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City, Sea, & Sunsets

Posted on July 19, 2023January 30, 2025

I went on another road trip recently, this time with my dad to Vancouver. Like my last trip there during spring break, I brought my camera along, and I rarely went out of my grandparents’ house without it.

During the week that I was in Vancouver, I encountered almost too many photogenic scenes (if there is such a thing as too many): busy cityscapes, striking wildflowers, mossy forests (so much green), intriguing reflections, dramatic sunsets, and expansive views.

Coming from the sleepy town of Creston, Vancouver’s skyscrapers and metropolis setting was a bit of a culture shock. © Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
© Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
Foxglove flowers. © Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
This young shrub was growing from an old trunk acting as a nurse tree. © Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
Driving through these tunnels is too much fun. © Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
© Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
© Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
© Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
© Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
Looking down at Lynn Creek at Lynn Canyon Park from the suspension bridge. © Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
© Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
© Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
My camera doesn’t come close to capturing the majesty of these trees. © Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
© Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
© Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
Late-evening sunlight on tall grass. © Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
© Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
Looking down at the ocean from the top of Grouse Mountain. Yes, I hiked Grouse Grind, and it was certainly an adventure. © Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
© Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
© Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
Purple martens. © Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
© Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
I almost blinded myself taking this photo. © Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
© Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023
© Hazel Peel-Hodgson, 2023

6 thoughts on “City, Sea, & Sunsets”

  1. Ursula says:
    July 19, 2023 at 8:06 am

    Love this collection of photos!

    Reply
    1. hazelraine says:
      July 19, 2023 at 12:23 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Shamus says:
    July 19, 2023 at 4:12 pm

    Yay those are some good ones. My favourite is the sun dancing on the water between the three posts. Magical

    Reply
    1. hazelraine says:
      July 19, 2023 at 4:50 pm

      Aww thank you for your comment:)

      Reply
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