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Walking with the Light

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Golden reflections over the marina at Yaletown along False Creek in Vancouver. Photo By Thanasis Bounas

Golden reflections over the marina at Yaletown along False Creek in Vancouver. Photo By Thanasis Bounas A Walk Without Plan This photograph was taken along the waterfront walkway of Yaletown, beside False Creek. It’s part of the same walk. Nothing planned. Just walking… and photographing. The kind of walk that doesn’t really end. Returning to the Light It continues day after day, every time there...

Chasing the Light

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Golden light reflecting on the calm waters of False Creek in Yaletown, Vancouver. Photo By Thanasis Bounas

Golden light reflecting on the calm waters of False Creek in Yaletown, Vancouver. Photo By Thanasis Bounas Returning Again This photograph was taken along the waterfront walkway of Yaletown, beside False Creek. The walk continues. Not just for one day… but for many days. With every opportunity I have, I return to this place.Not only to walk, but to stay close to the light. The Transformation of...

Trying to Hold the Moment

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A peaceful sunset walk along the marina in Yaletown, Vancouver. Photo By Thanasis Bounas

A peaceful sunset walk along the marina in Yaletown, Vancouver. Photo By Thanasis Bounas A Walk That Continues This photograph was taken along the waterfront walkway of Yaletown, beside False Creek. The walk continues. Endlessly. Almost as if I’m trying to absorb more of the view… more of the moment. Taking It In When I’m alone in places like this, something changes inside me.There is always this...

A Sunset You Wish Could Last Forever

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Sunset over the marina at Yaletown along False Creek in Vancouver. Photo By Thanasis Bounas

Sunset over the marina at Yaletown along False Creek in Vancouver. Photo By Thanasis Bounas A Quiet Walk at Sunset This photograph was taken along the waterfront walkway of Yaletown, right beside False Creek. I was walking quietly along the seawall as the sun was setting. That exact moment. The one you wish could last just a little longer. A Perfect Balance The golden light resting on the water...

A Moment Before the Sail

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View from Cambie Bridge overlooking Science World and the calm waters of False Creek. Photo By Thanasis Bounas

View from Cambie Bridge overlooking Science World and the calm waters of False Creek. Photo By Thanasis Bounas A View from the Bridge This photograph was taken from Cambie Bridge, overlooking Science World and the calm waters of False Creek. It was one of those days that quietly stay with you. A Simple and Human Encounter Earlier, I had been with a group of friends at a relaxed barbecue in a...

Harbor Stories: A Morning at the Vancouver Marina

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Yachts docked at a marina in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. Photo by Thanasis Bounas.

Vancouver is a city where maritime life blends naturally with modern urban landscapes. Walking along the waterfront marinas of downtown Vancouver, visitors are immediately surrounded by sailboats, luxury yachts and the calm reflections of the city skyline on the water. During one of my walks along the marina, I had the opportunity to capture a moment that perfectly represents harbor life in this...

Sailing in Vancouver and British Columbia – Complete Guide to Marinas and Harbors

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Granville Island Marina in Vancouver British Columbia. Photo by Thanasis Bounas.

Vancouver is one of the most fascinating sailing cities on the Pacific coast of North America. Surrounded by mountains, protected waters and vibrant marinas, the city offers an ideal environment for sailors, photographers and travelers who appreciate maritime life. During one of my walks around False Creek and Granville Island, I had the opportunity to photograph one of the most beautiful sailing...

Respect for the People Behind the Sea’s Harvest

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Fishing vessels resting at Steveston Harbour in Richmond, British Columbia – Photo Thanasis Bounas

Fishing vessels resting at Steveston Harbour in Richmond, British Columbia – Photo by Thanasis Bounas. A Historic Harbor This photograph was taken at Steveston Harbour, one of the most historic fishing harbors on the Pacific coast of Canada. The Hidden Journey of Seafood Rarely, when someone sits in a luxury restaurant enjoying fresh seafood, do they think about the true value and the level of...

A Harbor That Never Stops Inspiring

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A quiet moment at Steveston Harbour in Richmond, British Columbia – Photo Thanasis Bounas

A quiet moment at Steveston Harbour in Richmond, British Columbia – Photo Thanasis Bounas A Place That Draws You Back This photograph was taken at Steveston Harbour, one of the most historic fishing harbors on Canada’s Pacific coast. Every time I visit this place, something interesting happens. The sense of surprise and the quiet fascination it creates in me never fades.In fact, it seems to grow...

Being There Is What Matters

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A sailboat resting peacefully in a Greek marina during a golden sunset – Photo Thanasis Bounas

A sailboat resting peacefully in a Greek marina during a golden sunset – Photo by Thanasis Bounas. A Place Where Sailing Belongs This photograph was taken somewhere in beautiful Greece, a place where sailing can truly unfold in all its beauty. Greece has always been a place where the sea and sailing feel natural, almost timeless.The islands, the winds, the harbors, and the endless horizon create...

The Journey Behind Every Seafood Dish

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Fishing vessels resting in the calm waters of Steveston Harbour in Richmond, British Columbia – Photo Thanasis Bounas

Fishing vessels resting in the calm waters of Steveston Harbour in Richmond, British Columbia – Photo Thanasis Bounas From Plate to Sea This photograph was taken at Steveston Harbour, one of the most historic fishing harbors on the Pacific coast. When someone sits in a beautiful restaurant enjoying fresh seafood, it is rare to think about the long journey that dish has taken before reaching the...

Sunset Calm Beneath Granville Bridge

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Sunset reflections and sailboats resting beneath Granville Bridge in False Creek, Vancouver – Photo Thanasis Bounas

Sunset reflections and sailboats resting beneath Granville Bridge in False Creek, Vancouver – Photo by Thanasis Bounas. A Place That Transforms at Sunset This photograph was taken in the calm waters of False Creek, just beneath the iconic Granville Bridge. At sunset, this place transforms. The golden light slowly spreads across the water while the marina becomes quieter.The reflections of the...

Two Bridges Before the Ocean

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A sailboat resting in the calm waters of False Creek beneath Granville Bridge in Vancouver – Photo Thanasis Bounas

A sailboat resting in the calm waters of False Creek beneath Granville Bridge in Vancouver – Photo by Thanasis Bounas. A Harbor at Sunset This photograph was taken along the waters of False Creek, with the impressive Granville Bridge rising above the marina. Walking through this beautiful place at that quiet moment when the sun slowly begins to set, everything changes.The light becomes softer...

Where Every Harbor Corner Holds a Story

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A sailboat resting in the marina across from Granville Island with Granville Bridge in the background, Vancouver – Photo Thanasis Bounas

A sailboat resting in the marina across from Granville Island with Granville Bridge in the background, Vancouver – Photo by Thanasis Bounas. A Place That Makes You Pause This photograph was taken across from Granville Island, with the historic Granville Bridge rising above the waters of False Creek in Vancouver. Places like this always make me pause. Not only because of the beauty of the marina...

Boats Waiting Beneath Burrard Street Bridge

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Boats resting in the marina near Burrard Street Bridge in Vancouver, ready to pass beneath the bridge toward the Pacific Ocean – Photo Thanasis Bounas

Boats resting in the marina near Burrard Street Bridge in Vancouver, ready to pass beneath the bridge toward the Pacific Ocean – Photo by Thanasis Bounas. A Place That Makes You Stop This photograph was taken near the historic Burrard Street Bridge, along the calm waters of False Creek in Vancouver. Every time I walk through this part of the city, I find myself stopping — even if only for a...

Where the City Meets the Marina

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Evening view of the marina and city skyline near Burrard Street Bridge in Vancouver, British Columbia – Photo Thanasis Bounas

Evening view of the marina and city skyline near Burrard Street Bridge in Vancouver, British Columbia – Photo by Thanasis Bounas. A Place of Balance This photograph was taken near Burrard Street Bridge in Vancouver, along the waterfront of False Creek. Whenever I walk through places like this, I notice something that always captures my attention. Here, the sea, the marina, and the boats are not...

The More You Know the Sea, the More You Respect It

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A professional fishing vessel resting at Steveston Harbour in Richmond, British Columbia – Photo Thanasis Bounas

A professional fishing vessel resting at Steveston Harbour in Richmond, British Columbia – Photo by Thanasis Bounas. A Harbor of Experience This photograph was taken at Steveston Harbour in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, one of the most historic fishing harbors on the Pacific coast of Canada. Years at Sea I have been involved with sailing for more than two decades. Over the years I have...

Respect for the Professionals of the Sea

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Deck machinery of a professional fishing vessel at Steveston Harbour in Richmond, British Columbia – Photo Thanasis Bounas

Deck machinery of a professional fishing vessel at Steveston Harbour in Richmond, British Columbia – Photo by Thanasis Bounas. A Vessel of Work and Endurance This photograph captures a professional fishing vessel resting at the harbor in Steveston Harbour, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, revealing the powerful machinery and equipment that make life at sea possible. A Sense of Respect Whenever...

Walking Toward the Light

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Sunset along the seawall at George Wainborn Park in Vancouver where the city, sailing boats and people meet in the golden light – Photo Thanasis Bounas

Sunset along the seawall at George Wainborn Park in Vancouver where the city, sailing boats and people meet in the golden light – Photo by Thanasis Bounas. A Walk Along the Waterfront This photograph was taken at George Wainborn Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, along the peaceful waterfront path of False Creek. As I was walking along the seawall that evening, the sunset was slowly...

Living Inside the Painting

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The marina and skyline of Vancouver seen from Devonian Harbour Park – Photo Thanasis Bounas

The marina and skyline of Vancouver seen from Devonian Harbour Park – Photo by Thanasis Bounas. A View Across the Marina This photograph was taken from Devonian Harbour Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, looking across the calm marina toward the city skyline. A Park Shaped by People Devonian Harbour Park was created in the 1970s.Before that, the area had been planned for large buildings...

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