31 August 2010

Duck And Ducklings

No. 8593 - 12 Aug 2010 - 18:43:58

Confab




Eat To Live


No. 1030 - 18 Aug 2010 - 12:25:24 * No. 1031 - 18 Aug 2010 - 12:25:26

30 August 2010

29 August 2010

Natural Selection


No. 2942 - 25 Aug 2010 -16:37:13 * No. 2956 - 25 Aug 2010 - 16:37:53

Gastown, Vancouver

Out of five Glaucous-winged Gull nests, I have watched and recorded since mating season began this spring, only two have thrived. The downtown nests are on the Brandeis Hotel, Pantages Theatre, Carnegie Centre, and the Royal Bank at Main and Hastings, high above the hoi polloi of Homo sapiens . One nest failed to hatch, two nests with one chick each failed to manage successful flight and were lost, leaving the two nests of pairs with one successful flyer left in each; two birds out of seven, so far (the Carnegie nest hatched two chicks but days later, when they were taken out for the long walk, only one came back). I have practiced watching without sentiment while observing and documenting the inexplicable course of nature. Life is hard but genetic survival appears to be a biological and logical imperative, of the highest order, for all living things.

This little creature was photographed at Lost Lagoon and appears to be on track to maturity.

Inspired Contrast

No. 0056(3) - 15 Aug 2010 - 11:35:38

28 August 2010

Lost Lagoon

No. 2915 - 25 Aug 2010 - 16:34:34

English Bay

No. 0024(4) - 15 Aug 2010 - 15:14:47




26 August 2010

Dog Days

No. 2358 - 05 Sep 2007 - 08:10:46

25 August 2010

Zsa Zsa

No. 0450 - 10 Aug 2010 - 19:25:00

Railtown


No. 0365 - 05 Aug 2010 - 16:23:06 * No. 0369 - 05 Aug 2010 - 16:25:16

23 August 2010

Home Sweet Home

No. 1755 - 21 Aug 2010 - 17:17:54

Not my home but a favorite destination for my soul's repose.

22 August 2010

Anonymous


No. 1732 - 21 Aug 2010 - 14:15:57 * No. 1737 - 21 Aug 2010 - 14:18:00

Gastown, Vancouver

A small but spirited event takes place on the pavement in front of the Scientology Centre on West Hastings. The custom is to don Guy Fawkes masks while drawing attention to the cult practices of the L. Ron Hubbard church of tax-free business. I love a demo and could not resist a detour to engage in conversation and picture taking. Google Anonymous vs Scientology for more information.

21 August 2010

Wanted

No. 8350 - 21 Aug 2009 - 12:15:59

20 August 2010

Volunteers


No. 0180 - 15 Aug 2010 - 19:00:55 * No. 0187 - 15 Aug 2010 - 19:01:39

19 August 2010

18 August 2010

Slice

No. 8167 - 11 Aug 2010 - 20:23:26

17 August 2010

Narrowness

No. 8127 - 14 Apr 2010 - 10:51:25

Share The Road

No. 5363 - 09 Feb 2010 - 15:52:39

16 August 2010

North Sided

No. 4255 - 30 Apr 2008 - 17:43:55

Sunny Block

No. 086 - 25 July 2006 - 18:27:54

15 August 2010

Ginger Updated


No. 1883 - 10 July 2010 - 16:42:38


No. 5644 - 29 Nov 2007 - 14:20:29

Only But Gone

No. 6587 - 20 Mar 2010 - 19:29:11

13 August 2010

Garden Culture


12 August 2010 - Chinatown 125

Architecture, painting, horticulture, geology, wildlife, leak windows, and penjing at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.

Gala Gala Fundraiser




12 August 2010 - Chinatown 125

Gastown, Vancouver

The formation of Chinatown predates the incorporation of the City of Vancouver by one year. In those days the waters of False Creek lapped at the southern edge of Pender Street. We have within our community the potential to create a great Eurasian city in North America.

The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden was proclaimed a cultural icon by the international press during the recent Vancouver Olympic Winter Games; it is an integral part of the cultural life of Vancouver. The cost of membership is reasonable and every visit reveals new treasures and fresh contemplation.

12 August 2010

Society

No. 9769 - 24 July 2010 - 06:01:03