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Dice5

Image by ciokkolata_is_ashamed_of_silvio_burlesquoni
Made with Paintshop for Contest # 14 "May Luck Be On Your Side" on Technicolour Abstract Art
based on this pic:http://www.flickr.com/photos/yunamika/2565037596/ by ***Yuna***
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Perfection - Lake Capilano, Vancouver BC

Image by w4nd3rl0st (InspiredinDesMoines)
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In the far distance you can see the two "Lions", which are 5,400 ft mountain peaks near Vancouver. When you see them from a distance, they resemble two lions lying side by side. The two mountains are part of te Howe Sound Group of Mountains (North Shore Mountains). The city's BC Lions CFL football team is also named in their honour. This mountain also has an alternative name, called "Bert Mountain", as the two pointed peaks resemble the ears of the famous cat "Bert".

You can climb them if you wish, but an easier place to see them is from the Cleveland Dam recreation area. That's where this photo was taken.

Here is my shot list of the top 5 places (in my opinion) for photographers:

1) Stanley Park (day or night). Be sure to shoot the skyline, the totems, visit the zoo, and enjoy the gardens.
2) Drive up to Cleveland Dam. There is a beautiful park there complete with hiking trails, views of the two "Lions", and an awesome reservoir.
3) Drive up to Cypress and stop off at the scenic overlook. Bring your longest lens - on a clear day you will be rewarded with some spectacular views of the city.
4) Shoot the Lion's Gate Bridge and the Vancouver skyline from West Vancouver.
5) Head on over to the Chinese Gardens and Chinatown. Vancouver has long been home to many immigrants. This is one reason why you can find so much diversity in architecture, parks, churches, and the people.

If you are efficient, you can shoot all of these in two days. I did not have a chance to shoot inside the city as much (there are many great parks, churches, and the famous Gastown area). I'm sure those are awesome as well - I will get them next time.

What are your favorite places in Vancouver?

More information:
digcam.meetup.com/cities/ca/bc/vancouver/ - This is a great resource for photographers in Vancouver. If you are looking for classes, photowalks, or just tips on where to shoot - check it out.

www.tourismvancouver.com/vancouver/about-vancouver/
www.lonelyplanet.com/canada/vancouver
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Park
www.greatervancouverparks.com/ClevelandDam01.html
www.grousemountain.com/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lions_(peaks)


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Dice2

Image by ciokkolata_is_ashamed_of_silvio_burlesquoni
Made with Paintshop for Contest # 14 "May Luck Be On Your Side" on Technicolour Abstract Art
based on this pic: www.flickr.com/photos/yunamika/2565037596/ by ***Yuna***
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336 - Concrete Rebar Texture

Image by Patrick Hoesly
This seamless texture was illustrated by Patrick Hoesly, a Kansas City based illustrator specializing in architectural illustrations and graphic design. This texture is released under the Creative Commons Attribution license. If you like this image, please mark it as a favorite and feel free to leave a comment. Thanks!

What is a Seamless Texture / Pattern?
A seamless texture is an special image, where one side of a image exactly matches the opposite side, so that the edges blend into each other when repeated. Seamless textures are used for desktop wallpaper, webpage backgrounds, video games, Photoshop fills and in 3D rendering programs.

How did you make it?
This texture was made using software specially designed to aid in seamless texture creation. Some of the programs I’ve use are Photoshop, Illustrator, Filter Forge, Genetica, Image Synth, Alien Skin, Topaz Labs, Imagelys, and a Wacom tablet.

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Head over to my blog for information on how to download a larger version of this texture: Texture LINK

278 - Safari Hunt Texture

Image by Patrick Hoesly
This seamless texture was illustrated by Patrick Hoesly, a Kansas City based illustrator specializing in architectural illustrations and graphic design. This texture is released under the Creative Commons Attribution license. If you like this image, please mark it as a favorite and feel free to leave a comment. Thanks!

What is a Seamless Texture / Pattern?
A seamless texture is an special image, where one side of a image exactly matches the opposite side, so that the edges blend into each other when repeated. Seamless textures are used for desktop wallpaper, webpage backgrounds, video games, Photoshop fills and in 3D rendering programs.

How did you make it?
This texture was made using software specially designed to aid in seamless texture creation. Some of the programs I’ve use are Photoshop, Illustrator, Filter Forge, Genetica, Image Synth, Alien Skin, Topaz Labs, Imagelys, and a Wacom tablet.

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