If one plans on seeing the Pacific north-west, there are no better months than June through August in a calendar year. Abundant sunshine, long daylight hours and a general air of “alls-ok-with-the-world” make for a very pleasant trip.
This summer I had a chance to stay in Vancouver, British Columbia (that far west province of Canada that is isolated from the rest of the country) for an extended period on work. While the days were busy tending to official matters, the evenings were relaxed and gave an opportunity to capture some views of the city.
It certainly helped that the work place was across from Downtown and had the best possible view of the downtown area (the only way you could outdo it was to take a plane ride over the city).
While some photographs were pre-planned and timed, most were essentially taken impromptu while exploring the town or hunting dinner or out for a run or walk. I am a believer of the two essential mantra’s of photography – one: never be without a camera, two: It (lighting, people, subject) is what it is, what can you create out of it?