The Bridge Chronicles

I've recently photographed the western side of a downtown bridge that spans the False Creek waters off the Pacific Ocean. They renovated that side to increase the width of the pedestrian lanes and turn it into a luxury deck from where you can take in the amazing views of the mountains, ocean, city, sky, and invading UFOs.

The eastern side I have only photographed by boat, as you can see in this post. I was in the neighbourhood the other day, and after taking a wrong turn because of some blueberries, I ended up on the narrower eastern side. So, I took a few snapshots as I crossed the bridge.

You can see the base through the foliage

Zones around bridges are often stark, but a beautiful community has sprouted here. Families, vendors, tourists, locals, and a large number of wild life call this place home.

There are industrial areas, making good use of the waterways, but even they try to get a little creative and blend in with the tourism-driven community on the south side of the bridge.

Painted by Brazilian twin street artists OSGEMEOS- Otavio and Gustavo Pandolfo

Walking a little further, one can see the marina and the green space that has been saved in this premium neighbourhood.

I like the romantic look of this. What I don't like is the polluted water

Swanky living

This is one of the exclusive sides of town because of location and cool views of aquatic action with majestic skies. Just imagine lounging on that deck on summer evenings, drink in hand, watching the sunset and the boats going by. Perhaps it's not everybody's cup of tea, but it's an option that nicely works with the constraints of this space.

Entering downtown, the towers loom in the hum of traffic, and I blend with all the passing faces.

City as art

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