Reader’s Lens Roche Cove beach produces a calming sky and ocean for East Sooke photographer Armin Sielopp. To submit a photo to Reader’s Lens, please email editor@sookenewsmirror.com. (Contributed photo)

Reader’s Lens Roche Cove beach produces a calming sky and ocean for East Sooke photographer Armin Sielopp. To submit a photo to Reader’s Lens, please email editor@sookenewsmirror.com. (Contributed photo)

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Roche Cove beach produces a calming sky and ocean for East Sooke photographer Armin Sielopp. To submit a photo to Reader’s Lens, please email editor@sookenewsmirror.com. (Contributed photo)

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