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Raccoon Fight

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“We don’t have to go to wild places to find wildlife. A surprisingly wide range of species can be found in our cities and towns, from familiar animals like the raccoon to more exotic ones like the mountain lion.“

Roger Tory Peterson
  • Raccoon in Tree taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Raccoon in Tree taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Raccoons fighting in a Tree taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Raccoons fighting in a Tree taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Raccoons fighting in a Tree taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Raccoons fighting in a Tree taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Raccoons fighting in a Tree taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Raccoons fighting in a Tree taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Raccoons fighting in a Tree taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn

It was the crows that drew my attention to a little Raccoon in a tree that sits between a drug store and a parking lot. The crows were squawking loudly so it couldn’t get to sleep and I stood beneath the tree and just as rudely started taking pictures. I had only taken a couple shots when another Raccoon unexpectedly arrived upon the scene. This intrusion was too much for the now cranky original Raccoon to tolerate and the fur began to fly. Unfortunately I was not present at the end of this event as they ran off in a flash with the violated in pursuit of the offender. Friends of mine witnessed the pair on the next block running fast but they also are not aware of the conclusion. Who knows perhaps they are running still but it I do know it is highly unlikely that I will stumble across a raccoon fight again especially with my camera ready to shoot.

Salish Seagull Life

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Down by the bay,
the Seagull's play,
dressed in their fine feathers,
of black, white and grey.
  • Seagull splashing in the Salish Sea taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Seagull splashing in the Salish Sea taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Seagull splashing in the Salish Sea taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Seagull splashing in the Salish Sea taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Seagull splashing in the Salish Sea taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Seagull swallowing a Starfish taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Seagull with a Starfish taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Seagull with a Starfish taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn

Seagulls are not always the most admired birds at the beach, one tends to overlook them for Eagles or Heron. The reason for this is unlike the others they are far more numerous and so common that they fail to turn many heads.

“As I watched the seagulls, I thought, that’s the road to take; find the absolute rhythm and follow it with absolute trust.”

Nikos Kazantzakis
  • Seagulls diving for starfish in the Salish Sea taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Seagulls diving for starfish in the Salish Sea taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Seagulls diving for starfish in the Salish Sea taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Seagull with a Starfish taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • A Seagull taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Seagull with a clam taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Seagull with a Starfish taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Seagulls in the Surf taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn

The Seagull is not only considered common by some it is also often scorned by others but that is only because they tend to let loose unpleasant showers of their faeces that no one wants to wear. The trouble with being disgruntled with this is that it is usually human beings that instigate this behaviour in the first place by feeding them.

“Do you remember you shot a seagull? A man came by chance, saw it and destroyed it, just to pass the time.”

Anton Chekhov
  • Flying Seagull taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Flying Seagull taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Flying Seagull taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Flying Seagull taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Seagulls bathing in the Salish Sea taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Seagulls bathing in the Salish Sea taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Seagulls bathing in the Salish Sea taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • A flying Seagull taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn

Seagulls can also be delightful, clever and amusing and bring many people comfort and joy. Their voices wake us every morning, they clean up our beaches and are our faithful companions on and off of the sea. They are familiar, comforting and have served as the muse and inspiration for artists and poets throughout history and with the many cultures that co-exist with the incredible seagulls.

“You do not ask a tame seagull why it needs to disappear from time to time toward the open sea. It goes, that’s all.”

Bernard Moitessier

The Jawshop Presents Prepared Piano

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  • Musician Paul Clifford, field recording at the jawshop adventure recording studios.
  • Interior image from Paul Clifford's Jawshop Adventure Recording Studios
  • Musician Paul Clifford, field recording at the jawshop adventure recording studios.
  • Still image of a microphone attached to a piano from the Prepared Piano video by the Jawshop Adventure Recording Studios.
  • Musician Paul Clifford drumming at the jawshop adventure recording studios.
  • Still image of a microphone attached to a piano from the Prepared Piano video by the Jawshop Adventure Recording Studios.

Audio Recording Guru Paul Clifford has released another recording adventure. This time he sticks closer to home utilising his studio piano in 4 different ways to create a bassline for a loop that is being recorded in The Jawshop Studio.

A Tree Grows out of the DTES

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  • A tree and fern growing out of a a building in the DTES taken by Salish photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • A fern growing out of a building in the DTES taken by Salish photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • A tree and fern growing out of a a building in the DTES taken by Salish photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • A tree and fern growing out of a a building in the DTES taken by Salish photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • A tree growing out of a building in the DTES taken by Salish photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • A tree and fern growing out of a a building in the DTES taken by Salish photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • A tree and fern growing out of a a building in the DTES taken by Salish photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • A fern growing out of a a building in the DTES taken by Salish photographer TS Ni hUiginn

Nature photography is not strictly a rural affair. It is important to pay attention to what is actually going on around you and not to overlook the details. These strong and determined little plants make up one of the most delightful places I have ever spied.

RainCatcher

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  • Join Recording Artist/Musician Paul Clifford and his custom Airstream Mobile Audio Recording Studio on his recording adventures in rural Ontario, Canada. The locations for his field recording adventures include rivers, forests, silo’s, culverts and a whole lot more.
  • Contact Mics attached to Recording Artist/Musician Paul Clifford's custom Airstream Mobile Audio Recording Studio on his recording adventures in rural Ontario, Canada. The locations for his field recording adventures include rivers, forests, silo’s, culverts and a whole lot more.
  • The Jawshop Studios are unique combination of in-house and mobile recording studios operated by artist/musician Paul Clifford who also hosts a podcast and adventure recording channel.

On this episode of the Jawshop Adventure recordings Paul sticks a little closer to home as he records the sound of rain on the roof of his custom airstream, mobile, audio recording studio.

The Jawshop Studios are unique combination of in-house and mobile recording studios operated by artist/musician Paul Clifford who also hosts a podcast and adventure recording channel.

The Cliffs and Bones Project

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We proudly present The Cliffs and Bones Project, the self titled EP musical collaboration between University of East Hastings Alumni Bob Hamm and Paul Clifford. The accompanying video contains the full audio with lyrics.

Track Listing: 
1. Dan's Passing 
2. If I had a Guitar 
3. Travelin' On 
4. Working Man
  • A graphic illustration of musician composers Bob Hamm and Paul Clifford, The Cliff's and Bone's Project.
  • A graphic illustration of musician composer Paul Clifford, The Cliff's and Bone's Project.
  • A graphic illustration of musician composer Bob Hamm, The Cliff's and Bone's Project.
  • A graphic illustration of musician composer Paul Clifford, The Cliff's and Bone's Project.
  • A graphic illustration of musician composer Bob Hamm, The Cliff's and Bone's Project.
  • A graphic illustration of musician composer Paul Clifford, The Cliff's and Bone's Project.
  • A graphic illustration of musician composer Bob Hamm, The Cliff's and Bone's Project.

All songs written by Bob Hamm Produced by Paul Clifford of The Jawshop Adventure Recording (Dan’s Passing produced with Bob Hamm) Performers: Bob Hamm – Vocals, guitars, keyboards and more Paul Clifford – drums, keyboards, sound effects and more.

Bob Hamm's Facebook Page
Bob Hamm's Youtube Channel
Paul Clifford's The Jawshop

Water Spirit

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Little frog,
little frog, 
snugly sleeping in the bog.

So petite,
with flippered feet,
catching tasty bugs to eat.
'Water Spirit' a Traditional Pacific Northwest Native Frog Design by Sechelt Artist Charlie Craigan.

Charles J. Craigan’s Water Spirit design is a celebration of the spiritual and physical relationship between the frog and fresh waterways. The Frog is symbolic as spiritual keepers of fresh water and waterways and it is a reminder of that we must show appreciation for these brilliant creatures and the water’s they protect.

  • Leaves on a forest pond taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • A forest pond taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • Mountain Lake taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • A fishing Heron taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • A fishing Heron taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn

We think too small, like the frog at the bottom of the well. He thinks the sky is only as big as the top of the well. If he surfaced, he would have an entirely different view.

Mao Zedong

Frogs are important creatures, they are culturally significant and powerful to some, whereas others have far less respect for them. Some associate frogs with being unattractive or stupid but I have always found those comparisons unfounded. Frogs have proven themselves to be clever, resourceful and capable of survival when may of us would be challenged to do likewise. They are also a tasty treat for some although not to my personal taste, the heron however is far more fond of them than I. It won’t be long now until their beautiful voices rise in unison again announcing spring’s arrival once again, and spring without them would be unthinkably sad and lonely.

'Water Spirit Water Bottle' a Traditional Pacific Northwest Native Frog Design by Sechelt Artist Charlie Craigan.
'Water Spirit T-shirt' a Traditional Pacific Northwest Native Frog Design by Sechelt Artist Charlie Craigan.
'Water Spirit Tank Top' a Traditional Pacific Northwest Native Frog Design by Sechelt Artist Charlie Craigan.
'Water Spirit Phone Case' a Traditional Pacific Northwest Native Frog Design by Sechelt Artist Charlie Craigan.
'Water Spirit Hoodie' a Traditional Pacific Northwest Native Frog Design by Sechelt Artist Charlie Craigan.
'Water Spirit Long Sleeve T-shirt' a Traditional Pacific Northwest Native Frog Design by Sechelt Artist Charlie Craigan.
'Water Spirit Pillow' a Traditional Pacific Northwest Native Frog Design by Sechelt Artist Charlie Craigan.
'Water Spirit Blanket' a Traditional Pacific Northwest Native Frog Design by Sechelt Artist Charlie Craigan.
'Water Spirit Mug' a Traditional Pacific Northwest Native Frog Design by Sechelt Artist Charlie Craigan.
'Water Spirit Shopping Bag' a Traditional Pacific Northwest Native Frog Design by Sechelt Artist Charlie Craigan.
If you would like to support our artists, Charles Craigan’s Water Spirit Design is Available for purchase at his T-spring store. Clicking on any of the images will take you to his store.

That is the way it is done, the way it has always been done. Frogs have every right to expect it will always be done that way.

John Steinbeck

Beautiful Snowy Beaches and Trees

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Winter always touches the world,
in magical ways.
It lifts the spirit
and brightens the day.
  • A windswept snowy beach taken by Salish photographer TS Ni hUiginn.
  • A snow falling on a beach taken by Salish photographer TS Ni hUiginn.
  • A snow covered bull kelp (Nereocystis) on a beach taken by Salish photographer TS Ni hUiginn.
  • A windswept snowy beach taken by Salish photographer TS Ni hUiginn.
  • A snowy beach taken by Salish photographer TS Ni hUiginn.
  • A snow covered tree taken by Salish photographer TS Ni hUiginn.
  • A snow covered trees taken by Salish photographer TS Ni hUiginn.
  • A snowy day duck pond taken by Salish photographer TS Ni hUiginn.

There is something amazing about winter days, I love how day to day the weather and the scenery is always exciting and new. We mainly have rain and wind storms but the snow falls are few and far between. At the sight of fresh falling snow boots and camera’s are immediately equipped and the traipsing about before it melts begins. So here is a bit of winter’s beauty and the results of a day of these efforts that I am sharing with you today!

Lovely Anna’s Hummingbird

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  • Hummingbird clutching scarlet runner leaf while feeding on nectar, taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • A female Anna's Hummingbird feeding on nectar, taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • A female Anna's Hummingbird feeding on nectar, taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn
  • A female Anna's Hummingbird feeding on nectar, taken with Olympus Evolt E-300 by Coastal Salish Photographer TS Ni hUiginn

One delightful little bird is the subject for many of my photographs, the tiny Anna’s hummingbird. I come across them frequently which is likely for two reasons: the first being they are native to this region and do not migrate and the second is that I grow climbing beans and they cannot resist. Growing these is easy, just a few seeds in a pot of soil will ensure you get hummingbirds for the full blooming season. Some people favour the male with his impressive red crown and would turn their nose up at this lady. However i think that the little female is beautiful and never miss an opportunity to capture that with my camera and share her beauty with the world.