Friday, September 30, 2016

Where The Hell Am I?

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Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas any more. 

Thursday, September 29, 2016

Ruthless

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When you are on verge of starvation there is no pity or compassion. That goes for every living thing on the planet.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Freak Lunchbox Mural

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An international online urban art collective has named Halifax’s Freak Lunchbox Candy Store co-owner Erin Smith's mural as one of its top 20 best murals of 2015. The colourful piece covering the George Street side of the candy store’s building came in at No. 14 in the "All City Canvas" top 20 picks from around the world. Montreal mural artist Jason Botkin created the piece in collaboration with Erin Smith. It took him five and a half days to complete the work.

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Early Bird Gets The Worm

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I spied this guy about twenty minutes before sunrise.

Monday, September 26, 2016

Monday Night - The Speed Of Light

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Not the best of shots but I was having fun. A 20 second shutter speed taken just as a bus and cars passed by. Looking at the grass and the sidewalk you can see the trail of a red flashing tail light from a bicycle that was moving away from me. 

Sunday, September 25, 2016

Riding The Red Cage

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Temporary Elevators may also be referred to as Construction Hoists, Personnel and Material Hoists, Man-Lifts, Material Lifts, Rack & Pinion Hoists,  etc. but they all serve the same purpose: transporting workers and materials vertically in a safe and speedy manner.

Saturday, September 24, 2016

Rule of Thirds

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A visitor in my backyard. PS: The rule of thirds is a photography rule of composition.

Friday, September 23, 2016

Ten Nos

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If you can get past all of these nos you just might get to see the Lucky Sister.

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Equinox

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Today is the date when the sun crosses the celestial equator and when day and night are of equal length. Otherwise summer is over and it is the first day of autumn. It still feels more like summer but  seasonal temperatures are forecast  on the weekend.

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Nobody Lives Here Anymore

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I am sure at one time it must have been a grand old house.
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It would take a Miracle to bring back it's original beauty.

Monday, September 19, 2016

Monday Night

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The gang's all here at the La Fiesta Catering food truck.
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This young lady with the big smile was cooking up her own brew.

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Mennonite Church

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A small church squeezed between two buildings.

Saturday, September 17, 2016

Sunrise Birch

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Everyone loves a birch tree... right?

Friday, September 16, 2016

Coca-Cola Machine #3

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Juxtaposition at the entrance to a Walmart store.

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Harbour View

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I am standing on the upper deck of a ferry boat overlooking a small portion of the Halifax Harbour.

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

80D

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First photo posting taken with my new Canon 80D camera.

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Blondie

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She was standing on the street corner handing out coupons for a one day free trial at Hone Fitness. I asked permission to take her photo. She said yes and gave me a big smile as a bonus.

Monday, September 12, 2016

Sunday, September 11, 2016

Out Of Sync

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There are always some trees that jump early into autumn colour change.

Saturday, September 10, 2016

Frog's Point Of View.

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I have a very small garden pond in my backyard. A few weeks ago this little guy showed up and decide to stay awhile.
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“Darling, you know what they say. You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince.” E.L. James, Fifty Shades of Grey

Friday, September 09, 2016

Coca-Cola Machine #2

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Pop sales are permitted twenty-four seven at the Dock Master's Office.

Thursday, September 08, 2016

You Deserve a Break Today

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I stood here for about five minutes watching for someone to return... it never happened. To me, this looks like a setup. Everything looks too neat and tidy for your average street vagrant. Hidden camera some place near by?

Wednesday, September 07, 2016

Tall Ship

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The original Bluenose was launched as a Grand Banks fishing and racing schooner on 26 March 1921 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. The ship pictured here is the Bluenose II a replica of the original. From the moment Bluenose took to the sea, it was evident she was a vessel unlike any other. When she took home her first Fishermen's Trophy in October of 1921, the legend began. During the next 17 years, no challenger American or Canadian could wrest the trophy from Bluenose. She earned the title "Queen of the North Atlantic" and was well on her way to becoming a Canadian icon.
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The majestic image of the Bluenose has adorned the Canadian dime since 1937 and three postage stamps, as well as the Nova Scotia license plate. In 1963, Bluenose II was launched. It was built by many of the same people who had worked on the original vessel at the same shipyard in Lunenburg. The project was financed by Oland Brewery to advertise their products, while also promoting Nova Scotia's maritime heritage and tourism. William Roué, the designer of the original Bluenose, endorsed the vessel. Captain Walters sailed on the maiden voyage.
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The Mission: To continuously promote the history and legacy of Bluenose and Bluenose II as well as the rich past and present of Lunenburg and Atlantic Canada. To teach and promote seamanship and life skills in young Canadians through the opportunity of serving on board Bluenose II. To operate Bluenose II in a safe and efficient manner so that all Canadians may be proud. To maintain and ensure Bluenose II will serve as a sailing ambassador for Lunenburg, the Province of Nova Scotia and Canada.

Tuesday, September 06, 2016

Back To Back

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When I post a photo of pay phones I am surprised that people comment that in their part of the world the phones are either nonexistence or rare. I want everyone to know that they are still alive & well here in Canada. These two standing side by side are bit gringy but still in working order.

Monday, September 05, 2016

Between Shifts

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Hospital worker. 
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Today is Labour Day in Canada. It is celebrated on the first Monday of September and it is a federal statutory holiday. The origins of Labour day in Canada can be traced back to a printer's revolt in 1872 in Toronto, when labourers tried to establish a maximum 54 hour work week. At that time, any union activity was considered illegal and the organizers were jailed. Protest marches of over 10,000 formed in response. This eventually led to the Prime Minister Sir John A. MacDonald repealing the anti union laws and arranging the release of the organizers as well.

Sunday, September 04, 2016

A Long Way From Home

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Someone drove a long way here (2,247 miles - 3,698 km) to demonstrate their parking skills. 

Saturday, September 03, 2016

Friday, September 02, 2016

Peggy's Cove Lighthouse

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The lighthouse is an iconic tourist attraction. While best known as "Peggy's Cove Lighthouse", it was and remains, officially know as the Peggy's Point Lighthouse as its purpose is to mark the point, not the cove.
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It was decided in 1868 to erect a wooden lighthouse to mark the eastern entrance to St. Margaret's Bay. The wooden tower was replaced in 1915 with the present day concrete octagon 50 feet west of the original light.
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The ground floor of the lighthouse, until 2009, operated as a post office where visitors could mail their postcards in the summer months. Yup... that's my wife leaning on the rock. 

Thursday, September 01, 2016

A Rose By Any Other Name

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No need for an appointment. Next of Skin tattoo shop offers service to walk-ins. If you are wondering about the bowl of water... the shop owner place it there for thirst dogs. Another boring monotonous photo. I am having a brain freeze. 

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