Olympic torch relay

Olympic torch started it's long rip through Canada - about 3 months and 45,000 km. I guess it's going to be old news very soon but today was the first day of this trip.
A few parade trucks:


Flame is being transferred between bearers:
New bearer:

... and these two sleepy observers just can't understand what all the hoopla is about

Fall colors

I am sure we will have more of beautiful fall colors (by the way, why does British "autumn" sounds so much better?). For now, these:





What a way to do your homework!

Sidney in the night

There is something abut night photography... not being the easiest from technical point of view, it yields spectacular images - when you get it right. Colors are amazing, and if there is water to give those wavy reflections...

Fall flowers

Giant Pacific Octopus

Some creatures are totally alien-looking, hard to believe they share the same planet with us. This one, living in Sidney Ocean Discovery Center is a good illustration. Took quite a few visits to catch it moving around - most of the time thing just curls up and sleeps. Finally it rewarded me with quite a dance. Below are just 9 out of 68 shots. Thanks technology for usable ISO 2000 (that's for gearheads, normal viewers just never mind).









Finally, let's look him in the eye (wasn't easy to find one):
Right out of a nightmare, eh?

Past curfrew, part II

Inner Harbour in the night, quite magical sight

Frolicking whales

On the ferry from Victoria to Port Angeles; unexpected encounter made the trip an unplanned "whale watching excursion":





Unfortunately I didn't have my long focus lens with me so there are some ungodly crops involved... but that's what we have those 12 MP for, right?