Park Bench

Sometimes one has to get away from the madding crowd.

Plane On A Pedestal

CT-133 "Silver Star" London, Ontario.

Going To New Heights

It is getting almost impossible to go somewhere without seeing someone not using a moble phone.

The Sound of Silence

Wearing earbuds shuts the world out.

Back Up

I am glad she paused long enough for me to grab this photo.

Monday Night

Night or day there are always "Friendly Strangers" that just want to have fun.

Sunday Sky

Watching the sunset in Saint Andrews, New Brunswick.

Midday Meal

Lunch break on the sidewalk.

Autumnal Equinox

September 22 is the first day of Autumn and that means Fall Fair season is upon us.

Walk On By

Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right,
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you

Lonely Street

You cannot be lonely if you like the person you're alone with. - Wayne Dyer

Uber5000

I read in the newspaper that artist Uber 5000 had painted a new mural in Toronto's Graffiti Alley. I was excited about going downtown to photograph it but it took me three weeks before I could find the time to go.
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Like most murals there always seems to something that blocks one's view from getting a good clear photo. In this case it is a wall with private property on the other side.
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There are a number of items in the mural that only someone from The City Of Toronto might relate to. From this photo I am listing a few of them. If you don't understand click on the highlighted words for more information. As always, you can also click on the photos for a better view. Starting from left to right there is Sam The Record Man sign just below the high flying plane. Darwin the IKEA Monkey climbing the CN Tower. Next is Crane Girl. There are more but if you are interested go back to the first photo and have good look. You might even see Uber5000 dog.

Monday Night

The last show of a Busker Fest weekend.

Sunday Sky

Sunrise reflection.

Portia White

Located on a utility box in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Unfortunately the year of death needs to be corrected to 1968. Portia May White, contralto and teacher born 24 June 1911 in Truro, NS; died 13 February 1968 in Toronto, Ont. She broke through the colour barrier to become the first Black Canadian concert singer to win international acclaim. Considered one of the best classical singers of the 20th century, her voice was described by one critic as “a gift from heaven,” and she was often compared to the celebrated African American contralto Marian Anderson. Portia was named a “person of national historic significance” by the Government of Canada in 1995.

Bridging The Gap

Jamestown Line Bridge - Builder and construction date unknown. Although the design is found on multiple bridges in Ontario, outside of Ontario the design of these bridges would be classified as extremely unusual and rare. Two elements make the design unusual. First, the truss configuration is a subdivided double-intersection Warren. This means that in addition to a vertical member between each "X" of diagonal members, there is also a vertical member that passes right through the center of each "X." Double-intersection Warrens are uncommon, but subdivided double-intersection Warren truss bridges are very unusual. Thanks to Historic Bridges for the above information

Rural Decay

Abandon home that is decaying much more graceful than urban decay.

Urban Decay

Every big city has it.

Digging A Hole

Another hi-rise condo by SF3, San Francisco By The Bay. The development is scheduled for completion in 2019. The units range in price from $606,900 to over $1,024,900. It will have a total of 231 units, sizes range from 1128 to 1918 square feet.

Monday Night

Mary’s African Cuisine offers authentic dishes from West, Central and East Africa.

Sunday Sky

Sunrise under the pedestrian bridge. I was surprised at how well the light emphasized the green tinted windows.

Gimme Safe Shellter

Mayor John Tory says he has a “deep concern” about the number of people sleeping on the streets of Toronto and the encampments that persistently pop up in the downtown. “It’s not that I’m embarrassed about it. I mean I am embarrassed about it, but it’s more that I just feel, morally, surely we can do better than this.

Down And Out

The money you give him might be his only joy or hope for the day

Toronto

The 3D Toronto Sign was installed in front of city hall in July 2015 for the Toronto 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games. Due to popular demand, the illuminated sign still remains on the Square.
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The letter O is a favourite place for people to hang out.

Twenty Minutes Before Sunrise

It is quiet, peaceful and there are less daylight hours.

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Saving Lives

On Saturday August 26th, 2017, the Pickering Auxiliary Rescue Association celebrate 50 years of supporting the local community. Their mandate is simple: the preservation of life on the water. From humble beginnings forged out of a passion to help those in need they flourished to be the association they are today. No matter the weather, crew after crew head down to the dock ready to respond to the call over the radio. My thanks to the Rescue Association for the above information.

Monday Night

A misty night.

Sunday Sky

The gulls were in the water but something spooked them, which in turn became a stroke of luck for me and my camera.

Yellow Birds

As soon as I spotted the birds I knew it was the work of artist Uber5000.

Serving Beer

After two beers and grilled cheese sandwich... on the way out I took this shot from the hip.
I am not very good with hip shots but I keep trying.