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2
Mar
Bag on a bench in Riverdale Park, Toronto 2011-03-01

Riverdale Stroll

By Stéfan.

It’s good to overcome inertia and set off to take a wintertime stroll. Go, move your legs. You will be thankful later because Riverdale is a perfect destination for a breath of fresh air.

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28
Feb
Proud owner of Italian Espressso Bar on Bellair Street, Toronto 2011-02-26

Facial Expressions

The expressions on faces provide endless hours of study. They can tell a story, pull your strings, or make you smile.

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27
Feb
Watch ice sculptures on Bellair Street, Toronto 2011-02-26

Icy Yorkville

A light wind carrying snowflakes chilled the exposed skin of the crowd that had gathered in Yorkville. In fact, the Yorkville IceFest, in full shivery swing, had attracted quite a turnout.

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24
Feb
The Canadian Miner docked in the ship channel, Toronto 2011-02-22

Channel in the Harbour

Industrial settings may provide a certain photographic appeal. The ship channel carved into the Port Lands proposed a few subjects for images: a large vessel called the Canadian Miner, tall blanketed piles on one side of the channel, and a bascule bridge crossing the channel.

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22
Feb
Path in Allan Gardens Conservatory, Toronto 2011-02-19

Allan Gardens Conservatory

A quick escape to an oasis in the dead of winter comes true with a visit to a nearby conservatory, such as the Allan Gardens Conservatory. Take a stroll through a greenhouse garden in a crystal palace.

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21
Feb
Bench by coffee shop on Pretoria Avenue, Toronto 2011-02-17

Coffee Time Musings

An early morning coffee is always a treat. The wooden bench was perfect for enjoying a hot cup outside the coffee shop on Pretoria Avenue. Despite being small, the first sip of coffee carried a jolt of taste.

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20
Feb
Pattern in puddle on Mortimer Avenue, Toronto 2011-02-17

Puddle Pictures

What sort of photography can be conceived on a grey February day? Puddle pictures of course. The wet sidewalk lead the way from one puddle to another.

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19
Feb
Purple tulips from a Danforth Avenue market, Toronto 2011-02-18

Hungry for Colour

By Stéfan.

There are easy ways to satisfy a prismatic appetite. Bursts of saturated colours leap from the stands of markets selling edible and decorative goods. Read moreRead more

18
Feb
Ducks, Kew-Balmy Beach, Toronto 2011-02-15

Glen Manor Drive Lakefront

When the motivation to go trekking is benumbed by winter, consider heading to a compelling place. The frosty lakefront at the foot of Glen Manor Drive can double as a setting for a miniature arctic expedition. Read moreRead more

16
Feb
Undulating power lines in Woodbine Park, Toronto 2011-02-14

Winter Wind

By Stéfan.

The thermometer suggested above freezing temperatures but it did not factor the northwest winter wind. It was important to factor the wind given its stinging power. Yes, it was cold.

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