Capturing the Art of Nature
Lighthouse Park in October
I went hoping for a lovely sunset but ...
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Coastal Views
2006
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It had been quite a while since I last got out to take some sunset photos and I was hoping for something other than Crescent Beach. As the weather was iffy, I had to decide if it would be worth the drive to Lighthouse Park in the hope the sun and clouds would co-operate? For most of the day it had been overcast and dull but by mid-afternoon a major clearing to the west opened up and I had to determine if it would hold? Well, I decided to take the chance and drive out. About half way there I realized the clearing was closing up but since I was on the way I thought I would finish the drive and enjoy a bit of nature.
After I parked I made my way to the east beach. There were a number of families out enjoying the now overcast afternoon with a number of children playing on the rocks and enjoying the water while the parents sat on the higher rocks chatting about life’s issues. I enjoyed watching the kids play and from time-to-time I spotted something of interest and stopped to capture an image. The one recurring sight I love from this spot is the view of Vancouver with Mount Baker looming over it.
After a while the families left and it had gotten quieter, so I decided it was time to head to the west beach just in case the sun peeked through. I hiked back up the rocks and over to the west beach and set up my equipment and watched for the fleeting moment the sun would appear.
While waiting one other intrepid soul made his way to the beach but realized it wasn’t likely to be a good sunset and so he left after a brief chat. I did find a few shots of interest – the lighthouse itself is always a fun picture. I also enjoyed the small cove between me and the point - it has a lovely colour to it. Well the time came for the sun to set and still no sight of it, in fact the clouds were even thicker and it was getting quite dull and cold. So I packed up and started for the car. The place seemed deserted; I came across no one on the long walk back to the car. There were a few people still in the parking lot but it sure seemed empty while I was walking back, the dullness and encroaching evening added to the sense of isolation. The drive home went without incident, I was listening to the UBC repeater when a chap from Prince Rupert called but he didn’t find who he wanted. He was having trouble dropping the link so I offered him a hand and dropped it for him.
In the end I did end up with a few images that I published, so the excursion was worth while despite the lack of sun.