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Another lovely day in Victoria BC comes to an end. A wider view to show more of this impressive hotel. So much to enjoy along the Inner Harbor.
A few more architectural shots ahead from Victoria and nearby.
The Fairmont Empress, formerly and commonly referred to as The Empress, is one of the oldest hotels in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Located on 721 Government Street, it is situated in Downtown Victoria, facing the city's Inner Harbour. The hotel was designed by Francis Rattenbury, and was built by Canadian Pacific Hotels, a division of the Canadian Pacific Railway company. The hotel is presently managed by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts.
Opened on 25 January 1908, the Châteauesque-styled building is considered one of Canada's grand railway hotels. Since its opening, the hotel has undergone two expansions, the first from 1910 to 1912, and a second expansion in 1928. The building was designated as a National Historic Site of Canada on January 1981.
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King George VI and Queen Elizabeth were the first ruling English monarchs to visit Canada and The Empress on May 30, 1939
Queen Elizabeth II has visited The Empress nearly every decade of her reign.
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Darling Tonia and I found Victoria to be such a wonderful place even though we never got to dig deeper than the 'must see' stuff. Great people and good beer is what I'll remember most. I'll post the standard shot O' the gorgeous Empress later, but I laugh every time I see this one, hope ya'll do too.
The Jewel of the Pacific, The Empress is one of Victoria's highlights. Cresting the city's Inner Harbour, this 460-room hotel was built in the Edwardian style and recently restored to its original grandeur, with antique furniture and luxurious décor. Considered to be the most photographed attraction on Vancouver Island, The Empress was originally designed by Francis Rattenbury, and opened in 1908.
In true British tradition, the hotel is famous for its elegant Afternoon Tea - served to over
75, 000 visitors annually!
The hotel has long been accustomed to entertaining Hollywood celebrities; Rita Hayworth, Jack Benny, Pat O'Brien, Shirley Temple, Douglas Fairbanks, Katherine Hepburn, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Tallulah Bankhead, Roger Moore, John Travolta, Barbara Streisland, Harrison Ford and a host of others have passed through its lobby. And throughout its history, The Fairmont Empress has played host to kings, queens, movie stars and many famous people. In 1919, Edward, Prince of Wales, waltzed into the dawn in the Crystal Ballroom - an event considered by Victorians to be of such importance that almost 50 years later, the obituaries of elderly ladies would appear under headlines such as, 'Mrs. Thornley-Hall Dies. Prince of Wales Singled Her Out.'
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Kind of crazy to think that the last time I stood in this spot I didn't own a single pinhole camera.
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The sunrise this morning was outstanding. No HDR in this shot, just a little messing around in Camera Raw.
Dedicated to Zedzap (Nick) and all the wonderful Canadian Flicker people i have met here! It was a fun Olympics to watch. ( I wish i had been there to attend )
The Empress Hotel is a classic! Sitting along side the harbor in Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia!
Nick has a much better image of this hotel, in his hometown. I urge you to view his photostream at www.flickr.com/photos/zedzap/
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One of the most popular photos taken in my hometown, so I would call it the classic postcard view.
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I have been waiting for it to snow in Victoria for two years. I was just getting into photography the last time it snowed here. I added in the snow flakes just for effect.
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The Empress Hotel reflected off of Victoria's Inner Harbour.
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This picture was shot on a tripod with six exposures (-2..0..+2..EV @F/3.5 and @F/13.0). I used Photomatix to create the HDR with tonemapping and detail enhanced. Increased the overall Hue/Saturation. Curve adjustment to increase the overall contrast. Unsharp Mask.
This is my night shot of the Inner Harbour on our second night at Victoria, British Columbia. This is the Empress Hotel where we had High Tea on our first day.
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The great thing about The Empress Hotel is that it's exterior changes with the seasons due to the ivy that grows on it's walls. Green in the Spring/Summer, red in the Fall, and bald in the winter. I joke that it looks like a freshly shaven guy in the winter. =D
Today was my first time out shooting in weeks...... I finally got out, and did I ever get some awesome shots! I have been a little busy lately trying to find work in a town that has little to offer in the way of jobs. I'm sorry, I think there are a couple of people that I didn't get back to. I will be sure to catch up with you all in the morning over coffee. =D
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Location Info..
The Fairmont Empress (most commonly known as The Empress) is one of the oldest and most famous hotels in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Located on Government Street facing the Inner Harbour, the Empress has become an iconic symbol for the city itself.
The Edwardian, château-style hotel was designed by Francis Rattenbury for Canadian Pacific Hotels as a terminus hotel for Canadian Pacific's steamship line, whose main terminal was just a block away. The hotel was to serve businesspeople and visitors to Victoria, but later as Canadian Pacific ceased its passenger services to the city, the hotel was successfully remarketed as a resort to tourists. Victoria emerged as a tourist destination beginning in the mid-to-late 1920s
The hotel has 477 rooms, with most either overlooking the Inner Harbour or the hotel's rear courtyard gardens. It has four restaurants, including The Bengal Lounge, which is decorated in Victorian-era, Colonial Indian style (when Queen Victoria was the Empress of India) or Kipling's, which is named after its once frequent guest and visitor, author Rudyard Kipling. In 2005, Kipling's closed its doors to the public in order for the hotel to gain more space for private functions. The hotel has gym facilities, a whirlpool bath and an indoor swimming pool.
What some people may not know, is that The Empress was actually built on a bog. And as a result, is sinking into the ground about a quarter of an inch each year. If you're ever taking photos of it, you'll notice that the building is never straight with the horizon.
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The reflections in this shot are real....I swear! I didn't realize how still the water was until I edited it tonight. I just had to upload it!!
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I have made this crazy representation as a sequel to my first year on flickr photo. I realize it's not perfect, and that some people mat not like it. Sometimes, i like to think outside the box, and have a little fun. =)
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When there is a bright sunny day with no clouds. It is always a certainty, the blue hour that night will be dramatic. I got quite a few good blue hour shots last night, and I'm going again tonight. =D
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Technique...
Five raw exposures taken at -2, -1, 0, +1, +2 EV. Tone mapped in photomatix, then Finished off with an Unsharp mask and a contrast bump in PSE7. Best viewed large
Have a great and safe Labor Day weekend everyone! I am off to the fair tonight for my first experiments with carnival long exposures. Wish me luck!
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The songhees was once a large native reserve opposite to Victoria's Inner Harbour. Now, it is an area filled with condos, and there is a waterfront park which is ample for photography. Day or night.
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Victoria's harbour at the blue hour.
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Boy oh boy, do I love the blue hour. This one is four Raw exposures taken at -2, -1, 0, +1 EV.
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A view of Victoria's skyline, as seen from the Songhees Waterfront Park. This is my 150th HDR on flickr.
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Inner Harbour with The Empress Hotel as the backdrop in Victoria, BC, Canada. Perfect night of calm water and just enough wind to keep the air clean and crisp. The water was like a mirror and caught several great pictures from here.
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Vista 18 is my absolute favorite restaurant in Victoria. Not only is the food excellent, but the fact that you can take some great photos from the 18th floor while you wait makes the experience even better.
I took this shot in Nov 2009 on my meet up with TIA International Photography.
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I have been quite busy lately enjoying summer activities in Victoria. The weather has been amazingly sunny, and not really the best for photos. So I've been floating around on a tube at a local lake instead. =D
Hope everyone is having an awesome summer!
The chandelier at the Empress Hotel in Victoria, B.C. is a very impressive sight. There are 250,000+ crystals in this display and it truly serves as a grand entrance piece to the hotel.
The Empress (1908) is one of the oldest and most famous hotels in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Located on Government Street facing the Inner Harbour, the Empress has become an iconic symbol for the city itself.
3-exp blend. 31 Oct 09. © 2009 José Francisco Salgado, PhD
Such a fun vacation destination city! You can see the modern cruise ship disappearing into the fog as the sailboat enters into the photo!
Built between 1904 and 1908, this Edwardian style hotel was designed by Francis Rattenbury as a terminus hotel for Canadian Pacific's steamship line, whose main terminal was just a block away.
The Empress Hotel had played hostess to kings, queens and movie stars including King Edward, King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Shirley Temple........Wikipedia
The Empress Hotel, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (Monday 14 Sep 2009 @ 2:26pm).
this is dedicated to my loverly gal pals on flickr.
i mean, come on.
this is a total chick pic.
love you, ladies!
wish i could have tea with all of you...
xoe