Expo 86, a photo from British Columbia, Western

Photographer's Note

After posting over 100 photos, it really surprised me that i haven't posted a photo of this popular landmark here in Vancouver.

So of course i had to get out there tonight and fix that problem!

This is the Science World exhibit. It was originally constructed in 1985 as it was home to the Expo 86 Fair, in which Vancouver was awarded that year. Why is it domed? I've often wondered that myself...locally, alot of people refer to it as the big golf ball.

Its now used today as a learning centre of sorts...for all ages. Every day there are countless interactive exhibits and hand on displays that are science related, and better yet, its a fun way for kids and adults to learn.

Have a great week everyone
Craig

daddo, yeln, carlosmarin, Fante, claudio74, vasilpro, Bluejeans, edge, Didi, ktanska, delpeoples, rajhema, rodgerg, s_lush, ade71, ines8, patdeph, fotka has marked this note useful

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mikolaj_kawa (0) 2010-04-19 1:18

Hello Craig! Fantastic modern architecture. Amazing long POV. Good night shot. Nice light and colours. Superb reflection. Sophisticated mirror. Well done!

sevy (10598) 2010-04-19 1:26

Hello,

For a blue hour, it is a blue hour :-)
It helps to provide a futuristic mood to this photo and the blue is well balanced by the yellow urban lights.
Nice also to have the blurred reflections on the water to underline this architectur.

Yves.

daddo (16675) 2010-04-19 1:42

Hi Craig. Impressive shades of blue which are silky smooth and studded with glowing "precious stones". wonderful effect. Regards. Klaudio.

yeln (11502) 2010-04-19 2:06

hello Craig

google
You are truly a master, I must admit!
Great work with great reflections. beautiful colors and sharpness.
sincere congratulations
Regards
Vojko

hardyuno (4625) 2010-04-19 3:11

Hi Craig,
wow it's a very fine blue hour shot. Perfect reflection and light management. Thanks also for the interesting note.
Have a fine week,too
Hartmut

gilou530 (34) 2010-04-19 3:52

salut craig
grand spécialiste des heures bleues dans les grandes villes, un super POV et des reflet nickels
amitiés
gilbert

carper (96) 2010-04-19 4:10

very beautiful Craig,
another marvelous night shot of your hand,
well composed. good sharpness, fine colors, good one, I like it, have a good day.
regard jaap

carlosmarin (11597) 2010-04-19 4:29

Hello Craig,
Beautiful night view of Vancouver area.
Excellents colors in blue hour.
Interesting architecture in this area.
Perfect reflection in water.
Cheers,
Carlos

Fante (5429) 2010-04-19 4:37

Hi Craig,
another beauty. Perfect horizontal composition. Amazing sharpness. Professional light management. Great water reflection. And of course: blue, beautiful blue. Bravo
TFS
Regards, Sasko

westcoastgirl1 (140) 2010-04-19 5:04

Hi Craig

Wish I could have been there but I am glad you captured this blue beauty. I thought I was a true nature lover but you have peaked my interest in blue hour shots and architecture now too. Thanks for the inspiration :) When are you going to take me there? Don't have to comment more on this photo, u know it's great.

See u,
Tosca

jplebrun (21162) 2010-04-19 5:22

Bonjour Craig
superbe cette photo de ce site de l'expo avec cette immense balle de "GOLF" bien illuminée et gien exposé à l'heure bleu.
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

svefay (792) 2010-04-19 6:31

a very good POV...

Dyerco (10185) 2010-04-19 7:35

Hi Craig
I was sure I had seen this icon in one or two of your shots before. Anyway it is a nicely composed shot with a perfect trflection.
Phil

claudio74 (7257) 2010-04-19 8:46

Hello Craig
Classical place, but with thi view and the perfect blue hour it give another dimension especially withthis lovely reflection.
Well done
regards
Claude

vasilpro (37454) 2010-04-19 8:53

Hello Craig,
Wonderful blue hour composition, beautiful view with reflections, lovely blue, excellent light management, interesting modern architecture.
Have a nice week, Vasilis.

Bluejeans (59426) 2010-04-19 11:07

Ola Craig,
Vancouver e uma cidade fantástica a beira mar , seus reflexos ficam lindos , magníficos edifícios modernos , bonitos tons de azul na blue hour , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

magalik (5957) 2010-04-19 13:33

Hello Craig,

You're really the specialist of blue hour on TE. By looking at your shots, we could think you live in a blue world.
Interesting shot for me who has never visited places like this one, so modern. I always have the feeling to see a futurustic scene.
Thanks for this trip in your blue world. Nice shot.

Magali

francio64 (36122) 2010-04-19 15:01

Ciao Craig,
penso che su TE sei quello che ha messo più blue hour e che sicuramente nel tempo hai dimostrato di sapere come gestire questo tipo di foto.
Luce perfetta e bellissimi riflessi su un'acqua che sembra di seta.

Compliments my friend!
Francesco

LOOOK13 (18201) 2010-04-19 15:50

Bonsoir CraiG
A splendid work, the reflection is of any beauty, one hour blue controlled to perfection. Very great art
Cheer.

sandpiper (5505) 2010-04-19 19:38

Hi Craig

The blue hour shot is very nice. Cetainly looks futureistic. Good composition and nice reflections.

Chris

edge (5854) 2010-04-19 20:56

Hello Craig, Another great blue hour shot. Your reflections at dusk are astonishing with the lights giving one the double view. You obviously have a great location to accomplish these shots. It is a great POV and your pictures are always clear and sharp. Nicely done. Regards, Roger

jjcordier (52125) 2010-04-19 21:58

Craig
Ta ville est vraiment une mine d'or pour réaliser de magnifiques photos à l'heure bleue en exploitant ces reflets sublimes.Une merveille de plus à ton actif!
Amicalement
JJ

Sergiom (26905) 2010-04-20 5:40

Bonjour Craig

Très belle image à l'heure bleue. Les reflets sont superbes et les bâtiments très beaux.
Très beau temps d'exposition.

Amitiés

Serge

Didi (44614) 2010-04-20 9:43

Hi Craig
Very good lights management in the blue hour and good quality frame
I invite you to post your next picture in a file close to 300 Ko for a better pixels definition.
Best regards

luighi (5247) 2010-04-20 11:39

Querido amigo Craig ,
sigo enamorado de tu fotografia nocturna .
Magnificas vistas panoramicas con excelente nitidez y magnificos detalles .
Impresionante hora azul , eres un maestro.
Un cordial saludo.
Luis

npecanhuk (45335) 2010-04-20 11:57

Hi Craig!
Although I miss a bit more of sharpness, the quality and beauty of this photograph lies in its very well chosen pov and excellent composition with special regards to that wonderful reflection! Colors and lights are also quite attractive! Black borders are very suitable to this image as well!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

BluSimo (9102) 2010-04-20 14:10

Dear Craig, one of most beautiful photos of yours of the blue hour, in my opinion. The horizon in the middle and the composition with the buildings that create a diagonal towards the ball from golf are perfect. The glare that copy the truth is spectacular. Many compliments:-)
have a nice evening
ciao. Simonetta

darek1978 (13341) 2010-04-20 15:24

Hi Craig,
A very beautiful night shot with excellent reflection and vibrant colors. All is very well exposed with excellent details and clarity. I like a lot the composition and the amazing atmosphere. Well done!
thanks for sharing,
Darek

nilotpal_patra (1508) 2010-04-20 20:36

Namaskar Craig Macintosh,
Excellent Picture, Nice colour and contrast.Nice Blue. Nice POV.
TFS.
Regards.
Nilotpal Patra.

phwall (6775) 2010-04-20 23:52

Hi Craig,
Another excellent blue hour capture, very nice indeed.
Good simple composition, it's a very nicely balanced frame. I like the subtle way in which you positioned the horizon line, just enough foreground, perfect.
Well done, again.
Regards
Peter

ktanska (20369) 2010-04-21 3:45

Hi Craig,
Fascinating seaside landscape with stylish architecture. That sphere is quite suitable for Expo landmark, and it looks even better as a reflection. I have visited Vancouver, but I guess I missed this location.
Kari

delpeoples (34889) 2010-04-21 6:43

Hi Craig, I think I could just about kill you this photo is so good. Not only is the exposition and Blue Hour perfect, the symmetry and graphism of those amazing structures just blows me away. It's a visual feast - and you've even nailed the depth of field: I can see a guy taking a leak on the top of that mountain! Thanks for sharing this bl**dy beautiful photo and have a great week, Lisa

tulipan7 (492) 2010-04-21 15:15

Very blue photo but blue is my color... I think I like the lower part of the photo more that the upper part - first, because I love reflections but also because lights of the 'golf ball' (and it does look like a golf ball!) are more prominent, more interesting there.
To me, this place looks like, any time, it could send some small rockets or shuttles to space, to continue discovering it... Well, a couple of high-rises less would be better but no reason to be picky...

kiks (10346) 2010-04-22 10:47

Intersting architecture and you use the reflections in a great way. Wonderful light management.
Best regards
KIKs

rodgerg (55729) 2010-04-23 10:54

Hello Craig,

A master's piece with this superb blue hour. POV very well selected which give a very beautiful prospect effect. The dored light arise very well in this blue world. Very nice reflections well collected too.
Have a nice WE,
Roger

Tukan-T5 (4317) 2010-04-23 22:52

Hi Craig,
Sensational views of the 86th Expo.
And this blue hour.
You are the specialist of this day-time.
Beautiful, cool blues in his view.
PS I hope you understand me good.
Sometimes computer translator is simply an idiot.
I always try to correct.
May be even worse.
I wish you great weekend
Tomas

Silvio1953 (83431) 2010-04-24 8:38

Hi Craig, fascinatig blue hour with fantastic reflections, splendid exposure, wonderful atmosphere, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

dta (40012) 2010-04-24 8:40

Hello Craig ,
Fantastic effect of these blue reflections . A great composition .
Bravo

SWEETFREEDOM (14866) 2010-04-24 10:19

Hi Craig,
beauiful blue hour shot, perfect colors and sharpness.
Nice reflection and presentation.
Regards

Alessandro

Gerrit (43095) 2010-04-25 1:35

Hi Craig,
wonderful series of nightshots,
here are the colors and reflections beautiful and the composition outstanding.
regards, Gerrit

s_lush (13908) 2010-04-25 11:08

Hello Craig,
All your blue-hour shots are very nice, but this one is simply wonderful. The twilight illumination, unusual shapes of the buildings and beautiful reflection make the scene to be beautiful. The idea, moment, composition and quality are excellent here. Great job!
Best regards,
Sergiy

AiresSantos (55943) 2010-04-26 16:32

Hi Craig
Wonderful night picture in the blue hour about Expo 86
Lovely colors and reflections
TFS and have a nice day
Aires

Juzo (3914) 2010-04-27 8:42

Hi Craig,
You ar the blue hour master on here, really very clear and rich, great reflection. Everything is just great. I have posted a couple of attempts, but they come nowhere near this for quality. Great cityscape, Vancouver looks futuristic here..
Regards
Justin

ines8 (5048) 2010-04-29 4:50

Hi, Craig,
Beautiful composition, all these blue compositions are superb,i like very much colours, lights, and architecture.
TFS!
Best regards,
ines

evojim (180) 2010-05-02 11:56

Nice symmetry composition with a twist. I like the contrast between sharpness of actual buildings vs their fuzzy reflection.

Jim

Estelle (2756) 2010-05-09 13:59

Hello Craig,
This is a fabulous reflection of the buildings at the blue hour.
It's nice to discover that the buildings of the expo 86 are still in use.
Estelle

JFS (21966) 2010-05-09 22:24

Hi Craig,

I see in your gallery that you love architecture too. This one is spectacular: wonderful blue hour light and great POV.

Have a good week!

Juan

Bruno40 (6658) 2010-05-11 8:32

Hi Craig,
I love blue hour photos. This is as blue as it gets... perfect reflection and symmetry.
Good work
cheers
Jorge

Pablo25 (3180) 2010-05-12 3:17

hello craig,
another great, night shot of your hand. Perfect reflection and light management. Interesting, modern buildings. Very well taken photo allover, I really like it.
greetings from Ireland
Pawel

patdeph (35126) 2010-05-12 4:25

hello Craig
fantastic blue hour and a superb composition with this line of building and their reflections!Really splendid!
Regards
Pascale

delkoo (68) 2010-05-12 5:29

hi craig,
A well chosen point of view to highlight this famous place, colors, sharpness and reflection are simply superb.

didier

fotka (1624) 2010-05-13 12:41

Hi Craig,
I like blue hour photography when is not completely dark but lights are on. It's a nice shot with fantastic reflection in the water, excellent light managemenat and sharpness. Your image shows beautiful landmark of Vancouver.
Best regards,
Zbigniew

testmaniac (13476) 2010-05-31 11:11

Hi Craig, great reflections and light management! Great shot no doubt!

TFS

Phil