architecture • nature • places
September 11, 2020
Along Dallas Road, near Ogden Point’s breakwater, is a set of stairs. Actually there is more than one set of stairs. The first level stairs lead to a viewing landing. The second set leads to the ocean. This is the second set leading down from… Continue Reading…
May 28, 2020
A Chinese tiled roof is a work of art. It has both protective and decorative functions and is full of symbolism. These semicircle tiles, alternating concave and convex rows, have a bamboo look, which is the symbol of youth and… Continue Reading…
May 22, 2020
Victoria’s ‘blue’ bridge is an integral part of the city — you can’t miss it. It is one of the transit corridors to get into Victoria’s downtown core. [Also known as the Johnson St. bridge.] Night time offers amazing images –… Continue Reading…
May 19, 2020
When the new owners of the Empress Hotel took over six years ago, they undertook a massive $60 million renovation of this grand old lady, restoring the Empress to her former glory. They restored the original architectural elements with modern,… Continue Reading…
May 16, 2020
This old powerhouse sits derelict and gutted, suffering the ravages of time and neglect. Street art has found its way onto the building’s structure and nature is slowly claiming its surroundings and exterior. This powerhouse is found in Jordan River. Jordan River… Continue Reading…
May 11, 2020
Rubblework is masonry of unhewn, naturally shaped stones. The masonry style in this picture uses mortar to bind them together to support the multiple levels. It is a boundary wall with a fence on top of it. Is this the… Continue Reading…