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Angry Sun

By

Chris

on September 3, 2010 7:00 AM | Permalink

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".

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Glasses and Smudge

By

Chris

on August 26, 2010 7:00 AM | Permalink

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.

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Eating at Dundas and University

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Chris

on August 24, 2010 7:00 AM | Permalink

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.

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Windows and Colour

By

Chris

on August 17, 2010 7:00 AM | Permalink

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.

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AGO Front

By

Chris

on August 15, 2010 7:00 AM | Permalink

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.

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Bus Stop

By

Chris

on July 12, 2010 8:03 AM | Permalink

A slightly different perspective on the bus stop at the end of my street.

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Antenna Ball on McCaul

By

Chris

on June 29, 2010 7:00 AM | Permalink

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?

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Tasty Chinese Food

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Chris

on May 18, 2010 7:00 AM | Permalink

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.

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Watching the City

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Chris

on May 13, 2010 7:00 AM | Permalink

Watching both the city, and the City TV building from the roof on John Street. I'm not sure if it's graffiti, or if it's a mural - it could go either way.

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Golden Alley 2010

By

Chris

on March 10, 2010 7:00 AM | Permalink

I'm loving the whole "out of the office and into the sunlight" aspects of the lengthening days. More daylight means more chances to walk around and shoot. I saw this as we walked up Spadina from Queen, on our way to dinner.

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Danny's Barber Shop

By

Chris

on December 23, 2009 2:11 PM | Permalink

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.

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I Am Going To Miss This View

By

Chris

on November 19, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

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!

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Fall on Lewis Street

By

Chris

on November 7, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

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.

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Construction Site I

By

Chris

on November 4, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

Construction site at King Street West and John Street. Taken from inside the Tim Horton's across the street.

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Eastwood Manor

By

Chris

on November 3, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

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.

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Elvis - Is That You?

By

Chris

on November 2, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

It's been YEARS since I saw an Elvis bust. My in-laws used to have booze in ceramic Elvis bottles, and I used to see them when I was frequenting the flea markets around Toronto. But I didn't expect to see one on the edge of someone's driveway, that's for sure. Oh Elvis - what have they done to you?

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Nasty Jack

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Chris

on October 31, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

Every Hallowe'en, the jack o'lantern shows up in neighbourhoods around the city. This fine specimen looked particularly fierce, and I'm glad I'm not going around trick-or-treating to see him scowling down at me in the dark.

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Queen and Bay

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Chris

on October 28, 2009 8:21 AM | Permalink

It's always such a busy intersection. Even on a Tuesday afternoon, in late fall, there's always a lineup of cars going through Queen Street. I love the rows of flags by City Hall, and the cavern of buildings going up Bay Street.

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Bow Me

By

Chris

on October 16, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

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

Found on Queen Street West.

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Wiarton Customs and Excise

By

Chris

on October 13, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

The post office and customs building in Wiarton, Ontario. I have no idea why there's a customs office in the town - perhaps because of the federal fish hatchery built in 1906 or so, perhaps because of the proximity to Georgian Bay. The building is marvellous, and totally suits the town itself.

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Painting the Queen Mother

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Chris

on October 4, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

Ready to paint the Queen Mother pub on Queen Street.

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Fixing Her Hair

By

Chris

on September 5, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

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

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Alleyway 2

By

Chris

on September 4, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

The city is full of hidden places, some beautiful, some not. I love the look of this alleyway that I found on one of my photowalks around the downtown core of Toronto. I mean - an alleyway that has trees on either side? How great is that?

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Mural on Queen

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Chris

on August 30, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

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.

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Gourmet to Go

By

Chris

on August 28, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

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.

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Wall Mural

By

Chris

on August 21, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

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

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Bike Culture

By

Chris

on August 17, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

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.

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Origins and Reflections

By

Chris

on August 15, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

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?

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Heartbreak Hotel

By

Chris

on August 7, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

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

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Waiting at Linda and Archie's

By

Chris

on August 3, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

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

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Broadview and Gerrard

By

Chris

on August 2, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

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.

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Wounded Bike

By

Chris

on July 24, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

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.

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Sign of the Times

By

Chris

on July 23, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

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?

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Beetle Convertible

By

Chris

on July 19, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

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.

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Lonely Red Bike

By

Chris

on July 17, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

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

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Begin What?

By

Chris

on July 5, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

The hardest part of any project is the beginning. Overcoming the inertia that keeps me sitting on the couch, watching the flickering lights on the screen is the hardest part for me. Once I get started, everything else seems to flow.

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Hippo, Bull, and EcoCabs

By

Chris

on June 25, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

Wonderful combination of colors just outside of the Black Bull pub on Queen Street. The Hippo Tourist Bus is a frequent sight downtown, and the EcoCabs are now more regularly seen.

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Skyscraper and Clouds

By

Chris

on June 23, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

Walking along Queens Quay yesterday, I looked up at the construction, and spotted some wonderful cloud formations above this building. It was gorgeous down by the water, and a welcome antidote to the craziness of the day.

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The Pour

By

Chris

on June 19, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

Waiting for concrete to pour - you have to be patient. You can speed it up by adding water, but then the mix is too runny. If you don't have enough water, it won't pour, it'll roll out of the mixer. These guys seem to have it pretty much right.

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Can Am Trike

By

Chris

on June 17, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

I spotted this interesting vehicle on Queen Street at Broadview. It certainly looks cool - sort of a cross between a motorcycle and a small car - but I wonder what it's like to drive.

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Zombie Wheelchair

By

Chris

on June 1, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

Okay - maybe it's not a zombie. Maybe it's just got four flat tires, and has been chained to a bike post outside of the Urbane Cyclist for a week or so. But maybe it's being kept there to guard the bike shop from marauding car drivers.

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Scotia Tower

By

Chris

on May 27, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

The Scotiabank Tower on King Street stands out from its neighbours, shining in the sun. Hmmm - a metaphor for the strength of the Canadian banking sector maybe? We had a lot of fun walking around downtown on Sunday for Doors Open, and I took this shot as we were about to head into Commerce Court, across the street.

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Caddy on Queen

By

Chris

on May 25, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

While I was waiting for the streetcar, this beautiful car pulled up beside me at the light. You know, as environmentally incorrect as these behemoths were, there's something that pulls me towards them when I see them. The warm, sunny weather has arrived, and now we're starting to see more and more vintage cars coming out of winter storage. I can't wait to get pictures of more of them.

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Shoes Again

By

Chris

on May 23, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

More shoes abandoned outside of someone house. This time, I'm pretty sure it's the people that live there that left them outside. They were gone the next day, too.

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Psycho Teddies

By

Chris

on May 19, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

At last, we have the answer to the question "What do you get if you turn teddy bears inside out?".

Wait -what do you mean, no one is asking that question?

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Edgewater Hotel Sign

By

Chris

on May 18, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

Inspired by the article here, I decided to get a shot of the hotel sign at the corner of Queen and Roncesvalles. I love old signage. I think it makes the city more interesting to have these signs. And it's a shame that they're being removed, one by one, as they age.

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Still Waiting to Win

By

Chris

on May 17, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

I know the odds of winning the Lotto 649 - 1 in over 13 million. But I still play when the prize gets big enough. This sign reminds me that people have been playing this thing for a long time, and lots of them never, ever win.

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Third Floor Walkup

By

Chris

on May 10, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

I love the warm glow of the lights on these balconies. I also love the look of the balconies themselves. Something about the exterior staircase appeals to me - at least in the spring. I don't know that I'd still feel the same about it in the winter

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Tulip Lawn

By

Chris

on May 8, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

One of my neighbours seems to have missed the garden when planting these. They've sprouted up all over his front lawn, and I have to say that the effect is wonderful.

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Smart City Smart Car

By

Chris

on May 4, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

It's such a smart idea for the city to have these small, efficient cars for staff to use to get around. We live in a city with over two and a half million other people - it doesn't make sense for city staff to tool around in huge cars. Yay city council.

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Ex Bank

By

Chris

on May 1, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

It's not a bank any more - now it's home to a fashion designer. But doesn't the architecture just scream permanence and stability? The Canadian Bank of Commerce doesn't exist any more - it merged with the Imperial Bank of Canada to become the CIBC that we all know and love.

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Garden Gate

By

Chris

on April 23, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

We found another old diner sign on Queen Street - this time out in the Beach area. I have to remember to go back in the evening, and get a shot of it when it's lit up.

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Beach Mural

By

Chris

on April 21, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

I loved this mural on the side of an IGA in The Beach at Queen and Lee. It's a gorgeous example of the sort of thing that makes a city seem vital and alive. I like seeing street art on the sides of buildings, rather than have them be just plain. However, I hate seeing art like this defaced by someone tagging over top of it.

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Graffiti Alley I

By

Chris

on April 8, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

There's an alleyway off of Queen Street where artists are welcome to paint, and I love capturing some of the results.

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Graffiti on Renfrew

By

Chris

on April 2, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

Looks like a new tag has been added to the wall beside the parking lot at Renfrew and McCaul. I wonder how many layers of paint are on these walls?

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Best Seat In The House

By

Chris

on March 31, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

I used to have one of these stools. The steps swung down from under the seat, and you had a mini-ladder for getting stuff off the top shelves in the kitchen. This one looks like it's set up so that the owner can watch traffic flow by, up Broadview.

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Playground Equipment

By

Chris

on March 29, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

For some reason, this unused playground equipment feels lonely to me. I remember school days, desperately wanting class to end, so that we could go out for recess and play on the stuff in my school. I miss recess sometimes.

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Open Kitchen

By

Chris

on March 27, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

I just love this sign over an empty storefront on Queen Street. I'm sure (unfortunately) that whoever rents it next won't be a restaurant, and they'll take down the sign.

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Art on the Wall

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Chris

on March 25, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

I don't know who put the art up on the wall of this building, but I'm intrigued by the subject. I wish that I'd paid attention to it when it was still intact. The building is slated to be turned into a condominium tower, as part of what seems to be a real revitalization of the Queen and Sherbourne area. There's tons of new development going into that area, and it'll be interesting to see what happens as gentrification rolls its way through there.

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AGO Stairs

By

Chris

on March 22, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

There always seems to be maintenance happening to these stairs. They look cool, but media reports say that they leak all ready. Maybe they were a little too ambitious?

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Promise of Summer

By

Chris

on March 20, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

Summer is coming. I know it is. We just have to get through the wet, sloppy, mercurial spring to get to the lovely warmth of summer. And then we can have barbecue whenever we want. I'm so looking forward to getting my grill out of storage and setting it up.

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Bird on a Bistro

By

Chris

on March 17, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

We went for a photowalk on Sunday night. This is a detail from the mural on the side of Joy Bistro, on Queen Street. The food is great, the atmosphere is wonderful, and the building is cool. What more could you want?

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Family Portrait

By

Chris

on March 16, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

They're creepy, and weird, and they make me laugh. Seen in a store window on Queen Street. I have no idea why they're both wearing masks.

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Four Seasons on Queen

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Chris

on March 8, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

Another view of the Four Seasons Center on Queen Street.

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Alleyway

By

Chris

on March 5, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

This is the alleyway behind my work. There's always graffiti, but not as creative as some of the stuff further along Queen St. Maybe because opposite the laneway is a residential area.

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Rusty Schwinn

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Chris

on March 2, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

I always see bikes locked up and rusting. Do people lock them up and forget where they parked? Are these always stolen bikes, that have been ridden to their destination and abandoned? Or is this just a way of getting rid of a bike you don't want, without having to pay to have it hauled away? I just don't get it. In this case, it's such a shame, because it's a gorgeous old bike, and it's literally rusting away as it sits there.

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Ramp at City Hall

By

Chris

on February 28, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

You know, I've been going to City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square since I was a youngster (oh, so many years ago). But I've never seen this ramp opened. What was it put there for? What do they use it for? Do they ever open it up? Enquiring minds want to know.

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Long Branch Car

By

Chris

on February 27, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

When I think about it, I'm always astonished that the Queen Street streetcar goes all the way to Long Branch - that's out by the bottom of Highway 427. When I lived out there, I thought it was the boonies. Way out in the sticks. But now, I could hop on the streetcar at the end of my street, and take a ride all the way there, passing through downtown. Hell, someone from that part of the city could, without changing streetcars, go from Highway 427 all the way to the Beach area of the city.

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Green on Queen

By

Chris

on February 21, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

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Bee on a Pole

By

Chris

on February 19, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

The bee, like Prometheus, was chained to a rock for all eternity, as punishment for it's sin of bringing honey to mortals. Or maybe it was just put there so that whoever lost it could find it again. One or the other.

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Witteveen's Organic Meats

By

Chris

on February 14, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

I had to drop by the St. Lawrence Market the other night, and I arrived there just as they were getting ready to close up for the day. It's *so* different to see the place without many people in it. I love shopping at St. Lawrence Market - you can find all kinds of different foods, usually from more than one place. Witteveen's is a great butcher shop, with some truly awesome stuffed pork chops and pork roasts. On a Saturday morning, this hallway will be lined with people waiting to be served, and filled with people going from one area to another in the market.

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Winter Parking

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Chris

on February 6, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

One of the harder things about winter biking is finding a parking spot. And leaving the bike to go do something can lead to snow cover. Of course, this guy left his bike here for several days in a row.

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High Park Station

By

Chris

on February 5, 2009 3:00 PM | Permalink

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Simcoe Streetscape

By

Chris

on February 3, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

Looking south on Simcoe St. from Queen.

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Streetcar on Spadina

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Chris

on January 31, 2009 2:05 PM | Permalink

I had to run up to College and University at lunchtime the other day. On my way there, I was waiting for the northbound Spadina streetcar to come by. This one, heading southbound, caught my eye. Those things get filthy on a winter day, don't they? How'd you like the job of washing them on a regular basis? Somebody's doing it, because there's no way that, on a day like this, something driving through the muck and slush that's all over those tracks is going to stay THAT clean for long.

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The Number You Have Reached...

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Chris

on January 30, 2009 8:06 AM | Permalink

... is not in service. I wonder how long it will take them to get this fixed. It's not like many people use pay phones any more anyways. But this was the first time I'd seen a Bell payphone damaged like this. (This phone was also featured in this picture, btw.)

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St. Patrick's Market

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Chris

on January 29, 2009 8:15 AM | Permalink

St. Patrick's Market isn't what it used to be. It used to be full of people, and all the shops were rented. This picture was taken at 1:25pm, which used to still be a busy time in the market. Recently, there have been more and more empty places where there used to be busy food stalls. And now I hear that Big Stan's Burgers is going to leave the market. I love their burgers, and I'm going to miss them when they're gone.

What the heck is going on here? To learn more, read this.

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University and Dundas

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Chris

on January 23, 2009 12:39 PM | Permalink

The cross processing gives it a very sixties feel, I think. I had to walk up to St. Patrick Station because of the closure of Osgoode, so I thought I'd try to get a few different views of the city. This photo was taken from the southeast corner of Univeristy and Dundas.

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One of these things....

By

Chris

on January 9, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

... is not like the other.

Today, I'm going back through my unprocessed images from the summer - just as a break from the winter around us. I love the contrast between the church and the city. Every time I see it, I'm struck by how the church seems almost out of place, showing us how much the architecture of the city has changed as time has gone by.

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Crystal in the Snow

By

Chris

on January 2, 2009 7:00 AM | Permalink

A lot of people don't like the new addition to the Royal Ontario Museum. I kinda like it, myself. It makes the (previously) boring building a little bit different, a bit more unique.

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Snow and the TTC

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Chris

on December 21, 2008 7:00 AM | Permalink

You know, the TTC works remarkably well during snowstorms in Toronto. It took me about 35 minutes to get home - when it normally takes me about 15 minutes. But the streetcar kept moving, it was warm, (if crowded), and best of all - I didn't have to do the driving. Thanks, TTC - keep up the good work.

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Eaton Center at Christmas

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Chris

on December 19, 2008 7:00 AM | Permalink

The Eaton Center is always so well decorated for Christmas time. And it's always so busy. But, I've gotten most of my Christmas shopping done already - just a couple more gifts to get, and I'll be ready to wrap.

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Berries in the Snow

By

Chris

on November 26, 2008 7:00 AM | Permalink

Taken at the corner of Queen and Broadview. Our neighbourhood BIA likes to spruce the streets up a little bit as the holidays approach. Just after they did that, we got a bit of snow to make everything look just that much prettier.

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Morning in Cottage Country?

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Chris

on November 9, 2008 7:00 AM | Permalink

Actually, it's a house across the street from mine, in deepest, darkest Toronto. I don't know how old the house is, but it sure looks like a cottage, especially with all the leaves, and the pumpkin on the porch.

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Upper Crust at Night

By

Chris

on November 2, 2008 7:00 AM | Permalink

Taken outside the Upper Crust bakery on Queen Street.

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Zombie Taxi

By

Chris

on October 30, 2008 7:00 AM | Permalink

It wouldn't stop picking up fares. Even when it started falling to pieces.... It was relentless, moaning and crying "Fares, faaaarrrrreeesssss" It was - The Taxi of the Living Dead!

Coming soon to a theater near you.

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Eaton Center Tower

By

Chris

on October 28, 2008 8:32 AM | Permalink

Taken on Thanksgiving Sunday night - just as we overheard a tourist asking her friend why we were taking a picture of the place they were going to on Monday. Maybe she thought we were scouting locations for something nefarious. :-) Not me - I just thought it looked cool.

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Renovations

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Chris

on October 25, 2008 7:00 AM | Permalink

Gutting the Best Bargain store on Queen at Broadview. This little section of Queen Street seems to be undergoing a rather extensive makeover - a lot of the older stores seem to be closing, and being replaced with restaurant after restaurant. I'm actually hoping that we get a better fruit market in one of these stores.

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Industrialism in the Dark

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Chris

on October 23, 2008 7:00 AM | Permalink

We went for a photowalk the other night - just wandering around in the dark, taking pictures of interesting things. I loved the way the top of the towers faded into the dark. Next time, I'll have to remember to bring a tripod, though.

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City in Silhouette

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Chris

on October 21, 2008 7:00 AM | Permalink

Have I mentioned that I love the view from my balcony?

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Car 4131

By

Chris

on October 7, 2008 7:00 AM | Permalink

Most mornings, I end up on the streetcar, jammed with people. This morning, I managed to get a mostly empty, short-turn streetcar.

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Path to Where?

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Chris

on October 5, 2008 7:00 AM | Permalink

On the bike path to Cherry Beach. I love the diversity of scenery in this city - urban canyons on one side, quiet, lush paths like this on on the other.

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Bridge Detail and Christmas Lights

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Chris

on October 3, 2008 8:56 PM | Permalink

More detail of the bridge on Cherry Street. I love the industrial look, and the Christmas lights are a nice touch, don't you think? I can't wait to go back there after dark one night to see if they light them up every night.

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Allstream

By

Chris

on October 1, 2008 7:00 AM | Permalink

On my way home, the other day, I noticed the maintenance cover in the sidewalk. I didn't know that Allstream advertised on the street that way.

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Mirrored BMW Building

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Chris

on September 29, 2008 7:00 AM | Permalink

This is the BMW Dealership at the foot of Broadview Ave - or, as I called it when I drove by with my kids, the Hot Wheels Building. From the front, when it's all lit up at night, the dealership reminds me of the cases you used to get for your Hot Wheels. This picture was taken during our walk down to Cherry Beach.

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Funky Bridge

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Chris

on September 25, 2008 7:00 AM | Permalink

I love the look of this bridge - on Cherry Street, south of Polson Street. It crosses a channel that leads to where there used to be warehouses on Commissioner Road. I couldn't see for certain, but I'd imagine that the huge concrete weights are to help the bridge when it opens for shipping traffic to come into the channel and unload. Unfortunately, the warehouses are mostly gone, as the area is being rezoned for retail, so I probably won't be able to see a ship go under the bridge. Too bad.

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Signals

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Chris

on September 23, 2008 7:36 AM | Permalink

Taken from the bike path beside the Don Valley Parkway. As it goes underneath the railroad tracks along the lakeshore, you can stand underneath the bridge, and take shots of the trains going by.

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Dock at Cherry Beach

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Chris

on September 22, 2008 7:00 AM | Permalink

It was the last day of summer, so we walked down to Cherry Beach in the sunshine and warmth of Sunday.

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Yonge and Adelaide

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Chris

on September 14, 2008 7:00 AM | Permalink

I love the look of this building - it's like the outer skin has been peeled away, leaving the connectors and fastenings exposed to view for the first time.

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The Doorway

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Chris

on September 13, 2008 5:13 PM | Permalink

I wonder what lies behind this door. Taken at Dupont and Spadina.

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