History is such a fickle lady, elevating certain stories to levels of yore while others are soon forgotten, lost forever in the ether of time. History can be centered around a tale woven in the fabric of time a millennium ago, or it can share an allegory from recent times. What factors affect those stories [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Park’
A Quarry’s Story
Posted: 26th April 2013 by ToadHollowPhoto in Island Hoppin', PhotographyTags: Antique, Artifact, Canada, HDR, Heritage, Landscape, Marine, Ocean, Park, Photography, Vancouver Island
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The Story Of Life
Posted: 6th April 2013 by Mrs. Toad in Island Hoppin', PhotographyTags: Canada, Forest, HDR, Landscape, Marine, Nature, Nautical, Ocean, Park, Photography, Vancouver Island
I remember as if it were yesterday. We were all sitting in a circle on the floor at the teacher’s feet as she opened the book “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle. As she started the words “it was a dark and stormy night”, I felt chills run down my spine and from that [...]
The Edge Of The Earth
Posted: 23rd January 2013 by Mrs. Toad in Island Hoppin', PhotographyTags: Canada, HDR, Landscape, Marina, Marine, Mountains, Nature, Nautical, Ocean, Park, Photography, Vancouver Island, West Coast
When you live on an island, taking an afternoon excursion can involve more than just a leisurely drive through the countryside. Eventually all roads lead to the edge of the Earth, where the decision then becomes whether we find a boat and keep on going or don a wetsuit and start paddling! On this warm, still day we thought [...]
Echoes Of The School Bell
Posted: 30th August 2012 by ToadHollowPhoto in Photography, TLCTags: Antique, Architecture, Artifact, Canada, HDR, Heritage, Landscape, Museum, Park, Photography, Restoration, The Land Conservancy of BC, TLC, Vancouver Island, Victoria, Volunteer, West Coast
As the school bell rang across the countryside, the pitter-patter of tiny feet could be heard as the schoolchildren made their way to classes. Today only the echoes remain as it has been over 100 years since the last class was held at the Craigflower Schoolhouse. Yet it remains one of our most prized jewels [...]
A Day In The Life Of Craigflower Manor
Posted: 29th August 2012 by Mrs. Toad in Photography, TLCTags: Antique, Architecture, Canada, HDR, Heritage, Interior, Landscape, Museum, Park, Photography, Restoration, The Land Conservancy of BC, TLC, Vancouver Island, Victoria, Volunteer
Imagine a time when ladies in beautiful flowing dresses and ornate bonnets gracefully sipped tea while dapper gentlemen with watch chains at their waists retired to the parlour to discuss politics and negotiate business deals. Poetic images of fancy dinner parties alive with chatter, garden picnics under ruffled parasols and children huddled together by the dim [...]
A Night At Cowichan River
Posted: 10th August 2012 by ToadHollowPhoto in Photography, TLCTags: Canada, Cowichan, Forest, HDR, Heritage, Landscape, Nature, Park, Photography, The Land Conservancy of BC, TLC, Vancouver Island, Volunteer
The leaves rustle as the wind makes its way through the dense forest, much like a harp player who runs her fingers through the strings evoking a beautiful melody that makes the heart sing. You are alone with nature, fully at peace with yourself and the wonder that surrounds you. Suddenly that pile of bills [...]
A Quick Hop Away
Posted: 30th July 2012 by ToadHollowPhoto in PhotographyTags: Canada, HDR, Landscape, Marine, Nature, Nautical, Ocean, Park, Photography, Vancouver Island, Victoria, West Coast
Even a pair of busy Toads need a break every once in a while. This week finds us sneaking away from The Hollow to spend a few days deep in the forests of Vancouver Island, away from electricity and running water. This, of course, includes the internet. How scary is that? No internet? Whoaw. We’re [...]
The Toads And The Wringer
Posted: 13th July 2012 by ToadHollowPhoto in Photography, Two Toads in WonderlandTags: Antique, Art, Artifact, Canada, Fine Art, Forest, Gallery, HDR, Heritage, Landscape, Museum, Park, Photography, Vancouver Island, West Coast
You just never know what to expect around the next corner. The creed “sometimes art imitates life” comes to mind as we take in the various pieces on display and try to understand their deeper meaning. Some are obvious, some are much less so. But at the end of the day, the entire collection is [...]
Wrong Way
Posted: 18th May 2012 by ToadHollowPhoto in Two Toads in WonderlandTags: Antique, Artifact, Canada, Forest, Gallery, HDR, Heritage, Park, Photography, Vancouver Island, West Coast
Wandering deep in the Wacky Woods, the sense of wonder began to take second seat to a sense of curiosity. It seemed every corner that we passed led to yet another section of items and artifacts that were beyond imagination. The message that George Sawchuk was trying to share with his audience became clearer and [...]
Top Bridge Crossing
Posted: 24th April 2012 by ToadHollowPhoto in PhotographyTags: Architecture, Canada, HDR, Landscape, Park, Photography, Vancouver Island, West Coast
It’s funny how some things can be right in front of your nose sometimes, and yet you just don’t see them. Mrs. Toad and I have probably driven by this place countless times and had no idea it was there. This story is a prime example of how social media can really bring awareness to [...]
