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From national parks and desert landscapes to tropical islands and robust cities, our empty nest adventures are taking us to some of the most amazing places and there is still so much more to explore! Enjoy some of my favorite images from places we've had the opportunity to visit.  

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There are days when photography feels like a quiet conversation between patience and luck. While exploring Vancouver, walking the gorgeous perimeter of the Stanley Park Seawall, I knew I wanted to capture the iconic Brockton Point Lighthouse. However, as I kept moving, I just couldn't find the angle that felt right. Then, everything aligned. Out of nowhere, this classic paddlewheel ferry began pulling into the frame, moving closer and closer to the beacon. I knew instantly that this was the exact slice of time I needed to freeze. I stopped, found my focus, and pressed the shutter. Rendered in a rich, nostalgic black and white to match that classic maritime feeling, this image frames the lighthouse as a true sentinel, silently watching over the rushing waters of the Burrard Inlet. Built way back in 1914, this striking square tower features a really unique arched stone base. The architect actually designed it so that seawall walkers can pass directly underneath the lighthouse itself along the shoreline path. It's a gentle reminder that if we slow down and stay observant, the perfect moment will always reveal itself right when its supposed to.
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A fine-art black and white photograph of the historic 1914 Brockton Point Lighthouse on the Stanley Park Seawall in Vancouver. To the left, a classic vintage-style paddlewheel ferry boat glides smoothly across the water, its wake trailing behind it. To the right, the iconic white concrete lighthouse tower stands as a sentinel, featuring its distinct red-trimmed observation deck and arched stone support base underneath. The sky is soft and overcast, casting a moody, timeless atmosphere over the calm waters of the Burrard Inlet.
There are days when photography feels like a quiet conversation between patience and luck. While exploring Vancouver, walking the gorgeous perimeter of the Stanley Park Seawall, I knew I wanted to capture the iconic Brockton Point Lighthouse. However, as I kept moving, I just couldn't find the angle that felt right. Then, everything aligned. Out of nowhere, this classic paddlewheel ferry began pulling into the frame, moving closer and closer to the beacon. I knew instantly that this was the exact slice of time I needed to freeze. I stopped, found my focus, and pressed the shutter. Rendered in a rich, nostalgic black and white to match that classic maritime feeling, this image frames the lighthouse as a true sentinel, silently watching over the rushing waters of the Burrard Inlet. Built way back in 1914, this striking square tower features a really unique arched stone base. The architect actually designed it so that seawall walkers can pass directly underneath the lighthouse itself along the shoreline path. It's a gentle reminder that if we slow down and stay observant, the perfect moment will always reveal itself right when its supposed to.