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Waiting for Customers

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Ah well, another summer has come to an end.  It's a tradition, in Toronto, that the end of the Canadian National Exhibition marks the end of summer.  We went on Saturday, and had a great time - lots of food, cool buildings, fun games and rides on the Midway. 

These guys are waiting for players to try the Crown and Anchor wheel, late at night.  Things thinned out substantially once the buildings started closing at 10pm, and these guys seemed to enjoy the break.  Next year, we have to go earlier, so that we can see all the exhibits and buildings, not just half of them. 

Angry Sun

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I love spotting graffiti, it's a sign of a dynamic neighbourhood.  (Of course, I've never owned anything that got tagged, so my perspective is likely to be more benign than some others...) I like it even better when it's got some artistic merit.  This one amuses me, because of the contrast between the tag, and the phrase "sunny disposition".

Waiting at the Black Market

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Waiting outside the Black Market clothing store on Queen West.  Somehow, I don't think that he's in the typical demographic profile for the store - but I love how he's wearing complementary colors for the signage behind him. 

Lighting Up on Queen

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Do you think that he feels more real when he lights up?  More solid?  I never smoked, but I imagine that taking that first puff on a newly lit cigarette makes you feel more solid, more you. 

Family Lunch

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Taking a break on Queen Street at University Ave.  I have to admit, I periodically get a craving for "street meat" and head out to the seller near my work.  It's terrible for me, I know, but there's something very "downtown" about this meal to me.  Apparently, I'm not the only one that thinks that.  They do seem to be enjoying their meal, don't they? 

Glasses and Smudge

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I found these, sitting on the sidewalk on my way to work, and my mind immediately filled with questions.  Where did these come from?  How long were they here?  How did they get flattened?  So many questions, from such a simple thing.

Eating at Dundas and University

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They are there, every sunny day in the summer.  Eating around the memorial at Univeristy and Dundas.  It's a nice little spot of green and shade in the middle of the road, and it's got to be an interesting eating experience, to be sitting there, watching people go by, watching the cars go by on either side.  It's not the most unusual place to eat, I'm sure, but it's a little weird.

Woods, Back and Trees

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On the Phone at the Wall

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Talking on the phone in public - it's become ubiquitous.  Everybody does it, everywhere.  When did we decide that it was okay to inflict our conversations on everybody else?  And when will people decide that they don't want others to hear their conversations?

In the last week, I've heard people cussing each other out on the phone, arranging medical care, arranging social gatherings, and just catching up with each other - all on cellphones, on the streetcar.  I have to admit, I have done it too - I get phone calls and talk, not paying attention to what's going on around me, who is listening, who is trying not to listen.  It's a different social dynamic now, and I'm sure that it's going to keep changing. 

Walking the Dog on Queen East

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The new neighbhourhood is definitely growing on me.  There are so many dogs in the area, of all kinds and breeds, and there's a strong pedestrian component too.  Even if there are some more obviously car-centric locations within the area - like the place I go to get the streetcar.  There's a theater, and off track betting location, and a Blockbuster Video and LCBO combined parking lot.  That's a lot of space devoted to very few businesses, and lots of parking as well.  It kind of jars with the whole "let's be pedestrians" feel of some of the other areas around here, and I find myself wondering which is the anomaly.

Litter, It's a Beautiful Thing

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I don't know why this particular piece of litter caught my eye.  Maybe because it was at eye level, and the sun was hitting it just the right way to make it glow.  Maybe because it was a Harvey's cup.  But it got me thinking about the sheer volume of litter tossed out by careless, impolite people every day, and the resources that we have to put into managing that. 

I remember seeing scenes set in New York in my childhood - the trash scattered everywhere, blowing down the street when the wind blew. And I remember my pride when I heard about a movie company strewing trash up and down a street on the night before a shoot, only to arrive and find that Toronto Works had received a complaint and had shown up to clean it up.

Is increased litter a sign of a decaying neighbourhood?  Or does it trigger decay some way?  Either way, folks, don't litter.

Windows and Colour

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I love the splashes of colour on this building. And I especially love that the colour seems to be trying to escape from the window wells and onto the side of the building, in the form of graffiti.  Or maybe the graffiti was there first, and it's starting to infect the staid, grey exterior of the building with bright and lively colour.  Wouldn't that be a weird world if that was possible. 

AGO Front

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I love the latticework of wires above the intersection here.  In the future, when Toronto gets more surface rail traffic, will it be powered by the same network of wires?  I have to confess - I like the streetcars in Toronto.  Sure, they can be quite a hassle to drive behind, and I tend to take alternate routes to get around them.  But they carry a ton of passengers compared to buses, they act as anchors to the streets equipped to carry them, and they're far less expensive to maintain, from what I've heard.  I'd like to see more streetcars in downtown, and less cars.

Angry Cat and Yellow Crocs

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Is he angry *because* there are yellow crocs behind him?
Is he angry at all, or is he just a sourpuss?


Feeding Pigeons

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Gotta say this for them - pigeons ALWAYS know where there's a free meal.  Although, for some reason, Tom Lehrer is playing in the back of my mind...

Antenna Ball on McCaul

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So, Toronto is not ALL protests, demonstrations and conflicts with police.  We also have cute antenna balls, quiet neighbourhoods, and people that just want things to go back to normal - like this guy.  He seems happy enough, doesn't he?

I'd Like a Third Choice...

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Hart's River

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For several years now, I've seen this monument, rising above University Avenue, just north of Queen Street. I never really paid too much attention to it, but I liked the light on this day. 

Walking in the Rain

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The rain wasn't hard, just annoying enough warrant a sudden profusion of umbrellas, popping up like mushrooms, filling the sidewalks and making people dodge each other as they passed.  You have to wonder about the people that brought their bikes, though - were they prepared for the rain? Was it a surprise? Are they going to get that annoying streak of wet up their backs from the ride home?  And is it possible to use an umbrella while you ride a bike?

Merging on the Yellow

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Traffic along Queen Street can be very congested in front of City TV.  And those staffers that take scooters to work (and there are a few of them parked in front of the studios every day) don't always have an easy time of it trying to get into traffic.  I have to say that I loved the combination of the bright yellow scooter and the high heels, though.

Taking His Place in Traffic

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Another example of why it's not easy being a bike commuter - making legal left turns isn't easy when you're the smallest thing on the road.  Kudos to this guy for taking his legal place.  Maybe if more riders did this, cars and trucks would start looking for them on the road, instead of not paying attention to them.  However, I do understand the reluctance on the part of bikers to take the risk - it's way too easy to lose out to a much larger vehicle that just didn't see you.

Robin's Egg Blues

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A broken eggshell on the sidewalk is such an ambiguous thing, really.  Did the chick hatch, and the eggshell get pushed out of the nest?  Did the egg itself break, dooming the chick?  Questions, questions, questions ...

Looking Back

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Waiting for the traffic lights to change at Queen and John.  In the background, you can see St. Patrick's Market, where extensive renovations are underway, now that all the tenants have vacated. 

Spring Commute

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Many commuters in Toronto never travel any way but by car, according to a recent Spacing Magazine survey.  There are bike lanes on Dundas, out where I live, and every morning, I see a parade of people using them to get to work by bicycle, skateboard and scooter.  We need more bike lanes in Toronto.

Plant Rider

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I wonder if plants have the same reaction to being taken for a ride as dogs do.  After all, they get this fantastical rush of air, blowing across their leaves, and that's got to increase the CO2 available to them.  Do they sense the increased airflow and grow more?

Cutting the Sidewalk

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Sidewalks are under assault as the maintenance season (aka summer) approaches.  Every year, the harsh weather of winter and the thaw of spring do a serious number on the roads, pipes, and wires around the city.  And every summer, workers and machinery pop up like mushrooms, clustered around the most damaged parts of the city.  And every fall, the workers and machinery disappear, revealing a healed city, ready to face the ravages of winter once again.  I can't decide if this is comforting, or frustrating....

Tasty Chinese Food

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The Village by the Grange is a popular student destination for lunch.  There are all kinds of places to get food, and at pretty good prices.  Fortunately for me, it's just around the corner, so it's easy to get to at lunchtime.

End of Day

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Walking away from work at the end of the day.

Off the Rack

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Taken at the Black Market on Queen West.  It's a fantastic place to look for vintage clothing and accessories - my wife loves going in there and my daughter always finds something that she wants to get.  I love the variety of jackets all for sale on the rack together. 

Morning in the Park

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Morning sunlight shines through the trees of Orchard Park.  I'm so glad that spring is here, and that the sunshine is being accompanied by some warmth.  The snow is gone, the trees and grass are green, and I find myself looking forward to the coming summer. 

I got this picture because I decided to take a different route from home to the streetcar - through the park instead of down Coxwell Avenue.  It's a little bit more visual than the street route, although it's a bit longer to walk.  Hopefully it will be an inspiration as the weather continues to improve.

Juggler

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I used to juggle all the time.  I only managed to juggle 3 or 5 balls, as I found clubs like these to be somewhat more difficult to control.  But, I never managed to juggle while riding a unicycle like this guy was doing at the Beaches Easter Parade.  My hat's off to him for his skill. 

Leading the Band

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It's not often that it climbs above 21C in Toronto in April (that's 70F, for those still using the imperial system).  But on Sunday, that's exactly what we had, for the third day in a row.  It was a fantastic weekend, and the crowds came out in full force for the Beaches Easter Parade.  There were bands, there were jugglers, there were vintage vehicles, and there were politicians.  Much candy was handed out to the kids in the crowd, and it was a lot of fun. 

I got this shot as a pipe band marched by.  I have to confess, I love the sound of a pipe band.  There's something about the bagpipes that just makes me happy, so when this band showed up, I really enjoyed listening.  But I can't decide - do I like the colour version or the black and white?  Both are wonderful, but for different reasons.  What do you think, folks?

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Clock and Reflection

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Old City Hall stands before the Eaton Center, which reflects the Simpsons Tower across from it.  All three buildings are symbols of how this city keeps moving forward, keeps replacing old institutions with new ones.  Old City Hall was replaced in the seventies, the Simpsons Tower how holds the Hudson's Bay Company stores, which have, in turn, been purchased by an American company.  And the Eaton's Company no longer exists as a retail chain, after dominating Canadian retail for decades.

Taken just before Earth Hour.  Have I mentioned that I love the way we're getting light later and later into the evenings?  Every day now,  there's longer and longer light.  It's wonderful.

505 Broadview

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Taken just beside the Village by the Grange.  I always find myself wondering if the street bends like this because it used to be two streets that didn't quite meet, or if there was some geographical feature that it used to have to go around, but now is missing.

Downtown Commuter

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The weather is definitely improving - you are starting to see more and more "alternative means of commuting" in the city.  The long boards are out, and I see a surprising variety of people using them to get around. 

Biker in Silhouette

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There's lots more sunshine in the city these days, and I keep seeing interesing ways to capture the light.  This shot was supposed to be of the bike rider, but somehow, it became about light and shadow. 

Turning Right on McCaul

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They're ripping up Queen Street at McCaul, and this guy was coming out of Renfrew, behind the stores on Queen Street.  I love the look of construction equipment, but I haven't quite figured out how to shoot it. 

In a Flurry

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I can't wait for the warm weather to return - walking through the snow can be very depressing, don't you think?

Woodbine Bathing Station

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Somehow, I don't think very many people are going to be using the station in the winter.  It was interesting, seeing what happens down at the beach in the winter.  There's more activity than you'd think - at least on on the day we went down there. 

Golden Queen II

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Another shot of Queen Street at sunset. 

Golden Queen

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From Queen and John - straight out of camera. 

Church Tower

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This church, St. George the Martyr Anglican, was built in 1844, and suffered a disastrous fire in 1955, according to this webpage.  The only part that survived was this tower - the rest of the church was severely damaged, and much was rebuilt.  The church is around the corner from my work, so I get to walk by this periodically on my trips out at lunchtime. 

Pumper 312

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This pumper truck raced past me the other night with flashing lights and screaming sirens. 

Spadina Hallway

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How quintessentially seventies are the tunnels in Spadina Station? It's incredibly evocative of the era, and every time I go through there, I feel like I'm back in high school, exploring the city via the subway system.  Spadina Station was opened in two parts - the first in 1966, servicing the Bloor Line, and the rest in 1978, servicing the Yonge Line.  You can see the different tiles on the left side of the picture, where the moving walkways used to be - according to Wikipedia, these were removed in 2004. 

Simcoe Street

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Morning rush hour on Simcoe Street.  I think that's steam, not smoke, coming out of the smokestack in the background.  A large proportion of the downtown buildings are actually heated by steam, according to the information found here.

Sunrise on Coxwell

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New neighbourhood, new things to see.  Of course, it'll be easier to see them when I'm not going to work in the dark, and coming home in the dark.  Oh - and can it be warm again?  I find that it's harder to focus on things around you when it's so cold that you can feel your nose hairs freezing together every time you breathe in.  Still, the houses on Coxwell look warm and cozy, especially when the sun hits them in the morning.

Black Creek at School

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I imagine that it was quite cold in here in the winter.  The stove looked like it would warm the room a fair bit, but that meant that the staff (and students) had to keep it stocked with coal or wood every day.  The classroom would be very cold in the mornings, no doubt, too.

Danny's Barber Shop

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One of the wonderful things about moving is that you get to find new things to photograph.  I'm finally getting out from under all my other chores, and I can start to get back to my photography.  I plan to be back posting on a more or less regular basis in the new year. 


I Am Going To Miss This View

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We're moving in a week and a half, and the packing has been consuming so much of my time that I had to take a moment to capture the skyline at sunset.  As much as I'm going to miss this view, I will have a whole new area to learn about, to take pictures of, and explore.  I can't wait!

Fall on Lewis Street

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A lovely fall day, on the way in to work.  It was a busy, busy summer, and now I find myself dreading - and also looking forward to - the upcoming winter.  Hopefully, I'll be able to get more time come December 1 to take and post pictures. 

Hanging Out

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Waiting for something outside the convenience store.  I was surprised to see the bag of garbage hanging on the fire hydrant - I haven't seen that since sometime around the garbage strike this summer.

Eastwood Manor

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Part of our photo-walk on Sunday took us by this place, on Gerrard, east of Coxwell - and the signage is awesomely retro - complete with grime and rust stains.  I love old signs, especially when they show their age.

Queen and Spadina

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This is always a busy intersection.  On a good day,  you can see all kinds of different modes of transportation - from feet to streetcars and everything in between. And it's an interesting street to walk down, too.  In the course of a few blocks, you can see the fashion district, Chinatown, and all the computer parts you could ever want - and that's just from King to College. 

Bow Me

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All I can think of is some fluffy white bunny with a really bad attitude.

Found on Queen Street West.

Scooter and Sitter

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Contrasts on Queen Street. 

Now Playing at Much Music

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Live music at the corner of Queen and John!

Painting the Queen Mother

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Ready to paint the Queen Mother pub on Queen Street.

The Story

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Obviously, he's enjoying telling his story.  He's either talking about a HUGE fish that he almost caught, or he's describing his HUGE headache.

Harley

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A Harley rider takes the evening commute across Queen West - heading off into the sunset, I guess.

Elvis is IN the Building

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He's outside the Eaton Center periodically.  As far as I can tell, he doesn't do anything other than look like a rhinestone statue of Elvis.  But he always seems to draw a crowd. 

Fixing Her Hair

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It really is a huge advertisement for the upcoming Guess store on Queen Street.

Riding Into the Sun

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I hate driving into the sun.  I hate the glare off the windshield, and the way I have to squint - even with my sunglasses on - to see the traffic and signs.  It's gotta be just as bad when  you're on a bike.

Smoke Break on Richmond

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One of the most common sights around Toronto is the folks standing outside a building, smoking.  You see them out there, no matter what the weather, no matter what time of year it is - getting their nicotine fix.  I never smoked, but I can only imagine what kind of hold it would have had on me if I did. 

Kibbitzing

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An artist gets some advice about his latest work.  Taken at Queen St East and Saulter St. What's he drawing, you ask?  The library at Queen and Saulter, as shown here and here

Musician

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Is he on his way to a gig? Is he coming from an audition?  Where is he headed to? 

Mural on Queen

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This mural covers the doorway on Queen Street, east of Spadina.  I think the doorway goes up to an apartment over the stores, but I'm not sure.  Love the artwork, though.

At the Shop

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Staring into the auto shop at Queen and Lewis. 

Gourmet to Go

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Okay - I admit it.  I head to hot dog stands from time to time, when I'm working downtown.  Some of my fondest memories are of coming to the city to work, and having these vendors on (it seemed) every other corner selling sausages.  It was such a change for me, having previously grown up in a small town, and having worked in the suburbs. Even today, I get cravings for a hot Polish or Italian sausage with all the fixings on top, and I have to go indulge.

At the Corner

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Waiting for the light to change at Queen and John. It's always busy after work, and you see such a huge variety of people at that corner.  Usually, they're busy, heading from one place to another, but occasionally, they stop long enough to be captured in a picture.

Rickshaw Driver

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It's got to be a great workout - walking around downtown all day long, hauling tourists behind you in the rickshaw.  But it's not the safest thing to do, and I don't imagine that they get to work when it's raining out. 

Black!

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Another urban camouflage shot.  Taken outside the CHUM-FM studios at Richmond and Duncan St.

Crane Operator

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There are certain shots that are just easier to get with my 75-300mm zoom lens.  This is one of them. I don't think I've ever seen an operator working in a crane before. 

Ironic Signage

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Is he coming from the clinic, or going to it?  Does he realize how ironic it is that he's standing in front of that sign?  And, most importantly, DO his feet hurt?

Waiting for a Table

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Waiting for a table at a restaurant on Queen Street.  Looks relaxed, doesn't he - leaning on the doorway, checking his phone.

Wall Mural

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This mural graces the wall of an auto repair shop on Broadview Ave, north of Queen.

Bike Culture

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Wouldn't it be nice if more areas of the city were like this?  Don't get me wrong - I see a need for cars in a lot of instances.  But the city needs fewer cars, and more alternative transit.  We need buses, streetcars, more subways, and more bikes.  I mean, seriously, who takes an SUV downtown to shop for clothes?  Get out of your cars, and actually experience the city instead of driving through it like it was a suburban strip mall.

Angel and Fish

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Love this statue displayed on the south west side of the AGO. 

Origins and Reflections

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I wonder - is the reflection the secret identity of this scooter?  Is it better to be a totally fuel efficient form of transportation, or a more fuel efficient form? 

Beach Sand and Grass

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Believe it or not, this is supposed to be a beach.  There's not supposed to be any grass here - it's surrounded on all sides by sand.  He looks he's well prepared for his trip to the beach, though, doesn't he?

Working in the Clouds

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I wonder what kind of adjustment period the guys that work on cellphone towers have to go through before they're comfortable working on these things?  I don't think it would bother me too much, but I know that there are people out there that would totally freeze being this high up, with that little around them. 

Thanks, Norm!

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We got a tour of a greenhouse from a friend of mine.  It's amazing what kinds of flowers will bloom in a greenhouse - things you wouldn't expect to see growing in Ontario.  Once again - thanks for the tour, Norm.

Naptime

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Naptime at the zoo.  It was hot that day, but we managed to get through two or three sections of the Toronto Zoo.  Thanks, Norm!

Heartbreak Hotel

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I had no idea there was actually a Heartbreak Hotel in Toronto.  Taken at the corner of Queen Street West and Palmerston Ave.  Looks like it has seen better days though - I wonder if the sign lights up at night

Boogie Board

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Okay, so what do you get when you have a beach, and you have a LOT of rain over a few day period?  You get ponding on the beach.  And where there is ponding, there are folks with boogie boards.  They run through the water, throw the board, and jump on it, riding it across the calm surface, doing tricks and spins.  Looks like a lot of fun, but somehow I can picture my self not quite managing the "jump on the board" phase, and ending up on my butt in the water. 

Boy in a Tree

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Okay, so he's not really a boy any more.  He's not quite a man, either.  And somehow, he looks completely at home in that tree. 

Fun at the Beach

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Who do you think is having more fun - the kid on the beach with his toys, or the folks in the sailboat on the water?  My money's on the kid.

Taken at Ashbridge's Bay on a hot, sunny day. 

Waiting at Linda and Archie's

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Another empty storefront, late at night.  This one seemed best in black and white. 

Broadview and Gerrard

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It was a warm, clear night, and we decided to take a walk up Broadview.  I was struck by the combination of the empty street and the bright lights of the store on the corner.  The street is never empty during the day, and the market is always busy.  But that night, a strange sort of peace settled over the neighbourhood.

World of Comfort

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What exactly is IN a "World of Comfort"?  Are there fleece lined slippers?  Velvet lined underwear?  Fur lined braces?  Air conditioned saunas?  How far, exactly, are the proprietors of this "World of Comfort" willing to go to accomodate my comfort needs?  These are very important questions, don't you think?

The Hole Picture

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The sculpture is outside of the Art Gallery of Ontario.  I can't tell you how many times I've seen tourists/visitors/whatever taking this picture.  It's cute, but I'm not sure why so many people seem to be drawn take it. 

Lighting Up Again

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Lighting up another cigarette while waiting at Queen and Victoria. 

Is the Strike Over Yet?

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He certainly looks bored, as he sits and waits at Queen and University.

Angie at the Beach

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We had a lot of fun down at the RC Harris Water Treatment Plant back in April, and I got this shot of Angie on the little beach in front of it.  It was a really fun to wander around there, and I'd like to head back there to get some summer shots - if we ever get a real summer, that is.

Wounded Bike

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Leftover from the commuter wars - looks like someone did a serious job on the front wheel.  I can only imagine the reaction to the person that left it there, when they found it like this.

Sign of the Times

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Special rates for smaller cars.  What a concept - and what a smart marketing move by the owners of the parking lot.  Does this mean that oversized vehicles will start having to pay extra?

A Fairy Princess in Toronto

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You never know what you'll find on a photowalk in downtown Toronto. This little girl and her mom were heading down Simcoe Street and were happy to pose for me. 

Monkey Che

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Another great T-shirt spotted on Queen West. 

Beetle Convertible

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The old Beetles were pretty near indestructable - and cheap to repair when they did break.  Sure, they didn't have all the safety systems that are mandated now, and their engines sounded and drove like sewing machines.  But there's something wonderful about them anyways.

Ponytail on Queen

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Lonely Red Bike

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Nobody around, no one looking out for it - the bike feels lonely to me.  Nice bike, though.

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