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Weather-beaten - Lasqueti Island, Canada
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 16 February 2008 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
You won't find a power line or telephone cable on Lasqueti Island off Vancouver Island. Residents have managed to fight these ugly intrusions and prefer to make all their own power through solar, micro-hydro or wind means. The island is overrun by small herds of shaggy wild sheep that long ago belonged to local farmers.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
With just the photo and no other title or explanation...I'd have taken it to have been shot on coastal Japan!!!! The landscape is so similar, contorted trees included!And the trees make the shot, of course!
16 Feb 2008 5:19am
@Japanalia: I agree about the trees. This is the Pacific Ocean too and perhaps has a similar geological history to Japan. Thank you, Gabriela.
@Elisa: Thank you so much, Elisa.
@MOHAMMAD: Thank you, Mohammad.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Very nice landscape. Maybe I'd try to shoot from a downer place, just to put the tree on the sky.
16 Feb 2008 6:06am
@Calusarus: Yes. that's a good idea. Thank you, Calusarus.
dpm from malé, Maldives
Scenery is absolutely beautiful
And its wonderful that a community would be so united.
16 Feb 2008 6:26am
@dpm: Thank you, dpm.
martie from Okinawa, Japan
Sounds like my kind of place! It looks beautiful -- and I enjoyed the explanation. Good for the residents. They must have one of the "greenist" communities in the world!
16 Feb 2008 6:30am
@martie: Thank you, Martie. Yes, it's a fascinating place but somewhat remote, taking about an hour by ferry. You can't take cars on the ferry either, which really helps the air quality as well. They have seminars from time to time on green living.
Kaddy from Mumbai, India
lovely shot...I love the clarity of the photo and its depthness!!
16 Feb 2008 6:40am
@Kaddy: That's a great comment. Thank you.
Photographs by M.E. from Encino, United States
whoa! so picturesque! nice work!!!
16 Feb 2008 6:49am
@Photographs by M.E.: Thank you, M.E.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Beautiful picture. When I opened the shot I thought, it looks so much like home and it turns out that it is just a few miles away from where I live. Beautiful, wild untouched landscape.
16 Feb 2008 7:21am
@Marion: Thanks, Marion. Yes, I loved that part of the island. It wouldn't be far away at all from Nanaimo.
givethemhell from Germany
This looks like paradise to me, no ugly intrusions of industrialization. Probably the people living there are kind and natural, too.
16 Feb 2008 7:54am
@givethemhell: There is a real sense of community to protect the island. Thank you, gth.
Scotfot from Kabul, Afghanistan
Great landscape! Is a pity more of the world don't think like the Lasqueti Island residents.
16 Feb 2008 8:00am
@Scotfot: Yes, it is very rare. Thank you, Bob.
Ricky from Edmonton, Canada
I have been there for an official visit because believe it or not they have a computer center. I loved the place and entrepreneurial skills of local people. Its great seeing your picture here, beautifully shot :-)
16 Feb 2008 8:45am
@Ricky: That is very interesting. There are a lot of talented people on the island so nothing surprises me. Thank you, Rick.
Gloria from Barcelona, Spain
Very interesting and ecologica form to live. Much people would have to imitate to them. The photo is very beautiful. Pity that the glass of tree does not have like bottom the sky. Thanks for your commentary, those friends with interesting jewels (hahaha) are my daughter and her cat. Greetings.
16 Feb 2008 8:46am
@Gloria: Un gran comentario. Gracias mucho, Gloria.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Un petit coin de paradis qui a su se préserver de la folie d'un monde qui se prétend évolué... la photo sert aussi, en plus du coté artistique, à témoigner.... comme ici tu le fais : une image pour le plaisir des yeux et des mots pour informer.
16 Feb 2008 8:58am
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci, Evelyn. Je suis heureux que vous ayez trouvé quelque chose de bon pour les yeux et pour l'esprit.
@e.: Thank you so much.
Rags from Plano, United States
They say that necessity is the mother of invention. I am glad that you were able to capture such pretty images of the island.
16 Feb 2008 9:42am
@Rags: Thank you, Rags.
@Porcsin: Yes, the tree is worn by the weather. Thank you, Porcsin.
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
How beautiful! The water is so calm... looks peaceful. Welldone!
16 Feb 2008 10:01am
@Ina: Thank you, Ina.
@badala: Thank you so much.
Helma from Tehran, Iran
WOW ! very very nice landscape ! wonderful shot ... thanks.
16 Feb 2008 11:06am
@Helma: Thanks so much, Helma.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Beautifully serene for such a rugged landscape.
16 Feb 2008 11:39am
@Ron: Super assessment. Thank you, Ron.
@Craiger: Thank you, Craiger.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
The more 'POWER' to them, I'd fight like hell to keep this, beautiful, stunning landscape and the tree, oh I love trees lol
16 Feb 2008 11:49am
@Lorraine: Yes, the trees are really something. Thanks, Lorraine.
Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdom
I really like the mute colours in this photo and the way the trees reach out to the water, Bravo
16 Feb 2008 12:15pm
@Peter Miller: Thank you, Peter.
@Teresa Durães: Thank you, Teresa
Ale from Mexico
I can almost breath the air and feel the breeze... veri nice shot!
16 Feb 2008 3:27pm
@Ale: Thank you. I appreciate that.
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
The title of your post almost seems like a "contradiction in terms." I "see" serenity and tranquility in this "weather-beaten" capture. Seems we both had a calling for water today. Thanks for sharing!
16 Feb 2008 3:33pm
@Steven: Thanks, Steven. That's a nice comment.
vu@granby - Wolfgang Prigge from Granby, QC, Canada
I love this weather-beaten tree, I like to call this type "trees with character". Like Calusaurus, I might have tried to isolate it a bit from the background.
16 Feb 2008 4:04pm
@vu@granby - Wolfgang Prigge: I absolutely agree with your suggestion. Many thanks, Wolfgang.
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
I love the tortured look of the trees on all those islands. Wonderful colour.
16 Feb 2008 4:51pm
@Michael Rawluk: Thank you, Michael
@Rhys: I appreciate that, Rhys. Thank you.
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
wow,this is so beautiful its looks unreal.i love the silver surface of the lake and the distant horizon.Fantastic angle,i'd love to have a picnic here;)
16 Feb 2008 5:06pm
@tyan: I know exactly what you mean. Thank you so much, Tyan.
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
thank you for taking time to reply my blog question.I pasted a reply here for your convenience,thanks again:)
thank you for taking time to reply,Michael,that is nice. We are not so fortunate here. Women who take leav beyond 3 months usually get the sack.If they work in the civil service,they have a higher chance of taking longer leave but government policies are obviously silently disapproving stay home moms,such as higher subsidies to working moms,new on experts encouraging women to leave home,find work and leave their children at the childcare to boost the economy.Everything here is measured in dollars and cents.Perhaps it is inevitable.Somehow there is a stigma to moms staying home,and general disapproval.Perhaps it is because we are a country without rich natural resources and highly dependent on labour.Anyway,thanks for sharing.
16 Feb 2008 5:12pm
@tyan: Thanks for letting me know, Tyan. It sounds like the system isn't good for moms.
Steven from Montreal, Canada
Gorgeous landscape! Those trees give you lots of options, awesome!
16 Feb 2008 5:14pm
@Steven: Great comment. Thank you, Steven.
Tracey from White Hall, United States
Beautiful! And I think we can learn a lot from their view on "eye pollution!"
16 Feb 2008 6:37pm
@Tracey: Interesting comment. Thank you, Tracey.
Ken McCoy from Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL, United States
Nice sharp images - interesting how the trees seem to be growing "into" the mountain, as if to protect or hide them. .
16 Feb 2008 6:42pm
@Ken McCoy: That's a good observation and one to ponder. Thank you, Ken.
@missparis: Je comprends. Ces Iles de Golfe en Colombie Britannique sont particulièrement intéressantes. Merci du commentaire.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
What a wise decision has been made by the people of the island; this must be it's own kind of paradise, as your beautiful capture of it indicates.
16 Feb 2008 7:45pm
@Viewfinder: Thank you, VF. I agree with you. The people are making wise decisions.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Just the paradise. Very well captured Michael!
16 Feb 2008 8:38pm
@standley: Thank you, Standley.
pedro alexandre from loures, Portugal
nice landscape, that tree helps the composition very well.
16 Feb 2008 8:47pm
@pedro alexandre: I agree. Thank you for comment, Pedro.
Frankie from Boxmeer, Netherlands
It looks Japanese but it is Canada. I love the composition and the colors. A beautiful land- and seascape!
16 Feb 2008 10:04pm
@Frankie: Thank you, Frankie. I agree it looks Japanese.
@zecarlos: Thanks so much.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
What a calm and peaceful place! I'm grown up in a region with hords of power lines and poles and weren't even allowed to fly a kite. Kudos to these clever people who solved this problem!
17 Feb 2008 12:12am
@MadScientist: I agree. Thank you, MS.
@Brites: Thank you so much.
@Nick: Wonderful comment. Thank you.
Koushiro from Singapore, Singapore
That's interesting trivia Badala! Love the way you managed to capture the beauty of nature here! ^^
17 Feb 2008 4:05am
@Koushiro: Thank you.
Koushiro from Singapore, Singapore
Ahhahaha sorry.... mistaken identity...... you're Michael..... Michael..... *whacks myself on the head*....
17 Feb 2008 4:07am
@Koushiro: No problem. An easily-made mistake. I've done the same. Thank you.
Shaahin from Tehran, Iran
I like composition and thanx for description about island :)
17 Feb 2008 4:54am
@Shaahin: Thank you so much, Shaahin.
@Kerri: Thank you, Kerri.
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Beautiful place... Beautiful capture!! Once again you've reminded me why I'm moving to Nanaimo... yep, we're going. Hopefully, our place will be ready by the end of May. But don't tell anyone... I still haven't told them at work.
17 Feb 2008 5:35pm
@amy: Yes, Vancouver Island offers a lot. Being in Nanaimo you'll be able to visit all the Gulf Islands. Your move sounds great. Thanks, Amy.
@Jasp: I agree. thank you.
mosleh from kurdestan_baneh, Iran
very very very very very nice ,stylish ,.....(جوانه)
18 Feb 2008 6:25am
@mosleh: Thank you so much, Mosleh.
Elle from Toronto, Canada
This is breathtaking! Really. This looks really professional. Amazing.
18 Feb 2008 9:29am
@Elle: Thank you, Elle. I appreciate that.
@Veerendra: Thanks so much.
@alla: It's such a lovely part of Canada. Thank you, Alla.
drphoto from Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
This is a stunning shot, beautifully composed and I like the information about the place. It sounds wonderful.
Dan
20 Feb 2008 4:36pm
@drphoto: Thanks, Dan. Yes, it is a very interesting place and unique in a number of ways.
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, United States
wow. this was months before i joined aminus3... but a gorgeous landscape! i am so glad i checked out your portfolio... this is stunning! job well done! :)
17 Jun 2008 4:14am
@dj.tigersprout: Thank you, dj, for the delightful comment.
Jess from Lasqueti, Canada
I've seen many achingly beautiful photos of Lasqueti, and this may be the best. Did you take this at Little Squitty? How did you come to visit our island? Do you have friends here? Best wishes, JSS
29 Dec 2008 9:26pm
