Amazing Yellow Leaves of Fall

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

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

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

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

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

One of the prettiest places on Galiano Island, BC.

Bird in Flight

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

On The Move

Another Sunset - Vancouver

More Cherry Blossoms

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

Green Shoots - Concrete Garden

Spring Is Here! Cherry Blossoms in Vancouver

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

The Manhattan Alcove - Thurlow Street - Vancouver

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

Concrete building exterior at night. 

Taking Flight in English Bay - Vancouver

Vancouver City Skyline from Jericho Beach

Abstract - Wood Grain and Texture

Shadow of a Tree

Vancouver Convention Centre

Canada Line Bridge Over Fraser River - Reflection

Sculpture over Vancouver city skyline

Train Yard at Waterfront Station - Vancouver

Chevron Floating Station - Vancouver

Coin For a View - North Vancouver

Siwash Rock - Stanley Park Seawall - Vancouver

Christ Church Cathedral at night - Downtown Vancouver

Mosquito Creek Marina - North Vancouver

New life springing from old at Mosquito Creek Marina in North Vancouver.  A touch of colour in the sunset.

Downtown Vancouver Skyline in Silhouette

This shot, taken from North Vancouver, of the downtown skyline in silhouette.  Seaplane overhead.

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Panorama - View of Davie Steet from Above

View of Davie Street in Vancouver from the Sandman.

Lion's Gate Bridge Vancouver

 

View from below the Lion's Gate Bridge in Vancouver, BC

Tire Tracks in Snow

It doesn't snow that often in Vancouver, but when and if it does snow a lot the city pretty much shuts down.  Luckily this most recent snowfall melted the next day, but still made for some nice (if brief) photo opportunities.

Mirror Image - Two Crows Perched

While waiting to get off the Ferry, I saw these two birds show up - hoping for scraps once all the cars left I guess.

Fairmont Pacific Rim at Night

One of the top hotels in Vancouver, this photo doesn't even show the Ferrari parked a few metres away.

Vancouver Convention Centre at Night

Purple Glow - Vancouver Olympic Flame Monument at night

Reflection and Shadow - Vancouver Harbour Water Airport

This image is kind of abstract in its lack of focus, but I found the reflection and shadow from this walkway intriguing somehow.

Vancouver Harbour Water Airport & Cypress Mountain at Night

A roundabout stroll home from work brought me around the Vancouver Convention again.  In this shot several landmarks from the city - Vancouver Harbour Water Airport, Lions Gate Bridge, and Cypress Mountain night skiing.

Fountain at Bentall Centre - Vancouver

A Place to Stay on Granville Street - Hotstelling International Logo in Neon