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I named this image "Glimmering Copper", not only because of it's copper color but because the ridge is actually an island, called "Copper Island". Located in south central BC, it's a hub sun worshipers and boaters alike. This view is only minutes from where I hang my hat during the summer months; obviously I stayed a little longer this year. I chose to stay so that I could capture some winter scenes and as luck should have it winter arrived early; lucky me! Not one that loves the cold winter months (and short days!), I'll be heading south soon in my RV (with Arlo and my camera). I'd like to take a moment to thank all of my friends, followers and supporters. Without you my photography would go unnoticed and be purposeless (and so too my life!); you fill my heart. My self proclaimed purpose for my photography isn't just to nourish my soul but to inspire others to make the most of their life's, no matter what curve balls have been thrown their way. May you live and love wholeheartedly. "Happy Holidays"! Sincerely, Romi :-)
So, "What's so great about Tofino?", you ask. This! Known for its sandy beaches and old-growth rain-forest, Tofino attracts surfers, nature lovers, campers, whale watchers, hikers, bikers, boaters and fishermen alike. Whether you want to get close to nature, or be pampered, Tofino has it all. There are many fine restaurants, hotels, gift stores and many fantastic art galleries too (being an art lover, I went in them all!). While in Tofino, I stayed in an ocean front RV resort, that wasn't too far from the downtown core. From there I cycled the many lengthy, paved pathways and I strolled along the resort's beach too (Arlo, my 7-month-old puppy loved it, and so did I!). Capturing an epic ocean, sunset shot was on my bucket list, so every evening I'd check the horizon for those perfect sunset cloud formations. On this evening, I noted that the clouds were be lining up and forming perfectly, however my hopes got squashed when the marine layer (clouds) formed along the horizon. I thought I got skunked but..... read on. I got a few shots of a rather boring sunset before I turned away. Walking back to my RV, someone suddenly came up from behind me and said, "You should see the sunset now!" and with that, I did an about face! Back at the beach, the sun was peeking through a small opening in the clouds, and it was just a sliver! Knowing that time was of an essence, I quickly set my camera to capture the sun's rays and started shooting in repetition. The sunset lasted seconds! For all the photos I (unfortunately) miss, I'm fortunate to get others; a photographer's reality.
The community of Blind Bay is a favorite holiday destination by visitors all over the world. The bay itself is located on Shuswap Lake, BC and is loved by those who love sunshine, sandy beaches, boating, hiking, resort living and fine restaurants; basically it has it all! In the winter this area is fast becoming a major snowmobile destination, with challenging terrain and powder that is measured in feet, and not inches! The first thing I noticed when I observed this scene, was that there was so much to see (detail; just look at all the homes on the hillside!). Prior to capturing this image I had to consider that in order to see all the mynute details in a print form, it would have to be blown up, and quite substantially. So, I took two shots, one of the left side of the scene and the other of the right side of the scene, and later (in post production), I “stitched” together. Now, I have a file that’s almost twice as big than I would have had, if I had captured the scene in just one shot. Yay!
