Two Gulls at Burrard Bridge Photo

Photographer’s Note

On the Burrard Bridge in Vancouver there is an archway opening. I noticed that these gulls were soaring here, and with patience I managed to capture two of them inside this arch opening. This view is looking west along English Bay shoreline. The deep blue is from using a polarizer filter. Enjoy the view!

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john_c (24635) 2006-02-09 21:18

Hi Paul,
Goodness - you are taking Vancouver by storm! Such an unusual view and very artistically presented. Superb contrast and clarity, as all the apartment buildings along the shore are well seen. I like how you included a sliver of foreground railing that has good symmetry. A nice one, Paul.
John

annagrace (2463) 2006-02-09 22:15

A lovely POV Paul. I love the contrast of the blue sky, mountains, skyline and gulls. Well seen, TFS!

Alli

Cormac (26449) 2006-02-09 23:57

Great idea Paul! I like the way you used the arch to frame that gorgeous blue sky, and the decision to wait for some birds in there is a good one, because it adds a bit of interest. Well done!

logios (1889) 2006-02-10 1:09

Hi Paul
Excelent blue sky, POV and composition.Well done
Ioannis

serenadanesi (926) 2006-02-10 1:14

Hello Paul,
vry interesting vire of Vancouver, the colours of the sky in fantastic. Only one comment: the circle around the gull.
Regards,
Serena

sergio1 (12150) 2006-02-10 5:16

Hi Paul
Good shot well framed by the arch. The sky nice this one and the birds also.
Regards That it
has a good weekend.

weswang (18223) 2006-02-10 12:47

Hi Paul, A nice frame to this city view. If you don't say that this was taken from a bridge, I would guess that this was a view from your balcony. Good capture of the flying birds in front of the view. Impressive blue colored sky. Well done.

Ann75 (0) 2006-02-10 14:32

Hi Paul,

Now that's a different view, but I really like it! The arch revealing the main elements of this beautiufl city. The sky looks amazing and the buildings basking in the sunshine with the mountains in the background is fantastic. Great composition and well captured!

Greetings,
Ann

singuanti (15240) 2006-02-10 21:37

Hi Paul. I get so accustomed to your awesome nature shots that it's a nice surprise to see something like this. This is a very creative composition and you seem to be having fun in this urban setting. I like the gulls as they put this one over the top for me. Nice shot Paul.

jmdaoudal (82) 2006-02-11 0:42

Hé, hé, it look like "el condor pasa" in the canad's sky :-))
Good idea to frame with the architecture. this is a classical and good one
Jean Michel

rosaline (0) 2006-02-11 3:58

Hi Paul
Amazing blue sky you've captured and the framing works well not only to catch the gulls but also to reveal the buildings receding into the distance. Nice light too.
Cheers
Aubrey

mlopes (492) 2006-03-09 15:53

eheheh hey Paul, what's happened with the seagul... she's inside a bubble or what? :P dispite that i like this photo, it drew my attencion somehow!
Mario