Down the River

From the mountain top to the sea, a river constantly changes the surface of the land with sheer force of water. On its journey it destroys rocks, moves boulders, and deposits sediment, constantly wearing away at the ground beneath it. This picturesque image shows a stream in the early stages of gaining momentum and water force to carry the rocks downstream. 

Frozen Berries

In this stunning image you can see young rose hips in December. Rose hips, also rose haws and rose hep, are the fruit of the rose plant that is typically red-orange in color. Roses are used in jams, soups and wine, but can also be eaten fresh if care is taken to avoid the coarse hairs. They are particularly high in vitamin c, one of the richest plant sources available.

Crossroads

This interesting image was taken on the Peak2Peak gondola which stretches 4.4km from Whistler mountain to Blackcomb mountain. The world record-breaking Peak2Peak gondola is a breath-taking journey, leading technology in tourist industry to infinite possibilities. 

Guardian of the Gold

This impressive statue can be found at the Bankok Golden Temple, Thailand. The ornate and highly revered Buddhist temple contains the golden image of Buddha, which is made of solid gold and weighs approx. 5.5 tons. It is a unique experience to visit this temple which is open to the general public as long as they dress respectfully, and it is of popular opinion that a trip to Bangkok is incomplete without visiting this temple.

Shadowed

This image was taken on Boxing Day at Winchelsea Beach during a horizontal rainstorm. As well as being highly unpleasant to sunbathe in, Damian Carrington suggests that heavy rainfall may be affecting water quality at British beaches. One third of beaches fail water tests due to contamination from overflowing sewers and runoff from farmland and city streets. For his article in the Guardian, click here. 

Blaze of Light

This bright image was taken in Berkshire, England this week. Berkshire, pronounced Bark-shur, is a county in the Southeast of England to the west of London. It has been known as the Royal County of Berkshire since the 19th century because of the presence of Windsor Castle and was recognized as such by the Queen in 1957. Berkshire is also the home county of the Royal Ascot Horse Races. 

Beyond the Rocks

The dark rock in the background of this photo, taken in 2012 from Symphony Chair, Whistler Mountain BC, is known as the Black Tusk. It is a stratovolcano and a pinnacle of volcanic rock in Garibaldi Provincial Park. The upper spire is visible at a great distance from all directions and is one of the most distinctive mountains in the Garibaldi Ranges of the Coast Mountains. As a volcano, it is also part of the Garibaldi Volcanic Belt. 

Upon the Peak

This photograph was taken in St Lucia, in the Caribbean in 2005. St Lucia has dramatic mountains, tropical rainforest, hot mineral springs, pure white sand beaches and clear blue water. There are many beautiful holiday resorts here such as Coconut Bay, Jade Mountain, and Ti Kaye. 

Aquatic Desert

This incredible photo was taken off Vancouver Island on the West coast of North America. There are many tiny islands around Vancouver Island, and you can find schools of Orca Whales by travelling through the waters between the islands. The Orca, otherwise known as the Killer Whale, is a toothed whale belonging to the Aquatic Dolphin family. 

Dilapidated Beauty

This iconic image shows the Old Britannia Copper Mine, now the BC Museum of Mining. Since this photo was taken, the museum has been refurbished to exemplify a neat and modern building in the mountain. Before it was rebuilt, this was a location for Scooby Doo (2002) in the old monster-making factory, and more than 50 other big films.

Boundary of the Water

This photo was taken on the Norfolk Broads in 2008. The Norfolk Broads are a series of rivers in England which are wide and boat-navigable. The Broads are the largest protected wetland and are home to a wealth of wildlife, especially birdlife.

Ruins of Ages Past

This grey and grainy image depicts Bamburgh Castle, built on a beach in Northumberland, England. The location was previously home to a fort of the native Britons known as Din Guarie and may have been the capital of the British kingdom of the region. The castle has a rich and fascinating history which can be explored extensively. 

Seeking Tentacles

This stunning photo depicts a sea anenome, a water-dwelling predatory animal. Contrary to popular opinion the animal is named after the 'anenome' flower rather than the other way around. Sea anenomes are related to coral, jellyfish, hydra and tube-dwelling anenomes. 

Life on the Bank

This photo was taken in Pemberton, BC Canada on the Lillooet River. This village is ancient and houses only a few people  - very traditional members of the local Indian nation. The Lillooet River is a major river of the southern coastal mountains of British Columbia, in the Pemberton Valley north of Whistler Mountain.

On Fire

This picture was taken out of a plane window on the tarmac at Vancouver Airport, Canada, during a thunderstorm which lasted over three hours. We were left to sit on the plane for the duration of the storm after landing at the airport because it was too dangerous for the airport staff. This was back in April, 2009 late in the evening. 

Death in Ice

The trees in this image were photographed in Sussex, England last month. The weather patterns in the UK have been changing rapidly, snowing one day, bright the next, rain for a week. The random weather takes its toll on the countryside, confusing the natural habitats and stunting leaf and shoot growth. 

Perfect Majesty

This image is taken of Whistler Mountain on a warm day near the end of the ski season, mid April 2012. At this time the snow disappears from the lower tree canopies and becomes slushy and sticky - difficult to ski on as the underside can stick to the snow and slow you down. However the peak of Whistler and Blackcomb Glacier remain open well into July for summer skiers. 

Feathered Tangles

The sea is rich with all sorts of anemones, such as pictured here in Vancouver Aquarium, a nonprofit society dedicated to the conservation of sea life. It opened in 1956, and has been visited by 30 million people since that time. The aquarium was Canada's first and it developed a reputation as a modern response to changing conservation and aquatic protection needs.

Journey of the Sea

This photo was taken on Winchelsea Beach, East Susses, England. The ancient town of Winchelsea was a medieval village and ruins of the stone buildings still stand today atop the hill. Winchelsea beach has been a summer beach resort since the 1930s.

Past and Future

This photo was taken at Kennedy Space Centre, NASA, Florida in 2005. To me it represents both the past, the moon landings, and the future, the hope of new inventions to come. Human beings are by nature explorers of that which we want or need. As Ester Bosrup said, "Necessity is the mother of Invention".