Monday, February 23, 2015

Happy Feet Under A Bridge At Granville Island

SHARP EYED pigeons on the lookout for accidental handouts, paddles slapping watery ripples and music ratatap-tapping all drifted around corners like steam from hot cups of coffee. It was not quite noon and some apartment dwellers had just started to slip into their warm jackets to go shopping and see the sights at Granville Island beneath the Granville Street Bridge.

Trolls reside under bridges in folklore but I found no such mischief-makers amid the wildlife, artisans, vendors and Pop Up Dancers when I visited the cultural and shopping district for a birthday lunch with my daughter.

Once an austere industrial hubbub built on a sandbar, the area transformed into an isle of delights for all the senses. Spontaneous crowds gathered like moths to a flame when musicians played and dancers swayed.



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Posted by Penelope Notes at 7:11 AM
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19 comments:

  1. Black Jack's CarolFebruary 23, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    I was a little sad to see this post this morning. Pop-up dancers a year ago were so much fun that I made myself a promise to return this year. Somehow, I missed them, but you caught and photographed them beautifully, making up for my loss :) Happy Birthday, Maria! You began your new year of life with love and laughter, and I look forward to sharing the continued pleasures to come via your photographs and always thought-provoking observations.

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  2. StephanieFebruary 23, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    Happy Birthday Maria! Wonderful post. Love those red shoes and all the great images for our viewing pleasure. I miss Granville Island.

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  3. EG CameraGirlFebruary 23, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    Happy birthday, Maria. I hope the coming year treats you very well! I really like the photos of the dancing. Well done!

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  4. eileeninmdFebruary 23, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    Happy Birthday, Maria! Wonderful post and lovely sights, the pretty pigeon and lovely dancers. The rowing race is cool? Great series of images.. Have a happy week!

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  5. Jane Hards PhotographyFebruary 23, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    Pop up dancers what a treat for the street photographers. Love the close up red shoe reflection

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  6. CarverFebruary 23, 2015 at 2:10 PM

    A great mix of shots. Happy Birthday Maria.

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  7. carol l mckennaFebruary 23, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    Wow! Very creative photography ~ love the flamenco dancer red shot photo!

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    That looks like a delightful spot!

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  9. stardustFebruary 24, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    Belated happy birthday, Maria! I hope your new year will be livened and spiced up like the various different scenes at the Granville Island and you’ll keep dancing with your own rhythm.

    Yoko

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  10. MariFebruary 24, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Hsppy feet Pop up dancers - great sights. The red shoes is impressive -lovely.

    Happy Birthday.

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  11. Fun60February 25, 2015 at 3:39 AM

    Great photo of the dancing shoes.

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  12. Su-sieee! MacFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    Great photos of such a cool place. I especially like the photo of the red flamenco (almost said flamingo) dancer's red-shoed foot in action.
    Take 25 to Hollister

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  13. Gillian OlsonFebruary 25, 2015 at 7:45 PM

    Happy birthday! Enjoyed your pictures of Granville island, such an interesting place as your pics demonstrate.

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  14. Phil SladeFebruary 26, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    Some clever and well observed photography. To capture the dancing shoes like that was particularly inspired.

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  15. RURAL February 27, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    Oh gorgeous pics! I love Granville Island, and it's one of the places that call to me, even as much as I love it up here.

    Sounds like a fun day, and great photo ops.

    Jen

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  16. Sallie (FullTime-Life)February 27, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday! And happy all year! Your city looks like a joy filled place!

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  17. Jenny WoolfMarch 5, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    What a super place. Every city needs somewhere like this!

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  18. MarjaMarch 6, 2015 at 11:41 PM

    Belated happy birthday Maria
    Beautiful photos Love the tap dancer photos Most be a pleasure to watch and hear. Hope all is well with you
    Love marja

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  19. CarverMarch 23, 2015 at 6:14 PM

    Happy Birthday Maria. Great post. I love all the happy feet.

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