Time of day affects many things, especially where shadows are. In this case I pointed out our shadows on the bridge appearing in the lower right of the photo, and composed to include us in the shot.

I've moved the horizon to the top third so we can enjoy the reflection.

I included a fountain picture that we would have taken if we had found a fountain that was on. Notice the exif data to the right, and see that our shutter speed is very fast at 1/1000s. I shot this in shutter priority (S or Tv), 1/1000s and the camera adjusted aperture for me. This is what you would use for stopping motion of any sort, and you may have to adjust ISO if the image is still dark.

Welcome to Chinatown where such wonders await. Photographic wonders that is!

Shot taken at Deas Island Regional Park In Ladner, British Columbia-they swung around for me briefly before taking off. Looking healthy and well fed!

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Whytecliff Park, British Columbia.

I have spent almost a week on Salt Spring Island, in the Southern Gulf Islands just off the much larger, well-known Vancouver Island. Amidst artists, winemakers, coffeeshop owners and simply incredibly resourceful, talented and warm-hearted people. Sounds like a snapshot of what Canada is all about? In essence, you've got it all here on Salt Spring Island and more. I completely fell. Head over heels. And already know I'll be back here .. soon !!!

More on my travel blog www.creativelena.com/en/travel-blog/north-america/canada/ <3

Notice the symmetry here. It's also got a subject (the tree) on the side third, so it's kind of symmetrical AND rule of thirds :)

Whytecliff Park, British Columbia.

Here I have shot the entire storefront, but it's still not a wide shot.

1/1000s will stop motion. The closer you can get to the water the better.

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