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Dawn breaks on the first week of Olympic festivities in my home town of Vancouver, British Columbia. Opening ceremonies are on Friday and this week is packed with pre-Olympics events such as the openings of various country houses. Last-minute preparations are being wrapped up and security is now in full force.

I sincerely hope my fellow Vancouverites/British Columbians can put aside their disagreements about whether hosting the Olympics was a good idea or not and now come together to welcome visitors and viewers from the four corners of our planet.

The world is arriving. The investment we have made in this global gathering is enormous. If it is to reap benefits for all British Columbians it will now depend on our ability to pull this off well, to be good hosts, and to present our best face to those who might see the advantages of investing in our beautiful city and province. Focussing on our own internal debates as a society will surely have the opposite effect.

It is our time to shine.

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ecstaticist says:

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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Cian T Murphy says:

Fantastic light, very nice treatment. Great work.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Lisa-Mari says:

Beautiful! The light and colors are just fantastic.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

WΛHID says:

Like a sci-fi movie! Astonoshing!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

venkane says:

Wonderful lightning..My compliments!!!
Can't wait to watch skating competitions!Hope You'll give the best t and let us see some amazing shots!Have a nice week,Evan!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

s0ulsurfing says:

wonderful image and quite a rallying cry, i'd vote for ecstacist :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

cote vlc says:

I love this hdr!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Brian Nordlund says:

Great color and tones - nice shot!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

~2|{~ says:

Superb work here... This image is surreal... :)

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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

borealnz says:

Gorgeous light!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

RICHIGRAFIK says:

absolutly the most beautiful city i know. and you captured it, as it deserves. perfect shot
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Poet for Life (more off than on these days) says:

Vancouver is such a beautiful city, it truly shines! I hope that the Olympics will bring a lot of positive things for the city and the region.
Your capture is fantastic!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

zaahr - Busy says:

Fantastic capture!!! Excellent composition and light! Well done!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

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Foot Slogger says:

The structure in the centre, although it doesn't really resemble it, calls to mind the Sydney Opera House. I guess its the sweeping lines of the roof sections and the fact that it's on a promontory. (Or is it a pier?)

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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Joep R. says:

Awesome!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

digitalpsam (Away) says:

Such an amazing shot Great
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Norah M says:

Looks like a scene in a movie!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

izxxd says:

Amazing!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

yelovet00 says:

Good Luck to Vancouver, I'll be watching!
Hope Washington, DC will send you guys some snow.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

T6 Photo says:

so pure, perfect!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrea Knapp says:

That is an amazing photograph! The color and clarity just amazing......
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Ian's Art says:

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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

donnairene says:

Nice skyline!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Rosiecheeks says:

Beautiful cityscape. The color and the light is superb.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

solesider says:

wow excellent shot ! great done !
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Thirties2007(Barry) says:

Very nice shot.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

AnnieD says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called In Fine Style (Invite Only) - Contest Streetlights , and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Wonderful image!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

weiss eubanks says:

Stunning!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

iris_x2002 says:

beautiful view of city
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Mahnie (figuring out how to balance life) says:

really beautiful! fantastic processing.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

eyesplash Mikul says:

I walk the streets with a smile and freely help the tourists find their way.Grand shot Evan
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

David Lev says:

Beautiful cityscape!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Kate Yasnaya says:

Amazing view!!!! I am struggling for breath...
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

GUITARTWIN ( ray morales jr ) says:

What a awesome photo. This is why you are my favorite on flickr. Kinda wish I would of walked up and said hello that day. Well next time..
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

The Challenge says:

so good
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Tallapragada says:

incredeble....ins faved
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

kikes41 says:

awesome capture!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

A.J. Pye - busy with work, off flickr completely.. says:

Awesome light and stunning detail, I love this one, man! :-)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

hernancad. says:

fantastica toma, genial
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Masha Anna says:

superb capture.. well done
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Tante Bluhme's says:

I just LOVE it !!

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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Miguel Herrera says:

Wonderful tones and composition! Great work!

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metaviews says:

I love the light and colour in this shot. Awesome Evan. :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve Rosset says:

Wow that is one amazing capture. Helicopter?

I totally agree with the Olympics - it's time to celebrate and open our arms to the world!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

vt_tom says:

This is beatuful! What do you do that you get to fly around so much?
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Emi-555 says:

excellent
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Héctor Rubio says:

Impresionantemente bella. Enhorabuena
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Dr. Ilia says:

Excellent!!

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Astonishoot says:

Bellissima!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

{Marzia} says:

wonderful shot, great tones and light

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Billie Jane says:

Stunning !
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Shenanigans in Japan says:

Wow what a beautiful tone! congrats on explore #1!

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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

zmurfu says:

wow amazing shot :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

>kaboom< says:

so cool!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

▓▒░Farrukh░▒▓ says:

Fantastic shot :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

carljgodwin says:

Beautiful light and great composition, well captured.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

tog* says:

splendide
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G_iG_i says:

Amazing!
Feel really inspired by this one.
Great work.
Have a great day.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Passie13 says:

Fantastic image!!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

simonetin says:

great photo. the atmosfere is amazing.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

me_on_flickr says:

stunning!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Paolo's Photos Diary says:

fantastic shot
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

SimBel@ says:

Excellent capture!!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Brian Kerr Photography says:

Lovely lighting, very nice
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

HoMi\nside says:

beautifull / superbe
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

photon tamer says:

Awesome. Congrats on explore #1!
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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

I-SEEN-IT / Ruben S. says:

Nicely done, great shot !
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

ON THE MOON STUDIO says:

Wonderful Cityscape. And hope things go well there.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

_Fjola Dogg_ says:

What a beautiful image, wonderful light and a great city.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Johnaeus says:

Amazing capture!
Congratulation for #1 on Explore! Well deserved!
You have a great photostream!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Funky64 (www.lucarossato.com) says:

che meraviglia!

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7asoon's | Photography / in jordan says:

WOW
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foxybagga says:

excellent
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Filip Taufer says:

great colors and composition!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Tristram Lesslie says:

Beautiful shot
i love it
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Daniel needs a Reflex says:

beautiful this soft light

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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

SandeepKhade says:

Wow - amazing colors and details! Superb golden light. Love this image a lot.

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bd10545 says:

Simply fantastic. I love the composition and the dramatic tones. Well done.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Dan Cuellar says:

Awesome
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PRAVEEN VENUGOPAL says:

Wow ! You are going to have a wonderful time watching the opening cerimony ! !!
Fentastic cityscape !
Excellent composition and exposure !
Have A Great Day My Dear Friend ! !!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Courtney Stewart Photography says:

Woo! Gorgeous shot! Can't wait for the Olympics.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Rocio (larroci) says:

Great color and tones.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

silviaON says:

fantastic light and view - love it !!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

OviDogar.com says:

Dear Evan,
stunning!
Have a great Tuesday!
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alhammad says:

good work
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Dj Poe says:

Stunning light and tones!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Craigol says:

amazing
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jaytildeath says:

Really nice photo! Well done on explore. Not only that but your stream is epic!

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Misheta says:

Una maravilla......
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-NACH- says:

Whouaaa .... fantastic light and view !
Thanks for sharing !
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

parkcharles says:

great vantage point, well seen
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steelforest says:

Amazing photo!
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jmeltond says:

finally someone gets hdr right!
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♥ Lisa says:

The colours are simply incredible!!

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Beverly Flores says:

Pure awesome! I have photo jealousy =)
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