Historical satellite imagery lacks efficient methods for automated land use mapping, particularly when working with CORONA satellite data from the Cold War era. These high-resolution images from the 1960s offer valuable insights into historic land use conditions, but require intensive preprocessing and lack standardized methods for analysis. This article presents an integrated and systematic workflow […] The post A deep-Learning workflow for CORONA-based historical land use classifications ...| Geography
A new paper in Environmental Research Letters reveals how recent land-cover shifts across the Arctic–Boreal region are already cooling daily high-temperature extremes yet intensifying multi-day drought risk—insights gained by driving CESM2 with 30 m satellite maps. The study, led by Shuai Li with Di Yang and colleagues, quantifies albedo-driven changes of up to 0.6 °C […] The post The biogeophysical impacts of land cover change on climate extremes in the Arctic and Boreal regions appea...| Geography
Hello again friends; we hope you’ve had a great day so far. We’re back to announce our lucky Winner and Top 5 Passionista for last week’s 'dies and/or punches' challenge. It was lovely to see all of your entries and as always the DT had a wonderful time visiting your blogs and seeing your gorgeous creations. I’ll be announcing Karen's Top 5 Passionista in a moment but firstly let’s find out who our lucky winner is!| Passion for Markers
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Good morning lovely crafters, we hope you all had a fantastic week last week. Thank you for your gorgeous entries into last week’s ‘birthday' challenge; as always the DT had a brilliant time visiting your blogs and seeing your beautiful creations. Please remember to come back later as we will be announcing our lucky winner who will win the 3 digi images courtesy of Colour of Love Digis and we will also find out who I have chosen (on behalf of Marie) as my Top 5 Passionista.| Passion for Markers
Update! Most recent paintings have been added to my online store! Please visit https://artbydi.ca/artwork/ to view all items and learn more about the stories behind each piece. A Moment on the River The rivers of British Columbia are a fluid backbone in the network of waterways that connect the Pacific Ocean with countless mountains, forests,…| Art By Di
I have 5 new paintings available in print form: including matted on fine art paper, limited edition giclee on stretched canvas, and folded greeting card- all made in Canada. Please click on an image below for more information and to view all available print options. Thank you! The post New Prints! appeared first on Art By Di.| Art By Di
‘Forest Bathing’ 30″x40″ 2023 My latest painting in celebration of the great Grizzly Bear. $540 was raised for the Grizzly Bear Foundation from the sale of this piece! For more information and to order prints please view this painting on my shop here: https://artbydi.ca/artwork/forest-bathing/ ‘Forest Bathing’ 2023 – 30″x40″ – acrylic on canvas The post Forest Bathing appeared first on Art By Di.| Art By Di
“This beautiful exhibit features pieces that are themed on wildlife and wild places, with a special emphasis on birds in the Pacific Coast. It is in the nature house from September 16th – September 30th 2023 and is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10am-2pm to view. Each purchase directly supports conservation and environmental education.… The post AFC ‘Pacific Coast Portraits’ Exhibition appeared first on Art By Di.| Art By Di
Closing October 5th! This is the last chance to buy tickets for the Georgia Strait Alliance raffle fundraiser! With loads of awesome prizes, including a limited edition canvas giclee of my painting ‘Rise’ Get your tickets today! Tickets are $20 each or 3 for $50. Proceeds support the marine conservation work of Georgia Strait Alliance,… The post Georgia Strait Alliance Fundraiser appeared first on Art By Di.| Art By Di
Atl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound is a beautiful place to be at any time of day. However- I find there is one time when she really shines: eventide. Eventide is another word for evening, or dusk, when the world settles and colors come alive. The word itself is Middle English, from the Old English ǣfentīd, derived from ǣfen… The post New Painting: Eventide appeared first on Art By Di.| Art By Di
The short documentary ‘Art for Sea to Sky’ is out now! Created by Molly Dennis this film follows along as I prepare for my Art for Sea to Sky Exhibition on Bowen Island in the summer of 2021. Watch now on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W3uqSSCrcU Thank you for watching 🙂 You can still view the Art for… The post Short Documentary – Art for Sea to Sky appeared first on Art By Di.| Art By Di
New Painting! ‘Island Hopping’ 24″x30″ 2022 Di ~ acrylic on canvas Cruising towards the Pasley Islands at sunset, a pair of orca surface for a quick breath. A66 ‘Surf’ and his mother A42 ‘Sonora’ scout Collingwood Channel off the southwest shore of Bowen Island. They are members of the Northern Resident Killer Whales, an ecotype… The post Island Hopping appeared first on Art By Di.| Art By Di
New Painting! ‘Howe Sound II’ 30″x48″ 2022 ~ acrylic on canvas Something that always amazes me about Atl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound is the ever-changing colors. How is it possible that the same mountains and the same islands can be so completely different moment to moment, day to day, year to year. The lighting and the weather, the… The post Howe Sound II appeared first on Art By Di.| Art By Di
New Painting! Salish Sea Study 24″x24″ 2022 ~ acrylic on canvas Traveling across the Salish Sea from mainland British Columbia to Vancouver Island always gives me a feeling of calm. No matter the season, the scenery reminds me I am home. Perhaps it is the memories of taking this crossing uncountable times as a child… The post Salish Sea Study appeared first on Art By Di.| Art By Di