Gary Squire Photography

Photos for Purchase at

Pacific Arts Market

The featured photos below are just a few of the pieces currently available for purchase at Pacific Arts Market, 1448 W. Broadway, Vancouver, as well as their On-Line Store. Browse the high resolution images here.

Lily Pond in the Rain, Vancouver_

This exquisite watercolour-look image of a lily pond in the rain evokes a very peaceful mood. The colours are soft and subtle, and the puddles of water on the lily pads are quite entrancing. This image has been artistically edited, and printed on bamboo paper. Bamboo paper has a slight texture and renders vivid colours, which gives the photo a painterly appearance. This piece of fine art is 12 x 18 inches in size, and mounted on foam core, ready for framing or attaching to the wall as is.

Blue Heron and City Skyscape

The graceful heron stands perfectly still and makes no sound, as it waits patiently for a fish to catch. The world - Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park - is calm and silent at this moment in time. This piece of photo art (20 x 16 inches) is printed on bamboo paper and mounted on 1/4 in. thick foamcore, ready to frame, or attach to a wall as is. Bamboo paper has a slight texture and renders vivid colours, which gives the piece quite a painterly look.

Orchid Perfection

This photo of a single spray of purple and white orchids reflected on a textured background seems to epitomize simplistic beauty. This image has been artistically edited, and printed on bamboo paper. Bamboo paper has a slight texture and renders rich colour, which gives the photo a painterly appearance. This piece of fine art is 11 x 14 inches in size, and mounted on foam core, ready for framing or attaching to the wall as is.

My First Day of Life

Spring in Stanley Park, Vancouver, teems with new life including this newborn duckling venturing out from the protective cover of its mother. Of course, the female mallard is well camouflaged, but on close inspection you discover a few touches of brilliant turquoise on the wings and top notch. This image has been artistically edited, and printed on bamboo paper. Bamboo paper has a slight texture and renders vivid colours, which gives the photo a painterly appearance. This piece of fine art is 11x 14 inches in size, and mounted on foam core, ready for framing or attaching to the wall as is.

Lost Lagoon Sunrise

Sunrise at Lost Lagoon, Vancouver, is serene. Apart from the chirping of song birds and the slightly louder quacking of ducks, it’s wholly peaceful. The many people in their adjacent high-rise homes are stirring, but even this densely populated, residential area is relatively quiet, as if affected by the park around them. This image has been artistically edited, and printed on bamboo paper. Bamboo paper has a slight texture and renders rich colour, which gives the photo a painterly appearance. This piece of fine art is 11 x 14 inches in size, and mounted on foam core, ready for framing or attaching to the wall as is.

Rainy Lost Lagoon, Stanley Park_

Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park is a Vancouver treasure. There seems to be a real feeling of harmony between nature and the city’s West End skyline. On a rainy day the light is soft and the greenery glistens so beautifully against the shades of grey in the water, architecture and sky. This image has been artistically edited, and printed on bamboo paper. Bamboo paper has a slight texture and renders vivid colours, which gives the photo a painterly appearance. This piece of fine art is 12 x 18 inches in size, and mounted on foam core, ready for framing or attaching to the wall as is.

Rainy Day Gastown

Historic Gastown, Vancouver, is magical on rainy days when the cobblestone streets reflect the buildings and people. The iconic steam clock plays a tune each hour. This beautiful photo has been artistically edited for a watercolour look, and printed on bamboo paper. Bamboo paper has a slight texture and renders vivid colours, which gives the piece even more of a painterly appearance. This photo is 20 x 16 inches in size, and mounted on foam core ready for framing or attaching to the wall as is.

Gastown Christmas, Vancouver.

This snowy scene in Gastown at Christmas time has an old-world ambiance. Charles Dickens can’t be far off. You can feel the chill in the air as the snow swirls around the girl and dog crossing the cobblestone street. This image has been artistically edited, and printed on bamboo paper. Bamboo paper has a slight texture and renders vivid colours, which gives the photo a painterly appearance. This piece of fine art is 12 x 18 inches in size, and mounted on foam core, ready for framing or attaching to the wall as is.

Gastown Snow Scene

This magical “Dickens-look” scene in old Gastown, Vancouver, features the iconic steam clock. Through creative editing processes, the scene looks as if it was filmed through a frosted window. It is finished for a water-colour look, and is printed on bamboo paper. Bamboo paper has a slight texture and renders vivid colours, accentuating the lovely painterly appearance. This photo is 11x 14 inches in size, and mounted on foam core ready for framing or attaching to the wall as is.

Hotel Europe & Red Trolley Car

This storybook snow scene in old Gastown, Vancouver, featuring the Europe Hotel and a red trolley car seems to transcend time, merging history and modern times. These days, the trolley car operates only for tourists. Although there is plenty of movement in this scene, the softly falling snow and foreground mist give it an overall mood of peacefulness. This image has been artistically edited, and printed on bamboo paper. Bamboo paper has a slight texture and renders rich colour, which gives the photo a painterly appearance. This piece of fine art is 16 x 20 inches in size, and mounted on foam core, ready for framing or attaching to the wall as is.

Jack Poole Plaza, Vancouver

February, 2020 marked the tenth anniversary of the Vancouver Winter Olympics. The magnificent Olympic torch, at its permanent position at Jack Poole Plaza, was relit to commemorate the occasion. The modern, glass high-rises of downtown Vancouver provide a stunning backdrop. This image has been artistically edited, and printed on bamboo paper. Bamboo paper has a slight texture and renders vivid colours, which gives the photo a painterly appearance. This piece of fine art is 11x 14 inches in size, and mounted on foam core, ready for framing or attaching to the wall as is.

My Vancouver_ Some of My Favourite Place

This 20-page magazine (8 1/2 x 11), illustrated and written by Gary Squire, highlights some of his best photos and favourite places to visit in and around Vancouver. The photos in My Vancouver represent Gary's personal view of Vancouver, the city he loves and has lived in for over 45 years. Most of the photos illustrate his own haunts within walking distance from his home in the West End, such as Stanley Park, Gastown, beaches, gardens, coffee shops and downtown scenes. Some photos from a little further afield include his favourite hiking spots, Grouse Mountain and Sea-to-Sky Summit.

My Vancouver has a high-end look, with a semi-gloss, soft cover, and premium quality paper. The photos are vivid with a matte, velvet finish.

Enchanted Winter Forest

The Enchanted Winter Forest was shot On Grouse Mountain, Vancouver, after a heavy snowfall, just as the sun appeared through the treetops, spotlighting a little fir tree. You can feel the stillness and silence after the storm. The colours are subtle, adding to the whimsical mood. This piece of photo art (11 x 14 inches) is printed on bamboo paper and mounted on 1/4 in. thick foam core, ready to frame, or attach to a wall as is. Bamboo paper has a slight texture, which gives the piece a painterly look.

Mystical Beach, Stanley Park

Mystical Beach, shot at a beach in Stanley Park, is an ethereal, peaceful scene. The colours are muted and soft. A glint of sunlight penetrates the fog to illuminate the foreground of rocks and sand. The sea is still and the overall mood is one of calmness. This image has been artistically edited, and printed on bamboo paper. Bamboo paper has a slight texture and renders rich colour, which gives the photo a painterly appearance. This piece of fine art is 11x 14 inches in size, and mounted on foam core, ready for framing or attaching to the wall as is.

Sunrise Beach, Stanley Park

This beautiful photo of a beach sunrise in Stanley Park, Vancouver, evokes a mood of joy and tranquility. You can feel the cool, soft sand under your feet as you stroll in peaceful solitude. This image has been artistically edited, and printed on bamboo paper. Bamboo paper has a slight texture and renders vivid colours, which gives the photo a painterly appearance. This piece of fine art is 11x 14 inches in size, and mounted on foam core, ready for framing or attaching to the wall as is.

Be Kind, Calm & Safe

Dr. Bonnie Henry often reminds us to be kind, calm and safe. This magnificent mountain scene at the Sea-to-Sky Summit, not far from Vancouver, embodies peace and calms the soul. It’s a perfect place to retreat from the busy city, and reflect on how truly blessed we are to live and breathe in this wonderful world. This image has been artistically edited, and printed on bamboo paper. Bamboo paper has a slight texture and renders rich colour, which gives the photo a painterly appearance. This piece of fine art is 11 x 14 inches in size, and mounted on foam core, ready for framing or attaching to the wall as is. ($95.00 CAD)

This gorgeous piece of art is also available in a table-top size, 6 x 8 inches, finished with the same bamboo paper and foam core mounting. It looks great placed on a small stand, not included (see photo example). ($35.00 CAD)