The close up of this Parnassia plant (Parnassia palustris) in flower is the sole focus of this week's selected photograph. We can see why this is commonly called the "Bog Star": the simple radiant white coloration sets it far apart from the dark browns and greens of its surroundings. Bruce McKay, the photographer, has made …
Looking at Connor Stefanison's photograph titled Snowy Owl on Driftwood I am engulfed in a calm and silent amber world, pierced only by the yellow eyes of this fierce and majestic bird. The light indicates a setting sun, the grasses that surround the bird have dried in the cool November air. The Snowy Owl waits …
After many submissions of water birds to our Flickr photo group, we thought that it was about time to select one of them for this second week of the new year. We have been out birding in local swamps and riparian areas recently and have noticed a few shore birds. We have yet to see …
We are starting off the new year with a photo of the week that features wetland exploration & education. Submitted to The Wetlands of British Columbia photo group by Steven Orr, this image embodies the breathtaking expanse of the Columbia Valley Wetlands by comparing it to the human scale of the hikers trailing down hill. The …
The last BC Wetland Photo of the Week selection for 2011 comes from a couple (Terry & Julie) who collectively call themselves TT_MAC. We've been eyeing their photograph for awhile after it had been entered into The Wetlands of British Columbia photo group. Their choice of backlighting was very strategic in this portrait: Skunk Lantern lives up …
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