Eagles get a lot of attention from photographers but I gotta give a shout-out to my pals the Great Blue Herons. They pose very still and give you a lot of time to get the focus and settings just right then they pounce! #VancouverIsland #Birds #Ucluelet

Helping some local businesses make storm season content for their social media campaigns. As I go through my old storm related media for them you can expect to see a few waves here on UkeeTube as well. This is from that big storm last November. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland #PNW

This seagull got my attention then flew into the sunset to pose with their friends. I think the local gulls are jealous of all the attention photographers give to the eagles. The new drone is so much quieter I think it just doesn't spook them at all. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland #DJIMini5Pro

Low tide at Big Beach this afternoon. The rain is coming any minute now so I thought I’d get out for a little walk before spending the next few days inside editing 🤣 #Ucluelet #Ukee #VancouverIsland

From last night's sunset at Amphitrite Point Lighthouse in Ucluelet, Vancouver Island. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland #DJIMini5Pro #PNW

Looking down on a reef off Vancouver Island, near Ucluelet. I enjoy that it looks like a jellyfish or maybe a person in a long velvet coat with a wool-lined hood... What do you see? #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland #DJIMini5Pro

A Wave off the coast at sunset near Ucluelet... You know, the thing most of my photos and videos are :P It's an older one but I like it, even with the big over-exposed white blob #Ucluelet #Tofino #Ukee #VancouverIsland #PNW

Someone on the Facebook page asked if I have any photos of Chesterman Beach so I pulled some out of the archives during my morning coffee. I'm off to Tofino to take part in the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust's 25th anniversary event... maybe I'll see you there? #Tofino #VancouverIsland #PNW

The first photo taken with my new drone. I thought it would make sense to turn the lens on the community it will be reflecting, Ucluelet. #Ucluelet #Ukee #VancouverIsland #DJIMini5Pro

A few seconds from a recent sunset in Ucluelet. I'll be retiring the drone I shot this with in favour of one that should be waaaay better at capturing the dynamic range of lighting at sunset. Can't wait to see what it can do. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland #Sunset

It's the time of year when the California Sealions start returning to Ucluelet, and the rest of Vancouver Island, in force. The California sealions we see around here and almost all males, they come here to feed and frolic after mating further south.

According to The Province of BC there is no tsunami risk for our region after the earthquake near Russia this afternoon. Have a lovely day Photo of Ucluelet's Big Beach in a large storm last winter is only vaguely related.

Many people don't realize that the Amphtrite Lighthouse in Ucluelet is shaped like this. The curved side faces the sea so the waves can break around it on the stormiest days. #Ucluelet #Ukee #Tofino #VancouverIsland #PNW

It's a drizzly morning here in Ucluelet and I'll be heading to Port Alberni shortly to shoot for a client so here's a blast from the past. A variety of birds that were picking something delicious off the bottom of a log at Long Beach in December of 2021. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

Hovering just above the water before sunset last night near Ucluelet. This drone has served me well over 3+ years and 100s of flight hours, mostly skimming just out of reach of the ocean waves. #Ucluelet #Ukee #Tofino #VanouverIsland #PNW

The Dustin Riley Memorial Soapbox Derby was last weekend. Full of the usual fun and a little bit of drama UkeeTube was on the scene to capture the action and we'll have a full edit, eventually. If you have a local business and you'd like to sponsor it send a DM. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

The Northern Lights made an appearance for much of BC yesterday. I didn't make it out to have a look around but thought I'd share this shot of Ucluelet under the aurora last year. Shot from the top of Mt Ozzard. #Ucluelet #Ukee #VancouverIsland #NorthernLights

Sunset at Big Beach, Ucluelet this evening. Sun sets more offshore these days as summer leaves. A couple watching the show. The tall grass on the edge of the high tide line probably only has a few weeks before the first storm of the season batters it to bits #Ucluelet #VancouverIsland #PNW #Sunset

There are always some locals who aren’t happy when our little town gets more attention in the tourism world but according to AirBnB; Ucluelet is one of the top trending domestic travel destinations for Canadians this year Probably because y’all are sharing UkeeTube stuff #Ucluelet #VancouverIsland

Sometimes a fog bank rolls in and ruins your day but other times it makes a photo. Long Beach, Vancouver Island looking South to Incinerator Rock as the fog burns off on an August morning. #Tofino #Ucluelet #VancouverIsland

It's been a few days since I've shared a wave clip with y'all. I think this is the rocks off the end of South end of Big Beach, Ucluelet. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

SUPA Society is a non-profit society dedicated to creating opportunities for autistic kids to get in the water and try surfing in a safe and fun environment by connecting them with volunteer surf instructors and autism specialists. Here's a video about it; youtu.be/j1eAqH5EVQM

From a sunset around the Tofino harbour this summer. Including; a small boat making it's way to the 1st Street dock, The Coastguard vessel Cape Ann sailing into view and the old ice plant that was once my office when I ran the radio station here. #Tofino #VancouverIsland #PNW

Over the years I've shot a lot of surfers and surf events. In fact some of the earliest UkeeTube content was edits of the local surf scene you can still find online I shot during that pandemic.

Still buried in shoots for clients so here's a shot from last October of the Northern Lights over Mt Ozzard with the Ucluelet Harbour in the fore. I'm looking forward to things slowing down soon so I can get more fresh photos and such for you #Ucluelet #VancouverIsland #PNW #NorthernLights

When the subject you're shooting is just a seagull but the light gives you a keeper, anyway. A Seagull at sunset in Ucluelet, last winter. #Ucluelet #Ukee #Tofino #VancouverIsland

The CIBC ATM lobby in Tofino is holding strong among the top tourist attractions in the region on Trip Advisor. Can we make it number one? I’ll link to it in the comments in case you want to leave a review. #Tofino #VancouverIsland

I put my camera down for a few minutes while shooting the festivities at Pooleslandia this evening and a slimy Tofino local tried to claim it as their own. I wonder if Sony’s weather sealing protects against whatever slugs are covered in. #Tofino #VancouverIsland #Pooleslandia

On old shot of surfers just after sunset on Wickaninnish Beach (Kwisitis) from November 2023. #VancouverIsland #Tofino #Ucluelet

A few of may favourite "character" photos of birds from over the years. An owl, fed up with the pestering from the crows. An eagle asking if I'm going to eat that fish bit they had just dropped. A defiant senior crow and a seagull couple having an argument #Birds #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

Winter storm season is coming to the West Coast of Vancouver Island. If you can't come visit to watch the storms we'll bring you the next best thing! #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland #Stormwatching

I don't get to Tofino too often unless I'm playing a gig, which usually means I'm playing somewhere at sunset. Every Monday I host the open mic at Brown's Socialhouse in the Tin Wis Resort maybe I'll be able to run down to the beach this sunny evening. #Tofino #Uclulelet #VancouverIsland

A few shots of the other local bands who played at the ANAF in Ucluelet last night. It was a blast and great to see so many people in that old hall. #Ucluelet #Tofino #LiveMusic #VancouverIsland

A surfer at sunset at Kwisitis (aka Wickaninnish Beach) in the winter sometime. Definitely need to get to the beaches in the Pacific Rim National Park for sunsets more often. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

A few more from the Big Beach sunset earlier this week. The guy in the photo is called Tom, we met last night when he followed his ears to my band practice. After some chatting we figured out he was the "mystery man" from the photos. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland #Sunset

Just a few of my favourite wave clips from various video I've made over the years. Frist one is Cox Bay in Tofino, The other 2 are from Ucluelet during winter storms. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland #PNW

I've been mentioning that storm season feels like it is just around the corner... How many of you have seen Ukee covered in snow? #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland

Sunset from the Wild Pacific Trail's Lighthouse Loop in Ucluelet from last Winter. Since people seemed to like the sunset shot from yesterday with the branches in the foreground I thought I'd share this one #Ucluelet #Ukee #Tofino #VancouverIsland

This evening we sat on a small rocky bluff at Big Beach and watched the sunset in Ucluelet. The perch sits among some trees so branches played a part in tonight's photos. I also played with much lower exposure than I typical do. Anyway, hope you enjoy them. #Ucluelet #Ukee #Tofino #VancouverIsland

It's still August and there's a lot more summer fun to have but I'm already getting excited for storm season on Vancouver Island. Buoy Y43, near the Amphitrite Lighthouse last winter #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland #PNW

Just give me one last wave.... A surfer at Wickaninnish Beach (Kwisitis) and sunset a few years back. Hopefully have some fresh stuff to share soon as the sun returns and other projects are finished. #Ucluelet #Tofino #vancouverisland

Still sharing oldies since it's been raining. Here's Ucluelet & Barkley Sound. If this photo were taken today (and the sky were this clear) you'd likely be able to see a huge plume of smoke from the Mount Underwood fire near Port Alberni. #Ucluelet #Ukee #Tofino #VancouverIsland

It's not really stormy out there but it's definitely wet. If It's gonna rain give me a storm! Here's one from that big one last November. #Ucluelet #Ukee #Tofino #VancouverIsland

2 things I photograph a lot; Local sunsets from Big Beach with "The Galleon" in the shot and local fishing boats heading out to sea. #Ucluelet #Ukee #Tofino #VancouverIsland #PNW

I was at Long Beach this morning with my good gear. The fog hadn't burned off so I got some moody shots of all sorts of Pacific Rim icons. #Ucluelet #Tofino #VancouverIsland #PNW

It was a busy sunset at Big Beach in Ucluelet last night. I still managed to find a way to feel like I had it all to myself. #Ucluelet #Ukee #Tofino #VancouverIsland #PNW

From a real estate shoot last year in Tofino. I've been so busy with work for clients recently that I haven't been shooting for myself as much as I usually do. Luckily I have a ton of things in my back catalog to share. #Tofino #VancouverIsland #PNW

Highs in the mid 20s and a gentle breeze in Ucluelet for the next few days. Might need to find a boat to hop on. Here are some drone shots of the Van Isle 360 Yacht Race setting off earlier this summer. There's a long video of this footage, link in comments. #Ucluelet #VancouverIsland #Tofino #PNW

Fog robbed me of the chance to get any fresh sunset shots this evening so here's another old one. #Ucluelet #Ukee #Tofino #VancouverIsland

The Pacific Fog Bank doing its thing. We complain about it throughout the summer when so many warm days turn grey but its essential to the survival of the rainforest so I guess I'm a fan. #Ucluelet #Ukee #Tofino #VancouverIsland #PNW