It’s hard to catch a good sunset in Ottawa. Parliament Hill is one of my favourite spots but I only stay for sunset a few times a year because I don’t really have a reason to be there late in the day.

Last Saturday, sunset came to me. After a drink in the Byward, I was crossing Mackenzie King Bridge to go for sushi in Chinatown when I noticed the tall buildings in the downtown core were set against light pink hues. I started shooting (the friend I was with was patient!) and a few minutes later, when I turned around, the Parliament’s dark silhouette stood out against the orange and yellow background.

Photography is all about timing!

Looking Towards the Business District
Looking Towards Elgin Street
Sussex Drive and Gatineau Hills in the Background
The Rideau Canal and Parliament Hill
Parliament Hill

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20 Comments

  1. Elisabeth Stewart October 15, 2011 at 9:28 am

    You capture the beauty of our capital city so well – at all times!

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    1. Zhu October 15, 2011 at 10:02 pm

      Thank you!

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  2. Nigel October 15, 2011 at 9:29 am

    Its so beautiful!

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    1. Zhu October 15, 2011 at 10:02 pm

      And it’s not Photoshoped, it actually looked that good 😉

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  3. Audrey October 15, 2011 at 6:34 pm

    Love the photos of the Parliament silhouette at sunset!

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    1. Zhu October 15, 2011 at 10:03 pm

      Thank you 🙂

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  4. barbara October 16, 2011 at 1:27 am

    Beautiful. It looks like you walked straight into the “golden hour”.
    It was really worth it.

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    1. Zhu October 17, 2011 at 10:32 pm

      I stumbled in that scene and I didn’t regret it! Good time 🙂

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  5. shionge October 16, 2011 at 1:33 am

    Hey thanks for sharing…it is beautiful 😀

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    1. Zhu October 17, 2011 at 10:32 pm

      Thank you! Glad you liked it.

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  6. Jeruen October 16, 2011 at 10:43 am

    Beautiful shots as usual! I always learn new camera tricks from your photos.

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    1. Zhu October 17, 2011 at 10:33 pm

      Thank you! This time there were no tricks… just good timing 😉

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  7. Katherina October 16, 2011 at 6:13 pm

    Beautiful light! It feels great when you realize that you have a good camera with you to capture these special moments. That orange sky from the background – it looks surreal. Great job!

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    1. Zhu October 17, 2011 at 10:34 pm

      I was indeed lucky I had my camera with me. This one captures sunset well, it wasn’t the case with my compact camera. You wouldn’t believe how many sunsets I missed with that one!

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  8. ristinw October 16, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    OMG!! The light in the third photograph is super amazing as the tone of the sunlight and the street light match together. 😀 Also, the last two photographs, they make me think of the Prince of Persia. Great shot and good patience! 😀

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    1. Zhu October 17, 2011 at 10:35 pm

      Eh eh, it does look a bit middle-eastern with the top of the towers, doesn’t it!

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  9. Laurel October 17, 2011 at 1:17 pm

    Beautiful! I love how you’ve captured the sunset reflecting off the buildings.

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    1. Zhu October 17, 2011 at 10:35 pm

      Thank you! Good timing 😉

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  10. kyh October 22, 2011 at 1:13 am

    i love those silhouettes! with the turrets and towers, it kinda reminds me of fairytale land! 😀

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    1. Zhu October 24, 2011 at 9:38 am

      It does look a bit Oriental, doesn’t it!

      Reply

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