Monday, March 31, 2014

Monday Mural - Sailing Ships

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Located in Port Stanley, Ontario, painted by American artist, Ron Capser. The mural was created to promote a stronger bond to Canada's American neighbours to the south. I'm linking to Monday Mural.

Friday, March 28, 2014

In The Fast Lane

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At the mall watching life pass by.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Things That Bug Me - Abandon Carts

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People that do not return their shopping carts to the "cart corral". You could say this one missed the Target.

Monday, March 24, 2014

Monday Mural - Bowmanville, Ontario, First Volunteers, WW I

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Artist Todd Tremeer. When war was declared by Great Britain in 1914, recruitment of Canadian troops soon followed.
This mural depicts the ceremony as the town's first volunteers marched off to board the trains for Halifax, Nova Scotia.
By war's end, on Nov. 11th, 1918, sixty-three local men had made the supreme sacrifice. I'm linking to Monday Mural.

Friday, March 21, 2014

Blue Lagoon Canadian Style

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With the walking trails still covered in ice it makes sense to do your walking on a sandy beach.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Bus Disaster

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This is the aftermath of an accident with a Durham Region Transit Bus that went out of control up the driveway.
The pylons indicate the location of what used to be lamp post.

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The house you see in the background is where the bus came to a stop.
According to police the bus driver may have suffered a medical emergency.

Monday, March 17, 2014

Monday Mural - Sunflowers

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Artist: Bruni Nielsen.
Partner Organization: Seeds of Hope Foundation and StreetARToronto
Location: 107 Cumberland Street, Toronto, Ontario
Work Type: Decorative
Support: Utility Box
Method: Brush

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On the flip side this piece offers a floral display to help beautify the phone utility box. I'm linking to Monday Mural.

Friday, March 14, 2014

Walking Men

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"Bill, there's that guy again with his camera. Which finger should I give him?"
"Tough call Jack. Why don't you give a bouquet? Use all of them."

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Into The Sun

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With no filters you can create a star like effect similar to this one. Set your camera to aperture priority, often abbreviated A or Av. Have it set on F22 or higher. That's all there is to it. PS: Don't look directly into the sun.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

The Spring Melt Is Approaching

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In another couple of weeks I will need a boat to take this same photo.

Monday, March 10, 2014

Monday Mural - Man On The Wall

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Someone painted this man on the brick wall with no artist credits.
My instincts make me suspect it's the work of a tattoo artist. I'm linking to Monday Mural.

Saturday, March 08, 2014

Barn

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Just a simple barn.

Friday, March 07, 2014

Exploring

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Abandon places... October 2013.

Wednesday, March 05, 2014

Outdoor Furnace

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The central boiler outdoor furnace is located typically 30 to 200 feet away from your home or building, and works with any existing heating system. Wood is the most common fuel used in it's operation.

Tuesday, March 04, 2014

Winter Companion

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My friend needs a rest.

Monday, March 03, 2014

Monday Mural - Childreach

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This is a continuation from last week's mural. You can find this one on the other side of the Childreach building in London, Ontario. Sorry, but I have no info on it. I'm linking to Monday Mural.