Vancouver’s CRAB Park at Portside

We had a small break in the rain tonight so I decided to head out to catch the last bit of daylight. I visited CRAB Park at Portside (Create A Real Available Beach), which is close to Canada Place and the Vanterm TSI Container Terminal.  I didn’t have much time but did get a few shots before heading home. It is certainly a place I will visit again soon.

 

One of my first shots when I arrived. Unfortunately in my haste I didn’t check my settings and shot this image at ISO 3200. I had to apply a lot of noise reduction so it’s softer than I would want. Still, the sky was very dramatic and I’m happy I got the shot.
Vancouver : Portside / Crab Park : Vancouver skyline at sunset : 2012-11-21

 

The Vanterm TSI Container Terminal. An active port in Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet with the North Shore mountains in the background.
Vancouver : Portside / Crab Park : Vanterm TSI Terminal : 2012-11-21

 

Tug boats at the port.
Vancouver : Portside / Crab Park : Vanterm TSI Terminal black & white : 2012-11-21

 

I found a small pond which created some great reflections.
Vancouver : Portside / Crab Park : Vancouver skyline reflection : 2012-11-21

 

Vancouver : Portside / Crab Park : Vancouver skyline reflection 2 : 2012-11-21

 

And finally a long exposure on my way out. Needs a return visit to try and get something better.
Vancouver : Portside / Crab Park : Vancouver skyline long exposure : 2012-11-21