Author: Cindy DeJager

  • Qualicum Bay

    Enjoy my gallery of photos from Qualicum Bay Beach – more photos to come…

  • Madrona Park, Nanoose Bay

    Trudie and I explored Madrona Park in Nanoose Bay over Victoria Day long weekend, missing the dolphins but enjoying the hidden coastal spot popular among divers.

  • Coastal Stories: Photography of the Shoreline’s Essence

    The photographs capture the coastline’s narratives through natural elements, inviting stillness and connection. The experience transcends photography, embodying a deep, attentive presence with the landscape.

  • Pacific Marine Coastal Drive

    The Pacific Marine Coastal Drive This drive is about 7-8 hours depending on the number of stops you make. But, it is so worth it. Trudie and I chose a warm and sunny day to do this trip. The last trip was taken in the fall last year and so the colors and the sun’s…

  • Buttertubs Marsh in the Spring

    It was a gorgeous, warm, sunny day. Here are my photos of our afternoon in the Nanaimo marshland.

  • Lake Cowichan River

    Our drive took us south on Hwy 1 from Nanaimo to left on the Cowichan Valley Hwy 18.

  • Sproat Lake, Alberni Valley

    April 20, 2026 It was one of our warmest days of the year – 25 degrees in the Port Alberni Valley! I am only disappointed by the fact that it was it overcast with white cloud, making the sky look white instead of blue.I used my new lens – a 10mm – 18 mm ultra…

  • A Day at the Bird Feeder
  • Waiting for the Herring Spawn in Comox

    Yesterday Trudie and I furthered our quest for the herring spawn. Our drive took us out to Comox where we had heard that there were sea lion sightings on a couple of the beaches. We found sea lions, gulls, ducks, and eagles – a whale watching boat – a BC Ferry – cats – and…

  • Deep Bay – Sea Lions

    As we drove on (Hwy 19A) Trudie decided to check out Deep Bay – she gets notifications from a Facebook Group in Comox that sends out messages when there are wildlife sightings – and she had just heard that there were sea lions on the beach in Deep Bay.