Burrard Dry Dock
The Burrard Dry Dock pier extends far out into Burrard Inlet, giving you a long industrial walkway framed by weathered wooden pilings and rusted metal structures that make for compelling foreground interest. The pier itself is a natural leading line drawing the eye toward the water and the dramatic backdrop of downtown Vancouver and the North Shore mountains. Shooting from the end of the pier gives you a wide panoramic view, while getting low near the pilings lets you emphasize their texture and scale against the skyline. Golden hour and blue hour both work well here, with sunrise bringing soft light directly over the inlet and the city lights reflecting beautifully on calm mornings. A wide angle lens suits the expansive views, though a telephoto helps compress the mountains behind the Vancouver skyline. The pier is publicly accessible and flat, making it easy to move around and experiment with compositions. (North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)
