Wraith, plus some new aliens

The Sci Fi Channel’s popular space opera “Stargate Atlantis” blasts off into its fifth season on the cable network on July 11. In early May, photographer David Strick got a preview of the plot machinations to come -- there are clashes aplenty with the Wraith -- when he visited the set in Vancouver at the Bridge Studios, as well as Lynn Canyon Park outside of the picturesque Canadian city. During the course of its upcoming season, the series, a spinoff of “Stargate SG-1,” will celebrate its 100th episode and introduce a new species of aliens.

David Strick is a veteran photographer whose work in capturing entertainment productions has given him access to behind-the-scenes Hollywood.

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More David Strick photos on the Web

For an archive of David Strick’s work during the last 20 years, go to latimes.com/hollywoodbacklot.