Not So Perfect Day

When ever I have a bad I am going to think of this picture and realize that my day is not so bad after all.

Remembrance Day

November 11th is the day that Canadians commemorate those who died in armed conflicts. The above photo depicts what remains of Canada's Camp-X used as training facility for WWII spies. More than 500 Canadian and American civilians were trained as intelligence specialists by the British Special Operations Executive. Serving on dangerous missions abroad, these secret agents were not legally protected if caught nor were they openly recognized for their courage and sacrifice. The first school of its kind in North America, Camp X was also an advanced top-secret communications relay station until it closed in 1969. The camp's activities helped build intelligence ties between Canada, Great Britain, and the United States, and have inspired spy-fiction writers.

Friendly

When I was travelling on the streetcar across town this gentleman struck up a conversation with me. He was interested in the type of photography I do. When it was time for me to get off I asked permission to take his photo. He was more than eager.

Women Paint Toronto

Artist: Bareket Kezwer. Just in case you are unable to decipher the text...STRONG-SMART-UNITED.
With support from the City of Toronto StreetARToronto program, a mix of emerging and established Toronto based artists transformed the laneway that runs north behind Queen Street West between Lansdowne Avenue and MacDonell Avenue into an outdoor art gallery. Working side by side, the collective of all female artists painted approximately 2,000 square feet of murals.