AUGUST 2002 – Fish in the clear water of Thorson Creek near Bella Coola, British Columbia. © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com
The story behind the image
Bella Coola in British Columbia is a paradise for nature lovers. Situated at the west coast of the Canadian mainland, it is quite detached from the rest of B.C., and in fact, from the country. The only lifeline is Highway 20 which connects Bella Coola to Williams Lake, the next city. However, it’s a 450 kilometers drive towards the East.
This image shows several fish swimming in Thorson Creek, one of the many smaller rivers that feed the Bella Coola River before it merges with the Pacific Ocean. I remember that I first discovered two fish when I watched the water. And then three, four. I took my camera and took a photo. Only when I was back at home, I realized how many fish there were!
As a kid, I loved search pictures. So, here’s the fun question for you: How many fish can be seen in the photo? (The solution can be found further down.)
By the way, if you follow Thorson Creek, you will discover the Thorson Creek Petroglyphs – a historic site with ancient rock art.
Bella Coola is an awesome place to be.
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The high resolution image
| Capture Date | 16-AUG-2002 |
| Location | Bella Coola, B.C. |
| Camera | Canon AE-1 Program |
| Image Source | Fuji Slide Film |
| Digital Image Source | EPSON Perfection 4870 Photo |
| Digital Image Source Format | TIFF, 48 bits/pixel, sRGB |
| Edited Image Format | JPEG, 24 bits/pixel, sRGB |
| Edited Image Dimensions | 4264 x 6511 Pixels |
| Copyright | © by Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com |
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