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Cape Town Image: Perfection – Lake Capilano, Vancouver BC

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A Cape Town Lion’s Head tagged image from photographer – w4nd3rl0st (InspiredinDesMoines) as published on Flickr.

Perfection – Lake Capilano, Vancouver BC
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Image by w4nd3rl0st (InspiredinDesMoines)

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In the far distance you can see the two "Lions", which are 5,400 ft mountain peaks near Vancouver. When you see them from a distance, they resemble two lions lying side by side. The two mountains are part of te Howe Sound Group of Mountains (North Shore Mountains). The city’s BC Lions CFL football team is also named in their honour. This mountain also has an alternative name, called "Bert Mountain", as the two pointed peaks resemble the ears of the famous cat "Bert".

You can climb them if you wish, but an easier place to see them is from the Cleveland Dam recreation area. That’s where this photo was taken.

Here is my shot list of the top 5 places (in my opinion) for photographers:

1) Stanley Park (day or night). Be sure to shoot the skyline, the totems, visit the zoo, and enjoy the gardens.
2) Drive up to Cleveland Dam. There is a beautiful park there complete with hiking trails, views of the two "Lions", and an awesome reservoir.
3) Drive up to Cypress and stop off at the scenic overlook. Bring your longest lens – on a clear day you will be rewarded with some spectacular views of the city.
4) Shoot the Lion’s Gate Bridge and the Vancouver skyline from West Vancouver.
5) Head on over to the Chinese Gardens and Chinatown. Vancouver has long been home to many immigrants. This is one reason why you can find so much diversity in architecture, parks, churches, and the people.

If you are efficient, you can shoot all of these in two days. I did not have a chance to shoot inside the city as much (there are many great parks, churches, and the famous Gastown area). I’m sure those are awesome as well – I will get them next time.

What are your favorite places in Vancouver?

More information:
digcam.meetup.com/cities/ca/bc/vancouver/ – This is a great resource for photographers in Vancouver. If you are looking for classes, photowalks, or just tips on where to shoot – check it out.

www.tourismvancouver.com/vancouver/about-vancouver/
www.lonelyplanet.com/canada/vancouver
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Park
www.greatervancouverparks.com/ClevelandDam01.html
www.grousemountain.com/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lions_(peaks)

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Cape Town Image: English Bay Light Show, Vancouver 2010

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A Cape Town False Bay tagged image from photographer – Gord McKenna as published on Flickr.

English Bay Light Show, Vancouver 2010
False Bay
Image by Gord McKenna

Photo taken from the Burrard Street Bridge during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games

From BC Living….

Vectorial Elevation might sound like a lofty physics experiment run by some mad genius, but this large-scale temporary art exhibit that launches on February 4 is part of the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad’s Digital Edition.

I hadn’t even heard about Vectorial Elevation – the brainchild of Canadian artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer – until my neighbours shared their apprehension at having lights beaming into their water-facing living room.

And if anyone every remembers that Seinfeld episode where the neon light from the Kenny Rogers Roasters chicken restaurant sign keeps Kramer up at night, then you’ll know their fears are warranted.

But I digress.

West End condo dwellers needn’t worry about klieg lights turning their sky-high abodes into X-Files fodder. Although the installation is considered to be one of the world’s largest interactive artworks, the 10,000-watt robotic searchlights will actually be beamed skyward from locations in Kitsilano’s Vanier Park and at Sunset Beach, reportedly casting a magical glow that will stretch as far as Richmond and Grouse Mountain.

And unlike the annual fireworks fest, there will be no noise – the installation is silent – smoke, or hoards of people boozing it up on the beaches and leaving their litter behind.

Even better, anyone with an Internet connection can try their hand at creating their own patterns, effectively showcasing their personal lightshow on the world stage.

All you need to do log on to www.vectorialvancouver.net between February 4 and February 28. Creative your own patterns by deciding which angles you want the lights to beam, and setting timing clusters. A personal webpage will be generated for each person that decides to participate.

I’ll be creating my silent showpiece on February 4. Create your personal lightshow and share the link with BCLiving.

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Cape Town Image: Harry Jerome Statue – Stanley Park, Vancouver

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A Cape Town Lion’s Head tagged image from photographer – w4nd3rl0st (InspiredinDesMoines) as published on Flickr.

Harry Jerome Statue – Stanley Park, Vancouver
Lion's Head
Image by w4nd3rl0st (InspiredinDesMoines)

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On the east side of Stanley Park, not far past the Totems area, there is a bronze statue of Harry Jerome. Jerome was a famous track athlete from Vancouver (he moved there when he was 12). Harry won several Olympic medals and held several (4) world records for the 100 meter dash. This statue has a great view of Coal Harbour and downtown-Vancouver.

Be sure to visit some of the other monuments and statues in Stanley Park (especially the one to Lord Stanley if you are a hockey fan).

Strobist Info:
I lit the statue of Harry Jerome using a single Canon 430exii and a Yongnuo RF-602. I didn’t feel like setting up my gorilla pod, so I set the camera to "10 second delay" and simply walked over to the statue with the flash. I believe it was on 1/4 power and 105mm from about 10 feet away.

Vancouver Travel Photos
If you ever visit Vancouver, you won’t want to miss the beautiful views of the city. Here is my shot list of the top 5 places (in my opinion) for photographers:

1) Stanley Park (day or night). Be sure to shoot the skyline, the totems, visit the zoo, and enjoy the gardens.
2) Drive up to Cleveland Dam. There is a beautiful park there complete with hiking trails, views of the two "Lions", and an awesome reservoir.
3) Drive up to Cypress and stop off at the scenic overlook. Bring your longest lens – on a clear day you will be rewarded with some spectacular views of the city.
4) Shoot the Lion’s Gate Bridge and the Vancouver skyline from West Vancouver.
5) Head on over to the Chinese Gardens and Chinatown. Vancouver has long been home to many immigrants. This is one reason why you can find so much diversity in architecture, parks, churches, and the people.

If you are efficient, you can shoot all of these in two days. I did not have a chance to shoot inside the city as much (there are many great parks, churches, and the famous Gastown area). I’m sure those are awesome as well – I will get them next time.

More information:
digcam.meetup.com/cities/ca/bc/vancouver/ – This is a great resource for photographers in Vancouver. If you are looking for classes, photowalks, or just tips on where to shoot – check it out.

www.tourismvancouver.com/vancouver/about-vancouver/
www.lonelyplanet.com/canada/vancouver
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Park
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_attractions_and_monuments_i…
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Jerome

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