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After night falls with a view of downtown and the mountains from Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
About this photo: This one is from the archives from about 5 years ago. On that day I visited beautiful Kitsilano Beach after a visit to Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver, BC, Canada. By the time I got to the beach it was quite dark already. I love the view by the water and the mountains with a fresh dusting of snow.
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony ILCA-77M2
*Focal Length: 75mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 30 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-200
*Exposure Program: Manual (M)
Thank you for dropping by and I hope you like this photo!
Ann :-)
Some information about Vancouver: Vancouver is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Vancouver is Canada's third largest city and is located by the Pacific Ocean on a peninsula surrounded by water and in the distance there are the mountains. Vancouver is considered a pretty clean and safe city with a great variety of shops, museums, theatre, outdoor activities (hiking, walking, kayaking, sailing, skiing on the local mountains in the winter) and more. Walking around Stanley Park is a favourite thing to do for tourist and locals alike. This beautiful park extends from the city centre of Vancouver almost to the North Shore. With wonderful views of the mountains and the ocean around every corner, downtown Vancouver is one of the most picturesque cities in the world. Walk along Robson Street, the most popular shopping street. Experience Chinatown with the different kinds of building and stores, walk on the beaches of English Bay and the seawall of Stanley Park, enjoy a walk in Gastown with the old steam clock and the many gift shops.
Look out for some Hollywood film sets as Vancouver is used for many big Hollywood movies and shows. That's why you might hear that Vancouver is called "Hollywood North". Here are some examples of shows and movies that were/are filmed here: "Deadpool movies", "The X-Files", "The Good Doctor", "Colony", "Arrow", "The Flash", "Supernatural", "Stargate-SG1", "The 6th Day", "Virgin River", "The Last of Us" and many many more. Then there is also the Canada Place, the stadiums, the Harbour Lookout, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Science World, the Vancouver Art Gallery and much more! All of these attractions are located within minutes from the city centre.
Vancouver is also popular in the winter for winter activities. There are 3 local mountains where you can do any type of winter sport. There is Grouse Mountain, most famous for it's stunning views over the city and fresh powder snow. Grouse Mountain is accessible by skyride...this is a big gondola that will take you up to the top of the mountain. Mount Seymour and Cypress Mountain are famous too and you also get wonderful views from the top of these mountains. As you can see...Vancouver has lots to offer. The Winter Olympics were held here in 2010 as well.
Foggy fall goodness at Burnaby Mountain Park near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
About this photo: A photo from one of my favourite places in fall attire that can't be missed from my photostream! I enjoyed a visit to Burnaby Mountain Park today as I had hoped the tree lined path with benches would be in full fall colours. To my surprise those trees were still pretty green with some orange hues. I think another week or maybe even 2 before they will be in full fall foliage.
Thankfully there were other trees in the park that have fully changed colour and looked so pretty. It was a bit foggy up there which added to the wonderful fall mood. The grass had fallen leaves on it which looked so pretty. I thought this angle was nice with some distant colourful trees as well.
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony RX10M4
*Focal Length: 9 mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/160 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual (M)
Thank you for dropping by and I hope you enjoy this photo!
Ann :)
Some information on Burnaby Mountain: Burnaby is a city which belongs to the Greater Vancouver area and is about 10-15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Burnaby Mountain is one of the beautiful places to visit in Burnaby and is located near the Simon Fraser University. The views over the mountains, the Burrard Inlet, downtown Vancouver and Indian arm from up here make it such a great place. This is a fairly popular destination for visitors and locals alike. The green hillside offers room to throw a frisbee or send a kite soaring. There is a network of trails which offer a variety of hiking, walking and jogging options. There is a picnic area and a small playground near the parking lot and there is also a playground tucked away in the upper hillside.
The Centennial Pavilion area features the Rose Garden, with its vibrant colours in season and a great variety of roses. There used to be the Horizons restaurant as well which has been closed and "Mintara atop Burnaby Mountain" is now the new restaurant up there. Towering over the distant city are the tall Kamui Mintara (Playground of the Gods) sculptures. The Kamui Mintara is more than a dozen carved poles created by Japanese sculptors Nuburi Toko and his son, Shusei. These impressive sculptures commemorate the goodwill between Burnaby and its sister city, Kushiro, Japan.
Burnaby Mountain is a great place to enjoy in any season as there are always the beautiful views over the city, the mountains, the Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm (a coastal fjord of about 18km/11.25mi long).
A beautiful day with an explosive evening in the fun city of White Rock, British Columbia. Loads of people flocked to the "City by the Sea" to enjoy this annual celebration. Spectators lined the shores of Semiahmoo Bay and Canada's longest pier to watch the dazzling display of fireworks.
Looking west over the bay, over the White Rock Pier, over West Beach to the beautiful neighbourhood of Ocean Park. To the left of me, the Canada/United States International Border which splits the bay.
For safety reasons, no one was allowed between me and the pier as the pyrotechnics were launching from the shore by the white rock.
Captured at twilight from East Beach in the beach city of White Rock British Columbia, Canada ~ July 1, 2023 🇨🇦
Merry Christmas to all of you from beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Thank you for all your amazing comments and all the likes in the last year, I really appreciate every single one!
About this photo: Not a recent photo, but one from a few years ago around this time of the year when many buildings in the city of Vancouver were lit up in Christmas colours. I took this photo from Queen Elizabeth Park and zoomed into the city with it's colourful displays as the night fell.
No white Christmas this year for us here in Vancouver, BC, Canada. There is snow up on our local mountains, but nothing down here and there is no snow in the forecast yet.
We will be enjoying a Christmas supper later today, just the 3 of us and our doggies.
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony ILCA-77M2
*Focal Length: 75mm
*F-Number: F/22
*Exposure Time: 3.2 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual (M)
Thank you for dropping by and I hope you like this photo!
Ann :-)
Some information about Vancouver: Vancouver is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Vancouver is Canada's third largest city and is located by the Pacific Ocean on a peninsula surrounded by water and in the distance there are the mountains. Vancouver is considered a pretty clean and safe city with a great variety of shops, museums, theatre, outdoor activities (hiking, walking, kayaking, sailing, skiing on the local mountains in the winter) and more. Walking around Stanley Park is a favourite thing to do for tourist and locals alike. This beautiful park extends from the city centre of Vancouver almost to the North Shore. With wonderful views of the mountains and the ocean around every corner, downtown Vancouver is one of the most picturesque cities in the world. Walk along Robson Street, the most popular shopping street. Experience Chinatown with the different kinds of building and stores, walk on the beaches of English Bay and the seawall of Stanley Park, enjoy a walk in Gastown with the old steam clock and the many gift shops.
Look out for some Hollywood film sets as Vancouver is used for many big Hollywood movies and shows. That's why you might hear that Vancouver is called "Hollywood North". Here are some examples of shows and movies that were/are filmed here: "Deadpool 1 & 2", "The X-Files", "The Good Doctor", "Colony", "Arrow", "The Flash", "Supernatural", "Stargate-SG1", "The 6th Day", "Kiss of the Dragon", "Small Ville" and many many more. Then there is also the Canada Place, the stadiums, the Harbour Lookout, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Science World, the Vancouver Art Gallery and much more! All of these attractions are located within minutes from the city centre.
Vancouver is also popular in the winter for winter activities. There are 3 local mountains where you can do any type of winter sport. There is Grouse Mountain, most famous for it's stunning views over the city and fresh powder snow. Grouse Mountain is accessible by skyride...this is a big gondola that will take you up to the top of the mountain. Mount Seymour and Cypress Mountain are famous too and you also get wonderful views from the top of these mountains. As you can see...Vancouver has lots to offer. The Winter Olympics were held here in 2010 as well.
This was early morning yesterday, I was up before the dawn. Fog rolled down the Burrard Inlet and swallowed Stanley Park and the Lions Gate Bridge. This was the moment the first rays of sunrise caught the fog and lit the highrises downtown. Captured from West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ~ October 27, 2017 ☁
A quiet morning at Buntzen Lake in Anmore near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
About this photo:
Although fall has started, it seems like summer doesn't want to leave us quite yet here in Vancouver, BC, Canada. We've had a very dry and warm September and it's continuing into October with sunny days and temperatures of about 20-25C (68-77F) with no end in sight for now.
I am trying to take advantage of this beautiful weather and ended up going to Buntzen Lake yesterday for a walk and some photos. It was a calm morning and the lake was almost like glass. I found my favourite spot with the view of the little boathouse and settle there for a few photos. I enjoyed the serenity and the view. This is one of the photos I took there yesterday morning, I hope you like it!
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony DSC-RX10M4
*Focal Length: 9mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/160 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual Mode (M)
Thank you for dropping by!
Ann :)
Some information about Buntzen Lake: Buntzen lake used to be named Trout Lake, and was also called Lake Beautiful and then renamed to Buntzen Lake in 1905 at the opening of the tunnel to Coquitlam Lake. In 1903 the lake was used to power Vancouver's first hydroelectric plant "the Buntzen Powerhouse". A tunnel was excavated through Eagle Mountain from Coquitlam Lake to Buntzen Lake. Coquitlam Lake was dammed, and water flowed 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi) through the tunnel to Buntzen Lake, and from there, through an outlet at the north end of the lake to two power generating stations on Indian Arm. The first, Powerhouse No 1 built in 1903, and the second 300M away, Powerhouse No 2 built in 1914. Buntzen Lake is also used in another power generating plant, Burrard Generating Station, a gas-powered plant, where water is used to produce steam for the generators.
The area around the lake is managed by BC Hydro as a recreation site and visitors can swim, fish, hike, and boat on the lake. There are many trails in this area. You can walk around the lake, take longer all day hikes into the back country and much more! The recreation area has been a very good example of multiple use, allowing Hikers, Mountain Bikers and Equestrians to use the trails together. Most of the trails extend from the recreation area into Indian Arm Provincial Park. Dogs on a leash are permitted on all trails at Buntzen Lake. There are also two designated off-leash dog areas, one of which includes an off-leash beach area, and an off-leash trail. (Info from Wikipedia)
A San Francisco style trolley cruises up Water Street near Cambie in Gastown. Captured in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ~ Throwback 12/5/16
It's snowing today in Vancouver!
Happy Boxing Day
Lights, camera and action on Granville Island last night. Home to performing arts theatres, art galleries, a marina, a boutique hotel, dining, shopping but most well known for it's large Public Market. A great place for the romantic at heart. Captured from underneath the Granville Bridge, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ~ July 22, 2016
Beautiful Japanese Maple tree in Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
About this photo: Since the weather forecast was calling for rain in the next couple of days, I decided to go visit beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver, BC, Canada in search of some more fall colours.
I made my way around the outside of the sunken gardens before I headed down into the gardens to find this beautiful Japanese Maple tree dressed in fall colours. I love their interesting trunks and branches that seem to twist and bend in many different ways.
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony DSC-RX10M4
*Focal Length: 10mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/160 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual (M)
Thank you for dropping by and I hope you like this photo!
Ann :-)
Some information about Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver: There's a reason Queen Elizabeth Park is one of the most frequented spots for wedding pictures in Vancouver: it's flat-out stunning. With its gorgeously-landscaped quarry gardens, fabulous scenic vistas and 1,500-tree arboretum, the park is a world-class public space and one of the most beautiful places in the city.
Perched atop Vancouver's highest point and covering 130 acres (52.78 hectares), Queen Elizabeth Park is second only to Stanley Park in popularity and annual visitors. At its peak is the park's plaza, a paved area with panoramic views of downtown Vancouver, a courtyard of dancing fountains as well as the Bloedel Conservatory, home to about 500 tropical plants and over a 100 birds of various species.
From the plaza, visitors can follow the winding paths down to the quarry gardens, ponds, lawns, and arboretum. The two quarry gardens are horticultural delights, with pathways and little bridges and mini waterfalls set amongst hundreds of plants and flowers. Private spaces for rest and contemplation are easy to find, and the plentiful trees--over 3,000 throughout the park--provide shade in summer and abundant color in fall.
Sports activities at the park include the Queen Elizabeth Pitch & Putt golf course, Tai Chi in the morning atop the plaza, lawn bowling, and 18 free tennis courts that are first-come, first-serve. And while you are there you can also enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner at the restaurant called "Seasons in the Park" with an amazing view of the city.
Some more fall colours spotted along the Stanley Park seawall in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
About this photo: A photo from last month when I went to beautiful Stanley Park in Vancouver, BC, Canada to find some fall colours. It was a gorgeous sunny day and I got lucky with some beautiful fall foliage.
This area with this tree at Brockton Point in Stanley Park is one of my favourite spots for fall photos. You can see the Lions Gate Bridge in the distance and I got lucky with 2 bikers appearing in my scene.
🍁🍂🍁🍂
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony RX10MIV
*Focal Length: 9mm
*F-Number: F8
*Exposure Time: 1/500 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual Mode (M)
Thank you for dropping by and I hope you like this photo!
Ann :-)
Some information about Vancouver: Vancouver is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Vancouver is Canada's third largest city and is located by the Pacific Ocean on a peninsula surrounded by water and in the distance there are the mountains. Vancouver is considered a pretty clean and safe city with a great variety of shops, museums, theatre, outdoor activities (hiking, walking, kayaking, sailing, skiing on the local mountains in the winter) and more. Walking around Stanley Park is a favourite thing to do for tourist and locals alike. This beautiful park extends from the city centre of Vancouver almost to the North Shore. With wonderful views of the mountains and the ocean around every corner, downtown Vancouver is one of the most picturesque cities in the world. Walk along Robson Street, the most popular shopping street. Experience Chinatown with the different kinds of building and stores, walk on the beaches of English Bay and the seawall of Stanley Park, enjoy a walk in Gastown with the old steam clock and the many gift shops.
Look out for some Hollywood film sets as Vancouver is used for many big Hollywood movies and shows. That's why you might hear that Vancouver is called "Hollywood North". Here are some examples of shows and movies that were/are filmed here: "Deadpool 1 & 2", "The X-Files", "The Good Doctor", "Colony", "Arrow", "The Flash", "Supernatural", "Stargate-SG1", "The 6th Day", "Kiss of the Dragon", "Small Ville" and many many more. Then there is also the Canada Place, the stadiums, the Harbour Lookout, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Science World, the Vancouver Art Gallery and much more! All of these attractions are located within minutes from the city centre.
Vancouver is also popular in the winter for winter activities. There are 3 local mountains where you can do any type of winter sport. There is Grouse Mountain, most famous for it's stunning views over the city and fresh powder snow. Grouse Mountain is accessible by skyride...this is a big gondola that will take you up to the top of the mountain. Mount Seymour and Cypress Mountain are famous too and you also get wonderful views from the top of these mountains. As you can see...Vancouver has lots to offer. The Winter Olympics were held here in 2010 as well.
First fall colours spotted along the Stanley Park seawall in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
About this photo: Fall has officially begun in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Our weather is on and off, with some sunny days and some rainy days. We had a whole week of fairly sunny weather last week, so I took advantage of it to visit beautiful Stanley Park in search of some fall colours. Some trees are vibrantly coloured already and others are still green. But one of my favourite area in Stanley Park is looking very pretty already.
I took this photo along the Stanley Park seawall with a view of downtown in Vancouver, BC, Canada. 🍁🍂🍁🍂
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony RX10MIV
*Focal Length: 9mm
*F-Number: F8
*Exposure Time: 1/500 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual Mode (M)
Thank you for dropping by and I hope you like this photo!
Ann :-)
Some information about Vancouver: Vancouver is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Vancouver is Canada's third largest city and is located by the Pacific Ocean on a peninsula surrounded by water and in the distance there are the mountains. Vancouver is considered a pretty clean and safe city with a great variety of shops, museums, theatre, outdoor activities (hiking, walking, kayaking, sailing, skiing on the local mountains in the winter) and more. Walking around Stanley Park is a favourite thing to do for tourist and locals alike. This beautiful park extends from the city centre of Vancouver almost to the North Shore. With wonderful views of the mountains and the ocean around every corner, downtown Vancouver is one of the most picturesque cities in the world. Walk along Robson Street, the most popular shopping street. Experience Chinatown with the different kinds of building and stores, walk on the beaches of English Bay and the seawall of Stanley Park, enjoy a walk in Gastown with the old steam clock and the many gift shops.
Look out for some Hollywood film sets as Vancouver is used for many big Hollywood movies and shows. That's why you might hear that Vancouver is called "Hollywood North". Here are some examples of shows and movies that were/are filmed here: "Deadpool 1 & 2", "The X-Files", "The Good Doctor", "Colony", "Arrow", "The Flash", "Supernatural", "Stargate-SG1", "The 6th Day", "Kiss of the Dragon", "Small Ville" and many many more. Then there is also the Canada Place, the stadiums, the Harbour Lookout, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Science World, the Vancouver Art Gallery and much more! All of these attractions are located within minutes from the city centre.
Vancouver is also popular in the winter for winter activities. There are 3 local mountains where you can do any type of winter sport. There is Grouse Mountain, most famous for it's stunning views over the city and fresh powder snow. Grouse Mountain is accessible by skyride...this is a big gondola that will take you up to the top of the mountain. Mount Seymour and Cypress Mountain are famous too and you also get wonderful views from the top of these mountains. As you can see...Vancouver has lots to offer. The Winter Olympics were held here in 2010 as well.
Friday night's amazing sunset reflects off Harmon Lake. My new little buddy 'Bubba' wonders what all the clicking was about. Captured in the beautiful Thompson-Nicola N region (south of Merritt), British Columbia, Canada ~ July 7, 2017 🌲
Vancouver, every day I love her just a little bit more, a little bit more, a little bit more. Our streets are bursting with the colours of Autumn right now and it's damn beautiful ❤ Looking north under this canopy of red, you can see Dundarave in West Vancouver way off in the distance. Captured yesterday afternoon in the gorgeous #Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ~ October 20, 2017 🚘
Astrophotographers on the dock at Porteau Cove capturing a very active Aurora Borealis over Squamish and reflecting off the Howe Sound. Throwback to Porteau Cove Provincial Park, Squamish-Lillooet, British Columbia, Canada ~ May 8, 2016
View of downtown and the mountains from Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Happy weekend everyone!!
About this photo: One place I usually visit during the fall season is Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver. And I did this fall as well. I wandered through the gardens and ended up by this amazing view of the city and the mountains. This spot is beautiful in any season, but it sure is nice with some fall colours.
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony DSC-RX10M4
*Focal Length: 23mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/640 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual (M)
Thank you for dropping by and I hope you like this photo!
Ann :-)
Some information about Vancouver: Vancouver is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Vancouver is Canada's third largest city and is located by the Pacific Ocean on a peninsula surrounded by water and in the distance there are the mountains. Vancouver is considered a pretty clean and safe city with a great variety of shops, museums, theatre, outdoor activities (hiking, walking, kayaking, sailing, skiing on the local mountains in the winter) and more. Walking around Stanley Park is a favourite thing to do for tourist and locals alike. This beautiful park extends from the city centre of Vancouver almost to the North Shore. With wonderful views of the mountains and the ocean around every corner, downtown Vancouver is one of the most picturesque cities in the world. Walk along Robson Street, the most popular shopping street. Experience Chinatown with the different kinds of building and stores, walk on the beaches of English Bay and the seawall of Stanley Park, enjoy a walk in Gastown with the old steam clock and the many gift shops.
Look out for some Hollywood film sets as Vancouver is used for many big Hollywood movies and shows. That's why you might hear that Vancouver is called "Hollywood North". Here are some examples of shows and movies that were/are filmed here: "Deadpool 1 & 2", "The X-Files", "The Good Doctor", "Colony", "Arrow", "The Flash", "Supernatural", "Stargate-SG1", "The 6th Day", "Kiss of the Dragon", "Small Ville" and many many more. Then there is also the Canada Place, the stadiums, the Harbour Lookout, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Science World, the Vancouver Art Gallery and much more! All of these attractions are located within minutes from the city centre.
Vancouver is also popular in the winter for winter activities. There are 3 local mountains where you can do any type of winter sport. There is Grouse Mountain, most famous for it's stunning views over the city and fresh powder snow. Grouse Mountain is accessible by skyride...this is a big gondola that will take you up to the top of the mountain. Mount Seymour and Cypress Mountain are famous too and you also get wonderful views from the top of these mountains. As you can see...Vancouver has lots to offer. The Winter Olympics were held here in 2010 as well.
Sun rays through the clouds in our area near Vancouver, BC, Canada.
About this photo: I happened to have a look outside a couple of evenings ago and noticed some really neat clouds and sun ays shining through the clouds. The weather had been fairly unsettled that day and created some pretty clouds in the evening. I was glad that I was able to take a few photos from my place in New Westminster near Vancouver, BC, Canada.
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony DSC-RX10M4
*Focal Length: 9mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/320sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual Mode (M)
Thank you for dropping by!
Ann :)
Some information on New Westminster: New Westminster is a city that belongs to the Greater Vancouver area. New Westminster is located about 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver along the Fraser River. This beautiful city is also called "The Royal City". The city also reminds people of San Francisco, especially because of the steep hills in town. So be prepared for those hills!
New Westminster was founded by the Royal Engineers under the command of Colonel Richard Clement Moody, and named by Queen Victoria after her favourite neighbourhood in London, Westminster. It is also the oldest city in western Canada and it was the capital of British Columbia between 1858 and 1866.
Located right in the middle of the Greater Vancouver network today, New Westminster is a charming mix of old and new, with a picturesque waterfront and fabulous Victorian architecture. It's a vibrant and progressive city with a community rich in tradition and respect for its heritage.
Come and visit this beautiful city when you are in Vancouver and find out for yourself how charming this city is. There are many things to see and to visit in New Westminster such as: New Westminster Museum and Archives, Irving House, the Samson V Paddle Wheeler, New Westminster Quay Public Market, the Antique Alley, Queen's Park, the 7-11 cycling Trail and much more.
A sunset view while on the ferry from Nanaimo (Vancouver Island) to Vancouver, BC, Canada.
About this photo: A photo from the archives. On this day we went for a little day trip to Vancouver Island as we wanted were going to check out a camper we were interested in.
We took a later ferry home and got to enjoy this beautiful sunset while sailing back to Vancouver. The waters were fairly calm and I really enjoyed this lovely sunset view.
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony RX10 IV
*Focal Length: 9mm
*F-Number: F/16
*Exposure Time: 1/100 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual Mode (M)
Thank you for dropping by and I hope you like this photo!
Ann :-)
A view of Rannie Road which leads to Pitt Lake in Pitt Meadows near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
About this photo: I hadn't been to Pitt Lake in so long, so I packed up my 2 dogs and drove to Pitt Lake in Pitt Meadows near Vancouver, BC, Canada. This area is so beautiful and out here you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere as there is hardly anybody around and hardly any cars around even though you are only about 15 minutes away from a fair size town. On the way there I just had to stop on the side of the road to take a photo of the road that leads to the mountains because I love this view! There was some low hanging clouds as well.
I hope you like this photo?
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony DSC-RX10M4
*Focal Length: 220mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/320 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual Mode (M)
Thank you for dropping by!
Ann :)
Some information on the Pitt Lake area: Pitt Lake is located in Grant Narrows Regional Park in Pitt Meadows which is about 45 minutes east of downtown Vancouver. Pitt Lake is the second-largest lake in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, being about 53.5 square km (20.5 square mi) in area. It is about 25km (15.6mi) long and about 4.5km (2.8mi) wide at its widest, and is also one of the world's largest tidal lakes, its confluence with the Fraser being only a few miles upstream from that river's estuary into the Strait of Georgia. Its southern tip, where the Pitt River resumes, is 40km (25mi) east of downtown Vancouver.
The upper Pitt River valley is a typical U-shaped glacial valley in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia. The over-deepening of the lower end of the valley over the span of the Wisconsin glaciation created a trough over 140m (462ft) below current sea level. After initial glacial retreat at around 13,000 years ago a saltwater fjord occupied this basin when relative sea levels were still ca 120m (396ft) to 140m (462ft) above current levels in the region. Unlike neighbouring Indian Arm and Howe Sound farther west this fjord basin became cut off by sedimentation of the lower Fraser River by ca 10,500 years ago and is now considered a tidal fjord lake.
The community of Pitt Meadows occupies the marshy lowland at the southern end of the lake, some of which has become drained and is known as the Pitt Polder. Just southwest of the lake is the community of Port Coquitlam, which is across the Pitt River from Pitt Meadows. At the north end of the lake is a locality named Alvin, which is a transport and shipping point for logging companies and their employees. The Upper Pitt, meaning the valley upstream from the lake, is considered BC's best fly-fishing rivers and one of its best steelhead streams.
The lake is popular with boaters and canoeists, but is prone to heavy winds and rains as well as big waves (due to its great depth). The mountain range on its east flank comprises Golden Ears Provincial Park, its basin to the north is in southern Garibaldi Provincial Park, while the mountain range on its west, northeast of Vancouver's Coquitlam Lake watershed reservoir, is Pinecone Burke Provincial Park. The waterfront and foreshore of the lake and river are public-access and include extensive migratory wildfowl habitat. There is a destination golfing resort in the Pitt Polder area called Swan-e-set.
The area along the east side of the lake is somewhat famous for being the reputed location of Slumach's lost gold mine, the location of many failed and sometimes disastrous searches for the alleged murderer's lost gold mine. (Info from Wikipedia)
Beautiful pink lupins at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
About this photo: I missed the tulip fields this year, but we made up for it by visiting the same place to see the beautiful lupin fields. Lakeland Flowers is a flower farm that you can visit (for a small fee) for about 6 months of the year offering different flower fields. In April/May they have the tulip fields, mid-May/June you can visit the lupin field, peony field, lavender field and other meadows. In August there is also a sunflower field. Lakeland Flowers is located in Abbotsford about good 45 minuten drive from the Vancouver area in BC, Canada.
Wow, I was pleasantly surprised as it was so beautiful with so many different colours!I enjoy this just as much as the tulip fields and on the positive side it was not crowded at all and even cheaper than visiting the tulips. There were some peonies blooming, but they may take anoher week or 2 to be in full bloom.
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony DSC-RX10M4
*Focal Length: 11mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/800 sec
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual (M)
Thank you for stopping by and I hope you like this photo!
Ann :-)
Some information about Lakeland Flowers:
Peter Warmerdam was born in 1927 in Sassenheim Netherlands. At the time, it was the home of the largest tulip bulb producing area in the world. In 1949, Peter arrived in Canada and worked at whatever jobs were available. His first job was working on a farm in Winnipeg. He moved to the West Coast in the early 1950’s spending some time in logging and eventually working full time in farming.
In 1974, Peter and his family purchased land in the Sumas Prairie Flats in Abbotsford where the farm currently stands. Peter chose the Sumas area because the sandy soil made harvesting bulbs easier and the steady winds kept foliar diseases at bay. The ownership in the business eventually transferred to his sons and he became fully retired from working on the farm at 87 years of age.
In its 47 years in Abbotsford, the farm has expanded from a small operation to a company of nearly 100 employees. Today, Peter’s son Nick owns and operates Lakeland Flowers which continues to grow millions of beautiful daffodils, tulips, peonies, and sunflowers each year.
The land they now farm once used to be known as Sumas Lake. From the Glacial Age, it sat in a basin cocooned between the Sumas and Vedder mountains. The 10 000 acre lake would triple in size each spring from water rushing in from the Chilliwack and Vedder River that fed into it. This would ruin crops and make transportation between Chilliwack and cities to the west impossible.
By the 1920’s, engineers drained the lake through the Sumas Lake Canal and into the Fraser River, effectively turning the lake into farmland. The soils from the lakebed are sandy to silty in composition and quite fertile, creating the area into an agricultural hub of the Fraser Valley.
Info from their website under "Our Story": www.lakelandflowers.ca/our-story/
Beautiful lupin fields at Lakeland Flowers in Abbotsford near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
About this photo: A throw back to our visit to the lupin fields last month. I missed the tulip fields this year, but we made up for it by visiting the same place to see their beautiful lupin field. Lakeland Flowers is a flower farm that you can visit (for a small fee) for about 6 months of the year offering different flower fields. In April/May they have the tulip fields, mid-May/June you can visit the lupin field, peony field, lavender field and other meadows. In August there is also a sunflower field. Lakeland Flowers is located in Abbotsford about good 45 minuten drive from the Vancouver area in BC, Canada.
Wow, I was pleasantly surprised as it was so beautiful with so many different colours!I enjoy this just as much as the tulip fields and on the positive side it was not crowded at all and even cheaper than visiting the tulips. There were some peonies blooming, but they may take anoher week or 2 to be in full bloom.
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony DSC-RX10M4
*Focal Length: 9mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/800 sec
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual (M)
Thank you for stopping by and I hope you like this photo!
Ann :-)
Some information about Lakeland Flowers:
Peter Warmerdam was born in 1927 in Sassenheim Netherlands. At the time, it was the home of the largest tulip bulb producing area in the world. In 1949, Peter arrived in Canada and worked at whatever jobs were available. His first job was working on a farm in Winnipeg. He moved to the West Coast in the early 1950’s spending some time in logging and eventually working full time in farming.
In 1974, Peter and his family purchased land in the Sumas Prairie Flats in Abbotsford where the farm currently stands. Peter chose the Sumas area because the sandy soil made harvesting bulbs easier and the steady winds kept foliar diseases at bay. The ownership in the business eventually transferred to his sons and he became fully retired from working on the farm at 87 years of age.
In its 47 years in Abbotsford, the farm has expanded from a small operation to a company of nearly 100 employees. Today, Peter’s son Nick owns and operates Lakeland Flowers which continues to grow millions of beautiful daffodils, tulips, peonies, and sunflowers each year.
The land they now farm once used to be known as Sumas Lake. From the Glacial Age, it sat in a basin cocooned between the Sumas and Vedder mountains. The 10 000 acre lake would triple in size each spring from water rushing in from the Chilliwack and Vedder River that fed into it. This would ruin crops and make transportation between Chilliwack and cities to the west impossible.
By the 1920’s, engineers drained the lake through the Sumas Lake Canal and into the Fraser River, effectively turning the lake into farmland. The soils from the lakebed are sandy to silty in composition and quite fertile, creating the area into an agricultural hub of the Fraser Valley.
Info from their website under "Our Story": www.lakelandflowers.ca/our-story/
A view of Osoyoos and Osoyoos Lake in British Columbia, Canada.
About this photoWe enjoyed another little camping trip a few days ago. We drove from Vancouver to Merritt and continued on to Osoyoos via Peachland-Summerland and Penticton.While we were in Osoyoos we couldn't miss taking in the view from Anarchist Mountain Lookout about as 15 minute drive from town along Highway 3 east.
When we arrived at the lookout, the sun was shining through some clouds which created some extra nice light. We enjoyed the views here of the town and the lake.
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony DSC-RX10M4
*Focal Length: 9mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/640 sec
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual (M)
Thank you for stopping by and I hope you like this photo!
Ann :-)
Some information about Osoyoos: Osoyoos is a town in the Okanagan Valley region of British Columbia, Canada. It's surrounded by desert, vineyards and mountains. Osoyoos Lake is known for its warm water, beaches and water sports facilities. Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre and Osoyoos Desert Centre have hands-on exhibits and trails exploring the local desert ecosystem. The Osoyoos Museum traces the town’s history with aboriginal and pioneer artifacts.
Osoyoos is also known for its arid, desert-like conditions, making it unique within Canada. Osoyoos Lake is celebrated for being the warmest freshwater lake in Canada, with average water temperatures reaching 24°C (75°F) in July and August. There are also many orchards which is a delightful way to spend a day with your family. They offer u-pick orchards where you can enjoy a hands-on experience that combines fun and education. In the summer time you will find an abundance of cherries, peaches, apricots and plums.
Views along the seawall at Coal Harbour in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
About this photo: I was looking for some blossoms along Coal Harbour, but lots of the pink petals had fallen off already. As I was wondering along the seawall, I noticed these dark gloomy clouds over the harbour.
It was a typical spring day with sunshine and some rain drops.
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony DSC-RX10M4
*Focal Length: 9mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/250 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual Mode (M)
Thank you for dropping by and I hope you enjoy this photo!
Ann :-)
Some information of Vancouver:Vancouver is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Vancouver is Canada's third largest city and is located by the Pacific Ocean on a peninsula surrounded by water and in the distance there are the mountains. Vancouver is considered a pretty clean and safe city with a great variety of shops, museums, theatre, outdoor activities (hiking, walking, kayaking, sailing, skiing on the local mountains in the winter) and more. Walking around Stanley Park is a favourite thing to do for tourist and locals alike. This beautiful park extends from the city centre of Vancouver almost to the North Shore. With wonderful views of the mountains and the ocean around every corner, downtown Vancouver is one of the most picturesque cities in the world. Walk along Robson Street, the most popular shopping street. Experience Chinatown with the different kinds of building and stores, walk on the beaches of English Bay and the seawall of Stanley Park, enjoy a walk in Gastown with the old steam clock and the many gift shops.
Look out for some Hollywood film sets as Vancouver is used for many big Hollywood movies and shows. That's why you might hear that Vancouver is called "Hollywood North". Here are some examples of shows and movies that were/are filmed here: "Dead Pool", "Skyscraper", "The X-Files", "Dark Angel", "Stargate-SG1", "The 6th Day", "Kiss of the Dragon", "Small Ville" and many more. Then there is also the Canada Place, the stadiums, the Harbour Lookout, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Science World, the Vancouver Art Gallery and much more! All of these attractions are located within minutes from the city centre.
Vancouver is also popular in the winter for winter activities. There are 3 local mountains where you can do any type of winter sport. There is Grouse Mountain, most famous for it's stunning views over the city and fresh powder snow. Grouse Mountain is accessible by skyride...this is a big airtram that will take you up to the top of the mountain. Mount Seymour and Cypress Mountain are famous too and you also get wonderful views from the top of these mountains. As you can see...Vancouver has lots to offer. The Winter Olympics were held here in 2010 as well.
A foggy Saturday morning sunrise and the summer opening up at Grouse Mountain Resort this past weekend. Looking up from a cranberry farm on Lulu Island, over Vancouver, to the "Peak of Vancouver" (on the left) with snow still on it's ski runs. Captured from Richmond, British Columbia, Canada ~ May 20, 2017 🏂
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Snow flurries in the heart historic Gastown. A pedestrian clears the sidewalk with their luggage just outside the The Lamplighter Public House. Captured in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ~ A throwback to the first day it started snowing in the fall on December 5, 2016 and today March 5, 2017 (three months later) Vancouver is getting another big dump of snow. YIPPEEEEEE!!! ☃️
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Spring in full beast mode on the west coast. It didn't take long for these trees to explode with the beautiful weather we've been having. People taking @Instagram photos and family portraits in the middle of a road while cars scurry around looking for a place to park. Captured on the Arbutus Ridge in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ~ March 27, 2019 🌸
The break of dawn over the Howe Sound and Porteau Bluffs. The exposed rock face you see here was the site of the landslide (July 29, 2008) that sent 16,000 cubic metres of rock crashing down onto the Sea to Sky Highway below. No one was injured but this direct route from Vancouver to Whistler was blocked for 5 days while crews removed large boulders from the highway. A similar landslide occurred at these bluffs in 1965. Captured from Porteau Cove, British Columbia, Canada ~ July 2, 2017 🌲
You can see some photos from the rockslide here... blogs.agu.org/landslideblog/page/172/
Beautiful tulip fields at Lakeland Flowers U-Pick Farm in Abbotsford near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
About this photo: These tulips fields in Abbotsford had to skip a year last year due to floods, but they have been fully operational again this year. My friend and I really wanted to go see some tulip fields again this year and we choose to visit the Abbotsford Tulip Festival, there is one in Chilliwack as well. We decided to go back to the one in Abbotsford operated by Lakeland Flowers which we visited a couple of years ago as well. It was their first year opening the fields to the public at that time. They have such beautiful tulip fields with so many gorgeous varieties and amazing colours which is why we choose to visit this tulip festival! 🌷🌷🌷
I took this photo yesterday at these beautiful tulip fields. I must say there is something about tulip fields and mountains which you don't see in the Netherlands.
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony DSC-RX10M4
*Focal Length: 11mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/320 sec
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual (M)
Thank you for stopping by and I hope you like this photo!
Ann :-)
Some information about Lakeland Flowers:
Peter Warmerdam was born in 1927 in Sassenheim Netherlands. At the time, it was the home of the largest tulip bulb producing area in the world. In 1949, Peter arrived in Canada and worked at whatever jobs were available. His first job was working on a farm in Winnipeg. He moved to the West Coast in the early 1950’s spending some time in logging and eventually working full time in farming.
In 1974, Peter and his family purchased land in the Sumas Prairie Flats in Abbotsford where the farm currently stands. Peter chose the Sumas area because the sandy soil made harvesting bulbs easier and the steady winds kept foliar diseases at bay. The ownership in the business eventually transferred to his sons and he became fully retired from working on the farm at 87 years of age.
In its 47 years in Abbotsford, the farm has expanded from a small operation to a company of nearly 100 employees. Today, Peter’s son Nick owns and operates Lakeland Flowers which continues to grow millions of beautiful daffodils, tulips, peonies, and sunflowers each year.
The land they now farm once used to be known as Sumas Lake. From the Glacial Age, it sat in a basin cocooned between the Sumas and Vedder mountains. The 10 000 acre lake would triple in size each spring from water rushing in from the Chilliwack and Vedder River that fed into it. This would ruin crops and make transportation between Chilliwack and cities to the west impossible.
By the 1920’s, engineers drained the lake through the Sumas Lake Canal and into the Fraser River, effectively turning the lake into farmland. The soils from the lakebed are sandy to silty in composition and quite fertile, creating the area into an agricultural hub of the Fraser Valley.
Info from their website under "Our Story": www.lakelandflowers.ca/our-story/
Thursday morning's fog bank engulfs the Lions Gate Bridge. Morning commuters drive into very low visibility and onto the north shore. Captured from Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ~ May 4, 2017 ☁️
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Spotted Lake in Osoyoos, British Columbia, Canada.
About this photoWe enjoyed another little camping trip a few days ago. We drove from Vancouver to Merritt and continued on to Osoyoos via Peachland-Summerland and Penticton. On our way home we took Highway 3 back to Vancouver.
After a good 5 minute drive we drove by Spotted Lake which is quite unique as it's a lake with big spots, hence the name. You can view this lake from the road, but because it's private you can't go down to the lake itself. I believe you can book a tour with the local First Nations if you wish to learn more about its history and get closer to this lake.
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony DSC-RX10M4
*Focal Length: 15mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/250 sec
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual (M)
Thank you for stopping by and I hope you like this photo!
Ann :-)
Some information about Spotted Lake and Osoyoos: Spotted Lake is a small lake rich in a variety of minerals, including calcium, sodium sulphates and magnesium sulphate. During the hot summer months, much of the water in the lake evaporates, leaving concentrations of these minerals that form the spots visible in the lake. Throughout the summer, the spots shift in size and colour as the minerals within each change with further evaporation. Colours ranging from blue to green to yellow appear, depending on the mineral makeup of each individual spot.
Spotted Lake is known to the First Nations People of the Osoyoos area as kłlilx’w, and it is a sacred site that has been considered a revered place of healing for centuries. The belief is that each of the different circles holds its own unique medicinal and healing properties. The land surrounding the lake was privately owned for 40 years, but in 2001 the federal government acquired it for the benefit and uses of the Okanagan Nation. This ensures that this historically important land can be protected from development, so that future generations of the Okanagan Nation will continue to benefit, as did their ancestors. (Info from the official website of Destination Osoyoos).
Osoyoos is a town in the Okanagan Valley region of British Columbia, Canada. It's surrounded by desert, vineyards and mountains. Osoyoos Lake is known for its warm water, beaches and water sports facilities. Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre and Osoyoos Desert Centre have hands-on exhibits and trails exploring the local desert ecosystem. The Osoyoos Museum traces the town’s history with aboriginal and pioneer artifacts.
Osoyoos is also known for its arid, desert-like conditions, making it unique within Canada. Osoyoos Lake is celebrated for being the warmest freshwater lake in Canada, with average water temperatures reaching 24°C (75°F) in July and August. There are also many orchards which is a delightful way to spend a day with your family. They offer u-pick orchards where you can enjoy a hands-on experience that combines fun and education. In the summer time you will find an abundance of cherries, peaches, apricots and plums.
A quiet morning at Buntzen Lake in Anmore near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
About this photo: I was on my way to Pitt Lake in Pitt Meadows near Vancouver, BC, Canada. I was going to go for a walk over there and enjoy the beautiful views. On my way to Pitt Lake, I drove by this cranberry field and just had to stop as the farmers were harvesting the berries. Such a unique thing to witness (to know about how cranberries are harvested, read more info below).
I spotted these two farmers in their wading gear pulling the cranberries in with special booms (some type of floating beams). I found it very fascinating.
I hope you enjoy this photo.
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony DSC-RX10M4
*Focal Length: 220mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/320 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual Mode (M)
Thank you for dropping by!
Ann :)
Some information about the cranberry harvest: Cranberries grow in fields low to the ground on vines and usually the fields are kept fairly dry until harvesting season from late September to the end of October.
If they had a dry cranberry harvest where berries are individually hand picked, it would easily take a team two weeks. But with a wet harvest, where the field is flooded, it usually only takes a couple of day.
The field is flooded leaving the water at a depth of six to ten inches (15-25cm). The growers then use beaters to churn the water and whack the berries off the vines. The farmers head out in a row, so that no berry is left unbeaten. Because each berry has four air pockets, they can float in liquid. Once the field is completely beaten, the water is raised to approximately two to three feet (0.6m to about 1m).
The berries are typically moved toward a specific corner of the field by farmers, wearing hip waders, who corral the berries using rakes and floating beams called booms through the chilly water. The berries are then pumped out using suction. Then they're rinsed with fresh water and separated from the debris. The berries are then loaded into a truck, and shipped to a processing facility.
A sparkly g'day from our bruthas and sistas from Team Australia. I think they raised the bar in the Honda Celebration of Light - Day 2 of the annual multiple-day fireworks competition that attracts an estimated 1.4 million people. Looking over the reflections on English Bay at Sunset Beach,
the Burrard Bridge and Granville Island. Captured from the Seawall in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ~ July 27, 2016 🎆
Pretty drops on the grass and moss in our neighourhood near Vancouver, BC, Canada.
About this photo: I noticed these dewdrops on some moss and grass growing on top of a wall. This caught my eye while out walking our dogs in our neighbourhood.
I was really captivated by this and had to stop to take a few photos with my cell phone.
I hope you like this photo?
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Iphone 16e
*Focal Length: 50mm
*F-Number: F/1.64
*Exposure Time: 1/259 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-32
*Exposure Program: Manual Mode (M)
Thank you for dropping by!
Ann :)
The full harvest moon visible from area near Vancouver, BC, Canada.
About this photo: We had a clear evening and I was ready for some photos of this evening's full moon. It is a full harvest moon which also happens to be the first super moon of 2025. I got lucky to have a pretty clear view from my place, I just had to step into my back alley to see the moon. The moon look beautiful and I only wished there would have been some more wind for that Canadian Flag to be flapping around, but his will have to do. 🌝❤️🌕
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony RX10 IV
*Focal Length: 220mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/160 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual Mode (M)
Thank you for dropping by!
Ann :)
Some information on New Westminster: New Westminster is a city that belongs to the Greater Vancouver area. New Westminster is located about 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver along the Fraser River. This beautiful city is also called "The Royal City". The city also reminds people of San Francisco, especially because of the steep hills in town. So be prepared for those hills!
New Westminster was founded by the Royal Engineers under the command of Colonel Richard Clement Moody, and named by Queen Victoria after her favourite neighbourhood in London, Westminster. It is also the oldest city in western Canada and it was the capital of British Columbia between 1858 and 1866.
Located right in the middle of the Greater Vancouver network today, New Westminster is a charming mix of old and new, with a picturesque waterfront and fabulous Victorian architecture. It's a vibrant and progressive city with a community rich in tradition and respect for its heritage.
Come and visit this beautiful city when you are in Vancouver and find out for yourself how charming this city is. There are many things to see and to visit in New Westminster such as: New Westminster Museum and Archives, Irving House, the Samson V Paddle Wheeler, New Westminster Quay Public Market, the Antique Alley, Queen's Park, the 7-11 cycling Trail and much more.
Some beautiful fall colours spotted along the Stanley Park seawall in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
About this photo: We had to go pick something up in downtown Vancouver and on our way home, we made a quick stop in Stanley Park to capture a few fall photos.
I took this photo with a view of the city and the Vancouver rowing club along the Stanley Park seawall in Vancouver, BC, Canada. 🍁🍂🍁🍂
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony RX10MIV
*Focal Length: 9mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/400 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual Mode (M)
Thank you for dropping by and I hope you like this photo!
Ann :-)
Some information about Vancouver: Vancouver is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Vancouver is Canada's third largest city and is located by the Pacific Ocean on a peninsula surrounded by water and in the distance there are the mountains. Vancouver is considered a pretty clean and safe city with a great variety of shops, museums, theatre, outdoor activities (hiking, walking, kayaking, sailing, skiing on the local mountains in the winter) and more. Walking around Stanley Park is a favourite thing to do for tourist and locals alike. This beautiful park extends from the city centre of Vancouver almost to the North Shore. With wonderful views of the mountains and the ocean around every corner, downtown Vancouver is one of the most picturesque cities in the world. Walk along Robson Street, the most popular shopping street. Experience Chinatown with the different kinds of building and stores, walk on the beaches of English Bay and the seawall of Stanley Park, enjoy a walk in Gastown with the old steam clock and the many gift shops.
Look out for some Hollywood film sets as Vancouver is used for many big Hollywood movies and shows. That's why you might hear that Vancouver is called "Hollywood North". Here are some examples of shows and movies that were/are filmed here: "Deadpool 1 & 2", "The X-Files", "The Good Doctor", "Colony", "Arrow", "The Flash", "Supernatural", "Stargate-SG1", "The 6th Day", "Kiss of the Dragon", "Small Ville" and many many more. Then there is also the Canada Place, the stadiums, the Harbour Lookout, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Science World, the Vancouver Art Gallery and much more! All of these attractions are located within minutes from the city centre.
Vancouver is also popular in the winter for winter activities. There are 3 local mountains where you can do any type of winter sport. There is Grouse Mountain, most famous for it's stunning views over the city and fresh powder snow. Grouse Mountain is accessible by skyride...this is a big gondola that will take you up to the top of the mountain. Mount Seymour and Cypress Mountain are famous too and you also get wonderful views from the top of these mountains. As you can see...Vancouver has lots to offer. The Winter Olympics were held here in 2010 as well.
It has been awhile since I posted aphoto on Flickr. A lot of projects and work have been catching up me that I didn't really have much time to take photos or to manage my Flickr account.
Hopefully things will be better in the next few weeks. In the meantime, have a wonderful weekend and stay safe! :)
Location: Burnaby, BC (Canada)
Fall colours along the road leading to Burnaby Mountain Park near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
About this photo: I am still sharing some photos from my favourite season, fall! Mid to late October is usually the time with most vibrant colours and that sure proved to be true when I went to Burnaby Mountain near the end of October. I just had to stop along the road that goes up to the park as the yellows were so pretty. It was a rainy day, but that didn't matter and the colours provided some brightness on this grey day.
I took this photo from the road leading up to Burnaby Mountain Park near Vancouver, BC, Canada
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony ILCA-77m2
*Focal Length: 17mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/160 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual (M)
Thank you for dropping by!
Ann :)
Some information on Burnaby Mountain: Burnaby is a city which belongs to the Greater Vancouver area and is about 10-15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Burnaby Mountain is one of the beautiful places to visit in Burnaby and is located near the Simon Fraser University. The views over the mountains, the Burrard Inlet, downtown Vancouver and Indian arm from up here make it such a great place. This is a fairly popular destination popular visitors and locals alike. The green hillside offers room to throw a frisbee or send a kite soaring. There is a network of trails which offer a variety of hiking, walking and jogging options. There is also a playground tucked away in the upper hillside.
The Centennial Pavilion area features the Rose Garden, with its vibrant colours in season and a great variety of roses. Nearby is the acclaimed Horizons restaurant and two majestic totem poles, a reminder of the community's proud native heritage. Towering over the distant city are the tall Kamui Mintara (Playground of the Gods) sculptures. The Kamui Mintara is more than a dozen carved poles created by Japanese sculptors Nuburi Toko and his son, Shusei. These impressive sculptures commemorate the goodwill between Burnaby and its sister city, Kushiro, Japan.
Burnaby Mountain is a great place to enjoy in any season as there are always the beautiful views over the city, the mountains, the Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm (a coastal fjord of about 18km/11.25mi long).
"Lights at Lafarge" in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada.
About this photo: I am sharing one more photo from the "Lights at Lafarge" in Coquitlam near Vancouver, BC, Canada. These festive lights are on display along the Lafarge Lake trail and in the park by the lake, totaling about 1.6km/1mi of sparkling lights. The lights are on from the end of November until mid February from 4pm to 11pm every night. It is Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor light display with plenty of free parking and several special events on certain dates. And if you get hungry there are some vendors and food trucks on site.
We truly enjoyed these beautiful lights on this wonderful evening. I took so many photos, but I really like this one with the sunset colours reflecting in the water.
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony DSC-RX10M4
*Focal Length: 41mm
*F-Number: F/16
*Exposure Time: 1/3.2 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual Mode (M)
Thank you for dropping by and I hope you like this photo!
Ann :-)
A colourful sunset over False Creek and the Burrard Civic Marina. Looking underneath the Burrard Bridge, over English Bay, West Vancouver and beyond to the snow capped mountains in Tetrahedron Provincial Park just north of the Sunshine Coast. Captured Friday evening from Granville Island in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ~ May 19, 2017
Mount Baker (located in Washington State, USA) and the Strawberry Moon seen from my backyard near Vancouver, BC, Canada.
About this photo: First of all this is a combination of 2 photos, one of Mount Baker at sunset and one of the moon taken on the same evening. Let me explain: It was cloudy in the morning, but as the day went on it was getting nicer and sunnier. I had figured out that the moon would rise from behind Mount Baker to the right and it would be about an before sunset...so it should be pretty nice. Thankfully I can see Mount Baker from my backyard and didn't have to go anywhere. I was waiting and waiting and waiting for the moon the show up, but I started doubting if I got the right time, right place, etc... Mount Baker was basking in the last light of the sun, so I took some photos of Mount Baker while waiting for the moon.
About 45 minutes later I noticed the moon was already quite a bit higher in the sky emerging from a layer of thin clouds. That’s when I took the shot of the moon. There must have been a layer of clouds near the horizon which prevented me from seeing the moon rise from behind the mountain. I added my moon into the photo (and made it a little larger) as this is how I would have imagine it would look like, does that count??? Anyway, I hope you enjoy this photo anyway!? I took both photos from our place near Vancouver, BC, Canada.
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony ILCA-77m2
*Focal Length: 250mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/80 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual Mode (M)
Thank you for dropping by!
Ann :)
Some information on Mount Baker: Mount Baker has a height of 10,781ft (3286m) and is an active glaciated stratovolcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc and the North Cascades of Washington in the United States. Mount Baker has the second-most thermally active crater in the Cascade Range after Mount Saint Helens.
Some information on New Westminster: New Westminster is a city that belongs to the Greater Vancouver area. New Westminster is located about 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver along the Fraser River. This beautiful city is also called "The Royal City". The city also reminds people of San Francisco, especially because of the steep hills in town. So be prepared for those hills!
New Westminster was founded by the Royal Engineers under the command of Colonel Richard Clement Moody, and named by Queen Victoria after her favourite neighbourhood in London, Westminster. It is also the oldest city in western Canada and it was the capital of British Columbia between 1858 and 1866.
Located right in the middle of the Greater Vancouver network today, New Westminster is a charming mix of old and new, with a picturesque waterfront and fabulous Victorian architecture. It's a vibrant and progressive city with a community rich in tradition and respect for its heritage.
Come and visit this beautiful city when you are in Vancouver and find out for yourself how charming this city is. There are many things to see and to visit in New Westminster such as: New Westminster Museum and Archives, Irving House, the Samson V Paddle Wheeler, New Westminster Quay Public Market, the Antique Alley, Queen's Park, the 7-11 cycling Trail and much more.
Fall colours at beautiful Deer Lake in Burnaby near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
About this photo: Fall is my favourite season and finally the colours are starting to pop. So, I am hoping to be out and about more in the upcoming weeks looking for pretty fall colours. The weather hasn't been too great, but that doesn't stop me! There is something about rain and fall colours.
Who else loves rainy fall days? I love it and the rainy mood as well as fall colours are a nice combination. I enjoyed a stroll in the rain a few days ago at Deer Lake Park where this seen came across my path. Deer Lake is located in Burnaby near Vancouver, BC, Canada.
🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony RX10 IV
*Focal Length: 28mm
*F-Number: F/7.5
*Exposure Time: 1/250 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-100
*Exposure Program: Manual Mode (M)
Thank you for dropping by!
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Some information on Deer Lake Park: Burnaby is a city which belongs to the Greater Vancouver area and is about 10-15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Deer Lake is a relaxing 5 kilometre/3 mile walk around an urban lake just outside of Vancouver. The walking trail around the lake is good any time of year and is very popular with dog walkers in and around Burnaby. Trails in the park lead to a kids playground, washrooms, a boat launch and picnic tables. In the summer months Deer Lake Boat Rentals offers canoe, kayak and pedal boat rentals. Gas or electric motors are not allowed on this lake.
Deer Lake is also home to the Burnaby Art Gallery, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby Village Museum and Century Gardens. The Burnaby Art Gallery manages the City of Burnaby's permanent art collection while the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is a multi-purpose community arts facility providing public exhibitions, performances, festivals and art classes. The Burnaby Village Museum depicts life in the area from the 1920's. They have reconstructed 31 full scale buildings over 10 acres, with staff in costumes like in the 1920's.
Deer Lake Park is a great place for outdoor activities and cultural life in Burnaby. Whether you want to visit an art gallery or see an outdoor concert, Deer Lake Park is the place you will find it. Your kids will love the park for the beach, the playground, the water activities and the Burnaby Village Museum. In the summer months the park comes alive with outdoor concerts and lake activities and in the off season it is a relaxing park to go for a quiet walk around the scenic trails.