The ripples on an ancient log recreate the lapping waves at Iona beach.

Ancient Contours - Laura Thomas Photography - Richmond, 2026

#photography #naturephotography #naturetherapy #wood #driftwood #beachlife #fineartphotography #art #ionabeach

A capture of a melanistic coyote near Iona Beach in Richmond, March 12 2026.

Wetland Pursuit - Laura Thomas Photography - Richmond 2026

#photography #naturephotography #nature #bcwildlife #coyote #melanisticcoyote #melanistic #wetlands #ionabeach #richmond #fineartphotography #art

March 12th, 2026.

A melanistic coyote hunts through the wetlands near Iona Beach in Richmond, BC March 12th, 2026.

Wild Thing - Laura Thomas Photography - Richmond, 2026

#photography #naturephotography #nature #bcwildlife #coyote #melanisticcoyote #melanistic #ionabeach #fineartphotography #art

A red winged black bird sings from the cattails.

Whispering Marsh - Laura Thomas Photography - Richmond, 2026

#photography #naturephotography #naturetherapy #nature #birds #redwingedblackbird #wetlands #ionabeach

a wide angle photo of the waters of Lake Superior at the Iona Beach boat launch. taken 5/26/25. no worries, I didn't drop my car keys in the lake

Ever wonder what's happening when you see someone having over the side of a dock holding a camera just above the water?

Here you go

#photography #lakesuperior #water #rocks #waves #clouds #ionabeach #minnesota #northshore #wideangle #shadows #summer #roadtrip #pentax #irix

Don’t let this Robin-sized bird fool you, the Northern Shrike is a fierce predator. I sometimes shoot with a shorter focal length to capture more of the environment.
1/640 280mm
f5.6 ISO 320
#northernshrike #birdwatching #ionabeach

Today’s shot of joy:

#IonaBeach
Views forever. Only a few people - and they are smiling! Songbirds. Driftwood - lots of driftwood.