January 28, 2009

Weekend Getaway

Last week I packed a bag and headed out to Vancouver for the weekend to meet up with Mark who had been there all week. I couldn't believe that I had three whole days to shoot for fun. I hardly used my digital camera at all [mostly because I was not interested in lugging around a backpack all day] but I did shoot a couple rolls of film [which I still haven't developed, but will post when I do]. The only time I used my digital was on the plane and in the hotel. Here's what I came up with.

Good morning sunshine.


I've never flown on such a clear day.


The fog in Vancouver was too low, so we circled these mountains for 40 minutes before finally landing...in Abbotsford.


Our 28th floor view was incredible.


Mark woke me up at 7:30 to see the sunrise and the clouds roll in.
"hey, wake up, you should take a picture of this."
"hmmm? okay."
"i don't mean right now."
"why did you wake me up then?"
"oh."

I'm still not sure if Vancouver will be my future home, but if it is I'm into it.
I'm into walking everywhere / sidewalk farmers markets / sunsets at English Bay / vintage shops on Commercial / burgers off Granville / breakfast on Davie / leather jackets as the winter uniform [with optional hoodie layer] / clean air / a populated downtown and incredible sushi.

4 comments:

AmandaO said...

Cara!

AMAZING SHOTS!!! I love the first one out of the hotel window. Vancouver makes Winnipeg look like a quaint little village or something. It makes me realize I REALLY need to travel and see more of Canada! You really captured the essence of the city. Beautiful shot.

Also...how cool are those shots out of the plane window? (Answer: SO cool!)

AO!

Mitch Asham said...

Nice shots Cara, if I wasn't sold on Vancouver already, I definitely am now

Anonymous said...

beaaaaaaaaaaautiful.
Oh. Vancouver. Montreal is #1 for me, and then Vancouver.
Love your images!

Sara said...

Oooooh!!! Great photos Cara!!! I loooove the one from your hotel room. I want to be there. I want to walk around the city and have buildings towering over me. Keyword - walk. This post made think even more about how I want that city to be my home one day.
So so good. I can't wait to see the film photos.