Celebration of Light, featuring Brazil by abirkill

Celebration of Light, featuring Brazil

Last night was the second night of the Celebration of Light annual fireworks festival in Vancouver. It was Brazil's turn to compete, with Italy completing the competition on Saturday.

This was taken from Burrard Bridge, looking over English Bay. An estimated 400,000 people line the shores of the bay, and the bridge's walkway was completely full of photographers and spectators. Fortunately I got there early enough to secure a good spot!

In the foreground, the False Creek Ferries are putting on a ballet with their fleet of water taxis.
Wow!! Incredible!!!
August 2nd, 2012  
amazing view! the lights are wonderful
August 2nd, 2012  
That is soooooo cooool!
August 2nd, 2012  
Beautiful result from this long exposure. Glad you had a tripod with you.
August 2nd, 2012  
love it!
August 2nd, 2012  
Stunning!
August 2nd, 2012  
That's so cool!
August 2nd, 2012  
This is an awesome shot Alexis, especially at that exposure length. This reminds me of how much I love that city and need to get back up there.
August 2nd, 2012  
Jim
The combination of light shows from the water taxis and the fireworks is awesome. Great job getting a spot and getting the photo!
August 2nd, 2012  
That's awesome! 38seconds. Very cool. I like the movement of the boats and that your shots includes fireworks in the background.
August 2nd, 2012  
That is totally stunning. Love the light trails. Fav
August 2nd, 2012  
What a wonderful shot - looks like a great time to be in Vancouver! Fav for me!
August 2nd, 2012  
Stunning!
August 2nd, 2012  
Great shot. Looks like a brilliant location to keep returning to. +fav
August 2nd, 2012  
Love this! Fav!
August 3rd, 2012  
this is just so cool!
August 3rd, 2012  
Making a mental note to go back to Vancouver to see this in person!
Love it :)
August 3rd, 2012  
I love your slow shatter shoot - it made the lights in motion.
August 3rd, 2012  
those light trails are incredible
August 3rd, 2012  
LOVE this! Such a cool shot Alexis. The tracers from the ferries are delightful.

Did they shut the bridge to traffic while you were up there? I watched the fireworks from there about 10 years ago, I remember the crowds being jam-packed on the bridge deck, not much traffic could get through even if it wanted to, but at least the crowds were happy! It was worth it, what a great view. Glad you got such a super spot to set up your tripod. :) This is one fantastic pic!
August 3rd, 2012  
Gorgeous light trails and capture!
August 3rd, 2012  
This is awesome! I'm actually moving to Vancouver, and this makes me even more excited to get there. Beautiful.
August 5th, 2012  
@mah68 It's such an awesome city both to live in, and to photograph!
August 5th, 2012  
Wow, great capture!! Fav and Follow.
August 14th, 2012  
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