Edmonton on a Friday

[Daveography]

Those that have lived in Edmonton for a long time understand why these photos have meaning.

Once upon a time, downtown was not a place to linger after working hours were over, unless you were looking for a dive bar, some shady entertainment, or just a quiet place to get high where no one you know would catch you (unless they were doing the same).

"Deadmonton" they called us. It was in the international media during the 2001 IAAF World Championships in Athletics. The name stuck.

And we hated it.

The gauntlet was thrown. We rose to the challenge: citizens, residents, government, business owners, landlords, artists, developers and more, through much investment, effort, risk, pride, and love for our city, we have shaped our downtown into something entirely unrecognizable from what it was fifteen years ago.


Tapas by Dave Sutherland, on Flickr


Bad Girls by Dave Sutherland, on Flickr


Crossing by Dave Sutherland, on Flickr


Don't Walk by Dave Sutherland, on Flickr


Rooster by Dave Sutherland, on Flickr


Goin' Downtown by Dave Sutherland, on Flickr


Show Offs by Dave Sutherland, on Flickr


Legislature Stroll by Dave Sutherland, on Flickr


Centennial Plaza by Dave Sutherland, on Flickr


Leg-Looking by Dave Sutherland, on Flickr


Fountains in the Evening by Dave Sutherland, on Flickr


Nightlife by Dave Sutherland, on Flickr


Night Market by Dave Sutherland, on Flickr


Street Food by Dave Sutherland, on Flickr


More Street Food by Dave Sutherland, on Flickr


Record Sales by Dave Sutherland, on Flickr


Night Shopping by Dave Sutherland, on Flickr


Charcoal by Dave Sutherland, on Flickr


Beavertails by Dave Sutherland, on Flickr

I hearby declare "Deadmonton" to be no more. RIP, 2001-2016.

This is our Edmonton. And we love it.

[pallo]

amazing photos, what camera did you use?

[giallo]

An awesome little surprise. I'd love to see more.

[Daveography]

^ Thanks! I have not been doing much photography in general these days, and street is particularly challenging for me.

Originally Posted by pallo

amazing photos, what camera did you use?

Thanks! Canon 6D, 100/2.8 (macro).

[Murphy de la Sucre]

The first photo is like streeview of some city of the Soviet Union;
The second photo, like I'm always saying, bad bad girls that are so real bad.
The third photo is like dawn of the dead, one dead missed.
From the fourth photo and on, trend to be normal Canada.

[volguus zildrohar]

Nice slices of life.

[Coldrsx]

Superb shots and I hate how busy my Downtown has become, stupid lineups and too many new places to visit.

[ThatDarnSacramentan]

For years, I've watched friends and family travel the world; they've seen Sydney, London, Tokyo, and Machu Picchu.

I see photos, great photos like this, that make me want to go off the beaten path, to visit the cities less visited. You've now convinced me I need to be there for a warm Friday evening in Edmonton. Fantastic set.