Goodbye Winter Hello Spring

Vancouver has been voted for — from one of the best cities to live in the world, the most livable cities in Canada, to being voted as the city with the world’s best reputation; whatever that means. With those recognitions, one would picture the Vancouver postcard with the mountains lies on the north shore with snows sprinkle on the mountaintop.

But for myself, when I think of Vancouver, I think of Raincouver; the city with a reputation for liquid sunshine. I’ve embraced the weather of the Pacific Northwest, even when it comes to photography. I’ve come to love shooting in the rain, and the romance when you see a photograph with glossy sidewalks and umbrellas. My friends, including my clients thinks I am nuts! My camera gears are weather-sealed, and I see this as an amazing opportunity for great photographs, why not give it a shot (pardon my pun).

Today is the last day of winter, so say hello to spring. Spring in Vancouver doesn’t translate to sunshine, it just means more sunshine melting in the form of liquid. I know people complains about the rain, but if it wasn’t for all the precipitations, this city wouldn’t be this green and beautiful.

So welcome to the Pacific Wet-Coast!