Jan. 31-07 Afternoon

Jan. 31-07 Afternoon
Originally uploaded by sointula.

Tranquil blue. As we finish off a very cold January I cannot help but look back at the incredible skies I have viewed through my lens. I do love this view and truly cannot help myself taking yet another photograph of this vista. Ever evolving into another mood and palette of colours, it inhales and exhales to a rhythm all its own. I spoke on the phone to a friend down the street a few days ago who, at that moment, was experiencing quite a different view and weather and I realized that my deck offers me a precious moment as singular as it is beautiful.

Jan. 31-07 Noon

Jan. 31-07 Noon
Originally uploaded by sointula.

Sun, Sun, Sun

Jan. 30-07 Afternoon

Jan. 30-07 Afternoon
Originally uploaded by sointula.

Jan. 29-07 Early Morning

Jan. 29-07 Early Morning
Originally uploaded by sointula.

Jan. 29-07 Early Morning

Jan. 29-07 Early Morning
Originally uploaded by sointula.

Jan. 29-07 Nightfall to Southeast

Jan. 29-07 Nightfall to Southeast
Originally uploaded by sointula.

Jan 28-07 Sunset from the Ray's

Jan 28-07 Sunset from the Ray's
Originally uploaded by sointula.

A spectacular sunset from Charlie and Alice's deck. Too bad about the electrical lines, but hard to resist taking a photo of such a blaze.

Jan 27-07 Sunset over Haddington

Jan 27-07 Sunset over Haddington
Originally uploaded by sointula.

Even the Southeast view colours up at sunset.

Jan. 27-07 Sunset

Jan. 27-07 Sunset
Originally uploaded by sointula.

Sunsets have been spectacular for days. Cannot help but pick up the camera.

Jan. 27-07 Sunset

Jan 27-07 Sunset
Originally uploaded by sointula.

This has been a month of spectacular sunsets and sunrises.

Squirrel-Defrosted Jan. 27-07

Squirrel-Defrosted Jan. 27-07
Originally uploaded by sointula.

Revealed with the thaw. (see Jan. 11 posting)

Jan. 26-07 Afternoon

Jan. 26-07 Afternoon
Originally uploaded by sointula.

The sun pierces through a heavy layer of clouds to light up the glittering, tranquil sea.

Jan. 26-07 Evening

Jan. 26-07 Evening
Originally uploaded by sointula.

This is facing Southeast yet the whole sky reflects the pink and mauve of the days end.

Jan. 25-07 Sunset

Jan. 25-07 Sunset
Originally uploaded by sointula.

The Southwest view in golden light.

Jan. 25-07 Sunset

Jan. 25-07 Sunset
Originally uploaded by sointula.

Southeast view

Jan. 21-07 Afternoon

Jan. 21-07 Afternoon
Originally uploaded by sointula.

Jan. 16-07 Morning

Jan. 16-07 Morning
Originally uploaded by sointula.

Get out the sunscreen. I have not been very motivated to get the camera out for the past few days. It has been very cold and icy. Even the deck is way too slippery where I have not cleared it. Time to hibernate. This unusually frigid weather is not fun when you live on a steep hill. Great for the view though. Today it is sunny and like bears, I am going to venture forth in search of mud only I look for mud to step in as it is not slippery whereas, unlike me, bears eat the mud (clay) to clean out their systems when coming out of hibernation. Such an interesting bit of info you say? Oh the uses of good ole mud.

Jan. 16-07 Afternoon

Jan. 16-07 Afternoon
Originally uploaded by sointula.

Jan.11-07 Squirrel "Frieze"

Jan.11-07 Squirrel "Frieze"
Originally uploaded by sointula.

Jan. 10-07 Morning Moon

Jan. 10-07 Morning Moon
Originally uploaded by sointula.

Sunny but very crispy.

Jan. 10-07 Morning

Jan. 10-07 Morning
Originally uploaded by sointula.

Sunny but very crispy.

Jan. 10-07 View

Jan 10-07 View
Originally uploaded by sointula.

Sunshine view!

Jan. 10-07 Deck Pickets

Jan 10-07 Deck Pickets
Originally uploaded by sointula.

The warmth of the sun released a loud explosion snow missiles off the roof. Glad to have been inside.

Jan. 9-07 Snow

Jan 9-07 Snow
Originally uploaded by sointula.

The new house awaiting Spring finishing.

Jan. 9-07 View

Jan. 9-07 View
Originally uploaded by sointula.

oh no, more snow.... The next three shots show the progression of weather during the next few minutes. I take lots of photos of this view as it never fails to amaze me with its moods.

Jan. 9-07 3:17:13 PM

Jan. 9-07 3:17:13 PM
Originally uploaded by sointula.

Jan. 9-07 3:17:24 PM-2

Jan 9-07 3:17:24 PM-2
Originally uploaded by sointula.

Jan. 9-07 3:32:08 PM

Jan. 9-07 3:32:08 PM
Originally uploaded by sointula.

Snow has stopped as suddenly as it started. A lot happened in a few minutes.

Jan. 9-07 View

Jan. 9-07 View
Originally uploaded by sointula.

oh no, more snow.... The next three photos shows a series of shots taken over the next few minutes on the afternoon of Jan. 9, 2007. Just another reason I take photos of tis ever changing view.

Jan. 3-07 Chris and Hayley

Jan. 3-07 Chris and Hayley
Originally uploaded by sointula.

Our Granddaughter Hayley with her uncle Chris.

Chris and Hayley

Chris and Hayley
Originally uploaded by sointula.

Hayley takes pics with Chris' cell phone.

Jan. 3-07 Victoria

Jan. 3-07 Victoria
Originally uploaded by sointula.

Christmas lights outline the Parliament Buildings in Victoria during our trip down island.

Jan. 1-07

Jan. 1-07
Originally uploaded by sointula.

As we prepare to head to Victoria, Jim and Chris cut packing material. This is Chris' last day in Sointula. He will head back to the UK on January 12 from Victoria.

Jan. 1-07 11 am

Jan. 1-07 11 am
Originally uploaded by sointula.

New Years Day. A good day to sleep in as all is very hushed.