Science World and Downtown Vancouver by abirkill

Science World and Downtown Vancouver

Another photo from Saturday's Worldwide Photowalk in the Olympic Village in Vancouver.

I liked the design of this structure, and the uneven benches beneath it, as well as the light playing on the unusual shapes and highlighting the texture in the cobbles. For this shot, I set the tripod up on one of the benches, so it was approximately 8 feet off the ground, and positioned it so that the geodesic dome of Science World would be visible through the middle of one of the column structures.

I had to again wait quite a while to get a gap without any other Photowalkers in the shot (and particularly their tripods). Again I used an HDR bracket to capture this scene, although fortunately I was able to use shorter shutter speeds than on my previous photo, with a total of five exposures ranging from 2 seconds to 30 seconds, all at ISO 200, f/8, 16mm.

In the background on the left is the start of the main downtown skyline, with the Harbour Centre tower right on the edge of the frame, and the Rogers Arena, home to the Vancouver Canucks, visible through the left-most columns. The Science World dome, on the right, is lit up in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
A lovely composition again!
October 8th, 2013  
So much to look at in this photo with the different angles, lines and textures, you planned the whole picture so carefully and it really works.
October 8th, 2013  
So much to look at and take in. You have such patience to wait until you will get no humans in the shot! I like how the science dome draws the eye!
October 8th, 2013  
I think this is a fantastic image. So much to look at, lovely colours, light on different textures, an intriguing assortment of structures. Fav.
October 8th, 2013  
another gorgeous night shot! I love the combination of blue and yellow, it looks as if magic is all around =) another fav =)
October 8th, 2013  
Wonderful perspective... the shapes, light and color are magic! The pink dome adds that touch of whimsy!
October 8th, 2013  
Wow that photo is SPECIAL - that has magic, great composition and astounding colours. FAV!
October 8th, 2013  
Another stunning shot, do you ever take a bad shot?
October 8th, 2013  
Wonderful shot!
October 8th, 2013  
Great composition and colours
October 8th, 2013  
What an amazing colors, beautiful
October 8th, 2013  
Lovely lighting on the frame.
Is this where the orca is or am I thinking of the wrong place?
October 8th, 2013  
Fantastic colours and lighting Alexis. A wonderful image. Fav
October 8th, 2013  
@humphreyhippo Come visit and find out! :)
October 8th, 2013  
Great composition and lighting.
October 9th, 2013  
Wonderful shot.
October 9th, 2013  
Great composition and colours. Love those curvy benches too.
October 9th, 2013  
Great lines, colors, reflections
October 9th, 2013  
another vibrant shot, i love it!
October 9th, 2013  
I love your work... and this is no exception. ... stunning shot! Fav
October 10th, 2013  
Love the POV. Another fav.
October 10th, 2013  
wow! Best viewed large, fave
October 15th, 2013  
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