No. 8593 - 12 Aug 2010 - 18:43:5831 August 2010
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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.
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.
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Home Sweet Home
No. 1755 - 21 Aug 2010 - 17:17:54Not 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
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.
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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.
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
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