Vancouver Photography

[SpongeG]

i thought the random hand fiving was about as sincere as when the waiters sing happy birthday to strangers at TGIF

[canucks23]

What do you mean? Why wasn't it sincere?

[SpongeG]

just random strangers high fiving each other isn't sincere to me

its not normal behaviour

[bulliver]

^ You must be the type of person who flinches when a random stranger says 'hi' to you on the street. It actually is 'normal behavior'. It used to be called being 'friendly and polite'. It's only become abnormal since the disturbing recent trend that people seem to rather talk into annoying electronic devices rather than real people.

[SpongeG]

probably i am tend to be anti-social thats just me

i just don't get the whole jock culture

and random strangers being nice to each other is met with suspicion

I love to help strangers though - i have no problems when someone asks for help and needs directions - i can even walk with them and talk a bit - but thats pretty rare

[bulliver]

Not sure it has anything to do with 'Jocks'. Just regular Canadians who are sharing a very special time and space...

Now I'm not a luddite, and I generally favour progress but I think humans as a species are massively regressing when it comes to normal social interaction. The causes of this I am sure are due in large part by 'social networking' ie: email, texting, facebook et al...I am sure there are other causes as well, perhaps a perceived 'lack of time' to be friendly and acknowledge that we are constantly sharing out time and space with others.

[SpongeG]

i think if anything social media is making people interact more so on the physical level

probably why me being an older person doesn't get it - we just didn't do it my day

i still think its phony - but hey if thats what they want and was mostly alcohol induced from my granville wanderings during the olympics and yes i did high five back if i had to

for the record i hate most social interaction, dogs and kids haha

[canucks23]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

just random strangers high fiving each other isn't sincere to me

its not normal behaviour

From my experience, walking onto the streets downtown after Canada won hockey game, I couldn't help but want to high five every person I saw out of celebration. And I'm sure all the others felt the same way too. It was one of the greatest feelings in my life Am I not the only one who wishes to relieve that moment over and over again?

Anyways back on topic.

[SpongeG]

i also hate hockey - have hated it my whole life so when we won i felt nothing other than thanks gawd its done with

[Yume-sama]

You certainly picked the right city to live in with your hatred of everything

[SpongeG]

i'm a bad canadian what i can say

[SpongeG]

from the vancouver sun...

Photos: It's hot in Vancouver

With July one of the driest months on record, Metro Vancouver residents had plenty of chances to enjoy the sun at dozens of community festivals and events.


Enthusiastic supporters (L to r): Ahmed Heybrale, Nadine Byrne, Stephanie Dudulec, Tamana Auron, Ida Zaeri and David Mojabi on the beach at the first night of the fireworks Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at English Bay in Vancouver, B.C.
Photograph by: Ian Lindsay, PNG


Thousands of people wait in the sun, sand and ocean at English Bay for the Celebration of Light fireworks show put on by Spain Saturday, July 24, 2010.
Photograph by: Jason Payne, PNG


Preparing for the first big night of fireworks at English Bay, hundreds gather early to share that "lovin feeling" and to stake out their spots for the favorite Vancouver summer tradition on July 21 2010.
Photograph by: Mark van Manen, PNG



Preparing for the first big night of fireworks at English Bay, hundreds gather early to share that "lovin feeling" and to stake out their spots for the favorite Vancouver summer tradition on July 21 2010.
Photograph by: Mark van Manen, PNG



Thousands of people wait in the sun, sand and ocean at English Bay for the Celebration of Light fireworks show put on by Spain Saturday, July 24, 2010.
Photograph by: Jason Payne, PNG



The light clouds kept the beach comfortable for strolling in the crowds at the first night of the fireworks Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at English Bay in Vancouver, B.C.
Photograph by: Ian Lindsay, PNG



Preparing for the first big night of fireworks at English Bay, hundreds gather early to share that "lovin feeling" and to stake out their spots for the favorite Vancouver summer tradition on July 21 2010.
Photograph by: Steve Bosch, PNG


PNG / Beach-goers pass the time playing volleyball before the start of the fireworks.
Photograph by: Mark Van Manen, Vancouver Sun


Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts fill MacInnes Field at UBC in Vancouver on Saturday, July 24, 2010 to take part in the 8th annual Camp Moomba Yogathon and Blissfest to benefit Canadian children living with HIV/AIDS
Photograph by: Jenelle Scheider, PNG



Preparing for the first big night of fireworks at English Bay, hundreds gather early to stake out their spots for the favorite Vancouver summer tradition on July 21 2010. Here a group of regular fireworks friends resorted for 52 pick up while staking out their perfect spot on the beach.
Photograph by: Mark van Manen, PNG



The fashion among young women for tattoos seems unabated. If anything tattoos seem to be getting bolder. This photograph was taken on Jericho Beach Sunday.
Photograph by: Nigel Horsley, Special to the Vancouver Sun



Monica Escrina, Paula Sanchez and Yanigoe Hernandez (left to right) cheer for Spain in Vancouver on July 11, 2010. They were part of the crowd on Granville Street (between Robson and Georgia), watching the World Cup championship game between victorious Spain and the Netherlands on a big screen.
Photograph by: Wayne Leidenfrost, PNG



Spectators look on as members of Kokoro Dance perform a butoh dance on the shore of Wreck Beach in Vancouver on Saturday morning, July 10, 2010.
Photograph by: Jenelle Schneider, PNG



Members of Kokoro Dance perform a butoh dance on the shore of Wreck Beach in Vancouver on Saturday morning, July 10, 2010.
Photograph by: Jenelle Schneider, PNG

[entheosfog]

tonight's sunset, another pink sun:

[SpongeG]

cool i saw it the other night and didn't have my camera

[SpikePhanta]

Originally Posted by bulliver

Not sure it has anything to do with 'Jocks'. Just regular Canadians who are sharing a very special time and space...

Now I'm not a luddite, and I generally favour progress but I think humans as a species are massively regressing when it comes to normal social interaction. The causes of this I am sure are due in large part by 'social networking' ie: email, texting, facebook et al...I am sure there are other causes as well, perhaps a perceived 'lack of time' to be friendly and acknowledge that we are constantly sharing out time and space with others.

Don't worry theres still lots of countries where meeting people to talk is still quite popular!

[bulliver]

^ Ha ha! Right on. I certainly don't think we should have to stop and talk to everyone you pass on the street, but it really wrecks my day when someone ignores me for saying a simple 'good day'. Even worse, they look at you like you're crazy...

[SpikePhanta]

Originally Posted by bulliver

^ Ha ha! Right on. I certainly don't think we should have to stop and talk to everyone you pass on the street, but it really wrecks my day when someone ignores me for saying a simple 'good day'. Even worse, they look at you like you're crazy...

In highschool its even worse, one kid is described as the crazy one simply because he'll be like " hello _______, how was your day today?

Thats why I always love making small talk from time to time, wether its in school, on the streets or on the bus.

[Delirium]

Originally Posted by bulliver

Not sure it has anything to do with 'Jocks'. Just regular Canadians who are sharing a very special time and space...

Now I'm not a luddite, and I generally favour progress but I think humans as a species are massively regressing when it comes to normal social interaction. The causes of this I am sure are due in large part by 'social networking' ie: email, texting, facebook et al...I am sure there are other causes as well, perhaps a perceived 'lack of time' to be friendly and acknowledge that we are constantly sharing out time and space with others.

i would have to agree. i would also argue that "social" networking has in fact made society less social. why bother speaking to anyone "live" when you have twitter, facebook and the likes. just look at how many people walk around listening to their ipod, talking on the phone or texting on the street. you generally get blank stares most of the time now.

you can also tell quite easily those people who are totally insecure and have to reach for their PDA at every street corner or as soon as they get on an elevator. makes me laugh.

one day, my generation will program the younger ones and we will control the world

[phesto]

Originally Posted by entheosfog

tonight's sunset, another pink sun:

Great shot!

[entheosfog]

Originally Posted by phesto

Great shot!

Thanks! May as well mention my newest photo thread here:
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=183846