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Summer Patio dining on Baldwin.
Sunshine + summer evenings before a holiday = a happy city.

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Exploring shutter speed for the current lesson in the morning...challenged and slightly frustrated with the results...
Taking a break to bicycle to the beach, it is a perfect day for a ride.
Returning home, a new approach from the instructor in my inbox and a refreshed perspective to try again...

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Working through another photography lesson with pencil crayons from the rain forest...even using a tripod!
I was quite surprised to hear that the instructor hand holds his camera less than 5% of the time. 90% of the time, he is using a tripod and the other 5% is using an alternate camera support.

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Thinking about rules...
this is the first day that I did not take a photo for my 365. My project, my rules? Kinda like parking a bike by a no parking sign...

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Walking back from lunch, we run into protesters walking up Spadina.
A peaceful moment before the crowds intensify, the backup riot police are brought in and injuries occur that EMS cannot get to...
Hoping the summit makes the world a better place...

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The Twomates is launched! Thanks to her mighty captain and friends who worked like the dickens for 2 days to get her ready for the season!

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Walking in our neighbourhood is always a trip...Chinatown vegetables all lined up on the road....
Green beans trying to make a break for freedom...

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It really is a very friendly town...
Wondering about why all the video clips around the G20 are all about the protests, vandalism and violence...
Hoping that there is good for all that comes out of this summit.

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A rainy day spent stocking up before downtown is shut down by the G20. All done...the sun breaks through the stormy skies to make way for a beautiful evening.

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This week's assignment is on white balance...such a difference from slight adjustments!
After having this camera for 4 years, it is amazing how much I don't know about it...

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Father's Day Celebrations by the pool....turtle was in its own tank, not the pool!

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A beautiful sunny summer saturday.

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I liked the juxtaposition of the traffic lights and the monument...and then a cyclist came along...
even better!
Happy Friday!

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Brilliant morning sunlight and a beautiful day.

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A busy evening at the Rivoli...and a great burger too!

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One week into a photo course, I am learning the ins and outs of my camera.
Taking photos to complete assignments was more challenging than I thought it would be.
Assignment completed and a day of creating stars in photoshop.... A photo filled day.

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the Sun lights the core of a beautiful bloom...

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Sunday brunch....Yum!

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Captured by light and glass...

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An unexpected reflection and shadows on the ceiling...
a magical view of the window...

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A stroll through the aisle of Active Surplus...long live the gorilla!

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A healthy snack, grown and roasted on an Ontario farm..
Loving the season of the farmers' markets.

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Looking at smaller details...

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A lovely weekend with reminders of the kindness of others, living fully aware in the present moment and the fragility of life...

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An athletic morning with a bike ride to Queen's Park to see the International Drumming Festival. We watch a set or two, have a bite and a leisurely ride home. In the afternoon, friends spontaneously gather to share a glass or two in the sunshine. Summer weekends are wonderful!

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rain drops
fresh in the morning
from last night's rains

each and every one
a glistening diamond
refreshed, sparkling and alive

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Luscious tomatoes on the first day of farmer's markets at Nathan Phillips Square.
As delicious as they are beautiful.

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My perch in the kitchen...
With the network behaving properly now, the music plays while I read, listen to birds and observe the activity on the street.