AUGUST 2002 – A totem pole in the Thunderbird Park, Victoria, B.C., Canada. Photo © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com
The story behind the image
Victoria on Vancouver Island is proud of its heritage and presents the culture of the First Nations in several places across the city. One of the most fascinating place is Thunderbird Park in downtown Victoria. Established in 1941 as a display of totem poles from the provincial museum’s collection at the corner of Belleville and Douglas streets. In 1952 they needed restoration, and Kwakwaka’wakw master carver, Mungo Martin, as chief carver.
When we explored the harbour and the city center, we also visited this beautiful place. I especially liked this totem pole and took a couple of photos.
The high resolution image
| Capture Date | 09-AUG-2002 |
| Location | Victoria, B.C., Canada |
| Camera | Canon AE-1 Program |
| Image Source | Fuji Slide Film |
| Digital Image Source | Minolta Dimage Scan Elite II |
| Digital Image Source Format | TIFF, 48 bits/pixel, Adobe RGB |
| Edited Image Format | JPEG, 24 bits/pixel, sRGB |
| Edited Image Dimensions | 3476 x 2458 Pixels |
| Copyright | © by Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com |
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