Fall on Vancouver Island

bradpowellphoto · Oct-19-2009, 08:04 PM

Hi There!

Just made my annual pilgrimage to our capital city, Victoia, BC, to photograph the wonderful fall colours.

We made stops at the world famous Butchart Gardens to photography the Japanese Gardens as well as the historic Ross Bay Cemetery and Hatley castle (now the home of Royal Roads University).

Hope you enjoy some of the shots, it was a perfect fall day. Sunny with cloudy periods and about 20 degrees celsius (68 degrees fahrenheit)!

The Japanese Gardens at Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC.

The grave of Emily Carr, BC's best know artist, at the Ross Bay Cemetery in Victoria.

Fall scenes from the Ross Bay Cemetery in Victoria, BC.

Hatley Castle shows it fall colours

Whats a castle without a few peacocks?

Hatley Castle shows its fall colours

Well I hope you enjoyed my images and maybe make your way to our part of the world sometime!

Feedback is always welcomed!

grimace · Oct-20-2009, 04:26 PM

Brad,

Awesome series!!

Wonderful colors, angles and lighting!! You really did a great job capturing one of my favorite locations!!

Oobers · Oct-20-2009, 04:37 PM

Great series.

First 7 my personal favourites.

Panther · Oct-20-2009, 04:38 PM

Howdy Brad,

What an absolutely stunning series of images, love the colors and the beautiful compositions and subjects.

Very nicely done!!!

bradpowellphoto · Oct-20-2009, 04:42 PM

Thanks for the kind comments all. I'm just starting to understand the difference between light and GOOD light and the first seven were taken the earliest in the morning with the sun just coming up.

pankajasundi · Oct-20-2009, 06:23 PM

Fantastic series, the colors pop out from the pictures. Love the purple flower and the Peacock

/Pankaj

Awais Yaqub · Oct-24-2009, 02:35 PM

no words !
Great location for photography too !

choudhrysaab · Nov-06-2009, 04:49 PM

is there ever a time when Vancouver doesn't look beautiful? i'm so freaking jealous of BC's natural beauty.

LOVE every single shot. really nicely captured and composed.

jethibod · Nov-07-2009, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradpowellphoto

Hatley Castle shows it fall colours

Hey that's my school!!!! Thanks for posting this Brad! I only got to see it during residences in August, so I missed out on the fall foliage! Your photos are so nice - I love the bamboo fountain at Butchart Gardens, and I'm pretty certain I took almost the exact same shot over on Granville Island. The peacock is a great shot too - I was enthralled with them when I was there!

I just checked out a bunch of your galleries...WoW!! Great photos!

Thanks,
Jen

Dogdots · Nov-07-2009, 07:39 AM

Wow...what can I say other then...WOW

***schmoo*** · Nov-09-2009, 10:39 AM

I don't know how I missed this thread, but everything looks so picturesque! It's hard to pick a favorite, but your second shot with the lily pads and waterfalls might be it for me. Wow, and thank you for sharing the colors with us!

coscorrosa · Nov-10-2009, 05:49 PM

Fantastic series! I might have to make a side trip to Victoria from Seattle next autumn if they let me cross the border

squirl033 · Nov-10-2009, 07:21 PM

lovely series, with some really spectacular colors! i went to school in Victoria many years ago, and had forgotten how beautiful that area can be... definitely need to go back and visit!

Oct-19-2009, 08:04 PM	#1
bradpowellphoto A work in progress Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 228	Fall on Vancouver Island Hi There! Just made my annual pilgrimage to our capital city, Victoia, BC, to photograph the wonderful fall colours. We made stops at the world famous Butchart Gardens to photography the Japanese Gardens as well as the historic Ross Bay Cemetery and Hatley castle (now the home of Royal Roads University). Hope you enjoy some of the shots, it was a perfect fall day. Sunny with cloudy periods and about 20 degrees celsius (68 degrees fahrenheit)! The Japanese Gardens at Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC. The Japanese Gardens at Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC. The Japanese Gardens at Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC. The Japanese Gardens at Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC. The Japanese Gardens at Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC. The Japanese Gardens at Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC. The Japanese Gardens at Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC. The grave of Emily Carr, BC's best know artist, at the Ross Bay Cemetery in Victoria. Fall scenes from the Ross Bay Cemetery in Victoria, BC. Fall scenes from the Ross Bay Cemetery in Victoria, BC. Hatley Castle shows it fall colours Hatley Castle shows it fall colours Whats a castle without a few peacocks? Hatley Castle shows its fall colours Well I hope you enjoyed my images and maybe make your way to our part of the world sometime! Feedback is always welcomed! __________________ You can take a picture of something you see....in the future where will I be? Coldplay Nanaimo and Vancouver island Photography http://bradpowellphoto.com

Oct-20-2009, 04:26 PM	#2
grimace Twin Cities, Minnesota Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,322	Brad, Awesome series!! Wonderful colors, angles and lighting!! You really did a great job capturing one of my favorite locations!! __________________ -Adam www.adamstravelphotography.com

Oct-20-2009, 04:38 PM	#4
Panther Major grins Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,635	Howdy Brad, What an absolutely stunning series of images, love the colors and the beautiful compositions and subjects. Very nicely done!!! __________________ Take care, Craig Burleson, Texas

Oct-20-2009, 04:42 PM	#5
bradpowellphoto A work in progress Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 228	Thanks for the kind comments all. I'm just starting to understand the difference between light and GOOD light and the first seven were taken the earliest in the morning with the sun just coming up. __________________ You can take a picture of something you see....in the future where will I be? Coldplay Nanaimo and Vancouver island Photography http://bradpowellphoto.com

Oct-20-2009, 06:23 PM	#6
pankajasundi Big grins Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 60	Fantastic series, the colors pop out from the pictures. Love the purple flower and the Peacock /Pankaj __________________ Pankaj Asundi http://asundi.smugmug.com

Oct-20-2009, 04:37 PM	#3
Oobers Big grins Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 42	Great series. First 7 my personal favourites.

Oct-24-2009, 02:35 PM	#7
Awais Yaqub One Inspired soul Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pakistan /Islamabad Posts: 9,803	no words ! Great location for photography too ! __________________ My Website \| Twitter Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul iqbal

Nov-06-2009, 04:49 PM	#8
choudhrysaab fotografer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 54	is there ever a time when Vancouver doesn't look beautiful? i'm so freaking jealous of BC's natural beauty. LOVE every single shot. really nicely captured and composed. __________________ Canon 40D body Canon 24-105mm f/4 IS L lens Canon 50mm f/1.8 II lens Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC lens Hoya UV filter Giotto's VT 809 tripod LowePro bag http://choudhrysaab.smugmug.com

Nov-07-2009, 07:39 AM	#10
Dogdots Major grins Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,060	Wow...what can I say other then...WOW __________________ Mary www.Dogdotsphotography.com

Nov-09-2009, 10:39 AM	#11
*schmoo* Got marmot? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 6,894	I don't know how I missed this thread, but everything looks so picturesque! It's hard to pick a favorite, but your second shot with the lily pads and waterfalls might be it for me. Wow, and thank you for sharing the colors with us! __________________ Moderator of Landscapes & Smuggy Ghostwriter Interesting stuff: Found on Smug + Let there be LIGHT Useful stuff: SmugMug Help // Release Notes Not-as-useful stuff: Schmootography // 365-ish // Do you Haiku?

Nov-10-2009, 05:49 PM	#12
coscorrosa Major grins Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,076	Fantastic series! I might have to make a side trip to Victoria from Seattle next autumn if they let me cross the border __________________ Ron Coscorrosa Lowering expectations since 1979 Photo Gallery \| Gear \| Facebook

Nov-10-2009, 07:21 PM	#13
squirl033 Major grins Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 549	lovely series, with some really spectacular colors! i went to school in Victoria many years ago, and had forgotten how beautiful that area can be... definitely need to go back and visit! __________________ ~ Rocky "Out where the rivers like to run, I stand alone, and take back something worth remembering..." Three Dog Night Canon 5D & 40D, Tamron SP17-35 & SP24-135, Canon 100-400L, and assorted "stuff"... www.northwestnaturalimagery.com

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