Like most parts of Canada in December, sunrise and sunset occurred here, during our waking hours (just after 8 AM and around 4:30 PM), so there was never any difficulty being out in the city, during hours of twilight and darkness. Combine this with twice weekly training sessions for Benji, the Wonder Dog and my evening photo ops were plentiful.
Not much to tell. After working for 3 companies over 43+ years (38 years 7 months with my last company), I finally got that promotion I had waited my entire career for……retirement.
I have been exploring this new career for the past 7+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wants has been very fulfilling. Early on, there was a long list of projects in my “to-do” hopper and I attacked these projects with a vengeance for the first 9 months of retirement. Eventually, my brain told me that this was not what retirement was about, so it took me another 5 months before my industriousness again took over and I attacked another line of projects, this time somewhat shorter and less complicated, as well as many new projects related to the family weddings in 2016. After going hard for 6 weeks and 3 weddings, my body was telling me to relax, then the flu bug hit and as soon as that was done with me, my sciatic acted up. No rest for the wicked. In 2020 and 2021, the Covid 19 pandemic changed the whole retirement gig. I was lucky to not be still working, for sure.
I enjoy photography, gardening, working with my hands, walking, cycling, skiing, travelling, reading and creating special photo and video productions obtained in my first pastime. I may never become wealthy in any of these pursuits, but I already feel I am rich in life experiences far beyond any expectation.
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6 thoughts on “Granville Island – After Dark”
The corn painted cement mixer is funny, more trucks should be painted like that. It’s interesting how different a big city looks at night with all the lights. I do not miss the 4:30 sunsets.
The ready mix plant has been there a long time and they are doing what they can to blend in. The early sunsets were a photographer’s friend. I am happy for longer daylight, except when we get to 4:30 AM sunrises in June. The earlier the sun comes up, the earlier the crows and I wake up. Happy Tuesday Lyssy. Allan
Beautiful night photos of Vancouver, Allan. I like how the clouds enhance your pictures. I love Granville Island and how whimsical it is. We like the Sandbar Restaurant too; and have had some great meals there.
Those clouds were a real bonus with all the underlighting from building lights. This was one of the few times we have been there at night. It is nice to be there after the crowds leave. Thanks for reading Lynette. Allan
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The corn painted cement mixer is funny, more trucks should be painted like that. It’s interesting how different a big city looks at night with all the lights. I do not miss the 4:30 sunsets.
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The ready mix plant has been there a long time and they are doing what they can to blend in. The early sunsets were a photographer’s friend. I am happy for longer daylight, except when we get to 4:30 AM sunrises in June. The earlier the sun comes up, the earlier the crows and I wake up. Happy Tuesday Lyssy. Allan
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what a beautiful scene mate.
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Thanks Billy. It was a great outing. So many photos to take. Cheers. Allan
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Beautiful night photos of Vancouver, Allan. I like how the clouds enhance your pictures. I love Granville Island and how whimsical it is. We like the Sandbar Restaurant too; and have had some great meals there.
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Those clouds were a real bonus with all the underlighting from building lights. This was one of the few times we have been there at night. It is nice to be there after the crowds leave. Thanks for reading Lynette. Allan
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