West End,Vancouver Photo

Photographer’s Note

View of the West End of Vancouver,from the Burrard Bridge.

West End,Vancouver

The West End of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is on the downtown peninsula neighbouring Stanley Park and the areas of Yaletown, Coal Harbour and the downtown financial and central business districts.

The definition of the "official neighbourhood" of the West End, according to the city, is the area west of Burrard Street, east of Denman Street, and south of West Georgia Street.Historically the term originated and remains used by Vancouverites to refer to everything from Burrand Street to Stanley Park, including the Stanley Park Neighbourhood west of Denman Street and the Coal Harbour Neighbourhood. Coal Harbour Neighbourhood is officially designated as west of Burrard and to the north of West Georgia, although the newly-built areas between West Pender Street and the waterfront are expressly "Coal Harbour" and not considered part of the West End.

For more details you can see here

Burrard Bridge

The Burrard Bridge (sometimes referred to as the Burrard Street Bridge) is a five-lane, Art Deco style, steel truss bridge constructed in 1930-1932 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.The high,five part bridge on four piers spans False Creek, connecting downtown Vancouver with Kitsilano via connections to Burrard Street on both ends. It is one of three bridges crossing False Creek. The other two bridges are the Granville Bridge, three blocks or 0.5 km (0.31 mi) to the south-east, and the Cambie Street Bridge, about 11 blocks or 2 km (1.2 mi) to the east. In addition to the vehicle deck, the Burrard Bridge has sidewalks on both sides, 2.6 m (8 ft 6 in) wide, shared by pedestrians and cyclists.

The architect of the Burrard Bridge was George Lister Thornton Sharp, the engineer John R. Grant. The bridge's two close approach spans are Warren trusses placed below deck level, while its central span is a Pratt truss placed above deck level to allow greater clearance height for ships passing underneath. The central truss is hidden when crossing the bridge in either direction by vertical extensions of the bridge's masonry piers into imposing concrete towers, connected by overhead galleries, which are embellished with architectural and sculptural details that create a torch-like entrance of pylons. Busts of Captain George Vancouver and Sir Harry Burrard-Neale in ship prows jut from the bridge’s superstructure (a V under Vancouver’s bust, a B under Burrard’s).

Unifying the long approaches and the distinctive central span are heavy concrete railings, originally topped with decorative street lamps. These pierced handrails were designed as a kind of visual shutter (stroboscopic effect), so that at a speed of 50 km/h motorists would see through them with an uninterrupted view of the harbour. The effect works at speeds from about 40 to 64 km/h.

More details you can see here and a mine photo from the bridge you can see here

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bakes888 (18257) 2009-11-01 23:06

Hi Danos.
When we stayed in Vancouver our hotel was on Burrand street, this photo brings back a few memories. Great photo, wonderful POV to capture this scene. Good sharpness and detail. Thanks for sharing.
Have a good week, Paul.

jurek1951 (26020) 2009-11-02 0:12

Hi Danos,
Very interesting architecture. Original POV and composition. Very good shot. Well done
Georg

wolf38 (12961) 2009-11-02 0:21

Hello Danos. Yacht harbor and skyscrapers in the background. A really worth seeing scene with the dominant color blue. Well done. Regards, Wolfgang.

pajaran (3564) 2009-11-02 1:08

Dobar dan, kod nas je mnogo hladno, dan je poceo sa temperaturom ispod nula a sada je sunce sa jakim vetrom.
Mnogo dobar tekst sa obavestenjem, odlicna fotografija, kompozicija i prave boje.
Pozdrav, Paja.

delpeoples (6439) 2009-11-02 1:16

Geia sou Danos, this image is has so much depth I can see here more than I would if I was there with my poor eyesight :) Beautiful colours, dramatic sky and wondeful exposure have helped create this wonderful composition. Great job, TFS and enjoy your week, Lisa

adramad (3770) 2009-11-02 1:19

Hello Danos.
Impressive perspective with the port in the first plane and the skyline of the city behind, is a nice setting with a vibrant color dominated by the luminous blue of the sky.
Good work.
Have a good week. Regards.
Luis.

Longroute (9629) 2009-11-02 1:27

A fantastic panoramic view of this lovely marina of Vancouver.
I love these high pov sights where you can see a lot of interesting details. The intense light here gave you very strong colours which are typical of the higher latitudes. I like also the diagonal line of the river and the spectacular sky.
Well done.
Donato

mauro61 (16048) 2009-11-02 1:29

ciao Danos,
bella immagine tra barche e grattacieli.
saturazione spinta, ottima luce e bello l'effetto visivo.
buona giornata
maurizio

subhendu_bagchi (3351) 2009-11-02 1:33

Namaste Danos,
nice presentation of the beautiful scene with great POV and fine light. Great arrangement of boats in lines which provides a great dynamic looks. Colours are great. The lovely sky is bonus to it. Very well done.
Congrats.
Subhendu

nirvana73 (8792) 2009-11-02 1:38

Hello Danos
very nice place
i like your POV
clouds and colors
i like ryhthm of the bıilding and boats
thanks for sharing
best regards
Ozhan

ymrk (8969) 2009-11-02 1:48

wow,the sky is very forceful!The marina is regularly seeming.This stamp must be belonging to Canada..Very beautiful,indeed.Ta leme dear Danos!

Yağmur

siamesa (13120) 2009-11-02 1:58

Good morning Danos

An excellent point of view.A superb composition of these boats anchored and the buildings in background. The sky is magnificent.
Abraços
Maria

JT50 (977) 2009-11-02 2:26

Hi Danos,
A great shot with
many details. Skyline
looks great. So does the
FG with all the boats.
Lovely sky.
Regards.
Janak

hardyuno (2491) 2009-11-02 3:39

Kalimera Danos,
a pretty good wide-angle view. Great POV with the marina in FG and the mountain range in the background.
Very fine photo work, TFS
HAve a fine day
Hartmut

Budapestman (42462) 2009-11-02 3:50

Hi Danos,
a beautiful view with spectacular POV and many splendid details, the colours and lights are very nice, the composition is great. Have a nice week!
George

PaulVDV (5306) 2009-11-02 3:54

Hello Danos,
Wonderful view of the skyline of Vancouver, well composed with the marina on the foreground and the mountains on the background.
The clouds look like they point to the centre of the city.
Best regards, Paul

raszid62 (3339) 2009-11-02 3:58

Hello
Splendid composition, sky-scrapers create one example of mosaic, and yachts in marinie second. Perfect colours, splendid sky.
Best Regards
joseph

belido (16681) 2009-11-02 4:17

Hi Danos,

Vancouver is definitely a modern city and well planned. Here we have a great view of the cityscape through intense colors and superb definition. Well done!
Regards,
Carlos

denisn72 (7033) 2009-11-02 5:26

Hi Danos,
That is an awesome view of the city. I like the angle and the diagonal lines of the shore and the marina. The sky is splendid. Colours, sharpness and light are excellent. Excellent settings too! Good job!
Best regards
Denis!

mikolaj_kawa (30785) 2009-11-02 7:03

Hello Danos! Wonderful long perspective, amazing sails, excellent marina, very interesting cityscape. Superb clouds. Good shot. Well done!

carper (65290) 2009-11-02 7:15

very nice vie my friend.
the pov is good, looks to me a fantastic land to visit.
the cityscape is nice, good quality job here, have a nice evening.
regard jaap

npecanhuk (14364) 2009-11-02 7:51

Hello Danos!
Vancouver is such a wonderful city, in such a magnificent location and your photo is very attractive!
I love it!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

vasilpro (9134) 2009-11-02 8:05

Γεια σου Δάνο,
Πολύ όμορφη η πανοραμική θέα της πόλης με τη μαρίνα σε πρώτο πλάνο, με ωραία χρώματα και υπέροχο ουρανό.
Σε χαιρετώ, Βασίλης.

Vasa (5946) 2009-11-02 8:37

You cannot resist, Danos. Your souvenirs from Canada are still strong. And you have some more picture in pockets from that lovely travel. Nice panoramic view and so glad to see you again, friend.

Branko

Amaz (7158) 2009-11-02 8:43

Extraordinary and coloursful Marina, Danos!!
Perfect perspective and amazing colours!!

Very well taken!!

My congrats!!

Best regards,

ChrisJ (70357) 2009-11-02 8:46

Hi Danos

Ah, False Creek Ferry over on the right. I remember the Burrard Bridge & got some great shots of Vancouver from up there. Good sharpness & a wonderful blue sky. Tfs!

yedirenk (7495) 2009-11-02 9:15

Hi dear Danos,
A very beautiful city scene with good point of view..framing,depth and sharpness are impressive..very nice view like an excellent postcard..TFS
Greetings

Cevdet

Fis2 (46143) 2009-11-02 9:33

Witaj Danos!
Beautiful view, wonderful panorama.
I like the frame and strong colors.
Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

darek1978 (11375) 2009-11-02 9:41

Hi Danos,
The photo gives a fantastic overview. Very good composition and technical quality. The contrast of skyscrapers and a lot of sailboats in the foreground is very attractive. I like the light and colours too.
I'm very impressed!
Thanks for sharing,
DArek

gilou530 (35488) 2009-11-02 12:57

salut danos
une vue plongeante magnifique de ce port avec les building en fond, couleurs grandiose dans cette photo, bon boulot
amitiés
gilbert

Graal (58403) 2009-11-02 13:04

Hi Danos,
an interesting reportage from Vancouver. Good 2 pictures. Great contrast and fine saturated colours. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

plimrn (19688) 2009-11-02 22:39

Kalispera Danos,
Great framing with the strong diagonal of sand. Your very wide angle works perfectly here with the sweeping skies reducing the towers and boats to child's toys. Interesting note as well.
HLJ, Pat

syrus_persia (2216) 2009-11-02 22:40

Salam Danos
Very beautiful shot..Congratulations!
Well done
Cyrus

Giorgio (8744) 2009-11-03 1:50

- Famous PoV Danos with this spectacle on the port and the city, I like the frame that embraces the entire landscape with this wide view, well done and TFS.
Greetings.
giorgio

Urs (3088) 2009-11-03 2:13

Hi Danos

Excellent contrast of the marina vs the contemporary skyscrapers and above all the blue sky. Very well framed and executed with high sharpness and vibrant colors. It looks strange a bit, especially the skyscrapers, but that how Vancouver looks like. Well done

Best regards
Urs

mursaloglu (5166) 2009-11-03 3:08

iassu danos
great cityscape picture and amazing POV makes this photo a great one. The exposition and the light also are very useful here ine poli orea bravo ihsan

anokutan (7805) 2009-11-03 3:27

Hello Danos,
A fantastic panoramic view of this lovely marina of Vancouver.Nice presentation of the beautiful scene with great POV and fine light.

rodgerg (24601) 2009-11-03 4:27

Hello Danos,

A very nice and especillay very graphic composition full of rythm, of dynamims with a plan with the horizontal boats and an another plans with the vertical buildings. An incerdible depht and many details very well collected.
Have a nice day,
Roger

dexy (152) 2009-11-03 9:23

Zdravo.
Svidja mi se arhitektura,brodovi u marini, boje i trenutak snimka.
Pozdrav Dexy.

ciakgiak (11012) 2009-11-03 10:22

Hello Danos,
your compositions are always spectacular, what a great POV and a superb view on Vancouver.
It's splendid the view of the boats on FG and the skyline of the town on BG. Congratulations, TFS.
Friendly regards.
Giorgio

Emile (20043) 2009-11-03 12:02

Hola Danos.
Interesting panoramic view of the West End of Vancouver including the marina in the foreground, captured from the bridge with a very good high POV.
Good strong colors, sharpness and composition.
TFS.
Best regards.

paura (38864) 2009-11-03 15:38

Danos,
Todos esses barcos parecem contribuir, cada um deles, com uma linda forma para a fotografia como um todo. Lindo enquadramento.

Abraço

Paulo

shevchenko (10008) 2009-11-03 20:08

Hi Danos,
Amazing, the man-made objects almost all look in the white color, it is good contrast to the blue environment and green trees, nice wide view, good shoot.
Ally

anducina (8121) 2009-11-03 22:44

Spectacular cityscape-the blue sea, the distant skyscrapers, the mountains, the multitude of boats, the sky. A lot of blue tones...
Have a nice day !
Andreea

John_F_Kennedy (31799) 2009-11-04 0:39

Hello Danos,
Beautiful mood of this picturesque harbour with good details and colours. The composition of the photo is great.
Best wishes,
Achim

AiresSantos (42578) 2009-11-04 0:56

Hi Danos
Beautiful postcard from Vancouver
Fine colours, excellent sharpness ans deoth
Well framed and done
Have a nice day
Aires

delkoo (34572) 2009-11-04 1:40

hi danos,
The composition is well planned with a nice perspective and pov which brings out the depth and the textures so finely.

didier

josepmarin (33917) 2009-11-04 3:01

Hi Danos,
Vancouver is a beautiful city, in your photo we can see how its magnificent modern architecture, its parks and the sports harbour, they join harmonicly with a natural environment with an impressive beauty.
I like the sky and the clouds, that adds a nice aesthetic complement to the composition.
A nice work, and a great informative note, too.
Friendly regards,
Josep

Cricri (43436) 2009-11-04 5:45

Hi Danos
Belle vue plongeante sur le port et la ville forment une belle diagonale, beaucoup de détails, des couleurs magnifiques et un ciel splendide, intéressante note et WS
Friendship
cricri

foozi (4733) 2009-11-04 17:51

Hi Danos,
wow...this really dramatic. The rich colours of the scenery is so captivating to me. I like the blueness very much.
the arrangement of the boats and tall buildings give an exciting graphic.
The clouds too give an exciting impact.
Well composed with good presentation.

Regards,
Foozi

papagolf21 (56515) 2009-11-05 1:26

Bonjour, mon ami Danos,
La marina ressort à merveille parmi cet environnement où les immeubles se haussent sur les pieds pour gagner de la hauteur.
Très bonne définition d'ensemble avec un ciel de toute beauté.
Amitiés.
Philippe

celmaleite (2812) 2009-11-05 2:21

Olá, Danos!
Muito atraente sua imagem e excelente qualidade. Destaque para a tonalidade azul e a boa nitidez. Parabéns pelo bonito trabalho apresentado. Saudações.

pierrefonds (26493) 2009-11-05 4:47

Hi Danos,

The point of view takes my eyes toward the highrise buildings and the mountains which is giving depth to the composition. The scenery is well framed. The colors are enhanced by the quality of the light. have a nice day.

Pierre

gunbud (28049) 2009-11-05 16:03

Hi Danos,
Wonderful wide shot of the beautiful modern Vancouver skyline that stands out brilliantly against the beautiful blue sky and puffy clouds.
The foreground marina makes a very effective lead-in to the lovely city landscape.
Regards, Tom

sacimar (7536) 2009-11-06 10:31

Hi Danos,

good composition, I like all of these boats in the foreground, the buildings strutures are interesting, well seen,

Have a nice weekend,

Sergio

JCG (25589) 2009-11-07 6:31

Hello Danos,

Thank you the wide-angle lens, the panorama is fabulous with a very beautiful depth. Vancouver is a resolutely modern city. I like much the light and this splendid sky which brings relief in the image. Beautiful and interesting photograph, like your note and your photograph in WS, thank you Danos.

With all my friendships and a very good WE,

Jean-Charles

UlfE (9066) 2009-11-08 5:59

Hi Danos,

An excellent panoramic view of the city and the harbour.The high POV here is really great. Very nice clouds in the sky. Excellent sharpness and colours. TFS and have a nice Sunday!

Cheers,

Ulf

Angshu (33947) 2009-11-09 22:53

Hello Danos
Privileged to be your neighbour today!
Fine use of the wide lens, with the square arrangement of boats and the skyscrapers in the BG. Fine blue tones...like the radiating pattern of the clouds.
Regards
Angshu

fritzi007 (2588) 2009-11-20 16:17

Hello Danos!
I want to be there again, you lucky!
Beautiful photo because of the good perspective!
Regards
Wolfgang

mkamionka (4754) 2009-11-26 8:42

Hi Danos,
very well done city panorama.
It has so many various levels: marina in the foreground, the river, beach, skyscrapers, mountains in the background and an interesting sky on top of that.
Beautiful work,
M

macjake (2090) 2009-12-11 10:23

Hi Danos

I can't believe i have not taken this photo myself!
you certainly had a wonderful POV, from the bridge.
wonderful mixture of colours, whites and blues, with a cityscape backdrop and mountains.
has a little bit of everything.
Well done
Craig

Photo Information

Copyright: Danos kounenis (danos) (32926)
Genre: Lieux
Medium: Couleur
Date Taken: 2009-04-28
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 5 D, Canon EF 16-35 USM 2.8 L mk.II, B+W 82mm Circular Polarizing
Exposition: f/19, 1/90 secondes
Versions: version originale, Workshop
Carnet de voyage: Canada-British Columbia
Date Submitted: 2009-11-01 22:40
Favoris: 1 [voir]