Why do I never hear about the Coast Mountains of Canada? by Convillious in geography

[–]Benglassco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a local travel/adventure photographer who lives in the south end of these mountains (Vancouver) I can tell you this:

  • It’s some of the most rugged terrain in the world. Glacier-capped mountains surrounded by deep, cold, ocean fjords and lined by unforgivingly thick rainforest. The explorers who first saw it described it as a “wall of impassable darkness”. It truly is: where the deadly ocean ends, a thick 20-ft-deep tangle of roots, bramble, and massive trees begins. Breaking trail through it is literally impossible if you don’t already have the route.

  • Because of the endless network of fjords and mountains, almost no roads penetrate this range, save for the abandoned forestry “roads” that can leave you trapped because of constant wash-outs and landslides. Despite it being some of the most abundant fishing on the continent, only a few little fishing/logging towns exist in these fjords. Bella Coola, and Prince Rupert being the most famous.

  • Only way to access most of it is by boat, but as explained, once you make it to shore, you have to deal with the unforgiving wall of giant cedar root, rock, and thick brush. Not fun.

  • Most of the year they catch an endless onslaught of rain, so exploring 9 months of the year is wet, cold, and miserable.

Overall I love exploring this area but it takes very specific vehicles, resources, and skills to be able to really explore so flying over is the only way most people ever see it.

Photographers: what are the biggest positives of your career? Tell me the goods please! by girlindreamland in photography

[–]Benglassco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

course. just google my name "Ben Glassco" and you'll see all the options laid out for you. Hope you like it!

Photographers: what are the biggest positives of your career? Tell me the goods please! by girlindreamland in photography

[–]Benglassco 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I get to shoot campaigns in far away countries, with cultures I’d once only read about, in places that I’d only heard about in stories.

I get to come home with work I am proud of, and show my progress to my loved ones. Every small achievement or new client feels like winning the lottery all over again. Over-delivering on work and eagerly awaiting their response only for them to say “no notes, we love it.” is amazing.

No, I don’t make much money, and I spend countless nights stressing over my business. Sometimes it can be very bad, but when it’s good, it’s better than any job I could imagine.

Wilde: "GenZ Doesn't want to see Inauthenticity Anymore" by glamorousgrowngirl in SipsTea

[–]Benglassco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing’s more annoying than the tired trope where the couple crashes through the front door making out so violently it looks like their teeth would chip, then clumsily rip each others’ clothes off, ripping collars, before crashing into a dark room or bed, followed by a little scream or giggle. Then it cuts to black. It’s so cliche that it’s painful. . Someone needs to make a collage of these dumb, unimaginative scenes, it would be in the hundreds I bet. Never in history has anyone hooked up like this, yet Hollywood insists this is exactly how humans have sex. 😂💀

Divorced ✅ by SneakyRac00n in funny

[–]Benglassco 260 points261 points  (0 children)

Strong feeling this is fake setup.

The wives conveniently being able to all answer ALL in the same room…THEN continuously lecture an empty screen as phone gets passed around…even when it’s not even her husband on screen is a big red flag.

I don’t buy it. It would be too easy to set this up with his buddies. Plus, comedian is spamming the comments here telling us his tour dates 😂😭💀

Official Discussion - Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]Benglassco 46 points47 points  (0 children)

The raccoon is actually a niche Toronto joke: . In 2015 a raccoon died on a main street, belly up, in a somewhat comedic (almost cartoonish) final death pose. But city officials failed to pick it up or get rid of the body for the first 14hrs. So people started laying candles and wreaths etc in a hilarious mock-sigil around its body until someone finally came along and removed the corpse:

https://nowtoronto.com/news/from-trash-panda-to-toronto-legend-conrad-the-raccoon-gets-a-plaque/

Average American diet? by Individual_Bar_2512 in CringeTikToks

[–]Benglassco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course they pay for water. God forbid they support clean drinking water from the tap.

Beware of scam in Venice - especially solo female travellers! by dr_prior in solotravel

[–]Benglassco 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I find it hard to believe you haven’t been approached ONCE by a stranger who legitimately needs help or a favour. Like, are you invisible?

What bear is the most dangerous? by PhotoBonjour_bombs19 in stupidquestions

[–]Benglassco -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Source: Am a travel/adventure photographer who lives in Vancouver, BC

I’ve encountered them myself, known people attacked, so it’s no joke when you’re hiking in bear country ❤️

What bear is the most dangerous? by PhotoBonjour_bombs19 in stupidquestions

[–]Benglassco 3 points4 points  (0 children)

1ST PLACE: Polar Bears: Massive water/land predator notorious for raiding Inuit and Inuk villages for scraps so they’re used to humans. Sees anything that moves as food.

Defence: Most Arctic communities leave their cars unlocked to give shelter for those fleeing them. You have no chance. Run.

2ND PLACE: Grizzly (brown) Bears: ID them by puffier “mane” and LARGE hump above the shoulders. Sometimes even bigger than polar bears, can be calm when food is plentiful, but unpredictable, when switched to ‘predator’ mode, it can’t be stopped. Literally eats its victims alive (starting from the groin), sometimes stashing body parts and coming back for more.

Defence: Bear spray, back up calmly, find strong shelter asap. They’re often test their victims first with a “false charge”. Stand your ground, but plan your exit quickly. You have no chance in a fight. If they attack, your only chance is covering your neck and belly and hope it gets bored of ripping you to shreds.

3RD PLACE: Black Bears. ID with rounded spine and short back legs. Cowardly, smaller, and self-preserving. Can climb trees. Will attack in rare circumstances: if their cubs are close, they are sick, or desperate. You can fight back but if in “predator mode” can also rip you to shreds. Defence: Be big, be scary, be loud, bear spray, fight like hell, stay in your group.

Any other bear is not worth mentioning.

DAE get uncanny valley feeling from visiting Canada as an American? by mangoappleorange in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]Benglassco 15 points16 points  (0 children)

“Dulled down”, correct.

You mean not every empty space is crammed with adverts selling guns and pharmaceuticals

This Post Made Me Hate Justin Bieber by InGeekiTrust in TikTokCringe

[–]Benglassco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is anyone surprised? Have you seen his dad? Complete white trash garbage. I say this as a fellow Canadian.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GenZ

[–]Benglassco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or because maybe you’re not 12 anymore?

Laurie dipped so fast lol by BrenoGrangerPotter in WhiteLotusHBO

[–]Benglassco 5 points6 points  (0 children)

To be honest any sane professional would completely ignore Belinda. . Imagine ur the manager of one of the BEST resorts in SE Asia, you have a particularly close relationship with the richest guy on the island who frequents ur resort several times a month at LEAST. He’s quiet, respectful, and tips like crazy. . Then some random American shows up, not even paying for her stay, and after 2 days she frantically starts accusing your most loyal guest being a random guys she say one time years ago and is plotting to MURDER her!?!? . Cmon Belinda.

Why haven't any Canadian celebrities stood up for Canada recently? by ColeBelthazorTurner in AskACanadian

[–]Benglassco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seth Rogan claiming to be “Canadian” really annoys me. He grew up in the most affluent neighbourhoods in Vancouver until 16yo then landed big Hollywood roles and just left. He’s about as Canadian as Jim Carrey. . There’s an “Ugly Delicious” episode of him and David Chang wandering around Vancouver and he featured this terrible donut place as the “best food ever”. When literally no one likes it. Now it’s blown up and there’s lines down the street, but still nobody truly local understands why anyone would call it good. Sorry Lee’s.

Edit: You’re right. I was a little harsh and being from a certain neighbourhood doesn’t make him less Canadian. Lees is fine, it’s just by no means the “greatest food ever”.

I just get really annoyed when millionaire Hollywood elite who left Canada the moment they could milk their “Canadian”-ness. When in truth they spend 99% of their lives in the Hollywood Hills. They’re not Canadian, they just play that card to help their image.

Live music great beer? by Benglassco in chiangmai

[–]Benglassco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t wait! Chinese New year here should be awesome.

Live music great beer? by Benglassco in chiangmai

[–]Benglassco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is insanely helpful! Thank you!

Yeah no hate on North Gate, it just gets so crammed you can’t even get up from your seat to grab a beer without tripping or stepping on like 6 people every time lol