Dancing In The Street

Halifax, Nova Scotia. - So far this is my all time favourite character I have photograph on the street. He had a ghetto blaster and was dancing to the music. He also had a empty coffee cup in one hand hoping for people to make a donation. The first thing that impress me about him was that he was offering entertainment (rather than begging) for loose change.

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The seconded thing that impressed me was the big smile he gave me when he caught me photographing him.

Dragon Boat

The Pickering Dragon Boat Club practise morning and evening.

Orange Man

After I took this photo a police officer approached me and warned me there were people in this part of town that did not like having their picture taken and that I should exercise caution. I thanked him for the warning and kept on clicking.

Signs - The Teddy Bear's Picnic

If you go down in the woods today you're sure of a big surprise. I'm linking to Lesley's Signs, Signs.

Dead Tree

I thought it was unusual to see a frame on a dead tree. When I got out of the car I realized the whole scene was worthy of a photograph.

Men With Beards

Shorty with beard.

The Race

These two smiling faces were having a friendly race (skateboard vs: rollerblade) on the waterfront trail.

Hilltop Fence

This is one of those scenes that whispered in my ear... "please photograph me".

That Sinking Feeling - Part Two

If you missed part one click HERE. Finally it is time to raise the houseboat that sank three days before Christmas. Fortunately there were no injuries to the couple on board.

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The air bags under the houseboat were used to float it over to the boat lift.

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Just to the right of the side window you can see the marks that the different water levels made as it rose higher.
One of the work crew told me they expect to restore the boat back to it's original state.

Red

Halifax, Nova Scotia. - It was the mass of red hair that caught my attention... but I also like their jeans.

Signs - Election

In my Province of Ontario it's election time again. The tough part is finding a political party worthy of my vote. The Conservatives want to destroy the working class. The Liberals want to drive up the debt load and the NDP have a leader that follows rather than leads.
What is one to do? I'm linking to Lesley's Signs, Signs.

Apple Blossoms

They don't last very long but their beauty is worth every minute.

Men With Beards

A beard with money.

Spring Cleaning

City worker cleaning the boardwalk with a power brush.

Sun Up

The biggest cliche in photography is sunrise and sunset. - Catherine Opie.

STOP!

It's Friday! Stop work and take the weekend off. In Canada it's a three day weekend as we celebrate Queen Victoria's Birthday.

I Saw Her Standing There

And you know what I mean
And the way she looked
Was way beyond compare

Signs - Road Runner Is Safe

Someone needs to explain this to Wile E. Coyote. I'm linking to Lesley's Signs, Signs.

That Sinking Feeling - Part One

This is an area where people live in their boats 365 days a year. Bubble ups are placed in the water to prevent the water from freezing in the winter. Cost are much lower than living in a house paying taxes and up keep. Springing a leak in the basement is more of a hazard here than on a land based home. In this case the houseboat sank to the bottom flooding the entire home.

Monday Men With Beards - Streetcar

The big guy with the red beard is a streetcar driver. The streetcar had entered into a turn and the pole had come off the overhead power line. He had just placed it back on it and was heading back to the driver's seat. Like most public servants there was a time when beards were a no, no.

St. Paul's On The Hill Anglican Church

June 26, 2013. A combination of castle and church.

Life Is Pretty Amazing

One of the most common birds that dwell in our cites is the pigeon. They are so common in our daily life that most of us don't notice them. "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."

National Day Of Honour

The Government of Canada has set aside this day to mark the end of our country’s military mission in Afghanistan. This will be a time to pay tribute to the fallen, the sacrifices of the wounded and the special burden borne by military families. Afghanistan was Canada's first combat mission after nearly 50 years of peace keeping missions around the world.

CN Tower

Aug. 28, 2013 - Low lying clouds encasing the tallest structure in Toronto.

Signs - China

So... what is not made in China? If you think I am bitter about all of the jobs shipped off shore, you are absolutely right.
I'm linking to Lesley's Signs, Signs.

Where Art Thou?

Still waiting for Spring colours to pop.

Monday - Men With Beards

Is it possible for a beard to fall off?

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One must check once in a while to make sure it's still there.

Red Roof Church

May the 4th be with you.

Horse Spa

When I came across these horses laying down soaking up the sun rays, the first thing I thought of was horse spa.

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This guy was curious about what I was up to.

Phone Gal

Between phone calls, she stood on the corner with a paper coffee cup in hand... panhandling.

Subway Sleeper

I have seen this happen to many a tired soul.