A Hazy Shade Of Winter

Blustery winds blowing the waves onto the north shore of Lake Eire.

Walking The Dog

It was no secret that I was photographing him and his dog.
So the kid turned into a theatrical actor and made this a fun event.

You Have Mail

After being delivered the mail still has a long trek to the front door.

Ellicot Cemetery

Continuation from yesterdays post. Ellicot Cemetery, which is also the Bethel Church burial ground. The old Bethel Church was torn down in 1902. There are currently only four headstones in the cemetery, some of them having disappeared over time.

Winter Graveyard

This is an old, old cemetery that no one visits, except for me when I am looking for something to photograph.

Monday Night

I am on the inside looking out at my neighbour and his car troubles.

Christmas Day

Merry Christmas and may you live a long and happy life filled with goodwill and friendship.

Cheers!

Ice storm going on outside, so things are quiet on the inside.

Old Fashion Energy

When I was kid using nature to dry the laundry was a common sight. It has since become a rarity.

Car On A Pedestal

I have photographed this scene before but I decided it was time for a revisit.

Dec. 21 - First Day Of Winter

This was the scene on December 5. Since then the water has froze, the temperatures have dropped considerably and the snow has arrived.

Hanging Out At The Mall

One of the regulars at the mall.

Monday Night

This is one shell of a station.

Blast From The Past

If you grew up in the greatest generation you will know what this is. 

My Window View Today

Oh the weather outside is frightful
 But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

August 30, 2016

Standing on the corner waiting for the traffic light to turn green.

Kingston Penitentiary

Kingston Pen, opened in 1835. Citing aging infrastructure and rising maintenance costs, the federal Government had it shuttered in 2013. For a while, its fate seemed uncertain until the infamous maximum security facility reopened for tours.
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Most of the cells have been stripped, but several have been reconstructed with bunk beds and televisions equipped with video-game consoles. Originally, the cells were designed to be single occupancy.
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Prisoners’ handwriting can still be seen on the walls.
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It had a long history of housing protective custody inmates who needed protection from other prisoners, largely because their crimes. Child molesting and rape put them at the bottom of the prison social order. They would be killed if housed with regular convicts. Two sex offenders were tortured and murdered by fellow cons in a riot in 1971

Side By Side

I found these two at the marina beside the recycle boxes.

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

We ended up with 15 cm. of snow

Monday Night

This photo should also be titled Condo Construction #12. It belongs with my continuing photo project with it's start as hole in the ground to a 19 story building. Most of the work is finished on the outside but there is still a lot to do on the inside. Each completed floor gets lights on over night. I am looking forward to when the whole building is lit up from top to bottom. It should be an awesome sight. 

Skyward

This is a lucky shot. I just happen to be in the right place at the right time.

Ronald McDonald House

Ronald McDonald Houses provide families of sick children with a home to stay at while their child is being treated at a nearby hospital. The first Ronald McDonald House open in Philadelphia, inspired by Kim Hill, a little girl who was battling leukemia.

Condos - The Shape of Things to Come

Is this a sign of what is likely to become the lifestyle in the future?

Construction + Art

Originally I was just going to photograph the mural. I changed my mind and included the road work of a major water main replacement. 

After The Harvest

While corn for grain is the third largest grain crop in Canada (after wheat and canola), it ranks as the number one crop in Ontario in terms of production.

Touring

Best way to see a city is via a sightseeing bus. Toronto is recognized as one of the most multicultural cities in the world

Monday Night

I am a early riser so I decided to take a few photos of people driving to work. 

Man On The Street

The Thinker

Public Transit

Depending on what part of world you are in there are various names for these vehicles. Trolley, tram, Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs) etc. In the City Of Toronto if you say "streetcar" everyone knows what you mean.

Peep Of Day

“Smile my boy, it’s sunrise” - Robin Williams

It's My Party

You would cry too if it happened to you.

Hot Hands

Zippo made their fame and fortune with their brand of cigarette lighters. Now they want to keep your hands warm.

Pearson Pub

Located in Whitby, Ontario. It was the building's architecture that caught my eye.

Monday Night

How is your appreciation of taste and flavor, especially when it comes to spicy food?

Metropolitan United Church

One of the largest churches in downtown Toronto, welcomes people of any faith or orientation to join in the Sunday services. On January 30, 1928 the church caught fire and was gutted. The tower with its 23 bells, the narthex, the rear portion of the balcony and the brick walls were all that could be saved. It was rebuilt in 1929, incorporating most of the original walls, tower, narthex, and much of the stained glass. 

November Sunrise

My thanks to a powerful ball of fire that is 149.6 million kilometers away. 

Human Characteristics

Artist Candace O. Bell and her anthropomorphic fantasy creatures.

Well Dressed Man

They come runnin' just as fast as they can
'Cause every girl crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man.

Fallen Leaves

Skip the rake and leave the leaves. Leaving the them on the ground as mulch can actually be an effective method of building soil and supporting a healthy yard.

Vinyl Records Come Back

I had them in 50's, 60's and 70's but I am not going back.

Monday Night

July 25, 2016. With extremely hot summer days, people walked the lakefront boardwalk trying to cool down.

I'm Back - Business Taken Care Of

New granddaughter. Girl 8 lb. 13 oz. All is well.

Tight Squeeze

I feel squished just looking at this.

Daybreak

I am back at my favourite location for watching the sun come up. 
An amateur photographer was invited to dinner with friends and took along a few pictures to show the hostess. She looked at the photos and commented, "These are very good! You must have a good camera." He didn't make any comment, but, as he was leaving to go home he said, "That was a really delicious meal! You must have some very good pots."

Lest We Forget

Canadians recognize Remembrance Day, originally called Armistice Day, every 11 November at 11 a.m. It marks the end of hostilities during the First World War and an opportunity to recall all those who have served in the nation’s defence. Pictured above is Lancaster Bomber KB882. It has been sitting outside in Edmundston, New Brunswich since 1964, when the city bought it for $1,600. Over the years, the aircraft deteriorated, and birds had built nests inside and rust had set in. Built in Ontario in 1944, it's one of the last surviving Lancaster Bomber. After surviving its missions over war-torn Europe, (more than 3,300 of them were lost in battle) KB882 served another 12 years with RCAF 408 Squadron mapping Canada’s high Arctic and keeping an eye on Soviet ice stations. There is hope that a buyer can found that would put the effort into restoring the bomber. 

Higher & Higher

Standing at 76 stories "One Bloor" is under construction in Toronto. This $450 million project will provide 100,000 sq. ft. of new prime retail on three levels, and add 732 new residential suites. Available Tower Suites range in size from 530 to 1,727 sq. ft., priced from $511,990 to over $1.7 million. Price sq. ft. from $1,008,  Parking Space $79,500, Locker Price $6,500. 

I Spy With My Little Eye

The Beaver symbolizes the fur trade that was the paramount reason for the founding of a settlement in the seventeenth century, which eventually became the City of Kingston.