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**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · Mar 18 *

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

Mar 18 *

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · Mar 17 *

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

Mar 17 *

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · Mar 16

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

Mar 16

**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** @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 6

Ms. Que Banh @PhotographyElf@socialbc.ca

Gordon Beach, #Tsouke / #Sooke.

Great place to look for nifty rocks or just relax & enjoy the ocean energies. I've found some dallacites there in the past. It's usually really empty on weekdays. You can get a fire license from Sooke FD to have beach fires here too.

Wide shot of a pebble beach. Foreground filled with smooth, rounded rocks in various shades of gray and tan. Midground shows white-crested waves and sparkling turquoise ocean extending to the horizon, partially obscuring far away mountains. Sky is partly cloudy. The composition uses a low vantage point emphasizing the pebble texture.

#VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest

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 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 *

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

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

En route to pharmacy to pickup prescription refills. A #SelfPortrait in the car.

A black & white selfie photo of me wearing a white N95 face mask with the handwritten message "COVID KILLED MY DAD" accompanied by a small heart drawn above it. I'm wearing a black hat with a sticker that says "BOYCOTT ISRAEL APARTHEID". A braid is visible on the side of my face. I'm sitting in side a car and looking out through the car window. The background is blurred, implying movement of car. I'm wearing a black leather choker with a hollow metal heart centered.

#MaskUpSaveLives #WearAMask #MasksSolidarity

Mar 3

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · Feb 22

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

#bullkelp afloat by a rocky beach.

Wide shot of a tidal scene. Foregrounds features barnacle & seaweed-covered rocks. Shallow water extends to the midground, spotted with driftwood; the horizon line is roughly mid-image, where the water meets a light grey sky. Hazy mountain silhouette spans the distance. The composition guides the eye from the detailed foreground across the water to the blurred background.

#Lekwungen #Songhees #CoastSalish

Feb 22

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · Feb 22

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

One step at a time, you elevate into the #light

Black & white photo of a stone staircase rising through a natural tunnel formed by dense foliage. The steps are slightly worn & scattered with fallen leaves. Light shines brightly at the top of the staircase, creating a sense of hope or journey. The sides of the staircase are bordered by rough stone walls covered with vegetation. The overall mood is peaceful & slightly mysterious.

#stairs #tunnel #photography

Feb 22

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · Feb 22

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

Coral tooth #fungus with #mosses on a log.
This #fungi is in same family as lions mane.
It's #edible & #medicinal #mushroom.

Found in #Wsanec forest.

More info on this fungus:

https://healing-mushrooms.net/archives/hericium-coralloides.html

https://foragerchef.com/hericium-mushrooms/

Coral Tooth Fungus growing on a mossy log. Close up photo.

#Nature #WildFoods #EdibleMushrooms

Feb 22

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · Feb 21 *

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

A walk in the woods, with Beau's #cedar #woven #raven #hat.
Photos he sent me from his outing to Shawnigan Lake yesterday.

https://www.beauwagner.ca/

A photo showing a cedar woven Coast Salish hat adorned with a carved raven's head perched atop a wooden pole, displayed outdoors, with a blurred background of a forest environment. The hat is light brown/beige & densely woven, with cedar strip strands fringed on both sides of the raven head face carving. The raven carving is pale pinkish beige, with an open beak & an intricate Coast Salishan eye design.

Close up of cedar woven Coast Salish hat adorned with a carved raven's head perched atop a wooden pole, displayed outdoors, with a blurred background of a forest environment. The hat is light brown/beige & densely woven, with cedar strip strands fringed on both sides of the raven head face carving. The raven carving is pale pinkish beige, with an open beak & an intricate Coast Salishan eye design.
Front facing the camera.

#Kwakiutl #Indigenous #Art

Feb 21 *

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · Feb 20 *

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

My friend Beau's latest creation.
A gorgeous #cedar #weaved #hat with a #raven head. Custom made for a #Kwakiutl educator, (from the Raven Clan) in Campbell River.
First photo is of the hat on a worktable.
Second photo is of the hat with a starry skies edit by me.

https://www.beauwagner.ca/

A cedar raven head carving attached to a woven cedar hat is on a table. Around it are scattered tools & materials, including scissors, a file, sandpaper, a wooden bowl & some colorful papers.

Low-angle close-up shot of a Coast Salish Indigenous cedar wood carving against a deep blue night skies background. The subject is a detailed raven's head & face. The raven is tan with a visible wood grain texture. It is attached to a cedar woven hat with some woven fiber fringe that drapes around the raven's head. The blue background includes a faint layer of white clouds right above the horizon. Sprinkled throughout the blue is an effect of twinkling stars in different sizes.

#Indigenous #Art #WearableArt

Feb 20 *

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · Feb 19 *

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

One of my tributes to #CowParsnip #flowers.
Overlaid sunset colours over my mirrored floral #fractals.

A mirrored photo image of silhouetted cow parsnip flowers against a yellow & orange sunset sky, creating a symmetrical pattern. The textures & colors blend, forming an abstract, kaleidoscopic effect.

#PhotoArt #FractalArt #Mirrored

Feb 19 *

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · Feb 19 *

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

**UPDATE: RIDE FOUND! Thank you for boosting, everyone!!!**

Can folks in & around #VictoriaBC please boost this post for me to expand reach to locals?

My driver for my Feb. 24-28 trip to #LakeCowichan is now very sick & won't be better anytime soon.

I need to find a replacement driver. I need transport from my South #Saanich home to LC on Feb. 24 - anytime after 1pm. I'll need transport from LC back home on Feb. 28 - anytime before noon.

I can pay driver to transport me there/back & help me load & unload luggage. I'm unable to use the IslandLink bus service because they don't have routes to LC.

If you can help me with transportation, please DM or, send me a message on Signal:
phoenixserenity.54

#VancouverIsland #VanIsle #Rideshare

Feb 19 *

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · Feb 18 *

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

I'm going location scouting for a public accessible place with rain shelter/covered area for the inaugural #SocialBC Mastodon meet-up. It will be picnic style, I'll provide some snacks & drinks. Aiming for late April/early May date & will update well in advance. It's open to all members of SocialBC & anyone else who wants to attend & already on Fediverse or interested in joining us. It will be in #VictoriaBC #Saanich or #Westshore area - depending on how my scouting goes.

It will be outdoors in #CovidSafe environment.

I'm organizing this by myself & will likely need some volunteers help closer to the date for setup & cleanup.

My secondary account is @PhotographyElf

@chris @arbutus

#BritishColumbia #VancouverIsland #VanIsle

Feb 18 *

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

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

#ForestFriday

A magical tribute to Canada's #GnarliestTree - in #AvatarGrove in #PortRenfrew.

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/canada-s-gnarliest-tree

https://vancouverislandview.com/finding-port-renfrews-biggest-trees

We fought hard to save the ancient trees & their life-sustaining wild ecosystems, to get Avatar Grove area protected & turned into a public park. It was previously on the corporate deforestation list prior to the hard grassroots fight to save this area of Port Renfrew, where old growth forests were rapidly dwindling due to colonial capitalist style of short-term greedy gains & putting nature last. Nature should be first.