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**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · 13h *

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

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

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#Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC

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

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.

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#nature #hiking #trees

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

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.

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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.

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#Spring #Wsanec #Saanich

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

4d *

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

The anniversary of my Dad's death from #covid cardiac arrest is coming up again in June. If anyone wants to support me & my family with our remembrance of my Dad & also help support us in long battle for justice from unmasked #SaanichPolice - please add me on your Signal - phoenixserenity.54

I'd like to compile a bunch of audio messages & any kind of artwork for this year's ceremony of beloved remembrance for my Dad. He died after getting infected by unmasked staff in local hospital. Unmasked cops, including the lead cop, Jason Whittaker - who is president of the SPD union abused us. I also want to compile something to let Saanich PD know - I am not fucking letting this go.

Please record:
Fuck you, Jason Whittaker & add whatever you want to rest of audio recording.

Please create Fuck You, Jason Whittaker or similar messages to #Saanich Police & tell them what you think of their antimasking egotistical loser of a 'leader' they chose to represent them.

#YYJpoli #NoJustice #BigotCops

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

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.

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#Nature #Wsanec #SignsOfWildlife

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

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.

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#nature #FunInNature #HikingFun

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

Mar 4

Ms. Que Banh @PhotographyElf@socialbc.ca

Dapper #daffodils drenched in dewdrops.

A close-up of several bright yellow daffodils, their petals glistening with tiny water droplets. The flowers have darker orange centers. Green stems stand upright.

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A close-up of a cluster of vibrant yellow daffodils growing along the base of a textured gray concrete wall. The daffodils are in various stages of bloom, with some in full flower showcasing their trumpet-shaped centers & six-petaled corollas. Lush green foliage surrounds the flowers, creating a contrast between the colors & textures. A small patch of soil with scattered leaves can be seen at the very bottom of the image. Some of the daffodils are wilting.

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A cluster of vibrant yellow daffodils bursts forth with their trumpet-shaped centers amidst a mass of slender, green stems & leaves. The flowers, in various stages of bloom, lean forward.

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#bloomscrolling #florespondence #Wsanec

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

Feb 22 *

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

#Fractal #fungi tribute to #MotherNature.
Mirrored turkey tails, that look like the shape of an #uterus

Symmetrical composition featuring mirrored segments of turkey tail bracket fungi & forest floor elements. Main subject is turkey tail fungus displaying concentric color banding from brown, orange & gray to green, contrasting with scattered dry pine needles ; green mossy background. Depth of field is shallow. The mirrored effect creates an abstract, almost Rorschach-like visual.

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#Nature #PhotoArt #Wsanec

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

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.

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#Nature #WildFoods #EdibleMushrooms

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhotographyElf@socialbc.ca · Feb 15

Feb 15

Ms. Que Banh @PhotographyElf@socialbc.ca

#GoodNews - Several of my local small farm friends will benefit from this new program

#CRD will sow the seeds of #FoodSecurity & #GrowingFood in the region as it embarks on a new #foodlands access service.

The goal is to enhance food security & address concerns over the rising cost of #farmland by facilitating affordable access to productive land for new & expanding #farmers.

https://www.saanichnews.com/local-news/crd-digs-in-to-farming-with-new-foodland-service-7819363

Saanich News · Feb 13CRD digs in to farming with new foodland serviceBy Christine van Reeuwyk

#YYJpoli #Lekwungen #Wsanec

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

Jan 21 *

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

Interesting #bedrock #geological formations can be found on many beaches on the Eastcoast of Vancouver Island & surrounding Gulf Islands. A prehistoric mix of coal, shale & sandstone.

A photos collage of two sections of a rocky shoreline. On the left, smooth, oval pebbles of different colors (beige, gray, green) are scattered across dark, rippled bedrock. On the right, larger, irregularly shaped boulders with a rugged texture are more visibly clustered together against the exposed sedimentary rock. The composition illustrates the transitional landscape between the water & land, highlighting the geological features & varying rock sizes.

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#TextureTuesday #geology #stones

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

Jan 20

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

#MonochromeMonday

A #solitary great blue #heron stands at the tide line, observing its surroundings & looking for fish to catch.

A monochromatic scene depicting a solitary heron positioned at the water's edge, facing the viewer's right. The heron is framed by a predominantly hazy background, suggesting early morning or twilight conditions. The shoreline is textured with a mixture of smooth and jagged stones, with wet sand visible, indicating low tide. The overall composition emphasizes the heron's isolation and the tranquil landscape surrounding it.

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#Nature #monochrome #photography

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

Jan 20

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

#bloomscrolling in #January.
#Snowdrops & burgundy #hellebore.

A low-angle shot of three white flower buds, each on slender green stems, emerging from rich green foliage. The petals are smooth and slightly glossy, with the largest bud positioned to the right. Leaves are textured with noticeable veins, providing depth.

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A cluster of deep pink flowers with prominent yellow stamens is surrounded by broad green leaves. Some flower buds are visible, indicating potential growth. The background shows a brick wall and an abstract outdoor setting.

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#WinterBlooms #flowers #botanical

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · Dec 17, 2024 *

Dec 17, 2024 *

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

Dead #trees are not wasted timber dollars - they are sources of food for literally thousands of beings in a #forest #ecosystem, from tiny microscopic beings to insectivorous birds. Standing dead trees are known as snags, while a fallen dead trees are nurse logs. A cut or natural stump can serve the same #ecological function as a #NurseStump.

Nature wastes nothing. If there is a nutrient source to be had, there is a being to benefit from it. Nurse logs, standing snags & nurse stumps play hosts to all sorts of mosses, lichens, fungi, insects & arthropods, many hidden deep inside, as well as other living beings that prey on them.

Nurse #stumps are still deeply rooted; new plant, tree & fungi life grows out of their tops. Nurse stumps & dead stumps that have no new growth atop are like anchor systems for living trees growing in forests. You destabilize the ecosystem when you remove them from their natural #environment.

A moss-covered stump stands in the foreground, resembling a small table, within a lush forest. Tall trees with textured bark and patches of moss rise in the background, while fallen leaves and various green plants cover the ground, contributing to the vibrant atmosphere of the woodland.

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#NaturalistNotes #Educational #VancouverIsland

**Ms. Que Banh** @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party · Dec 6, 2024 *

Dec 6, 2024 *

Ms. Que Banh @PhoenixSerenity@beige.party

I love admiring exposed #tree #RootSystems in forests. I find them quite beautiful & very interesting. They are one of many essential life veins in our biodiverse #forests. I'll never grow tired of appreciating tree #roots