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Read about this photo and the trip to Mono Lake at my blog www.howtobeaphotographer.ca/mono-lake-photography/

I had a feeling these clouds would perform shortly after the sun went down and they didn't Blog - Facebook - Google +let me down. Check out some of the technical issues caused by my polarizer in my blog howtobeaphotographer.ca/how-to-use-a-polarizing-filter/

To learn about Mono Lake from a traveling photographers perspective. www.fototripper.com/mono-lake-road-trip/

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Not my most beautiful image but I think it tells a story, and one that bothers me.

I love Nanaimo and since we moved here there is only one thing I don't like about the city. The stench from the pulp mill that you see in the distance.

It seems the entire city is held to ransom by one business. I know they provide much needed jobs but at what expense.

The foul smelling smoke the spews from their chimneys pollutes most of the city and prevents us from opening our doors and windows so as not to let the stink in.

For a city that has so many rules and regulations I find it obscene that one business is allowed to mar the beauty of the area in such a way that not only effects the people but more importantly the wildlife.

Seems like if you want to live in Nanaimo this is the price you have to pay.

I don't want to sound like some preaching environmentalist so I'll let the picture do the talking from now on.

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Please view at full size.

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Merry Christmas from Amanda and I. Thanks so much for your support over the years and especially during 2022.

I hope you're able to enjoy some downtime with friends, family or even some quality alone time. Thanks for all the cheeky comments (I read them all).

I do enjoy having such a witty audience that gives as good as they get, this silly little community we've built is very precious to me.

I know the road ahead will be full of challenges but if you maintain your sense of humour it's amazing what we can all accomplish.

We'll be raising a glass to you tonight. Stay free.

Gavin, Amanda, Leo & Sterling.

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Watch the video where I capture this image youtu.be/NiHWUA51X1k

One of my last storm-watching shots from Vancouver Island.

Now that I'm living on the East Coast of Canada, I'm hoping we get some amazing waves during those legendary Nor'easters.

Watch this space.

Thanks for looking
Gavin

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