One Subject Three Ways: the Burrard Bridge in Vancouver, Canada

A winter walk on the Burrard Bridge during ‘Golden Hour’ in Vancouver, Canada.

Walking along the Burrard Bridge looking through an arch over the sidewalk.Through an arch, Golden hour on Burrard Bridge in Vancouver, CanadaLooking up at the bridge struts.
Golden hour on Burrard Bridge in Vancouver, CanadaLooking out the bars at the sun setting in the southwest. Golden hour on Burrard Bridge in Vancouver, CanadaLong shot of the marina looking northwest from the bridge. A view of the marina from the Burrard Bridge, Vancouver, Canada Medium shot of the marina.
A view of the marina from the Burrard Bridge, Vancouver, CanadaLooking straight down from the bridge at the boats in the marina below. A view of the marina from the Burrard Bridge, Vancouver, CanadaNext up were the trees on a small piece of half-wild land off in the distance. What I found interesting here is how, even though the trees are probably all Alder, their colour changed as I moved along the bridge. The first view was of black trees edged in red light.Winter trees as viewed from the Burrard Bridge at sunsetThen they became grey trees backdropped by glass high-rises with gold highlights. Winter trees as viewed from the Burrard Bridge at sunsetAlong the inner section of wild land the trees now appeared white, something to do with the viewing angle maybe?Winter trees as viewed from the Burrard Bridge at sunsetMore of the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: One Subject Three Ways.

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15 responses to “One Subject Three Ways: the Burrard Bridge in Vancouver, Canada

    • I love arches too – I actually didn’t see the arch shot until I put the camera up and there it was, a perfect framing of a framing – sometimes what you see on the camera is not what you see when you’re just looking…

  1. Hi Elizabeth. Wow! That first photo of Burrard grabbed my attention and wouldn’t let go!! Gorgeous. It puts my photos of this bridge to shame! I love your take on the bridge and all the variations along the way. Great post!

    • The light was glorious for all of the 9 minutes it took me to get over that part of the bridge. At the moment I am addicted to the little ferries that take you back and forth across the water but I see I shall have to get back to taking the longer route – it gives such a completely different perspective…

      • You are so funny. 9 minutes! That sounds like Vancouver! When the sun does come out, it’s glorious, isn’t it? Both routes are great. And yes, a very different perspective.

  2. Very interesting Elizabeth. For me the trees were the star although the bridge is wonderful (especially the archway). but I just loved the way the trees changed color as you advanced. Nature’s magic!

    • The tree photos took place a minute apart – sort of walk, snap, walk, snap, walk, snap. I’m still very curious about why the tree’s appearance changed so much when the viewing angle changed so minutely – but right now I’m happy with ‘nature’s magic’!

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