Vancouver Daily Photo

Amazing Yellow Leaves of Fall

2011-10-29T18:19:00.000-07:00

I don't think the changing of the seasons from Summer to Fall in Canada will ever get old for me. The vibrant colours (not colors) of the leaves on the trees - the fiery oranges, bright yellows, deep reds all create a wonderful backdrop anywhere you look. Throw in some sunshine and it only gets better!

I've posted some previous fall photos here.

Hidden Grove - Sechelt - Sunshine Coast

2011-10-26T16:12:00.000-07:00

From the description of the B&B we were staying at it seemed like a good place to go, although the owner had "never been there", several guests raved about it and many made second and third trips to this place - just a 15 minute trip down the road in Sechelt, BC.

Hidden Grove they call it, although it's just off the highway well marked and easy to get to. Yet another world awaits when you enter this old growth forest. From the first few steps on the springy trail, from years of vegetation piled beneath our feet, I felt this place was special. The kind of feeling you may get when walking into an old cathedral, if you're religiously inclined, or an oasis. This place had a special feeling to it, one of peace and tranquility, of age and continuity - a sanctuary.

Purple Rain Drops

2011-10-20T12:00:00.000-07:00

I'm just making the name of this flower up and I'm sure it's not right, although they are purple and it was raining.

Horseshoe Bay - On Route to Langdale

2011-10-19T22:03:00.000-07:00

It was quite a moody day when we crossed the water on the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale. Low clouds draped around the islands like fingers. It's amazing what such a short ferry can do to the landscape and the feel of a place. Along the Sunshine Coast, although quite close to Vancouver, it seems to have a pace all its own.

Kayaking the Skookumchuck Narrows - Sunshine Coast, BC

2011-10-17T21:56:00.000-07:00

A recent trip to the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia brought me to the Skookumchuck Narrows - a fascinating place! A couple times a day the tide rolls in or out of the massive Sechelt Inlet. The sheer volume of water (200 billion gallons on a 10 ft tide change) creates a tidal surge. Although quite dangerous if you're swimming or sailing, it's perfect for Kayakers to play on the huge standing wave formed by this phenomenon.

Be sure to time your visit to see the maximum height of the tide and take into account the hour long hike from the parking lot. More info on the narrows and the Provincial Park here.

Galiano Island lookout - Collinson Point Provincial Park

2011-05-16T09:19:00.000-07:00

One of the prettiest places on Galiano Island, BC.

Bird in Flight

2011-05-15T09:15:00.000-07:00

One of the first photos of the day, this guy came around the bend while we were on Galiano Island. A beautiful sight to see!

Soaring Bald Eagle - Galiano Island

2011-05-14T16:17:00.000-07:00

On The Move

2011-05-14T13:21:00.000-07:00

Another Sunset - Vancouver

2011-03-28T09:15:00.000-07:00

More Cherry Blossoms

2011-03-26T21:12:00.000-07:00

More cherry blossoms in Vancouver...pink this time.

Green Shoots - Concrete Garden

2011-03-25T09:18:00.000-07:00

Spring Is Here! Cherry Blossoms in Vancouver

2011-03-24T21:05:00.000-07:00

I've been told the Cherry Blossoms are a bit late this year, but they seem pretty early to me (being used to snow in May in other parts of Canada). It's still a novelty for me, so there will probably be a few more "flowery" photos show up here.

Signs of Spring - Green Shoots in Snow Covered Flower Bed

2011-03-06T21:57:00.000-08:00

The Manhattan Alcove - Thurlow Street - Vancouver

2011-02-21T14:26:00.000-08:00

When walking by this alcove along Thurlow in Vancouver, the lighting and scene seemed like the set of a play. Mysterious man with coffee just added to the this story.

Thurlow & Georgia at Night - Vancouver

2011-02-20T14:26:00.000-08:00

Concrete building exterior at night.

Taking Flight in English Bay - Vancouver

2011-02-19T11:20:00.000-08:00

Vancouver City Skyline from Jericho Beach

2011-02-18T11:09:00.000-08:00

Abstract - Wood Grain and Texture

2011-02-17T23:07:00.000-08:00

Shadow of a Tree

2011-02-12T13:40:00.000-08:00

Vancouver Convention Centre

2011-01-28T09:08:00.000-08:00

Canada Line Bridge Over Fraser River - Reflection

2011-01-27T20:48:00.000-08:00

Sculpture over Vancouver city skyline

2011-01-26T21:06:00.000-08:00

Train Yard at Waterfront Station - Vancouver

2011-01-25T21:01:00.000-08:00

Chevron Floating Station - Vancouver

2011-01-24T20:59:00.000-08:00