Britannia Beach pier by globalgadabout

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Britannia Beach pier

on the morning of the 9th of May 2008, this WW2 era tugboat, the Seaspan Chinook, already a museum piece, suddenly sank into the sea, and is no longer visible at this modest pier in Howe Sound

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Allan Jay		02-Feb-2015 16:21
Beautiful setting. Well seen and captured. (V)

fern_t		09-Sep-2014 16:11
This picture is so much British Coloumbia. Well done!

laine		15-Aug-2012 22:56
What a sad loss but I guess it's fitting that it go down rather than be brought out and removed.

Dan Greenberg		08-Nov-2011 05:29
What a place! Fantastic composition. Too bad that vintage boat sank. Glad you captured it when you did as well as you did for the rest of us to enjoy. ~VVV~

PauloCGama		15-Aug-2011 14:32
Gorgeous location and wonderful peaceful mood!! Love the perspective and details.

Chris Spracklen		13-Aug-2011 22:57
Exquisite photo of this most photogenic of spots, David. It all adds up to a beautiful shot, my friend. V

Guest		13-Aug-2011 13:56
Excellent shot! V

urs		08-Jan-2011 19:09
Very nice view from here. Too bad, the story about the tugboat, that it is no longer visible. V

monil		30-Dec-2010 15:31
Happy Holidays and a happy New Year! very beautiful this scene

joseantonio		27-Dec-2010 20:42
Very nice composition

larose forest photos		23-Dec-2010 22:53
A superb photo, very good composition, and now an historical shot since the boat is not there any more. Wonder why it sank? V

Rob de Heer		27-Aug-2010 16:15
Great scenery..

veraferia		26-Aug-2010 09:11
Splendid setting , an inviting place!

Blandine Mangin		25-Aug-2010 17:53
very beautiful compo and landscape ! v

Kim		20-Sep-2009 04:26
A beautiful scene and composition, double value now the ship is gone! V

Jim's Atavistic Visions		20-Aug-2009 04:17
So Cool! Love it! V!... Josefina

XiaoBernard99		19-Aug-2009 05:46
It is a delightful scenery,give the envy to go to see and take some good time here.V for the composition.

Jim Coffman		14-Mar-2009 21:58
That is a shame that the tug sank. This is a gorgeous image. The backdrop is magnificent!! V

Marie-H�l�ne Raletz		07-Mar-2009 06:07
Gorgeous scenery and composition. You must be so happy to have taken this image.

Sceczdi		07-Mar-2009 03:40
Beautiful scenery--I wonder if big foot feels at home here.

Marco Valk		11-Nov-2008 18:44
wonderful image; typical BC! gmv

Chris Spracklen		15-Oct-2008 13:05
A fine photo of a stunning location. Excellent landscape work, once again. (V)

Guest		01-Oct-2008 05:20
....Beautiful composition ! Well done vVv

Apostolos Tikopoulos		27-Sep-2008 13:42
Wonderful composition of this great beach. V.

Guest		18-Sep-2008 08:47
Very beautiful! V

zyziza		17-Sep-2008 16:27
Amazing place! fine shot1 V

Guest		09-Sep-2008 23:54
What a nice scene! Great capture!

Sandi Whitteker		09-Aug-2008 17:10
Isn't that strange, and a shame. Love those old tugs. Certainly a beautiful setting!!

Alina		01-Aug-2008 20:11
Beautiful shot! v

firstbrook		29-Jul-2008 08:59
That's a bit of bad luck the old tub sank....... a little bit of history lost.......at least you recorded it for us to see.

Yiannis Pavlis		28-Jul-2008 18:02
Wonderful - I like it so much - the colors and the composition are so beautiful .V

Gerard Koehl		27-Jul-2008 16:38
Magnifique paysage bien mis en valeur par cette photo... V

Simon Chandler		26-Jul-2008 21:42
Beautiful beautiful composition. What a picture perfect image. v

Bill Warren		20-Jul-2008 19:44
Makes you want to go there. V

Jan Frode Aase		17-Jul-2008 20:53
Wonderful environment, excellent scene. Well captured and presented. V

Raphael_E		01-Jul-2008 14:12
Wonderful location, David ! Lovely composition ! V. Really to bad that this venerable boat sank...

Guest		17-Feb-2008 03:33
Love it. My kind of picture. . J. R.

Lamar Nix		18-Jan-2008 01:54
Nice composition - an ever popular scene.

Guest		27-Aug-2007 01:02
Thank you for sharing this simple and charming image. Excellent shot.

Maxim Zaretsky		08-Aug-2007 12:01
wish to have a little journey on that boat... excellent shot!

silvia marmori		01-Jun-2007 17:30
special this one.. beautiful tones.. deep mood

Guest		31-May-2007 14:38
beautiful view, and peaceful.

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