I was planning on heading to Caulfield Park this evening, but as I drew close I saw that another large cargo ship was positioned in a less-than-ideal location. One of these days I'll remember to check the AIS maps before I leave! (It was the Coral Amethyst, for those keeping track -- I think whoever names these ships is either blind or delusional...)
I therefore made a quick diversion to Lighthouse Park (just a few hundred metres further along). The downside of Lighthouse Park is that the viewpoints, although not far, are quite a long way below the level of the car park, and the walk back on a hot and still rather humid day didn't greatly appeal.
I chose to walk to the Juniper Point viewpoint, not only because it was a bit shorter, but also because it has views from east to west, allowing good photos of the sunset.
The sunset was not as dramatic as I'd hoped, but still quite impressive. In the distance are the hills of Bowen Island, with the mountains on the Sunshine Coast behind them. The two Grebe Islets are also visible, with the small lighthouse on the left one sticking up. On the water in the foreground, a canoe passes by.
Although this looks like quite a high viewpoint, the camera was only about 2 feet above the ground, which slopes away to cliffs, popular with rock climbers (you never know when one is suddenly going to appear over the edge and into your photo!). This tree, hanging precariously on the cliff edge, was just asking to be photographed. I framed the last rays of the sun before it set behind the hills to pass through the leaves of the tree, creating a (very mild, for me) starburst effect.
I'm a British software developer and photographer living in Vancouver, BC. I mainly photograph landscapes, cityscapes, night scenes, and water.
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This is my sort of shot! We lived in Canada for 7 years but never made it out as far as Vancouver - must return and do that part of the country one day!
July 23rd, 2013
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