Hoshino Aiko (星野愛子・あいたん) @sakurajima

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**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · 3d *

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

A beautiful moss covered Western red #cedar #tree - still unprotected.
Only a human, with a compromised & unwell soul, would be OK killing an elder tree this magnificent. Some things are just plain wrong.

These ancient old growth trees are essential to fighting accelerated #ClimateChange. #OldGrowth ecosystems in our coastal temperate rainforests supports much biodiverse lifeforms. The naturally moist environment helps to lower impacts of wildfires & other natural disasters that have increased as our governments continue to fund & enable more ecocidal projects.

Low-angle, wide shot of a tree trunk positioned vertically. The bark is reddish-brown, deeply textured with vertical grooves, and heavily populated with green moss. The composition emphasizes the tree's height and scale, creating a sense of upward momentum. Framing trees surround the main subject, with a diffused, white sky in the background.

#ThickTrunkTuesday #VancouverIsland #VanIsle

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**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · 3d

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

#TexturesTuesday

I love interesting tree #bark. These are two very different old growth trees & their unique bark #textures
#Arbutus / #Madrona & Western Red #Cedar.

An old growth Arbutus tree, close up on its interesting weathered bark. Revealing colorful layers of bark that has changed ovrr time. The bottom layer is pale green, transitioning to brown and then into a pattern of wavy, dark blue-black lines. A section of rough, white runs vertically along the top left. Cracks and weathered textures are visible throughout the bark.

A close-up shot reveals the intricate texture of cedar tree bark, featuring a mix of long, vertical ridges intersected by horizontal lines, creating a distinct and aged appearance. The color palette is predominantly brown and silver, with deeper shadows adding depth and highlighting the weathered surface of the bark.

#Trees #NaturesArt #arbor

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · 4d *

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

#MosstodonMonday

Young #cedar #tree is all dressed in magnificent #mosses & #lichen
One of the lovely sights you can see & admire, while exploring the coastal temperate rainforests in BC.

A dense, verdant forest scene featuring a prominent cedar tree trunk with branches heavily draped in long, hanging moss. The moss creates a sense of depth and an enchanted atmosphere. The scene is dominated by shades of green and brown, with filtered light creating soft shadows

#Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC

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**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · 5d *

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

Pixie cup & lipstick #lichens & #liverwort mixed in with assorted #mosses. Super green microworlds
Just another ecological component of a healthy & biodiverse, coastal temperate rainforest ecosystem on #Wsanec territory.

Full shot of vibrant green and brown mosses and lichen up close. Foreground displays needle-like mosses among leafy liverworts and stalk-shaped lichen in intricate detail. Dynamic lighting highlights varying textures and densities. A nature photograph, focusing on the intricate details of a micro ecosystem.

#Saanich #nature #mosstodon

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**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · 6d

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

From a year ago.
This is one of my fave local #hiking trails - Upper Goldstream Falls in #GoldstreamPark.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PsMVFBO0brs

YouTubeUpper Goldstream Falls HikingBy Ms. Que Banh

#nature #Wsanec #VancouverIsland

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · Mar 14

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

#ForestFriday

A lovely unnamed creek, meandering through a coastal temperate #rainforest in the Highlands area of #Wsanec territory. Very few old growth left in this forest; mostly 3rd growth & younger with a few 2nd growth trees mixed in. This is a great area to look for mushrooms.

A low-angle perspective of a lush woodland scene dominated by a large, leafless tree heavily covered in vibrant green moss. The moss hangs dramatically from its branches, creating a dense, tentacle-like appearance. Behind this central tree, a dense forest extends toward the horizon, with numerous tall, slender trees also adorned with moss, suggesting a moist environment. A small, dark pond or pool of water is surrounded by ferns. The overall atmosphere is damp, cool, and green, typical of a Pacific Northwest forest. The sky is overcast, providing soft, diffused light.

#nature #hiking #trees

Mar 14

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · Mar 14

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

#FoliageFriday

From yesterday.
#Columbine foliage is emerging.
#Iris heads are pushing up.

A high-angle shot of a circular arrangement of small, bright green columbine leaves with rounded edges, with water droplets sitting on the top leaves. The image is tightly cropped. Background is blurred with dark soil and blurred green foliage. The leaves have defined veins, with contrast between light and shadow.

A close-up ground-level angled view captures the early stages of bearded iris plants sprouting from rich brown soil sprinkled with moss. The plants have long, pointed leaves with hints of burgundy near the base. A weathered wooden fence runs horizontally in the background, partially obscured by newer plant growth, creating a scene of renewal and growth against a rustic backdrop.

#Spring #Wsanec #Saanich

Mar 14

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhotographyElf@socialbc.ca · Mar 14

Ms. Que Banh @PhotographyElf@socialbc.ca

From yesterday. In our front gardens.
Yellow & purple #crocus #flowers.

Close-up shot of several vibrant yellow crocus flowers in full bloom, contrasting against dark, grainy soil. A dark rose stem with menacing thorns at both top and right cuts vertically across the frame. Composition is a ground-level, slightly high-angle view, capturing the delicate texture of the flower petals and the rough texture of the thorny rose branch.

A close-up, top-down view of a blooming purple crocus flower. The flower has six purple petals with delicate veining, surrounding a white center. A bright yellow stamen stands prominently. The flower is surrounded by green grass and brown mulch. There are small damaged spots on the flower's petals.

#Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC

Mar 14

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · Mar 12

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

Unnamed #creek running through the coastal temperate #rainforest

A serene view of a dense, moss-covered forest. A shallow stream flows through the foreground, lined with vibrant green ferns. Trees of varying sizes reach upwards towards an overcast sky; their trunks and branches are covered in thick moss. A fallen log is visible across the stream. The overall atmosphere is peaceful and damp

#Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC

Mar 12

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhotographyElf@socialbc.ca · Mar 9

Ms. Que Banh @PhotographyElf@socialbc.ca

Great 3 hours of awesome #hiking through Thetis & Francis King parks, in the rain, with my good friend, Sarah.

I'm offline from tomorrow til March 11th for work respite break.

A collage of 3 outdoor scenes in a lush Pacific Northwest rainforest. The top right displays me with a rainbow umbrella hat pointing to a moss-covered tree stump along a trail. The left panel features a person touching moss on a rocky area near trees and ferns. The bottom right panel depicts a trail through the forest with a standing woman looking at moss-covered trees.

#Forest #Wsanec #Saanich

Mar 9

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · Mar 7

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

#FootpathFriday through the #forest
Rugged hiking trail, winding through luscious coastal temperate rainforest.

Medium shot of a forest interior. Dominated by green & brown hues, the image features a central pathway framed by tall trees & dense ferns. Light from above illuminates a small section of the path & ferns in the foreground, creating contrast & depth. The composition leads the eye along the path into the shadowy depths of the forest.

#StopDeforestation #Nature #WildFirst

Mar 7

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · Mar 6

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

#ThrowbackThursday
4 years ago, I first met this gentle giant.
It's one of the only older Western red #cedar #trees left at #W̱MÍYEŦEN #NatureSanctuary. Most of the land had been logged more than once before it was acquired for conservation & rewilding. This is a 2nd growth cedar & it is over 150 yrs old.

The W̱MÍYEŦEN #Nature Sanctuary is a 42 acre protected forest and riparian area that supports biodiversity while preserving ecosystems and wildlife habitat. The tranquil natural environment, inspires an awareness of nature as teacher and essential ally.

https://wmiyetennaturesanctuary.com/

I'm a member of this local, biodiverse nature sanctuary. They mainly rely on memberships & public donations. They work with #Indigenous leaders/educators/naturalists from #Wsanec First Nations. The name was changed from the former Mary Lake Sanctuary to W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary to respect that the property is on native lands.

Me, in bright pink cargo pants standing in a damp forest, gently touching the massive trunk of an old-growth tree. Sunlight filters through the canopy, dappling across the bark. I have a colorful backpack, a baseball cap & pearl dangle earrings & holding a walking stick. Green moss grows on the lower part of the tree trunk & its branches. The surrounding forest is thick with other trees & foliage.

#wmiyeten #Forests #TreeLovers

Mar 6

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhotographyElf@socialbc.ca · Mar 6

Ms. Que Banh @PhotographyElf@socialbc.ca

#Arbor #family of yellow #cedar #trees in the #forest. These are 3rd growth cedars, between 6-100 years old.
On territory.

A black & white photograph of me standing next to big cedar trees in a dense forest. The trees have thick, gnarled trunks & many bare, winding branches that reach upward & outward, creating a visual texture. I'm wearing a white fur hat & dark clothing, partially obscured by the tree's trunk. The forest floor is covered with leaves & twigs, adding to the overall sense of a wild, untamed environment. Other tall trees surround the primary subject forming a dense forest scene.

#Wsanec #Saanich #StopDeforestation

Mar 6

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · Mar 5

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

"I was here." - Beaver

Very clear evidence of #beavers activity. You can see their many chew marks on this stump. This is in a small #Saanich community park, stewarded by citizens who live beside little Calvert Lake.

Access to trails is off of Prospect Lake Rd & easy to miss if you're not paying close attention. Only room for 2 cars to park on roadside pullouts. The trails aren't very well maintained & you can easily get lost around them. I've ended up in someone's backyard once, trying to hike back out. Wear long pants because there's a lot of places you have to bushwhack through along tiny footpaths. Lots of salal, Oregon grape, lady ferns (excellent for fiddleheads harvesting) & mushrooms.

Medium shot of a tree stump displaying beaver tooth marks taken outdoors in a forest setting. The stump is centered in the frame with green foliage filling the background & surrounding the base. The top part of the stump has jagged, light-colored marks indicative of beaver activity. Below is bark with a dark-colored & heavily textured wood.

#Nature #Wsanec #SignsOfWildlife

Mar 5

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · Mar 5

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

#lichen this cool, mossy #forest #tree character

A pair of aviator-style sunglasses with gold frames & dark, reflective lenses rests on a tree trunk covered in vibrant green moss & beardlike lichen. The sunglasses reflect the surrounding forest trees & a patch of light sky. Sunlight dapples the moss, creating a sense of a serene, woodland setting.

#nature #FunInNature #HikingFun

Mar 5

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · Mar 5 *

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

5 years ago.
I found this cool, lean-to survival shelter, while out on a day hike around some #Wsanec forests. It was an unexpected find. Not really suited for a really big person - I'm under 5' & had to stoop a bit to walk into it.

Me, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, jacket & jeans standing in a makeshift shelter built between two large trees. The shelter is constructed with branches & pine boughs. I'm holding a wooden walking stick & smiling at the camera. The image is in black & white, giving it a slightly nostalgic or documentary feel. The ground is covered in grass, leaves & small branches.

#NatureLover #Saanich #Hiking

Mar 5 *

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhotographyElf@socialbc.ca · Mar 4

Ms. Que Banh @PhotographyElf@socialbc.ca

Pretty mini #flower #bouquets that I put together for my Mom

My left hand holding a small, dark blue vase filled with an assortment of colorful carnations. The vase displays a Chinese art design featuring a bird & flowers in gold & muted colors. The carnations are predominantly yellow, with one red & one pink & white variegated bloom. 2 unopened flower buds are visible. Potted plants and garden elements blurred in the background.

Foreground shot of my left hand holding a small, white vase with an Chinese art themed design, filled with a mix of cut carnation flowers in shades of pink, yellow & white. Stem greens are visible, plus some buds preparing to open. Taken on our front porch, with assorted potted plants & outdoor elements visible in the blurred background.

#bloomscrolling #florespondence #Wsanec

Mar 4

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · Mar 4

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

Behold, our beautiful #pink #rhododendron bush in bloom

The image is a multi-panel collage showcasing various views of pink rhododendron flowers. The top left & bottom left panels feature close-up views of individual blossoms, revealing petals that transition from deep pink at the bud to a softer, almost white shade near the center. Dewdrops adorn the petals. The large panel on the right displays a wider view of a rhododendron bush, densely covered with blooms & buds, amid green leaves & tangled branches silhouetted against a pale sky.

#bloomscrolling #florespondence #Wsanec

Mar 4

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · Mar 4 *

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

#Yellow
#Crocuses.
Mini #daffodils.
Hardy garden #chrysanthemum.
In our South Saanich gardens

A close up of three yellow crocus buds emerging from the soil in a garden. The buds are tightly closed & covered in tiny rain water droplets. The green shoots of the plant stand straight, contrasting with the pale brown soil.

A small cluster of bright yellow mini daffodils, some fully open & some still in bud, covered with rain water droplets.

Close-up shot looking directly into the center of a chrysanthemum flower. The petals are a pale, creamy green hue, densely packed & slightly curved inwards, creating a rounded shape emphasizing the flower center. Some petals exhibit signs of fading, with tips turning brown, signaling the flower's aging process. The flower fills the whole image, with the background only lightly blurred.

#bloomscrolling #florespondence #Wsanec

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**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · Mar 4 *

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

#ThickTrunkTuesday

This beautiful, ancient yellow #cedar tree has a massive, moss covered trunk. It is estimated at over 500 years old. There are very few #ElderTrees of this scale found outside of protected parks on Southern Vancouver Island now. The few remaining unprotected old growth forest tracts should be conserved for stability & longevity of our wild, ancient ecosystems & for the future generations to enjoy/admire/study.

The need to protect old growth forests has been the case for decades but even more important in present times because of accelerated climate change & the increased greedy desperation of corporate ecociders & our governments who aid/abet the pillaging which destroys wild environments that are essential for humans to sustain our lives on Earth. Valuable medicines are found & several medicines have yet to be found in these old growth, coastal temperate, wild rainforests. We need to protect these ancient forests for the above listed & many more important reasons.

The image features the base of a massive yellow cedar tree in a dense forest. The ancient tree's thick, textured bark is heavily coated in green moss & lichen, in the damp, old-growth environment. Small ferns & leafy green plants grow around the base of the tree. Other trees are visible in the background, further highlighting the forest setting. The perspective is from a low angle, emphasizing the tree's size & imposing presence.

#SaveOldGrowth #BCForestryReform #BCpoli

Mar 4 *

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