Split Right Down the Middle, a photo from British Columbia, Western

Photographer's Note

I couldn't help myself but to upload another Europe Hotel photo.

This is easily my favorite building in Vancouver. To me, it reminds me of what you'd see in Europe. It also reminds me of older classic historic buildings seen on Tv.

The Europe Hotel is located in the historic Gastown region of Vancouver. This Hotel was built in 1908, and is still in use today. It sometimes is featured in Hollywood movies, the most famous being Angelina Jolie's movie, The Changeling, a couple years ago.

The triangular shape is what captivates my senses, and the idea of placing it in the middle of the frame was too much to pass up!
Hope you all like it!

have a great weekend
Craig

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phwall (6787) 2010-03-19 21:08

Hi Craig,
I'm pretty sure I was getting under your skin with my suggestions on your earlier posts, so I'll keep this one straight
It's a very well thought out shot. You've obviously had this one in mind for some time and picked just the right time to capture it. Waiting for the roads to be wet is truly inspired.
I like the composition, perfect choice to have the main subject smack in the middle of frame.
Love the exposure, the blue hour is executed perfectly. And a star flare on the street light, you gotta love that.
Seeing I'm going straight I'm not going to mention that the building is leaning to the right. :))
Very nice work.
Best wishes
Peter

jimkil (1706) 2010-03-19 21:19

Hello Craig
Is the street on the left where there is a beautiful standing clock? and did it let steam out at a certain time- or am I wrong all together about that? I certainly remember this building though after my time in Vancouver. I love the blue hour, colours and the main architecture itself, but I think the pp work here is too much in the lower half where the street, trees, lights etc get too blurred and resembles more a colour painting than a photograph - or just noticing it could be because of the long shutter has applied this effect. I would have also cloned the lines which run across the building. I would love to the see the original, and this is where I think a subtle HDR technique could be quite useful especially as it is architecture. You were right IMO about placing it bang in the centre, I like the placement.

Cheers
Jim

chandrapranil (1087) 2010-03-19 22:59

Hi Craig,

Really nice composition - the almost fluro blue skies coupled with the reflection on the road after the rainfall is inspiring.

Sharpness and exposure is also very good.

Regards,
Pranil

jjcordier (79299) 2010-03-19 23:08

Craig
Encore une somptueuse heure bleue! L'idée de centrer parfaitement ce bâtiment est très bonne et le rend encore plus imposant. Le sol mouillé t'offre en plus de très beaux reflets.
Amicalement
JJ

Graal (103040) 2010-03-20 0:18

Hi Craig,
fine shot during the blue hour. Nice effect and well composed image. An interesting place, good presentation. I like it.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander

carper (96) 2010-03-20 0:39

very nice one Craig
marvelous point of view, good double perspective, the quality is stunning, good colors a master shot my friend, have a good weekend.
regard jaap

peppe59 (14555) 2010-03-20 4:26

Ciao Craig,
a magnificent cut, optimal the light. It compliments
peppe

jplebrun (21208) 2010-03-20 4:37

Hi Craig
très belle photo de nuit de cet immeuble très original qui sépare la rue en deux, très bon contrôle de la luminosité, bravo superbe cliché
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

josepmarin (59385) 2010-03-20 4:58

Hi Craig,
you know? The geometric and architectural similarity with the Flatiron in NYC is really amazing, in spite of the difference of height between both buildings.
The luminosity and the beautiful colors in this capture at the blue hour warn us that it is a very well realized photo, I like its atmosphere and the lights of the city.
A great composition, very elegant and very appealing.
Best regards,
Josep

npecanhuk (79329) 2010-03-20 4:59

Hi Craig!
Beautiful and excellent picture!
The pov and the composition are real highlights here, looking straight to this building and placing it right in the middle of the frame were great ideas and the visual results are of great impact!
Exposure and colors are also very good features in this photograph and the result of that are that wonderful blue hour capture: sky and city lights look great!
TFS - congratulations!
Have a very good week-end!
Neyvan

BluSimo (9392) 2010-03-20 5:29

Ciao Craig, I have seen also the others yours photo of this hotel. This is most beuatiful for me. the hotel to the center of photogram is the better solution. its size seems to be left over within the photogram, and the symmetry balance all. I like the humid asphalt for the glares that increase the fascination of the moment of this shot. Good also the choice to leave cables up, you have reason to say that they increase ancient aspect of this angle of the city, dominated low by warm colors and up by blue nearly total. for me a fantastic work. ciao Craig and good week end. Simonetta

yeln (11516) 2010-03-20 9:55

hello Craig

spectacular bleu hour photo of this two streets.
the composition is attractive with very nice colours and lights.
excellent POV
regards
Vojko

Fis2 (170919) 2010-03-20 12:08

Witaj Craig!
A very interesting frame and perspective.
Curious building.
I like the colors and light.
Regards
Krzysztof

oncel (1407) 2010-03-20 13:43

hello craig,

it's very nice symmetric photo.You have so good looking.Exposure and light is also brilliant.

cong.

oncel

vasilpro (41801) 2010-03-20 14:58

Hello Craig,
Wonderful picture, beautiful atmosphere, excellent light management, lovely blue hour composition, very good POV and perspective.
Have a nice Sunday, Vasilis.

francio64 (39888) 2010-03-20 15:11

Ciao Craig,
potrei definirti il re delle blue hour, senza il rischio di sbagliarmi.
Grande gestione della luce e prospettive perfette.

Complimenti!
Francesco

Fante (5429) 2010-03-20 15:39

Hi Craig,
my favorite urban fotografer. :) Another amazing photo. Great sharpness, excelent POV. Beautiful colors, especially blue sky. Perfect light management.
People can learn from you. Congratulations.
Regards, Sasko

Dyerco (10185) 2010-03-20 19:38

Hi Craig
Nicely handled. The blue hour sky combined with the city lights and their reflections make for a superb shot. I have taken this hotel too but never thought of placing it in the middle of the frame. Good choice.
Phil

batalay (41261) 2010-03-20 20:28

Hi Craig,

This image is presented with perfect symmetry, accentuating that salient aspect. It is evocative of the the famous "Flat Iron Building." I'll do a ws to show you, in the unlikely event that you don't know the building.

Warm regards,

Bulent

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s_lush (16602) 2010-03-21 1:35

Hello Craig,
This unusually proportioned hotel looks very impressive indeed. The morning blue-hour sky and illumination give a special charm to the scene. Excellently composed, perfectly captured and very interestingly commented!
Best regards,
Sergiy

jhm (211736) 2010-03-21 3:33

Hello Craig,

You chose a fantastic angle, very classic but lovely.
Wonderful light during this blue hour, I like the enlightenment of the picture.
Perspective and colors are nice, excellent captured and composed.
Very well one, TFS.

Have a nice sunday,
John

paololg (31448) 2010-03-21 3:35

Ciao dear Craig,
your photos are often characterized by the blue one, my preferred color, for which it is always a pleasure to admire images as this, perfect in the photographic quality, in the perspective and in the sharpness. A blue hour captured with an excellent result. Compliments!
Ciao, have a nice Sunday and a good week!
Paolo

adramad (73030) 2010-03-21 10:30

Hi Craig.
Fantastic capture in the blue hour, very beautiful with these colors and all the points of light, this building reminds me a bit as the Flatiron in New York. but with less height.
I like the POV with the prospect of the two streets, nice colors and perfect light management.
Have a nice weeek.
Best regards.
Luis.

Nicou (193806) 2010-03-21 11:01

Hello,

Sueprbe compo, quel beua bâtiment, quel effet de cadrage, toutes ces lumières qui scintillent, mangigique.

bravo et amitié

Nicou

Charo (51290) 2010-03-21 17:24

Hello Craig,
Very beautiful vision of these two streets that meet at the building.
The colors and light are excellent. Good job!
Best wishes,
Charo

danielswalsh (13597) 2010-03-21 20:22

Hi Craig;

Yes, I'm a sucker for architectural shots too. Again it looks as though you fixed the keystoning here as well (which i appreciate). The only thing I find distracting are those darn powerlines which I might have been tempted to try cloning out. Just be careful with the saturation as the blues here are starting to look a bit overly 'neon'.

Cheers,
- Dan

delpeoples (60342) 2010-03-21 20:59

Hi Craig, this piece of architecture is fascinating, with or without a Blue Hour. But with the Blue Hour, it's phenomenal. I'm not sure if you translate the critiques written to you in other languages, but our friend Francio has called you the King of Blue Hours. He's probably not wrong, although you have some great competition. Great sharpness, tones and exposition (it would have been very easy to blow-out those FG lights). Excellent work, your photos are becoming better and better all the time, Lisa

prabut (3548) 2010-03-22 12:26

Hi Craig
House looks like a ship's bow. Nice low POV and perfect symmetry. The beautiful blue color of the sky. Nice reflections on the wet road. Picture nicely composed with good sharpness.
Regards
Slawek

AiresSantos (56155) 2010-03-25 0:23

Hi Craig
Amazing format of the building
Fine night picture in the blue hour
I like a lot the reflections, the ground looks wet
Have a nice day
Aires

Cricri (176) 2010-03-25 5:54

Hi Graig
Très jolie ambiance avec les éclairages et la prise a l'heure bleu, intéressant POV de ce bâtiment centrale
Friendship
cricri

gilou530 (34) 2010-03-25 9:33

salut
craig
une belle image a l'heure bleue bien maitrisé un building qui resemble au flatiron, beau travail
amitiés
gilbert

Bluejeans (64251) 2010-03-25 10:15

Ola Craig ,
Que beleza de foto nocturna com este prédio a separa estas duas ruas , bonitos tons de azul de céu , gostei muito dos reflexos dourados das luzes no chão , bom enquadramento da foto , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

gentedilivello (3103) 2010-03-28 4:21

Hi Craig,
another of your wonderful blue hour shots! The symmetry of the central building is amazing. The wet roads add some fascination to the shot.
TFS.
Have a nice Sunday.
Gabriele.

Tukan-T5 (4317) 2010-03-28 9:02

Hi Craig,
really interesting building in Your favorite time of day.
Amazing compo, extra light and streetlights.
Good symetry.
Bravo! Nice Sunday still Tomasz

fritzi007 (14698) 2010-04-03 11:31

Hallo Craig!
Perfekte Farben und Lichter, nach dem Regen, gratuliere!
Wolfgang