Urban Fare

From the Galleries of Zeissy Views: 36
Chinatown, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Chinatown, Vancouver, BC
Richmond, BC - an old warehouse and dock on the Fraser River ~ the lights of Vancouver - Airport Square across the water
Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada - the huge suspended and rotating moon is a fascinating centre piece here
Vandalized palm tree, Chinatown Honolulu
It s a rainy morning and he's hoping for a good day of crab fishing
Seeing this fabulous sunset glinting on the windows from afar, I desperately ran with all my gear and was only able to make a couple of images before the moment slipped away.
Victoria, BC
From my sky train series ~ the overhead rumble and indirect visual of the train gave me a very strong sense of power. The sky was just fading to twilight, with those heavy clouds behind me now.
This young Vancouver family jogging at Olympic Village presented an "idyllic" scene. I smiled, waved and pointed at my camera. They smiled and acknowledged it was ok to take.
A young man stands near a proposed social housing site, near East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada -his companions scattered but he allowed a quick photo
Young family waiting for the Sea bus - Granville Island, Vancouver, BC, Canada
The way the timeless family roles were playing out on this scene really appealed to me.
Having some fun with movement
West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
Occupy Vancouver - a woman in her 90's speaks passionately about preserving a natural Stanley Park - she claims to be a future mayoralty candidate for Vancouver
Its a long time since I've seen such a vibrant pink, just felt like the 60's again - and the bus sign matches almost perfectly
Early evening West Pender and Hastings, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Sunday, this part of Vancouver is pretty quiet. I scrambled over a broken frost fence into a large industrial wasteland. Lots of huge puddles collected from the recent rainfall and the wonderful skies made for some great opportunities.
mere metres away from the Occupy Vancouver demonstration... music to soothe the savage beast.
Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver, BC
Skytrain, Vancouver, BC, Canada
From my Vancouver Style - night series A couple of small boats going by created the horizontal lines, but also gave some shapes to the wonderful reflections
The public fishing docks at Granville Island, between Granville and Burrard bridges Vancouver, BC, Canada
Vancouver came to express remorse and thank the VPD for the way they tried to handle the rioters. Hundreds of sticky notes were written in the aftermath and placed on this cruiser. Another mass phenomenon.
A favorite watering hole, Winthrop, WA
The transit station borders the Fraser River in Vancouver
I have googled the name on the computer screen and wonder if this is indeed him at our local watering hole.
Jack Layton sadly passed away on August 22, 2011 Known as the people's politician and a fighter for the common folk.
See his last letter to Canadians: http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2011/08/22/pol-layton-last-letter.html
No doubt, the pride is there, no matter what!
Vancouver, BC,Canada
Skytrain crossing between Richmond and Vancouver, BC - Had my tripod at a very awkward position to avoid a fence on the ground. It was so high, I could just barely see the image on my tip toes through the live view. lol! the disadvantage of being short :)
Chinatown in Vancouver BC remains resistant to change and development
Horseshoe Bay is located along the Sea to Sky highway between Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
False Creek, Vancouver, early morning
Vanier Park, Vancouver, BC
Cambie Bridge, Vancouver, BC
Granville Street, Vancouver, BC; world famous for its night flavors
a slice of Burrard Inlet and False Creek at Granville Island, Vancouver, BC, Canada - black & white version
View from the National Memorial Cemetary of the Pacific, Honolulu Hawaii
Such strange parking signs, but I guess anything goes when promoting for a casino. Richmond, BC, Canada
Vancouver BC, West Pender street. Down and out and still a smile.
Grouse Mountain on the very left and the Lions centre ~ view from Little Mountain, Vancouver, BC
A little blues, jazz kind of feel; dark but with feeling.... False Creek, Cambie Street Bridge, Vancouver, BC - view in FULL ZOOM MODE to feel the blues :)
Plaza of Nations and BC Place on False Creek, near Olympic Village - this is a slightly different processed version
I didn't see the 3 flags until I processed this image. The last 2 images were taken from a patio table placed on a patio chair to get the lens above a wall.
Disappointment, worry and disbelief on the faces of these Italian fans as they watch the second Spanish goal of the Eurocup

Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC
Early evening light, and a passing vehicle during my exposure
He was quite fine, just playing the game. I crossed the street to see that all was ok and noticed he was quite well groomed and dressed.
A world famous Vancouver landmark and home to science exhibitions - located at Olympic Village (now called "the Village") at False Creek
I took several photos of people and their shadows passing this vast display of posters - Liked the unusual shaped hat and curly hair on this man.
Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Chinatown, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Took this from outside the shop looking in. The interior lighting was dim and that old flourescenty green/yellowish color, so I've adjusted the white balance somewhat.
A small local restaurant gives him breakfast quite often. I've seen his buggy of belongings sitting at a busy street corner many days. today he consented to me photographing him while he spoke of government conspiracies.<br />
Updated November 2013, Ryan has just passed away from Cancer and there was a very large memorial service in his honour...seems he was a local celebrity
White Rock, BC, Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver - early morning light and a bit of a longer exposure - Carl Zeiss Polarizer
they came to Occupy Vancouver on a homemade scooter and have a good time
Always I am overwhelmed by clouds and architecture as elements. This seemed like the wings of an avenging angel reaching out to the skyscaper. I was hoping for it to move a bit closer, but it broke up as it moved across the sky. The b&w conversion and subsequent tinting was done in camera raw. And Steve, I could have used your wide angle here!
Chinatown, Honolulu
New Westminster BC ~ what's behind the facade
Exploring this industrial area on a foggy evening, I discovered a great little cafe to ward off the cold ~ Hudson Street Vancouver, BC
Business towers, downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada
I think its only an air conditioner but I love all that gleaming metal and clean colour. Taken early morning but almost too late - shooting into the sun a bit, but was able to recover the brights adequately.
A million abstracts there, I may very well return for.
Looking east to Diamond Head, Honolulu a couple of hours before sunset, the west sun providing some nice light.
Morning light on False Creek, Vancouver, BC
Vancouver, BC, Granville Island