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Fraser, who took up photography as a hobby five years ago, said recent snowfall in Greater Victoria inspired him to take wintry walks with his camera.

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When Fraser spotted a great blue heron on a snowy December day at Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary in Saanich, he knew he had to digitally capture it.

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Both habitats are home to many native plants and wildlife, such as the great blue heron.

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More of FraserB次元官网网址檚 work can be found on Facebook by searching his name.

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