The Phillips Backyard Weekender kicked off Friday night with a ska and reggae infused lineup. The Cat Empire, Dirty Heads, and The Expendables played to a oversold crowd in downtown Victoria, BC.
The bird bands came together for a night of folk at the Upstairs Cabaret in Victoria’s downtown.
Seattle’s Impossible Bird brought their folk-jam to the stage and won me over with their sounds reminiscent of Dave Matthews. Check out their music here.
Victoria’s Fish & Bird were charming and refreshing. A local band to keep tabs on for sure. Here is their webpage.
Fish & Bird played at the Upstairs Cabaret in downtown Victoria, BC.
Fish & Bird played at the Upstairs Cabaret in downtown Victoria, BC.
Fish & Bird played at the Upstairs Cabaret in downtown Victoria, BC.
Fun local band, Zerbin played at the Lucky Bar in Victoria last week. The Lucky Bar is a small little venue, in the heart of downtown. Of the venues I’ve checked out so far, this is my favourite place. Thanks Lucky Bar! And to the boys of Zerbin – good times!
More, more, more – long exposures and wine… photos by Craig Shutko and myself
Sunset off Dallas Road Beach in Victoria, BC.
Moon shot.
Sunrise at Cattle Point,Oak Bay, BC.
This past month has been a busy one. My partner and I have made the move from Regina, Saskatchewan to Victoria, B.C. Craig started a job with UVic in the IT department and I am giving this freelance photography and videography world a shot. Before moving to Victoria, I had only been here once before for a couple days in the fall. So the last few weeks have been full of exploring.
I’ve been sticking to the coast for now. There are hidden little beaches and coves around every corner. I’ve gotten lost a couple of times, and a good rule is go down the hill, you will reach the ocean eventually. Just down hill from our place is the ocean, Dallas Road Beach, and I try and visit it everyday.
Exploring this weekend took us to the beach. We set off with a bottle of wine and a tripod to try our hands at some long exposures. I love how the waves look like fog, and mist. It creates an instant mood. Not bad for a first try.
Dallas Road Beach in Victoria, BC at dust. Photo by Kim Jay
A storm rolls into Victoria, BC just after sunset on March 15, 2013. Photo by Kim Jay
The lights from the homes in Gonzales Bay light up the beach. Across the water the reflection of Port Angles, Washington can be seen. Photo by Kim Jay.
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