Photo near Colquitz BC (405 Result(s))

Oak Bay is named after the distinctively characteristic Garry Oak, the single oak species native to the Coastal Pacific Northwest. The huge, gnarled trees, with their contorted limbs and massive crowns are prevalent along Beach Drive through Uplands and Cadboro Bay, some of which are over 400 years old. At some point in its history, Oak Bay captured the nickname "Tweed Curtain," an affectionate, tongue-in-cheek reference to its British heritage. This explains the tea rooms. However, times have changed, and so has Oak Bay. Yes, there are tearooms, but there are also cafes, pubs, take-out fish and chips, great restaurants, and a charming shopping district with a wonderful array of specialty shops and art galleries. The best way to explore Oak Bay is on a bicycle. One of the most popular routes is along the Scenic Marine Drive. This exceptionally picturesque roadway follows the shoreline and grants magnificent water and mountain views.

I have had an interest in photography since I was a young child. With my first camera at the age of ten I would take photos of just about anything including; rocks, the sky, animals and anyone who was willing to have their picture taken. In high school I learned about the basics of photography and took photos for the school year book. After high school, I was a commercial / editorial model, for the next ten years modeling in California, Washington State and Vancouver Canada, for such companies and Nordstrums, Holt Renfrew, JC Penny as well as designers Peter Nygard & Joseph Ribkoff.