Robson and Granville are the big, fancy streets of Vancouver. They have all the stores, all the sights, and are always busy. I’ve personally loved Granville street ever since I can remember because of the unique diversity one can find as you walk down it. You start on the bridge, and then comes the “sketchy” section, followed by the more artsy area around the Vogue theatre. We then have the Pacific Centre mall area with it’s high-end stores, the business district with it’s offices, and then you come to a courtyard overlooking the water. Normally, you wouldn’t bother to notice the progression of the street, how it flows from one feeling to another though you can never pinpoint exactly where it changes. I only recently started noticing it myself, and from there I’ve started to appreciate the small details that really make Granville street one of my favourite places. Here is a photojournalistic compilation of those details that I share with you so hopefully you can notice the smaller side too.
A black and white shot of the street.
“NO PARKING” ft. Dr Marten
The simple contrast of crows in a tree, with a cloudy Vancouver sky.
A parking garage near the end of Granville shows the growth and price of the area.
Memories of our “glory days” in a mural on the side of a neglected building.
“Warning: Perception Requires Involvement”, part of an art exhibit by Spanish artist Antoni Muntadas at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Getting down to the pigeon level view of the street.
From the end of Granville, the rotating Woodwards “W” continues to command attention.
