Tina’s challenge this week gives me the opportunity to say goodbye to Vancouver, which is always a bitter-sweet event. We are always delighted to reunite with our son, but at the same time, we’re sad that we must part again. So, as we pack our backs and say farewell, I’ll share a few photographs of iconic places and events which characterize our time in British Columbia.
On this visit, I made sure to photograph The Digital Orca, an iconic landmark along Vancouver’s waterfront. In 2009, Douglas Coupland pixelated an orca whale in three-dimensions. This sculpture continues to fascinate tourists and locals. If you look closely, you can see the cubes of black, white and gray which are the building blocks of his work.
Summer was exceptionally hot and dry, but we still found some beautiful flowers at Queen Elizabeth Park.
This is a small sample of the gorgeous autumn colors in this part of the country.
The light displays in Morton Park are beautifully detailed and intricately designed. We spotted this one at the end of one of our walks just after sunset.
This iconic view from English Bay Park is one of our favorites. This image was captured a few days ago after a rare day of sunshine. The paths were crowded with joggers, couples talking, parents with strollers, runners, and people like me who were just enjoying a beautiful evening.
I hope you enjoyed my last “roll of film” before we leave Canada in a few days. Please come back to my site next Saturday at noon when it’s my turn to host LAPC #179. I’ll be writing to you from the United States by then.
A special thanks to Tina who is leading the “Your Choice” challenge this week. Please stop by her Travels and Trifles site to enjoy her beautiful holiday memories. We hope you join us this week! I’m already wondering about what themes you’ll choose. I’m looking forward to finding out. Thanks also go to Amy who started the holiday season with her Celebrating theme last week. I enjoyed your wonderfully varied and creative interpretations of how we celebrate all around the world.
In closing, have a safe and inspiring week.
Categories: LENS-ARTISTS, Lens-Artists Photo Challenge, Photography
P.A. Moed 
Awesome images Patti! You’ll be back there.
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Hi, Anne. 😀. Thank you! We are hoping to come back in the new year. Not sure when…but… I hope all’s well with you! Have a good week.
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So glad you had such a wonderful, long visit with your son Patti – I know how difficult is was for you when our two countries were not allowing visits. Vancouver is such a beautiful city and we’ve all enjoyed your terrific images these past challenges. wishing you a safe journey back to the US and a wonderful holiday season.
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PS. forgot to mention your images are terrific as always!
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Awww….thanks, Tina! I’m delighted you like the images. Thanks for the wishes for a safe trip and great holidays. 😀😀. It’s a bit crazy as we do wash and pack, but I’m hoping that the flights are uneventful and on time! Have a good week and great holidays, too. 😀
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They went from hot dry summer to everlasting rain, I think, Patti? A bit of a trial, but as you were close to your son that wouldn’t matter too much. Safe travels and a happy festive season, hon!
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Hi, Jo. Yes, lots of rain! Twice as much as usual….over 10 inches in November. It’s so true, Jo. We didn’t focus on the weather and really enjoyed our time with Alex. Thanks for your good wishes. Wishing you the same in the new year.
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Such brilliant images! At the risk of sounding corny, I feel enriched by your photos. Thank you so much!
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Hi, Russell. Wow! Thank you so much! I’m delighted. You made my day!
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Good! That was my intention!
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Wonderful photos and you tell of a feeling I only know too well. It’s the knowing you will be back that makes it less painful. Safe travels back.
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Hi, Sofia. Oh, I’m sorry you know that feeling of leaving your kids. 😀. It’s a fact of life, isn’t it? Kids grow up and move all over the world. You’re right. It is better knowing that we’re coming back in 2022. Take care and have a good week.
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In my case is leaving my parents, equally painful.
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I am sure, Sofia. It’s so difficult leaving people we love.
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Lovely post Patti. Been never to Vancouver but this post made me somewhat know a bit of this place. Got lovely friends living there and hopefully will have the chance to visit this place someday.What a reminiscing “You choose” photos as well!
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Hi, JBD…I hope you have a chance to visit. It’s a beautiful place. Thanks for your lovely thoughts on the post! Have a great week.
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How wonderful for you to visit your son! Thanks for sharing these images from your time there. The Orca is amazing! Wishing you safe travels home and happy holidays.
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Hi, Beth. It has been wonderful! He’s thriving here so that’s terrific. I’m glad you enjoyed the Orca. 😀😀😀 Wishing you happy holidays, too. Thanks as always for your thoughtful comments!!
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I hadn’t realised you were visiting your son in Vancouver, I thought you were living there. So where is home? I’ve enjoyed your photos of a lovely city.
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Hi, Jude. Yes, we are visiting. We come from the USA, but until covid we were traveling full time for several years. Now, we divide our time between the USA and Canada and we’re waiting until we can fly overseas again. At some point, we’ll settle down and put down roots. Not yet, though! Take care and have a good week. Thanks as always for stopping by, Jude.
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Ah, yes, I remember that you were in New England earlier. Do you have a base in Europe then, or just hop from one place to another?
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We are hoping to have a base, but so much is up in the air right now….I’m sure you’re feeling the same way.😩
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Very much so. I would like one last visit to family in Australia and also a trip to New Zealand.
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It’s always nice to visit the immediate family, especially if they live some distance and the visits are fewer.
Vancouver is on my list of places to visit at some point during my travels. I’ll have to check out that interesting building in your opening photo.
Happy Holidays!
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Hi, John. I hope you can visit at some point. It’s a beautiful country with many iconic places to visit. Happy holidays to you, too! Plenty of good health and happy travels, too.
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Lovely to hear you had a good visit with your son, Patti! Great set of images
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It was a lovely visit. And thanks for your kind words about the photos. Enjoy this week and the holiday season. Plenty of good health, too!
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Thank you, Patti…have a good holiday season, and wishing you health and happiness
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Fantastic photos for this week. 😀 😀
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Aww…..thanks so much, Cee! I appreciate that!! I hope all’s well.
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I love your choices. A wonderful set of photos. I can imagine how difficult to leave Vancouver, glad you have had a great time with your son. Have a safe trip and enjoy the rest of December.
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Thank you so much, Amy! 😀 It is difficult, but we’re already looking forward to our next visit! Thanks for your wishes for a safe trip and having fun. Take care and enjoy December, too!
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Enjoy your last couple of days in Canada. The photographs are lovely
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Oh, thank you, MM!! Much appreciated!
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Beautiful photographs and special memories Patti, enjoy the rest of your stay and wishing you safe travels back to the US too 💖 xxx
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Thank you so much, Xenia!! 😀😀 I appreciate that.
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Excellent. At first I thought it was a LEGO. 😱
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You are funny! It looks like one!
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Nice series Patti…that sunset shot over the water is a beautiful capture 🙂
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Thank you so much, Andy. I love to hear that!! I hope all’s well with you.
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Hi Patti
Your photo of Vancouver’s Digital Orca is a fanciful capture. And how could I mot love the Heron created in holiday lights. Your photo warmed my heart.
Here’s my entry for 178 You Choose this week:
Best, Babsje
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Thanks, Babsje! I appreciate your impressions of the orca and I’m delighted you liked the heron, too! I’ll take a look at your post next.
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Wonderful photos from a wonderful stay, Patti! Glad you are back and steering us up next challenge!
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Thank you so much, AC. 😀❤️. I’m ready for tomorrow!
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Hi Patti
Your quip about your “last roll of film” is priceless.
I’m still enthralled by your lovely photo of the illuminated Heron in Morton Park, very creative display of something near and dear to my heart. Did you know that British Columbia has its own Heron subspecies: Great Blue Heron fannini (Ardea Herodias fannini). They are different than the Great Blue Herons that we see in New England.
I hope you’re enjoying your holiday travels Back in the States now!
Here’s my second Lens Artist offering for You Choose:
Best, Babsje
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Hi Patti
I like your choice selections here – and the light display is my fav – great view and must be so pretty in person.
Hope you are enjoying being back int he states and getting ready for Christmas
Also, here is my link for this week – I am combining 178 and 179
🙂
thanks
~Yvette
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