forest – Ecotones

May 19, 2018February 3, 2019

Shelly Creek Adventures in Nature

SHELLY CREEK ADVENTURES IN NATURE

I love to hike in Shelly Creek ravine close to my home. It is peaceful and quiet even though there is a major highway and city nearby. A few steps from the concrete city and you are immersed in the deep forest ravine of Shelly Creek. The air is fresh and the ground is soft for a lovely hike in the woods. Go play outside.

Shelly Creek has a large volume of water that flows down to the ocean in the winter. During the summer months the creek disappears underground for most of the summer. Because of this there are only a few areas that pool with enough water for fish habitat.

Many interesting plants and fungi grow in the creek area. Maidenhair ferns (Adiatum aleuticum) are very green and pretty. They are found very close to the creek which would indicate the need for moisture.

Throughout the ravine are remnants of the old mountain bike trails. The above bike jump is situated very high above the ravine. Some of the jumps have been repaired in the last year but they still need some work before they are usable. It would have be great to watch the riders use these jumps and get some air time!

Shelly Creek adventures in nature would be no fun without a canine companion. Russell is always in the creek when the weather is hot or when it is not!

In conclusion I hope you find your little local nature hide away and enjoy the healthy benefits of Mother Nature.

Little Qualicum Falls

little qualicum falls

A short but slippery hike in to Little Qualicum Falls. Beautiful green shades contrasted against the snow make you feel like you are in a fantasy world of nature. It is extremely quiet today until we turn a corner and start to hear the falls.

A slight mist in the air helps create a vibrant scene of water cascading down a rocky gorge. Truly an elemental nature experience. A person could be mesmerized for hours staring at all this lovely water.

The closer you look the better it gets. You can really feel the spirit of the deep forest waterfall. It is a special healing experience hiking into this gem of nature. Nature is the mirror image of spiritual reality.

Little Qualicum Falls closeup — waterfalls closeup

We really enjoyed this short deep forest walk to the Falls. There are longer walks you can take if you wish. This park is very easy to access and the parking is great. I recommend it to anyone who loves nature. Please check the link below for more information on the park.

Provincial Park info here

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Vancouver Island beaches here!

January 8, 2018January 18, 2018

Deep Forest fractals

Deep Forest Fractals Forest walk

A walk in the forest has inspired a few deep forest fractals. I love the elements and textures of a well-evolved old growth forest.

Deep Forest Fractals cedar stumps

There are lots of old red cedar stumps in the forest that are perfect for nature mandalas. Many old trees that have been cut down are kept alive by other trees in the area. Their roots are nurtured and provided with nutrients by other plant roots for still unknown purposes.

Moss mandalas and Deep Forest Fractals

Deep forest moss is everywhere in the forest especially during the moist winter months in the Pacific Northwest Canada. Their soft and intricate textures make a lovely mandala as above.

Take the time to walk in your special nature paradise especially when you feel your energy is low and you need to recharge. Equally important, being in the deep forest helps me to focus on what is important in my life. The modern world contains too many distractions. These distractions can complicate your life and can cause depression. When we walk in the deep forest we are returning to a default world full of fresh air and good nature vibes! Consequently – how can you not feel better for it! 🙂

Trillium mandala here

September 28, 2017May 18, 2019

Amanita muscaria mushroom

Amanita muscaria

Walking through the forest today I came upon a beautiful mushroom known as Amanita muscaria . With its stunning red with white spots this mushroom definitely looks vibrant. Nature is indeed exciting and often full of many surprises. In addition there are psychoactive properties associated with this mushroom when it is eaten. It is well know that squirrels will have a few bites of this forest mushroom. I guess we will just have to ask the squirrels about this psychoactive claim!

Amanita mushroom trippy deep dream — trippy deep dream image

I love the above image of a deep dream Amanita. It illustrates that the forest floor is alive and occupied by mythical life forms that we can only imagine! When we are walking through a forest we do not see a lot of the creatures that live there. Sit down in a forest for a short while and you will often see the creatures of the forest reveal themselves to you. By being silent you will notice a lot of small movements of the forest creatures like birds, banana slugs and small rodents. If you are patient you will always be rewarded!

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Turkey Tail Mushrooms and mandala here!

September 24, 2017March 14, 2021

Chaster Falls Inception Deep Dream

Chaster Falls Inception is perfect deep nature for a deep dream artificial intelligence image. You never really know what kind of creatures are present in nature and the deep dream application brings them out for you to see! Keep in mind that these are not real lifeforms but they have been created by computers that are sensitive to Elemental vibrations.

Created using Dreamscope and Deep Dream GeneratorAI apps.

Chaster Creek deep dream — deep dream realities

Taking nature back to an Elemental dream scape. Deep forests reveal hidden treasures!

In addition Mushroom garden fractal vibes here!

Chaster Falls Sunshine Coast — original photo

The original Chaster Falls photo above has many elements that has helped to create an interesting deep dream image. Obviously deep nature photography is going to give you the best results. Besides being in so remote a location this waterfall is bursting with all that we admire in nature – good vibes and conscious healing qualities.

Chaster Creek deep dream 2 — reality is just an illusion

Take a hike in nature and enjoy all the goodness that comes out. We need this natural energy to grow and heal so that we become all that we can be. I find such inspiration in nature that it is impossible for me to live in a large urban center. Find some Zen time in the wilderness and feel better for it!

Chaster Creek deep dream 3 — Chaster Creek deep dream AI image

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