Vancouver Skyline by photosynthesis
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A view of the Vancouver skyline from Queen Elizabeth Park, which is the highest point in the city. The mountains in the background are part of the North Shore Mountains. According to Wikipedia: "Although not particularly high, these mountains are rugged and should not be underestimated. Severe weather conditions in the North Shore Mountains often contrast dramatically with mild conditions in nearby Vancouver. This is especially true in winter, but even in summer large precipices are hidden very close to popular hiking trails and it is very easy to get lost, despite being in sight of the city. Those who venture into the North Shore Mountains for whatever reason should be well prepared at any time of year."
One day while we were in Vancouver last month, we drove up to one of these mountains - Mt. Seymour - having read about some hiking trails there. We parked in a ski area parking lot & though there were one or two other cars there, there were no other people around at all. We walked past the deserted ski lifts & down the hill a little bit to where the trail was supposed to start, but found that the entire area where we planned to hike was covered with snow. We weren't dressed or equipped for a snow hike, so we just took a few photos & turned around. Based on the warning above, I guess that was a wise decision...
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Comments (17)
abreojos
Beautiful shot Claude! Love to see this area one day....
Cyve
Amazing an d beautiful photo !
jayfar
Beautiful image. I was here in May 2006.
alanwilliams
what a setting majestic sums it upfor me
Faemike55
Very beautiful view
MrsRatbag
So beautiful, nestled in the valley; excellent shot!
mtdana
Beautiful vista! – and better to be save in an unfamiliar area.
witch_1612
Wonderful!!!
UVDan
I love this shot and envy the folks who get to live here.
weesel
Man that looks great. I can kick my butt for never visiting when we lived in WA.
Annie_Photography
wonderful work... I like it
roguetographer
You really did a good job of seeing a lot of wonderful scenery in Vancouver, BC. Makes me want to spend time there some day for sure. Thank you for all the splendid images you've shared from that gorgeous part of the world.
auntietk
That is such a gorgeous view. Topographical prominence is everything! The mountains rise straight out of the sea. Fabulous!
whaleman
Cool shot! I once lived high up on the mountain side of North Vancouver, so this brings back memories. We would get sudden and large snowfalls that would cause people to have to leave their cars and walk up the last mile to where we lived, which was the end to the road upwards. A few hours later it would all melt away and people would go get their cars again.
brewgirlca
Is there something about Vancouver, BC that makes the images all come out blueish. I was there spring a year ago and all my landscapes are blue like this too. It is not at all unpleasant but just really noticeable. I assumed it was because I did not have my white balance set right but you have it too and you tend to shoot warm.
FredNunes
Beautiful image! :-)
danapommet
A spectacular POV - I have not seen the city from that direction! An excellent capture and information!