Welcome to "an enchanting oasis nestled in the heart of Darling Harbour."
A completely zen haven nestled in between all the hustle and bustle of Chinatown. Light rain and cloudy skies hover above us, but that adds onto the quiet stillness and tranquil atmosphere.
A new year = a new beginning.
High above the mountains at over 8,000 feet, we are reminded of how quickly things can change and how vast the world really is. Opportunities present itself everywhere; we just need to take the leap in making that first step.
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Hefner Lake and Park Part II: Just a couple of seconds left until the sun disappears from our vantage point.
At the lake, the sunset is visible with no obstruction - making it the best escape to catch a calming sunset on a weekday.
Hefner Lake and Park Part I: Arrived just in time to catch the peaceful, flawless sunset in action with the lighthouse as the main standout.
With barely a single cloud in the sky, we get almost a 360 degree view of the sunset colors by the still waters.
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Sandia Mountains Part V: The stunning view heading down from the mountains, as sunset changed into twilight and the light began to fade in the horizon.
Garden of the Gods Part III: Magnificent, larger-than-life rock formations present such electrifying feelings as we walk from sunset into twilight.
Garden of the Gods Part II: The clouds that form during sunset above the mountains are nothing short of spectacular. As the sunset hues and shadows continue to deepen, golden shades are cast across the entire landscape.
Garden of the Gods Part I: We see such natural beauty high above at the Garden of the Gods. As sunset approaches, cirrus clouds start to develop, casting a golden glow to this exceptional view of surreal rock formations.
Striking blue skies and water light up the Cabo Carvoeiro, a tremendous spot with wide landscape and cliff views from all 360 degrees in Peniche.
Kitslano Beach Part II: After the sun sets, you're faced with blue hour at twilight. The colors begin to mute a bit, the glow fading but still reflecting on the skyscrapers, and the mountains darken more, creating a marvelous contrast against the sky and waters.
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Kitslano Beach Part I: That moment where you're sitting right between golden hour and blue hour, where you still get the orange colors but the darkening sky creates a greater contrast.
The beauty of Vancouver is even more striking after the sunset, with shadows of the mountains coming alive.
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Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre Part II: One of the most remarkable outdoor amphitheatres out there. Views of big red rocks, mountains and cityscape views all wrapped together in one place.
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre Part I: Mesmerizing red sandstone rocks surround this popular amphitheater on top of a mountain. The beautiful ridges and textures create spectacular layers that can be admired from afar.
It truly lives up to its name with mansions surrounding the park and beach (for miles and miles), gorgeous views from the waters, and the calming, coastal glamour that you can only dream of.
This was one of my favorite pics from this beach and I decided to add a cool blue filter to it to create a calming, yet somewhat moody photo to match the grey overcast skies. The different textures from the clouds create a slight pastel effect, which lends itself a nostalgic, ethereal, dreamy quality.
Such strong currents, creating a spectacular view where waves wash up to the shore, delivering an animated art show with its foam-like surface.
The waves have such distinct textures all around, looking very 3D in a 2D frame.
I loved looking down from the hill into the city head on--seeing the houses, parks, and countless amount of trees across different spans of neighborhoods. The shadows coming from the mid-afternoon sun on the rocks was an extra bonus perk!
I particularly like how this angle looks behind the rocks. It creates a perfect contrast of both rocky mountain views and cityscape views.
