Remembering Venezia

Looking North on to St. Mark's Square (c) Michael Van der Tol 2012

It was four years ago that I travelled to Italy. I'm still going through the photos and finding interesting shots.

Living in a Small Oceanside Town

(c) Michael Van der Tol 2012

(c) Michael Van der Tol 2012

Interior Landscapes

I'm not sure why, but I just liked the way this turned out.

Beach Weekend

Another spectacular weekend for beach combing, sand castles, and surf. Hope your's was spectacular too.

Art & Photography in the Garden - July 21st & 22nd

I've been fortunate enough to be selected to participate in the "Art & Photography in the Garden" exhibition and sale to be held at Milner Gardens here in Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island. I'll have many large framed pieces from my portfolio "The Charm of Fishing" as well as other collectables from older portfolios.

There will be plenty of other artists in attendance as well showing original work in various media.

Date: Saturday July 21st 10:00am to 5:00pm
          Sunday July 22nd 10:00am to 4:00pm

Hope to see you there.

Back on the Beach

Each year from March 1st to April 30th dogs are banished from Qualicum Beach. This is to allow the Brant Geese an unfettered migratory stop-off to chow down on eelgrass, hang out with other geese, bath and then move on. Needless to say there are many puppies throughout Qualicum Beach that longingly wait for May 1st when they can run free again.

Here's how Chelsea reacted to her first day Back on the Beach.

Low Tide at Horseshoe Bay

Many of you know that I travel back and forth from Qualicum Beach to Burnaby frequently. The commute including ground transportation and ferry is about 3 hours. The real joy of the journey is passing through Horseshoe bay. No matter what the weather conditions the view never disappoints.