Chris C
Established
Hey guys.
Next week work's sending me to Vancouver for an extended time (~5 months, so it appears...).
I'll probably be busy for most of the week but weekends should be free to roam and explore, camera in hand. So a few questions for those in the know...
Where are some unique and interesting places to wander/photograph? I'm sure I'll find plenty of my own after being there for such an extended time, but recommendations for places to give me a good head start will be appreciated. I'll be living Downtown for the duration, and have a car, so I'll be mobile in my spare time too.
Also, are there some good stores catering to us film shooters/self-developers? I've been debating bringing some new D76 and Fix powder with me, but if I can get it locally I'll just do that. Is film not too hard to get locally (Tri X and Portra are my poisons) Internet rumours suggest Beau Photo Supplies could be a go-to for that?
Anyway, this is getting lengthy! Thanks for any help you can give me. I'm pretty excited about spending such a long preiod of time in what seems to be an awesome city.
Thanks!
Next week work's sending me to Vancouver for an extended time (~5 months, so it appears...).
I'll probably be busy for most of the week but weekends should be free to roam and explore, camera in hand. So a few questions for those in the know...
Where are some unique and interesting places to wander/photograph? I'm sure I'll find plenty of my own after being there for such an extended time, but recommendations for places to give me a good head start will be appreciated. I'll be living Downtown for the duration, and have a car, so I'll be mobile in my spare time too.
Also, are there some good stores catering to us film shooters/self-developers? I've been debating bringing some new D76 and Fix powder with me, but if I can get it locally I'll just do that. Is film not too hard to get locally (Tri X and Portra are my poisons) Internet rumours suggest Beau Photo Supplies could be a go-to for that?
Anyway, this is getting lengthy! Thanks for any help you can give me. I'm pretty excited about spending such a long preiod of time in what seems to be an awesome city.
Thanks!
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lucky you!
i love vancouver...except for the rain and wind!
contact tom a., he is a wealth of info about film/stores/where to shoot/best pie restaurants...
i love vancouver...except for the rain and wind!
contact tom a., he is a wealth of info about film/stores/where to shoot/best pie restaurants...
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
Look up Tom Abrahamsson while you're there!
Phil Forrest
Phil Forrest
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Hibbs
R.I.P. Charlie
Joe...I wish we had more wind. I grew up here and am used to all the rain. Besides, it wouldn't be so green without all that rain.
It is looking like we might not have a winter at all this year as we are experiencing double digit temps.
http://katkam.ca/
~ Hibbs
It is looking like we might not have a winter at all this year as we are experiencing double digit temps.
http://katkam.ca/
~ Hibbs
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i grew up in nyc where it rained a fair bit too...i actually am pretty ok with the wind and rain...except now when i visit and it rains for the week that i am there...lol!
kxl
Social Documentary
I'm envious! Vancouver is one of my favorite cities to visit, even with the rain. I like hanging out at Granville Island (be there for the 10th annual winterruption festival in February).
When I'm there, I try to set aside some time to see Victoria Island and make it a point to go to Whistler (about 120km north of Vancouver).
When I'm there, I try to set aside some time to see Victoria Island and make it a point to go to Whistler (about 120km north of Vancouver).
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
Chris, get in touch with me when you get here and I can steer you towards the few stores that still stock chemistry. Not worth the trouble to bring it. If needed I can lend you Paterson tanks/reels as I have plenty.
You will also be here for the April Camera Swap in April. Have you any idea where you will be staying?
Looking forward to seeing you here - and as for the rain, at the moment it is +11 and bright sunshine - though some rain next week.
Tom
You will also be here for the April Camera Swap in April. Have you any idea where you will be staying?
Looking forward to seeing you here - and as for the rain, at the moment it is +11 and bright sunshine - though some rain next week.
Tom
segedi
RFicianado
Be sure to pop over to the island and explore as well!
Chris C
Established
Thanks for all the words everyone. I've never heard anyone say a bad thing about the place so I'm looking forward to experiencing everything it's got to offer for the 5 months I'm in town.
Tom - I'll be sure to drop you a line when I get to town. Work's putting me up in an apartment downtown (along West Georgia) and I'll have a car too so getting around will be easy. Hopefully I get a good amount of spare time to enjoy the place. I'm looking forward to getting there.
Tom - I'll be sure to drop you a line when I get to town. Work's putting me up in an apartment downtown (along West Georgia) and I'll have a car too so getting around will be easy. Hopefully I get a good amount of spare time to enjoy the place. I'm looking forward to getting there.
Glenn2
Well-known
Hi Chris, When you decide to make it over to Vancouver Island give a shout.
I'm located near where the ferry docks about 20km north of Victoria the capital city.
Been here since 1978 so guess that makes me an oldtimer.
Perhaps this might also be a good excuse for me to jump on the ferry and come to Vancouver for a day or two. Have never met Tom in person, perhaps I could join a meet up if one happens?
Glenn
I'm located near where the ferry docks about 20km north of Victoria the capital city.
Been here since 1978 so guess that makes me an oldtimer.
Perhaps this might also be a good excuse for me to jump on the ferry and come to Vancouver for a day or two. Have never met Tom in person, perhaps I could join a meet up if one happens?
Glenn