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Almost Mythological

During my last visit to Vancouver, I woke up very early one morning to capture some cityscapes of the metropolis from the eastern suburbs. While photographing, I noticed the trajectory of the moon's descent as night slowly yielded to day.

 

Because I could foresee where the moon was going to set, I raced with anticipation from where I was (in Burnaby) to North Vancouver just in time to witness one of the most incredible moonsets that I've ever seen. It was the full moon steadily sinking below the skies above the Vancouver skyline that was still very much in a state of slumber that morning.

 

Alas, the city was tranquil and calm. All one could hear was the sound of the breeze above Coal Harbour and a few birds chirping to each other in greeting.

 

As the moon descended, its glow illuminated the clouds around its sphere, creating a fiery glow and emblazoned haze that was quite mesmerizing to the point that it felt mysteriously mythological -- like a moment one would only read about in fables. That's what it felt like for me.

 

Fortunately, I captured this image to ensure that I didn't imagine the moment.

 

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Uploaded on February 25, 2020
Taken on June 16, 2019