nature #birdphotographybc #birdphotography #vancouverisland #beautifulbritishcolumbia #cangeo #ShareCanGeo #birdphotographer #birdphotoshow #Canada_wildlife #bbcearth
The Jervis King was built for Regent towing in 1969 and named Regent. It is a Vito hull. It is believed there was 8 or 9 built that are all still working today. It was then sold to Rivtow Marine and worked all over the coast, mostly around Vancouver and Howe sound until Thunder Bay Tugs bought her in 2003. They did an extensive refit on her in about 2006 going through most of the boats wiring and mechanical. At that time there was a new wheel house put on her also that was built by Less Woodward. It has been a great boat for many years and should be for many more yet to come. Story & Photographer: Bob Heatley #acrylicpainting #bcmariner #bclogging #bcwestcoast #beautifulbritishcolumbia #bcnauticalhistory #coastalart #canada #coolmariners #hookedupharddown #inthestudio #islandlife #marine #marineartist #nautical #ocean #originalart #reflection #tugboat #tugboatsofinstagram #tugboats_daily #tuglife #tugboatlife #westcoast #westcoasttugproject #jervisking #thunderbaytugs
Snow Storm of Snow Geese! A truly spectacular moment for me, as thousands of Snow Geese lift off from a field in Delta BC. The flock came right over me, the noise and the wind was spectacular, and they cast a huge moving shadow over the landscape as they past. If you look closely, you can see what looks like snow falling towards me...it’s not!! #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #flight #wildnature #earthcapture #birdfreaks #natgeo #birding #bcwestcoast #birds #earthpix #your_best_birds #bcwildlife #nuts_about_birds #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #nature #birdphotographybc #birdphotography #vancouverisland #beautifulbritishcolumbia #cangeo #ShareCanGeo #birdphotographer #birdphotoshow #Canada_wildlife #bbcearth
The best part about our business is… Our guests! Here’s what some people have said over the years. We appreciate every one of you, and you help make each season exciting to look forward to! 👏 #fishinglodge #quatsinolodge #northisland #northvancouverislandlife #northvancouverisland #bcwestcoast #fishingwestcoast
Walk to Tribune bay !! First time around couldn’t tick this off ! Second trip ✅ #tribunebay #hornbyisland #bcwestcoast #vancouverisland
Looking for trouble! Two Bald Eagles look for their next meal! Colwood Vancouver Island BC. #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #flight #wildnature #earthcapture #birdfreaks #natgeo #birding #bcwestcoast #birds #earthpix #your_best_birds #bcwildlife #nuts_about_birds #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #nature #birdphotographybc #birdphotography #vancouverisland #beautifulbritishcolumbia #cangeo #ShareCanGeo #birdphotographer #birdphotoshow #Canada_wildlife #bbcearth
An immature Bald Eagle checks it’s catch. Campbell River BC. #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #flight #wildnature #earthcapture #birdfreaks #natgeo #birding #bcwestcoast #birds #earthpix #your_best_birds #bcwildlife #nuts_about_birds #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #nature #birdphotographybc #birdphotography #vancouverisland #beautifulbritishcolumbia #cangeo #ShareCanGeo #birdphotographer #birdphotoshow #Canada_wildlife #bbcearth
Hornet, Built in 1966, by the Pacific Towboat Company of Anacortes, Washington (hull #42) as the Omer Foss the Foss Maritime Company of Seattle, Washington. In 2004, the tug was acquired by the Western Towboat Company of Seattle, Washington. Where she was renamed as the Hornet. Squamish Marine purchased her in 2019. The photo reference was taken July 29, 2021 in Squamish BC. Reference: tugboatinformation.com Photographer: Sonja Peterson #acrylicpainting #bcmariner #bclogging #bcwestcoast #beautifulbritishcolumbia #bcnauticalhistory #coastalart #canada #coolmariners #hookedupharddown #inthestudio #islandlife #marine #marineartist #nautical #ocean #originalart #reflection #tugboat #tugboatsofinstagram #tugboats_daily #tuglife #tugboatlife #westcoast #westcoasttugproject #squamish #hornet
I was lucky enough to be gifted 24 colours of mica powder from @_heather.ellis it has been so fun trying each new colour, mixing them to see what I can come up with. It has really nourished my creative side. #shopsmall #shoplocal #handmade #bcwestcoast
I was lucky enough to be gifted 24 colours of mica powder from @_heather.ellis it has been so fun trying each new colour, mixing them to see what I can come up with. It has really nourished my creative side. #shopsmall #shoplocal #handmade #bcwestcoast
At the beginning of each year I take a look through the many reference photos people have given me and try to decide which ones I’m going to get started on. First, which size, then prep the canvases by painting them yellow ochre, wire the backs, write the name of the tug and sign my name, put the drawing on with a white pastel pencil and then to save time and while I have certain colors of paint mixed and ready I paint all the backgrounds. So these 10 are the ones I’ve decided to start on. Now which one to complete first?!? 😊😁🥰⚓️ #acrylicpainting #bcmariner #bclogging #bcwestcoast #beautifulbritishcolumbia #bcnauticalhistory #coastalart #canada #coolmariners #hookedupharddown #inthestudio #islandlife #marine #marineartist #nautical #ocean #originalart #reflection #tugboats #tugboatsofinstagram #tugboats_daily #tuglife #tugboatlife #thestudiosource #westcoast #westcoasttugproject
Red-breasted Sapsucker. Victoria BC. #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #flight #wildnature #earthcapture #birdfreaks #natgeo #birding #bcwestcoast #birds #earthpix #your_best_birds #bcwildlife #nuts_about_birds #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #nature #birdphotographybc #birdphotography #vancouverisland #beautifulbritishcolumbia #cangeo #ShareCanGeo #birdphotographer #birdphotoshow #Canada_wildlife #bbcearth
Log rolling 101! If everyone lands at the same time on a floating log...it’s a problem! Dunlin Watching this was like being at a logging event, as the log started to rotate from the weight of these very tiny birds. The line of Dunlins had to walk faster and faster! #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #flight #wildnature #earthcapture #birdfreaks #natgeo #birding #bcwestcoast #birds #earthpix #your_best_birds #bcwildlife #nuts_about_birds #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #nature #birdphotographybc #birdphotography #vancouverisland #beautifulbritishcolumbia #cangeo #ShareCanGeo #birdphotographer #birdphotoshow #Canada_wildlife #bbcearth
Elgin Park Marina #marinas #photography #photo #photooftheday #discoversurrey #crescentbeach #bcphotography #toursim #canadianphotographers #boats #sailing #marine #tranquility #sailing #sailinglife #westcoast #bcwestcoast #photolife #boatinglife #docks #sailboat #catamaran
MT3, assisted by WE2 & WE4 This painting shows three tugs from the Warren Tug Company fleet leaving Ogden Point in Victoria, BC, after delivering the PoplarBranch, likely in 1957. They are, from left to right, the We2, the MT3, and the We4. All three have GM165 engines. The MT3, built in 1904 and 52 feet long, may have worked on the Columbia River before joining the Warren Tug Company. It was scuttled at Brotchie Ledge near Victoria, BC after a port accident in the 1970s. Not much is known about the We2 and the We4. In the early 1990s, the Warren Tug Company closed and sold their five remaining tugs. Frederick James Douglas Warren (Esquimalt First Nation), and his wife Violet Warren (née Horton, Coast Salish and Métis), founded the Warren Tug Company in 1947 and later passed it on to their sons Darrell, Bill, Joe, and Ken. The Indigenous owned and operated company’s first job was towing the City of Victoria’s garbage scow. Other jobs included hauling rocks to build the Ogden Point breakwater, bringing ships into port, delivering coal to the leper colony on Bentinck Island, and towing logs and lumber for Victoria area mills. This painting was a first for me. Starting with a black and white photo, Richard Paddle was able to clean it up for me and Campbell McCubbin was able to change to colour for me! After a bit of research on the colour of the tugboats at that time I decided to go with the blue. What a fun experience. Now I want to try this again. So many great old B&W photos of so many old vessels out there. ❤️⚓️ Story: Russ & Kyla Warren #acrylicpainting #bcmariner #bclogging #bcwestcoast #beautifulbritishcolumbia #bcnauticalhistory #coastalart #canada #coolmariners #hookedupharddown #inthestudio #islandlife #marine #marineartist #nautical #ocean #originalart #reflection #tugboat #tugboatsofinstagram #tugboats_daily #tuglife #tugboatlife #westcoast #westcoasttugproject #warrentugcompany
Female Bufflehead Vancouver Island. #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #flight #wildnature #earthcapture #birdfreaks #natgeo #birding #bcwestcoast #birds #earthpix #your_best_birds #bcwildlife #nuts_about_birds #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #nature #birdphotographybc #birdphotography #vancouverisland #beautifulbritishcolumbia #cangeo #ShareCanGeo #birdphotographer #birdphotoshow #Canada_wildlife #bbcearth
Although I do love my tugboats, there’s all sorts of beauty in all sorts of boats. I was specifically looking for a photo of a bulbous bow sticking out of the water with rust on it for a while now, so I was so happy to come across this photo by Mark, you should check out his Instagram @deadrise_marine_photography. I love seeing his photos, they make me wish I could be out there on the water. I knew right away I had to paint it for myself as I usually paint one painting for my own wall every once in a while. Something that makes me want to challenge myself. I’m happy with how it turned out. ❤️⚓️Can’t wait to hang it. Photographer: Mark Hergan #acrylicpainting #bcmariner #bclogging #bcwestcoast #beautifulbritishcolumbia #bcnauticalhistory #coastalart #canada #coolmariners #hookedupharddown #inthestudio #islandlife #marine #marineartist #nautical #ocean #originalart #reflection #tugboat #tugboatsofinstagram #tugboats_daily #tuglife #tugboatlife #westcoast #westcoasttugproject #bulbousbow #freighter #ship
Male Bufflehead, Victoria BC. #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #flight #wildnature #earthcapture #birdfreaks #natgeo #birding #bcwestcoast #birds #earthpix #your_best_birds #bcwildlife #nuts_about_birds #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #nature #birdphotographybc #birdphotography #vancouverisland #beautifulbritishcolumbia #cangeo #ShareCanGeo #birdphotographer #birdphotoshow #Canada_wildlife #bbcearth
Winter storms hit different on Vancouver Island, and on days like this, we're VERY thankful to be a maker who has many candlelight options on standby 😂 Storm watching season is truly about embracing a slower pace and relishing in the fact that Mother Nature holds the reins. And what a show she put on today!
Belted Kingfisher and catch. Colwood, BC. #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #flight #wildnature #earthcapture #birdfreaks #natgeo #birding #bcwestcoast #birds #earthpix #your_best_birds #bcwildlife #nuts_about_birds #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #nature #birdphotographybc #birdphotography #vancouverisland #beautifulbritishcolumbia #cangeo #ShareCanGeo #birdphotographer #birdphotoshow #Canada_wildlife #bbcearth
Thought it would be a good exercise to take photos in progress of some of the smaller details and then the finished product and then compare to the original photo. Photo on left, progress in Center, finished painting details on right. #acrylicpainting #bcmariner #bclogging #bcwestcoast #beautifulbritishcolumbia #bcnauticalhistory #coastalart #canada #coolmariners #hookedupharddown #inthestudio #islandlife #marine #marineartist #nautical #ocean #originalart #reflection #tugboat #tugboatsofinstagram #tugboats_daily #tuglife #tugboatlife #westcoast #westcoasttugproject #workinprogress #inthestudio #details
Walkin' on sunshine! 🎶 #whiterock #walkingonthedyke #coldandclear #january2024 #bcwestcoast
Happy New Year everyone! Hope you all are looking forward to 2024 because it’s going to be awesome! Here is my final painting of 2023 ❤️ Cindy Mozel - Seen here on September 11, 2020, with her barge in Prince Rupert, while loading chips for Harmac, Nanaimo. The Cindy Mozel was briefly chartered by Amix Marine from Island Tug & Barge, and this was her first voyage with Amix. Kamila was the Mate onboard that day and says the Cindy Mozel was a fun vessel to manoeuvre, and sail on. I’ve heard similarly from so many that are fond of the Cindy Mozel. I would love to hear more of your stories and why you love her so much. She was recently bought by Sentry Marine. Photographer: Kamila Calko #acrylicpainting #bcmariner #bclogging #bcwestcoast #beautifulbritishcolumbia #bcnauticalhistory #coastalart #canada #coolmariners #hookedupharddown #inthestudio #islandlife #marine #marineartist #nautical #ocean #originalart #reflection #tugboat #tugboatsofinstagram #tugboats_daily #tuglife #tugboatlife #westcoast #westcoasttugproject #cindymozel #amix #sentrymarine #princerupert #islandtugandbarge
My wife and I spent the last day of 2023 doing what we love to do together, and that’s exploring the backcountry. The Elk didn’t cooperate for photo’s but there is always something in the backcountry to observe and appreciate. There were lots of ups and downs in 2023, however it was a great year and 2024 is going to be even more amazing. My family and I wish everyone a Happy New Year and the best for 2024. #happynewyear2023 #eagle #baldeagle #bcwestcoast
American Wigeon on the wing. Vancouver Island. #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #flight #wildnature #earthcapture #birdfreaks #natgeo #birding #bcwestcoast #birds #earthpix #your_best_birds #bcwildlife #nuts_about_birds #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #nature #HelloBC #birdphotographybc #birdphotography #beautifulbritishcolumbia #cangeo #ShareCanGeo #birdphotographer #birdphotoshow #Canada_wildlife #bbcearth
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and had some time to relax and recharge. At this time of the year I like to look back at what I’ve accomplished over the last year and start planning what paintings I will start on in the new year. Is there a specific tugboat you’re waiting to see painted? I am currently completing my 80th West Coast Tugboat Project painting of the over 550 on my ever growing list of BC Tugboats! I’m looking forward to my show at the end of June 2024. More details to come. As always I am looking for photos to paint from so please message me if you’d like to be part of this project and spread the word to those who may not have social media. A huge thank you to everyone who has purchased a painting or print and all those amazing photographers out there capturing the photos of the tugs working! ❤️ this project would not be possible without you #acrylicpainting #bcmariner #bclogging #bcwestcoast #beautifulbritishcolumbia #bcnauticalhistory #coastalart #canada #coolmariners #hookedupharddown #inthestudio #islandlife #marine #marineartist #nautical #ocean #originalart #reflection #tugboat #tugboatsofinstagram #tugboats_daily #tuglife #tugboatlife #westcoast #westcoasttugproject
A great example of a nurse log I found while I was out exploring along a river bottom. Defined as fallen trees that provide “ecological facilitation” as they decay, nurse logs offer seedlings shade, nutrients, water and protection from disease and pathogens, thus nurturing and making way for the new generation. #nurselog #bcwestcoast #mountainsfeedmysoul #westernhemlock #riparianhabitat
Snow Geese take to the air as eagles approach. Delta, BC. #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #flight #wildnature #earthcapture #birdfreaks #natgeo #birding #bcwestcoast #birds #earthpix #your_best_birds #bcwildlife #nuts_about_birds #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #nature #birdphotographybc #birdphotography #vancouverisland #beautifulbritishcolumbia #cangeo #ShareCanGeo #birdphotographer #birdphotoshow #Canada_wildlife #bbcearth
Horned Grebe and catch, Vancouver Island, BC. #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #flight #wildnature #earthcapture #birdfreaks #natgeo #birding #bcwestcoast #birds #earthpix #your_best_birds #bcwildlife #nuts_about_birds #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #nature #HelloBC #birdphotographybc #birdphotography #beautifulbritishcolumbia #cangeo #ShareCanGeo #birdphotographer #birdphotoshow #Canada_wildlife #bbcearth
Young Coastal Grizzly, Khutzeymateen Inlet, BC. #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #flight #wildnature #earthcapture #natgeo #bcwestcoast #earthpix #bcwildlife #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #nature #HelloBC #vancouverisland #beautifulbritishcolumbia #cangeo #ShareCanGeo #Canada_wildlife #bbcearth #khutzeymateenwildernesslodge
A female Hooded Merganser and a Sea Monster! #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #flight #wildnature #earthcapture #birdfreaks #natgeo #birding #bcwestcoast #birds #earthpix #your_best_birds #bcwildlife #nuts_about_birds #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #nature #birdphotographybc #birdphotography #vancouverisland #beautifulbritishcolumbia #cangeo #ShareCanGeo #birdphotographer #birdphotoshow #Canada_wildlife #bbcearth
A Little Bear and a Big Fish! A Black bear cub struggles to bring in a salmon without falling in! Campbell River BC. #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #flight #wildnature #earthcapture #natgeo #bcwestcoast #birds #earthpix #bcwildlife #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #nature #HelloBC #vancouverisland #beautifulbritishcolumbia #cangeo #ShareCanGeo #Canada_wildlife #bbcearth
Seaspan Prince - Now the Jervis Defender. The photo reference was taken in June 2010 from Ambleside Beach. Colin was there to take a Photo of the Princess Superior heading to the dry dock. Ships in the background are the anchorages in English Bay. Originally built for Ocean Cement fleet as the Evco Crest. It did the gravel run from Sechelt to False Creek for years. Then was sold to Seaspan when Ocean got out of tow boating and was renamed the Seaspan Prince. It was taken out of service and mothballed for years at their dock before Thunder Bay Tugs bought it and put it back to work. Story: Bob Heatley Photographer: Colin Sands #acrylicpainting #bcmariner #bclogging #bcwestcoast #beautifulbritishcolumbia #bcnauticalhistory #coastalart #canada #coolmariners #hookedupharddown #inthestudio #islandlife #marine #marineartist #nautical #ocean #originalart #reflection #tugboats #tugboatsofinstagram #tugboats_daily #tuglife #tugboatlife #thestudiosource #westcoast #westcoasttugproject #seaspan
Steller Sea Lions, Cowichan Bay BC. #shotoncanon #naturephotographer #ourplanetdaily #flight #wildnature #earthcapture #natgeo #bcwestcoast #earthpix #bcwildlife #wildgeography #bcwestcoast #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephotography #explorebc #nature #HelloBC #vancouverisland #beautifulbritishcolumbia #cangeo #ShareCanGeo #Canada_wildlife #bbcearth
I’m very happy to be participating in this year’s Artwrx Studio Square Foot Show! It runs online until December 17th and although many fabulous paintings have already sold there are still plenty of beautiful paintings available—perfect Christmas gifts for others or yourself! Every original painting is 12x12” and is offered at $300, often at a steep discount from regular pricing. Check out the show website ( artwrxstudio.ca link in my profile) to see all the red dots (sold) and those that are still available. Some fabulous artists in the show are: @sarahhilldavidart @marianne.enhorning.art @lesliestarr.art @rrothart @helen_utsal_fineart @alyssapennerart @anazanellaart To see mine, go to the search window on the website and type in “Diana” and my 5 paintings will pop up! I’d be honoured if you chose one! 🥰 #canadianartist #westcoastartist #coastalartist #vancouverartist #canadianart #acrylicpainting #westcoastliving #westcoastdesign #BCwestcoast #westcoastbestcoast #inspiredbynature #hikebc #beautyofbc #paintingwater #reflectionsinwater #ripples #seascapepainting #seascapeartist #beachpaintings #atthebeach
CFAV GLENDALE - April 2004, was involved with the “rescue” of the MS DIAMOND PRINCESS Cruise Ship which ran aground/collided with the Breakwater and Ogden Pt docks. We were dispatched at around 6pm and stayed with her until the next morning around 0900. The Diamond Princess was on her maiden voyage. Story: Ian Wiggs Since the 2 Glen Tugs have been in operation, it is estimated that they have been involved with a combined total of 28,000 ship/barge moves within Esquimalt Harbour and Rocky Point Ammunitioning Jetty. CFAV – Canadian Forces Auxiliary Vessel YTB 641 – Glendale YTB – Is the NATO Designation for “Large Harbour Tug” Built in Victoria by Yarrows Ltd., – 08 Aug 1975 Photographer: Richard Paddle, https://rap1012.blogspot.com/ #acrylicpainting #bcmariner #bclogging #bcwestcoast #beautifulbritishcolumbia #bcnauticalhistory #coastalart #canada #coolmariners #hookedupharddown #inthestudio #islandlife #marine #marineartist #nautical #ocean #originalart #reflection #tugboats #tugboatsofinstagram #tugboats_daily #tuglife #tugboatlife #thestudiosource #westcoast #westcoasttugproject #canadiannavy #cfavglendale