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False Creek _ Blue Hour
Vancouver
British Columbia,
Canada
Night reflections of the big city and harbour
False Creek is a short inlet in the heart of Vancouver. It separates downtown from the rest of the city. It was named by George Henry Richards during his Hydrographic survey of 1856-63. George Richards named False Creek during his survey of the coast in the mid-19th century. While traveling along the south side of the Burrard Inlet, he thought he was traversing a creek; upon discovering his error, he gave the waterway its modern name. Wikipedia
Burrard Street - Left
Granville Street - Right
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Vancouver skyline from Stanley Park. The Vancouver Convention center and the sails at Canada Place standout in this panorama of the city during the blue hour.
Another gorgeous sunset from Burnaby Mountain Park. The mountains across the Straight of Georgia are visible in the background.
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Nasimo(Balgeria) and i got busy on a wall while he was stayin in Vancouver..He did a pig and i did a beaver. Rukis ETC is supposed to reclaim his spot to the top right..so i'll update the prody as soon as it's done...
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The Gastown Steam Clock is a fully functioning clock powered by steam (though it uses electricity to keep time, the steam is used for the whistle) located on the corner of Water Street and Cambie Street in Vancouver's historic Gastown district.
Uniqueness: Despite the popular belief that it is an antique relic, the clock was actually built in 1977 by craftsman Raymond Saunders. It was originally installed to cover a steam vent from Vancouver's underground district heating network.
Mechanism: The clock uses chain-driven weights (powered by electricity) to mark the time, but its famous whistle and steam tones (which play a segment of the Westminster Chimes) are powered by the city's steam network.
Schedule: Every quarter-hour, the clock emits a blast of steam and chimes a tune, drawing tourists and residents who wait for the short spectacle. It has become the unofficial symbol of the neighbourhood.
Check-Cashing Stores, Pawn Shops and Fried Chicken joints are a sure sign that the neighbourhood is getting worse And you have to wonder what "Quality tested Fried Goodies" mean ?
At these memorial services I find myself seeking out the places that are peaceful and quiet, although I'm supposed to be taking photographs and honoring the family by being present for the key elements of the service. It's just that by the time we get the stage set, I'm exhausted.
A moonlit night at Stanley Park, Vancouver after sunset. Tide was low giving some great texture and reflections under the blue hour lights!
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As lighting is the key to most great images, I spent six nights in Gastown - Vancouver, BC waiting for just perfect light. For this shot, I wanted, and ultimately received, dramatic skies and ambient street light. I love the lighting, in particular, the light in the sky and the way the clouds envelope the tall building in the centre of the image. Not only waiting for great lighting to capture this image I also scoured Gastown that week looking for a good photographic perspective.
I looked all over, from down on the street, to overpasses, walkways, the roofs of parking garages, and the roofs of other buildings in the area. Looking to place the Woodward’s building in the middle of the image, I hoped, using the landscape in the foreground, to draw your eye into the image. Having thankfully received roof access, I was able to capture this stunning scene after waiting for the sun to set, the clouds to shift, and for just the right light.
Here, in the historic Gastown neighbourhood, the most obvious building in the image is the Woodward’s Building stretching high into the sky. From this vantage point, it looks like the clouds are hugging the tower. Gastown was designated a National Historic Site in 2009. Now, there are only remnants of Gastown’s checkered history. The red brick architecture, like that seen at 322 Water Street, is reminiscent of the past, while the shiny glass-encased buildings scattered nearby represent modern renovations and future investments.
Locals called it Gastown because the first saloon was started by Jack Deighton, a Yorkshire seaman, steamboat captain and barkeep who arrived in 1867 to open the area’s first saloon. He became known as “Gassy Jack” because he loved to talk — apparently for hours. "To gas" is period English slang for "to boast and to exaggerate." In 1870 the community was laid out as the "township of Granville" which honored Granville Leveson-Gower, 2nd Earl Granville who was British Secretary of State for the Colonies at the time of local settlement. At one point, it was considered the centre of drinking life with over 300 licensed establishments in only twelve blocks.
In 1886 it was incorporated as the City of Vancouver, named after Captain George Vancouver, who accompanied James Cook on his voyage to the West Coast and subsequently spent two years exploring and charting the West Coast. Gastown fell victim to the Great Vancouver Fire that same year, losing all but two of its buildings. Situated alongside the Burrard Inlet, Gastown was a sensical place to house and entertain loggers, fishermen, crews, and captains. Acting as the main port of western Canada, much of the trading of goods from East Asia moved through this area.
After the Great Depression, the town was a largely forgotten neighbourhood full of cheap hotels and beer parlours, quickly falling into decay and disorder. The infamous neighborhood showcases some of the city’s best Victorian Italianate, Edwardian Commercial and Romanesque architecture dating back to the 1800s. In the 1960s, local citizen groups became increasingly concerned with preserving Gastown’s distinctive and historic architecture. Soon after, gentrification occurred with shops, restaurants, offices, and galleries opening on the street.
Gastown is central to Vancouver’s position as one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, providing a rich, textured backdrop for the group of entrepreneurs that are drawn to this area. It’s not surprising that in 2012, Gastown was named the fourth most stylish neighbourhood in the world, setting trends from the historic heart of the city. The eclectic energy here matches its diversity.
Allowing your eyes wander into the streets of this image, you’re immediately taken right back into the time period where Gastown was a bustling hub of activity. You can almost hear the sound of tires bouncing over the cobblestone streets, jazz music from bars pouring out into the streets, and people socializing on the streets as they enjoy a leisurely stroll through Gastown.
Katie and I took a trip to Vancouver for our honeymoon and did some light writing. Took a walk into Stanley Park and found this spot by the 9 o'clock gun. Hard to fit the entire skyline into a picture. Postcard is available in my Etsy shop. www.etsy.com/listing/190036211/vancouver-skyline-light-po...