looked on EarthSky for the comet location...estimated comet's position based on EarthSky's proximation to Big Dipper ay sunrise. I found it with a pair of binoculars and after that it was easy to find with the naked eye. The view through the binoculars was stunning but the photos are great...in my mind anyhow.

300mm Canon Zoom on tripod...very ordinary

camera was set on manual and self timer ....about 30º to Magnetic North from the heart of Vancouver