A Canadian flag ripples in the wind at the bow of a BC ferry, with mountainous coastline and calm ocean water in the background, symbolizing national pride on Canada Day.
📷 Sailing Under the Maple Leaf
~ Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦 to everyone from coast to coast to coast and beyond celebrating today.
#canadaday #truenorthstrongandfree #photography #photooftheday
A large boulder surrounded by rugged grey rocks is spray-painted with the message: “Life’s better when yah phone dead.” The text stands out in white against the natural stone in a remote, wild location.
📷 Modern Declaration
~ Scrawled across a boulder at a roadside rest stop was an analog thought now ironically shared in digital form.
#photography #photooftheday #photographersofbluesky #graffitiphotography #deepthoughts
Close-up photo of the rear end of a bright red Ford Thunderbird, showcasing the car’s tail fin, chrome bumper, and classic script logo. The background is desaturated, making the glossy red paint and metal trim stand out.
📷 Rolling Nostalgia
I had an enjoyable time wandering around Downtown Chilliwack during yesterday’s Village Classic Car Show. This Ford Thunderbird caught my eye with its bright red paint and chrome.
#photography #carphotography #classiccars
A tall, dead tree stripped of branches and leaves stands starkly against a pale sky. A single crow is perched midway up the trunk, looking to the left. The image is black and white, evoking a quiet, minimal mood.
📷 Silent Watcher
#photography #blackandwhitephotography #nature #minimalism
A black and white photograph of a historic street in Edinburgh, Scotland. The image shows rows of old stone buildings with gabled rooftops and steep facades, bathed in sunlight and shadow. A black cab and a double-decker bus (rendered in grayscale) travel down the cobbled street, alongside pedestrians and modern vehicles. The scene captures the blend of historic charm and present-day life in the city.
📷 Old Town Pulse
Edinburgh is the epitome of the past and present living side by side. Everyone goes about their daily lives, walking or driving on top of stones, each that could tell a different story.
#photography #bnwphotography #edinburgh #scotland #travel
A sweeping view of the Lions Gate Bridge in Vancouver during golden hour. A small motorboat cuts across the water beneath the bridge, leaving a soft wake behind. The warm light hits the bridge’s steel structure and gently paints the surrounding mountains and skyline. The moment captures contrast between architectural stillness and the subtle movement of the boat.
📷 Where Sunset Meets Steel
What’s your favorite place to watch the sunset?
#lionsgatebridge #vancouver #urbanphotography #photography #bridge
A young person in a black cap and sunglasses reclines on a bench by the waterfront, head tilted back and relaxed, with the sea and rocks blurred in the background. The mood is calm and contemplative.
📷 The Art of Doing Nothing
#photography #portrait #photooftheday #photographersofbluesky
I know many avoid Instagram for good reasons.
Still, a lot of photographers are active there, and I’ve been using it to study their work and grow as I have much to learn.
If you’re still on IG and want to keep up with my #photography journey there too, I’m @albumlon
No expectations 📷 💙
Stone buildings of Dean Village in Edinburgh bask in warm afternoon sunlight beneath a clear blue sky, with a stream flowing quietly in the foreground.
📷 Old World Serenity
Sometimes I browse through old trip photos just to reminisce and suddenly something just clicks. Here's one from back in March from Dean Village in Edinburgh.
#photography #edinburgh #scotland #travel #travelphotography #photographersofbluesky #uk
A red-headed woodpecker clings to the side of a weathered, sun-bleached tree trunk against a vivid blue sky on Bowen Island. The texture of the tree contrasts sharply with the bird’s bright plumage.
📷 The Drummer of Bowen Island
This weekend I wandered over to Bowen Island and explored some of its trails and parks. Caught this little bird quickly before it flew away. Pretty sure it’s a red breasted sapsucker.
#photography #birds #photoofrheday #bowenisland #photographersofbluesky #nature
Close-up of a single allium flower in bloom, silhouetted against a soft blue sky. The spherical cluster of tiny white blossoms appears radiant, with fine structural detail highlighted by natural light. Shot at VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, British Columbia.
📷 Allium Burst
This allium flower reminds me of fireworks exploding in the sky right at the moment of perfect symmetry.
#photography #flowers #nature #plants #vancouver #photooftheday #photographersofbluesky
A classic red British telephone booth lavishly adorned with a vibrant cascade of red, pink, and purple flowers at VanDusen Gardens during the Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey event
📷 Floral Dispatch
Here’s a shot from Fleurs de Villes' Downton Abbey themed event at VanDusen Botanical Garden this weekend. The telephone booth was one of my favourite arrangements from the event.
#photography #flowers #floralarrangement #photooftheday #photooftheday #vancouver #yvrphotography
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A close-up of a vibrant pink camellia flower in full bloom, surrounded by glossy green leaves. Sunlight filters gently through the foliage, casting a warm glow over the petals. Captured at VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver.
📷 The Camellia’s Bloom
I’ve been on a bit of a flower kick lately. This weekend I visited VanDusen Botanical Gardens. You’ll get to see more photos from that visit soon including from a Downton Abbey themed exhibition.
#photography #flowers #nature #plants #vancouver #photooftheday #yvr #bloom
A close-up of a vibrant purple chive flower against a black background, highlighting its delicate petals and green stem with sharp contrast and detail.
📷 Quiet Wilt
I didn't have to go far for this photo. Just into the backyard. We have some chives growing and I've been staring at them for the last couple of days thinking of capturing a photo of them. Let me know what you think.
#photography #flowers #plants #nature #photooftheday
A vibrant pink tulip in full bloom stands sharply in focus and vivid color against a background of desaturated, black-and-white tulips. The contrast highlights its striking petals and strong green stem, creating a powerful sense of individuality.
📷 Bloom in a Monochrome World
In a sea of silence, one bloom dares to speak in colour. Unafraid and unapologetically alive.
#photography #flowers #nature #tulips #photographersofbluesky #photooftheday
A straight-on view of Greig Street Bridge in Inverness, Scotland, showing its symmetrical white suspension structure stretching over the River Ness beneath a clear blue sky.
📷 Symmetry in Suspension
Took a walk across Greig Street Bridge back when I was in Inverness, Scotland and loved the symmetry of the bridge.
#photography #photooftheday #inverness #scotland #bridge #streetphotography #urbanphotography #architecturephotography #photographersofbluesky
Black and white photo taken from directly beneath the Lions Gate Bridge in Vancouver, British Columbia, highlighting the symmetrical steel structure, cross-bracing, and underdeck details with a backdrop of misty mountains and low clouds.
📷 The Weight of Passage
For this week’s #blueskyartshow I dug up an older photo taken from under the Lions Gate Bridge.
#photography #lines #vancouver #photographersofbluesky #photooftheday #bridge #urbanphotography #bnwphotography
A vivid orange-red tulip with soft, peach-edged petals stands tall among thick green leaves. The background is softly blurred, drawing attention to the intricate details and gentle glow of the tulip's bloom.
📷 Ember in Bloom
This lone flower reminds me of a spark catching fire, unfolding its petals like flames coming to life.
#photography #flowers #nature #plants #tulips #photographersofbluesky #photooftheday #britishcolumbia
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A striking white tulip with red streaks stands tall amid a vibrant field of deep red tulips. Sunlight bathes the scene, enhancing the contrast and texture of the petals, with a soft blur in the background emphasizing the central bloom.
📷 Floral Rebellion
This lone tulip bloomed in its own unique way. Defiant it refused to be painted with the same brush as all the others.
#photography #photographersofbluesky #flowers #nature #plants #tulips #photooftheday #britishcolumbia
I visited Urquhart Castle back in March and it was amazing there. Took a similar shot of the same battlement too! Seeing this picture took me back.
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A long, elegant hallway at the National Museum of Scotland, lined with tall arched ceilings and columns bathed in soft natural and artificial light. The patterned tile floor adds a sense of rhythm, leading the eye toward a distant vanishing point, while classical architectural details enhance the grand, timeless atmosphere.
📷 The Silent Corridor
This photo was taken at the National Museum of Scotland during my visit to Edinburgh in March. I was captivated by the arches and the tiling of the floor down this hallway.
#photography #photooftheday #architecturephotography #scotland #uk #photographersofbluesky #travel
A wide-angle view of Kamloops Lake under a partly cloudy sky, with rolling hills and mountains reflecting in the calm, expansive water. A rail line traces the lake’s edge, and scattered trees dot the semi-arid landscape in the foreground.
📷 A Mirror for the Sky
Snapped this shot of Kamloops Lake from the top of a hill outside Tobiano, BC. The sky's reflection on the lake's surface was even more stunning in person.
#photography #blueskymonday #photographersofbluesky #landscape #landscapephotography #britishcolumbia #photooftheday
A vibrant close-up of red tulips with white-edged petals in full bloom. The tulips are sharply focused, while the background features more tulip fields and a blurred statue, creating a soft, scenic backdrop under a cloudy sky.
📷 Tulip Symphony
Symbolizing hope, renewal, and resilience this photo speaks to this weekend’s tragedy in #Vancouver and today’s election in #Canada. A reminder that democracy endures even in heartbreak.
#photography #tulips #flowers #britishcolumbia #photographersofbluesky #photooftheday #nature
A view of Edinburgh from the top of Calton Hill, showcasing the city's historic architecture and layout. The skyline features a mix of old and modern buildings, with the Firth of Forth visible in the background. A couple stands in the foreground, admiring the view under a clear, blue sky, adding a sense of scale and perspective to the scene.
📷 Overlooking Edinburgh
Here's one from my trip last month to Scotland. This was shot from the top of Calton Hill overlooking part of Edinburgh.
#photography #photographersofbluesky #photooftheday #edinburgh #scotland #cityscape #travel
A historic suspension bridge, known as Alexandra Bridge, spans a lush, green forested area. The bridge features a large, stone arch with intricate architectural details and is lined with metal railings. The perspective is from the bridge's deck, leading toward the arch. Above, the sky is overcast, with grey clouds hanging low, adding a moody and dramatic atmosphere to the scene.
📷 Alexandra's Bridge
Drove up to Alexandra Bridge Provincial Park just north of Hope to this historical bridge. It's was a bit jarring looking down and seeing the flowing river below.
#photography #blueskyartshow #photooftheday #blueskyphotographer #britishcolumbia #bridge #canada
A close-up photo of an orange fritillaria flower, with its bell-shaped blooms hanging downwards from the top of a tall, dark stem surrounded by green leaves. In the blurred background, there are yellow daffodils and greenery, suggesting a garden setting.
📷 Crown Imperial
The flowers are looking lovely at Queen Elizabeth Park. Clear blue skies, beautiful flowers, and a perfect temperature. Couldn't have asked for more this past weekend.
#photography #photooftheday #photographersofbluesky #flower #nature #vancouver #plants
Photo of a colourful hybrid macaw sat on a wooden perch.
📷 Valentine's Perch
I ventured out to Bloedel Conservatory to visit some feathery friends. Valentine is a very cheeky hybrid macaw with a tendency to try and destroy their perch (I've previously seen them succeed at this).
#photography #vancouver #birds #macaws #nature #animals #photooftheday
