Usually when I fly it is on a large commercial jet with tiny windows and no room to use a DSLR. Recently I took a return trip between Victoria harbour and Vancouver harbour on a Harbour Air float plane and I had an easy time taking photos. One of the other benefits of this was also the relatively low altitude compared with large jets.
A Flock of Float Planes
Disappointingly, I had left my Canon in my carry on bag on the flight from Victoria and it was out of reach. Fortunately, my iPhone helped me capture the beautiful morning departure.
Sunrise Over the Gulf IslandsBefore departing Vancouver, I had time to watch a number of incoming and outgoing sea plane flights, as well as several Helijet flights from their nearby base.
Harbour Air Races a SeagullThe return flight was in a Twin Otter and I kept my Canon with me. I had a great seat (they’re all great) with a view into the cockpit and out the port side.
You get a great perspective of the city as you depart, including BC Place (home of the BC Lions).
Looking Over VancouverIt does seem almost unsettling to fly directly over a major airport like YVR.
Vancouver International Airport Runway 26 LeftOnce back in Victoria it was interesting to see good care and maintainence being performed on one of the planes.
Engine Exposed in VictoriaIt’s always good to be back home and able to process my photos.
BC Legislature Viewed Over a Harbour Air Plane Wing
You get a great perspective of the city as you depart, including BC Place (home of the BC Lions).
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