Tag Archives: Nature

Full Circle – My Last Post


So here we are, full circle. Here’s a link to my first post, made back on June 1st, 2009. It’s the backside of the building in the photo above — The Gooderham Building, at Church St. and Front St. in … Continue reading

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Landing Zone


I caught this bird dropping down on the rock to join his buddies on the lake.

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Rosetta Maclean Park at night again


Here’s another shot from my night outing to Rosetta Maclean Park. See the four kids leaning against the chainlink fence? They are overlooking a 100ft+ drop down the bluff face to Lake Ontario. Also notice one of them seems blurred? … Continue reading

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Two Flowers


I don’t shoot enough flowers. It’s not that I have anything against them, mind you. I just seem to be distracted by so many other things. So here are a couple of flowers to ring in the summer. Hope you … Continue reading

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Polaroid corporate collection up for sale


More than 1,200 images by famous photographers on the block Tetons and Snake River, by Ansel Adams, is one of more than 1,200 photographs from Polaroid’s historic collection that will go on the block at Sotheby’s. (Ansel Adams/Associated Press) . … Continue reading

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Rosetta Mclean Park at Night


Here’s another photo from last night’s outing, taken at a park not far from my home. Boy was it hot and humid last night. Fortunately the humidity just broke about two hours ago and it’s cooled down somewhat. Anyway, this … Continue reading

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Wildlife in the city


This photo was inspired by the outstanding bird photos Tracy keeps posting on her blog, Milkay Project 365. I thought, hey maybe I should feature some of the wild birds that live in Toronto. This was taken at Bay St. … Continue reading

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Save The Quarry Part III


Yesterday I posted a photo of a local rally to save the quarry in my neighbourhood from developers who want to put seven 24 story apartment buildings on the land. Tonight, because of the interesting sky, I decided to head … Continue reading

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April in Toronto


Today was one of those WOW! days here in Toronto. Beautiful blue sky with nice puffy white clouds strategically placed, mild but not too hot, and lots of people out and about doing their Sunday things. I decided tro hit … Continue reading

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Lilly in bloom


Photo taken in the botanical greenhouse at Allan Gardens in Toronto. Good news: I bought another lens, a Canon EFS 55-250mm F/4-5.6 IS lens. It’s not as fast as I wanted but it’ll do for now. I got it off … Continue reading

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