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Train #20 making a fast get away from their crew change in Helena.
On the front are Boeing 737 empties on their way back to Wichita for more bodies.
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This little Mimico Creek bridge was designed by Santiago Calatrava and opened in 1998. The bridge is only 2.5m wide, but on this day, it was plenty. A historic snowfall blanketed the city. Last time we had this much snow was in 1999. Toronto is usually lucky with less extreme weather than surrounding municipalities.
949. TMR Toronto 2022-Jan-24, P1200488. Uploaded 2022-Feb-17. Lmx -ZS100.
No, this doggy was not him, but he was concerned and tried to help to sniff him out.
I just liked the poster and this dog was the first one (8 months old, the owner said), which came into my view. Foul play is not suspected, but few dogs were dognapped in the summer, as there was bigger demand for adoption on animal shelters.
*-New poster seen on Dec 14, 2021- Still Missing.
851. TMR Toronto 2021-Oct 30, P1180402. Uploaded 2021-Nov 03. Lmx -ZS100.
The photo was taken at the mouth of Humber River on a second last bridge, before you get to the Lake Ontario. The sunsets are various and many times spectacular. Sometimes the sky is scarlet red, sometimes the brushes work of the clouds reminds you of an old Dutch Master painting. I live near the river and Lake Ontario, so I get to see plenty of sunsets.
From this spot, in 1615, Etienne Brule have seen Lake Ontario; the first white man to do so. Not much changed since then, if you do not look left and right.
741. TMR Toronto 2021-Jul-10, P1500335. Uploaded 2021-Jul-13. Lmx -ZS100.
The West Lake, man-made lake in Hangzhou 杭州,is surrounded by series of parks. Car access is limited so people rent bicycles. When you get closer to the lake even bicycle traffic is forbidden, so bikes are parked still a distance from the lake. There are several bike rental companies which in competition. The once ubiquitous black bicycle was replaced in last few years in China by electric scooters.
822. China 15. Hangzhou, 2019-Apr 27, P1130508. Upload 2021-Oct-10. Lmx -ZS100.
Vltavská Metro station is one of the older ones to be built (Uhlíř-1984), and its charms are questionable. Lifting it from the concrete greyness is a sculpture by Miroslav and Olga Hudeček 'Faun and Fairy'. It is actually a fountain, but the water stop running long time ago. The guy by the lamp post is not officially part of the sculpture.
868. Prague 2014- no.07. Nov. Taken 2014-May 02; P1210263; Uploaded Nov 18. 2021. Lmx -ZS5
This large hall was largely unused in the last 2 years, as celebrations of graduation were suspended. I was inside this building only once, as did probably most of Toronto's graduates. As I understand there are also some celebration held there for the academia, but most citizens will see this building only from outside. Hopefully the domed hall will survive the present construction, where several stories deep hole of the size of two football fields was dugged out at the University grounds just few meters away from this structure. Designed by Darling and Pearson and completed in 1907.
015. Toronto Taken 2022-April 07., P1220770. Upload 2022-April 12. Lmx -ZS100.
An identity crisis is a developmental event that involves a deer questioning their place in the animal world. This deer is under the impression that his ancestors are in the Fox family Canidae-Vulpes. He needs to visit psychiatrist, but prefers to spend his time at a cemetery around the 'family' grave.
744. TMR Toronto 2021- Jul -08, P1500909; Uploaded 2021-July 16. Lmx -ZS100.
The tower, added 24 years after the station was built (1875), is still dominant on this stretch of College. It is a replacement, as the firehall was paradoxically lit on fire in 1972. Firehall No.8 on College St. was the first fire station in Toronto to use car engines rather than horse-drawn vehicle. I happened to be in the city on this foggy day, and I wish I took more photos.
005. Toronto 2022-March 16, P1210783. Uploaded 2022-March 20. Lmx -ZS100.
The building history seems to be secret. I like to know about my city, but all I found was history of a College Theatre (1600 people!) across the street, which was demolished in the late 1960's. Portuguese restaurant Via Norte occupies the main floor since 2011 and prior that, there was another Portuguese resto Cataplana, since about 2000. Mr. Ko 'Shorty's Variety' is in the building at least since 1962. Toronto has now 204 of these 'Flexity Outlook' cars. During the pandemic they are running almost empty most of the time.
780. TMR Toronto 2021-Aug 19, P1530631. Uploaded 2021-Aug-30. Lmx -ZS100.
I know, the obvious title. No waggy tail here. The doggy became disinterested immediately after initial eye contact. There was no treat coming through the glass anyway. The red stain is from the red ink the businesses were bleeding since spring 2020.
007. Toronto 2022-March 16, P1210806. Upload 2022-March 23. Lmx -ZS100.
'You should take some photos at Nathan Philips Square', the lady offered in unsolicited, but free advice. What used to be 'George Spaghetti House' and later the purple 'Love Café' is now just an empty space. My 'wild' guess is that it is going to be snatched by developer, just like the FilMores next door.
903. Toronto. 2021-Dec 29; P1200157; Upload 2022-Jan 05. Lmx -ZS100
The dark grey intruder broke the rule, but what do you do? Parking space is again at premium in the city. Even the pigeons have only few spaces left. I always liked this building. Probably from 1890's or early 1900's. Spadina was one of the first streets, which had streetcars and there is still a streetcar running there today. The businesses at the 332-340 Spadina block in China Town changed many times in past few decades, but the building is more or less unchanged.
010. Toronto 2022-March 16, P1210804. Upload 2022-March 30. Lmx -ZS100.
Providence & Worcester’s Plainfield to New Haven, CT job NR-2X (an extra Sunday run) creeps through the Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut with 3 former LMX B39-8s in charge. The railroad had to call via phone to the base for permission through United States Navy's primary East Coast submarine base. This job, once a mainstay morning run, now runs exclusively at night. A debt of gratitude that could never be repaid is owed to T Mik for his services on this trip.
Next time I take a photo here, somebody will wear the crown! My Roti opened in 2018 (previously 'Saigon Hustle' lasted about 1 year) and it has been Bon's sandwich shop before. The building is interesting, as it has distinctive large round corner. Built probably in 1970's. The mural was done by Duro3 "durothethird" and "c&dgroup". My Roti has several locations in Toronto.
802. TMR Toronto 2021-Sep 19, P1550940. Uploaded 2021-Sep-22. Lmx -ZS100.
Nothing really striking about this convenience store, except I liked the colour simplicity. These stores can be really cluttered with signs and advertising pictures, so perhaps that's why it got my attention. Also few blocks down a gallery displayed large photographs of some of Toronto convenience stores. If you are in Toronto 'The Window Gallery YYZ' is showing Moe Laverty large images of stores like this. This one was not featured.
803. TMR Toronto 2021-Sep 18, P1550572. Uploaded 2021-Sep-22. Lmx -ZS100.
What sounded like a whole Klezmer Orkestra, turned up to be just one musician with an accordion. Joseph Landau, whom I have not seen before, is not only singer and accordion player, but also classically trained guitar player and songwriter. Joseph may have just decided to entertain Torontonians, as it would sadden me, if talented musicians like him resort to earn living on the street.
866. Toronto. 2021- Nov 06; P1180566; Uploaded Nov 16, 2021. Lmx -ZS100
I was going to post a photo straight from the camera (well almost), but ended up playing with it. You may like it, or not, but occasionally I go outside the box. I personally think experimentation is fine. We all have a big digital toolbox to use, so I will occasionally use a new tool. This effect was Cellophane. The underpass connects former village of Parkdale and Toronto. It is the oldest railway underpass in the city, designed by Charles Sproatt in 1888.
843. TMR Toronto 2021-Oct 08, P1440554. Uploaded 2021-Oct 28. Lmx -ZS25.
Lake Ontario boardwalk promenade was used over the pandemic year by more people than ever. The only thing we did in a year is walk, walk the dog, run, bike, order on line, eat and drink at home, check the Flickr and FB status, watch stupid re-runs on TV and look at the lake in hope we will see the end of this. The view is on vertically growing South Etobicoke and Covid end is nowhere in sight. This photo was taken near the place where I took my most popular photo on Flickr in 2020.
653. TMR Toronto 2021-Apr-05, P1460244. Uploaded 2021-Apr-09. Lmx -ZS100.
Easter is well behind us, but this double rabbit appeared after short rain shower on my ride home. We have increased population of rabbits in the city, which the increased population of foxes and coyotes really enjoy. A real dilemma for animal lovers.
I have the feeling I have seen similar mural in another part of Toronto.
711. TMR Toronto 2021- Jun -13, P1490241; Uploaded 2021- June -15. Lmx -ZS100.
Karlovy Vary is famous for its wonderful city architecture and is a great tourist destination. After Prague and Cesky Krumlov the visitors to Czech Republic would probably pick this city. This view is one of many you can get from the hills above river Tepla. The church was built (Kilián Ignaz Dientzenhofer) 1733-1736; 3 years! Some simple houses in my neighbourhood take even longer to build.
627. Karlsbad 2018- no.10. Nov. Taken Nov 09, 2018; P1070733; Uploaded 2021- March -16. Lmx -ZS100
'Crocking good times' was their slogan and even I am not attracted to Rock&Roll bars, I always liked the club from the outside. The large beer bottle from the roof is now gone. Hope it found a good home. The bar lasted 25 years (since 1995), which is pretty good for this type of business. The Croc closed its door permanently in May 2020. In retrospect, a smart decision. It is hard to do contact less delivery of 'Good Times' or even harder to pick-up an order of 'Good Cheer' at the curb side.
We will not "See You Later, Alligator".
♫But the biggest kick I ever got
Was doing a thing called the Crocodile Rock
While the other kids were Rocking Round the Clock
We were hopping and bopping to the Crocodile Rock♫
(Elton John)
890. Toronto. 2021- Dec 09; P1190761; Upload Dec 26, 2021. Lmx -ZS100
Sunday night is a Doghouse night at the Cameron House. I go, when I can. The top dog is Matt Coldwell on the bass, Donovan Locke is almost always there to sing, but otherwise the cast of characters changes every week as musicians come from other gigs to jam. Ray on trombone performed first time wit DH, but Tom Moffet on trumpet is a veteran. In the audience is Branko an alternative scene vocalist and at least two waitresses from a tavern a block away. Half a face of Cameron owner Gianni is visible, as he took a break from his bartending duties and sung. Mo, in the back, is one of the best fiddle players in the city.
159. Cameron P1480379; Taken 2022 Dec 04., Uploaded 2022 Dec 08. Lmx -ZS100.
El domingo por la noche es una noche de 'Casa de Perro' en Cameron House. Voy, cuando puedo. El perro de arriba es Matt Coldwell en el bajo, Donovan Locke casi siempre está allí para cantar, pero por lo demás, el elenco de personajes cambia cada semana cuando los músicos vienen de otros conciertos para improvisar. Ray en el trombón actuó por primera vez con DH, pero Tom Moffet en la trompeta es un veterano. En la audiencia está Branko, un vocalista de escena alternativa y al menos dos camareras de una taberna a una cuadra de distancia. Se ve la mitad de la cara del propietario de Cameron, Gianni, mientras se toma un descanso de sus deberes de camarero y canta. Mo, en la parte de atrás, es uno de los mejores violinistas de la ciudad.
Sitting on shiny Audi, he was still sitting on more then 1-1/2 later, when I was walking back from outdoor concert. He just moved it around the corner. Kensington market is a magnet for people who want to see and be seen.
732. TMR Toronto 2021-June-29, P1500349. Uploaded 2021-Jul-05. Lmx -ZS100.
The first luxury hotel in Toronto is waiting for more tourist and businessmen to arrive. Weather is a big draw; people come from Caribbean to experience the snow sometimes until June. The King Edward Hotel was built 120 years ago for an astronomical sum. Today you can buy a little bungalow for the same price in better part of the city. I have never stayed there, but still hoping one day to experience the famous Crystal Ballroom, which was closed four decades until 2017. There were major chances since architects Henry Cobb and E.J. Lennox designed it. Still, it is in demand for movies shots, evoking the elegance of the past.
002. Toronto 2022-March 11, P1210310. Uploaded 2022-March 14. Lmx -ZS100.
This is the church where the witches congregate, before they are let out on the streets on All Hallows Eve. This photo is from September, but that should not matter, as the sky was quite mysterious that evening. The date was close to 'Torontohenge', where sun rises and sets in line to Toronto's east-west running streets. We have several major streets, which go this way and I only learn that this phenomenon has a name this year, being part of Toronto photographers FB group. It happens for few days in February and again in September. The Baptist church (1889) was converted in 2007 to 4 townhouses and the interior is heavenly beautiful. One townhouse had a price tag of more then $11 million few years ago, when it was offered for sale.
846. Toronto 2021-Sept 25, P1560060. Uploaded 2021-Oct 30. Lmx -ZS100.
The little girl with her guitar looked so adorable. I love the little face full of curiosity and also apprehension. We walked the same direction, so I took few photos of her, with her mum and dog.
747. TMR Toronto 2021- Jul -04, P1500695; Uploaded 2021-July 17. Lmx -ZS100.
If this garage was in a Jewish neigbourhood 'Ah Wai' would be out of business as 'Oy Vey' is a cry indicating dismay, disappointment or grief. I was also intrigued by the samurai painted on the door for protection.
785. TMR Toronto 2021-Aug 26, P1530829. Uploaded 2021-Sep-02. Lmx -ZS100.
Just like after WWII, people are happy to embrace live music after easing post pandemic (hopefully) measures.
♫They're dancing in Toronto (dancing in the street)
Down in Montreal (dancing in the street)
In New York City (dancing in the street)
All we need is music, sweet music
There'll be music everywhere. ♫ (Martha & the Vandellas)
749. TMR Toronto 2021- Jul -18, P1520151; Uploaded 2021-July 20. Lmx -ZS100.
O’Keefe beer is no longer advertised, served and consumed. One of the oldest breweries in Canada was swallowed by Molson 30 years ago. This house was Headquarters for the brewery, build in art deco style in 1939 (Chapman and Oxley). William Heaslip was more of a wine lover than beer drinker. His name is on the building because of his financial contributions to Ryerson Uni.
Just like it's habitual in Toronto, the guts of the building are gone, only façade is original. The sculpture is attributed to Charles McKechnie, BUT.......
McKechnie died in 1935, 4 years before the building was completed. Sources indicate that it was started in 1937, still 2 years after Charlie died. It is possible, that it was planned few years before his death or maybe he just made a sketch and it was completed by one of his apprentices. I would say the work may be by another Charles, Toronto sculptor Charles Adamson. He worked in the same era and his sculptures feature some strong-armed men.
921. Toronto. 2021- Dec 29; P1200085; Upload 2022-Jan 18. Lmx -ZS100
Found on the curb. Was it left out in the cold intentionally? Is this a case of abandonment?
The baby looked unharmed, so it seems like no crime was committed.
004. Toronto 2022-March 11, P1210073. Uploaded 2022-March 16. Lmx -ZS100.
This is a nothing photo. One of the last photos I took in China, last day before departure. I take photos like this just for travel documentation. This one has China written all-over, but it is not what I usually upload. But every one of my photos has a story and this one is pretty sweet. I bought an ice cream in this store, it was cool, green and I could not determine the flavour. Sometimes cool and sweet is what we want and sometimes picture is a picture. The green ice cream cost me 4 Yuan, which is about Canadian $0.80. The tree is called 'Chinese Scholar' or Pagoda tree and is very resistant, well suited for the cities.
828. China 21. Beijing P1140228, 2019-May 02. Uploaded 2021-Oct-16. Lmx -ZS100.
Not far from former Edwin Mirvishes emporium is this reminder of his economy shopping mecca 'Honest Ed'. The pre-cursor of 'Dollar Store', is no more (store closed in Dec 2016), and more condos rose from its ashes. Those are now almost completed. It will not be the same bargain, as the stuff in his store was. Ed Mirvish, despite being very rich was a down to earth man, who shared his wealth with donations and he celebrated his birthday in later years by throwing a great kids party with free rides, entertainment and junk food. Everybody was invited and Mr. Mirvish was in attendance. A theatre impresario, Mirvish brought top shows to Toronto. He is a true Toronto legend. Mural by Spud from Sep 2017.
019. Toronto Taken 2022-April 14, P1230376. Upload 2022-May 01. Lmx -ZS100.
I went for a walk along King, Wellington, Portland streets and took few photos of the older buildings still standing. Not many are left. This 5 story building is about the same height as a new 10 story building, so I predict it would soon be replaced. Canada population must be getting shorter. The nation which invented basketball is on the way to become like Appenzellers. (The Swiss make fun of the short people in this corner of Switzerland)
This is the rear of the 1913 Samuel & Benjamin Building. (Architect - Burke, Horwood & White). There may have been a restaurant in the basement and the exhaust is just a visual leftover. 'Samuel' is an established (1855) metal manufacturer (now in Oakville), one of few still operating in Canada.
879. Toronto. 2021- Dec 09; P1190780; Upload Dec 19, 2021. Lmx -ZS100
I am wearing a red baseball cap when I bicycle. The girl passed me later on her bike. The hair is definitely acting as a safety device.
701. TMR Toronto 2021-May-05, P1470302. Uploaded 2021-Jun-04. Lmx -ZS100.
Wonderful collaboration of two relatively well known Toronto muralists. Both have their own distinctive style. This is probably from early 2018.
657. TMR Toronto 2021-Apr-04, P1460208. Uploaded 2021-Apr-13. Lmx -ZS100.
I was not familiar with the artist and I could not read his name. Pupika or Pupila and also did not see this art on walls in the city. I found out later through FB, that his name is Nicolas Alfalfa; also known as La Pupila. He is well known international artist and you may see his work in North America, Europe and South America. He was born in Venezuela and may live in Toronto now. This work seems to be commissioned.
683. TMR Toronto 2021- May-11, P1470204. Uploaded 2021-May-12. Lmx -ZS100.
There are many alleys like this in the city. I like to explore them, as they often have some hidden treasure in form of an old car or interesting mural.
725. TMR Toronto 2021-June-29, P1500197. Uploaded 2021-Jun-30. Lmx -ZS100.
Mural 'St. Clair memories' by Christiano De Araujo from 2018. The mural is duplicating old photographs and current residents from St. Clair Ave area from 1911 to 2018. The somewhat neglected neighbourhood is rapidly changing as the industry closed or moved out and developers realized the potential. There are several condominium projects going on and many are in planning stages.
669. TMR Toronto 2021-Apr-20, P1460724. Uploaded 2021-Apr-25. Lmx -ZS100.
Burlington Northern train 2 is tucked in the siding at Carter, Illinois, to meet BN train 203 powered by a pair of Cascade green EMD SD40-2s on October 15, 1988. The engineer on No. 2 waves from the cab of LMX No. 8500 as another crew member is on the ground on the opposite side of the main for a visual inspection of both sides of the westbound freight.
A newcomer to the music scene, by now really establishment in the best sense of the meaning. I did not select an exterior shot, as it is not really that captivating. Drom has become a hangout for musicians and it seems to be a party atmosphere there whether it's a Saturday or Thursday night. Misha is the main guy there and Drom created a lifeline for variety of Toronto music since 2018. They kept it going through various lockdowns and now it's almost back to Normal, which is Extraordinary.
997. Toronto 2019-Aug 14, P1080575. Upload 2022-April 13. Lmx -ZS100.
Alexander Brown is originally from Cuba. He enjoys playing in different bands rather than strictly with Cuban ensembles. There are many great Cuban trumpet players in the city, as trumpet is a popular instrument in Cuba. He is 2022 Juno winner, as he played on Jazz Album of the year, and the photo was taken at a pre-Juno concert with Madagascar/ Canadian guitarist Donne Roberts. Alexander is popular choice with many band leaders. (Juno is basically Canadian Grammy)
110. 2022 April 21; P1230818; Uploaded 2022 June 17. Lmx -ZS100.
Forty-six years is a good run for any business. Brothers Ron and Rob, the owners, were probably ready to retire anyway.
756. TMR Toronto 2021- Jul -08, P1500892; Uploaded 2021-July 27. Lmx -ZS100.
I really do not care where my bones end up one day, but this place feels good to me now, while I am still breathing. The cemetery is just beautiful in spring, summer and fall. I bet it looks great in winter too, I just have not been there.
796. TMR Toronto 2021-Sep10, P1550154. Uploaded 2021-Sep-14. Lmx -ZS100.
Gull Lake is one of my favorite places in Muskoka to go for a swim, after a walk in a forest. Early September the water is still warm, bugs are gone and the kids are in school (barring a pandemic). The floating stage is for live theater or music shows; a great place to spend an evening for locals or cottagers.
797. TMR Toronto 2021-Sep10, P1550170. Uploaded 2021-Sep-16. Lmx -ZS100.
This College Street pub is popular with UofT students because it is almost part of University and because they somehow feel smarter just being there. I am not sure is this pub will even reopen. After all, there is very little foot traffic and it's probably more comfortable having beer at home with few friends these days. I thought the pub first opened sometimes in the early 2000's, but than I noticed the Greek date.
894. Toronto. 2021-Feb 05; P1440658; Upload Dec 29, 2021. Lmx -ZS100
I came across a huge line-up. My first thought was something is free! I am not sure, if some special holiday is coming up, as fresh fish was seemingly a priority for people of Caribbean origin. There is another fish store across the street, but world of mouth has it, that the fish is not up to scratch in comparison to 'Sea Kings'.
Kensington used to be the Jewish market, before Caribbean stores became dominant. The market is now more entertainment destination, rather then shopping street for food, but the fish store still have faithful clientele.
990. Toronto 2022-March 31, P1220529. Upload 2022-April 04. Lmx -ZS100.
By some reports Dr. Black is still practicing. The building was included for protection under Heritage act only in 2012. The large door was originally designed for horses. I come seldom to Leslieville, but always loved the building. This is probably the oldest vet in Toronto. Doctor John H. Black (the original vet) would be about 135 years old, so it is unlikely that he did not pass the torch to next generation. By coincident the purpose of my visit was DVS. Not 'Doctor of Veterinarian Science' but the Traditional Jazz group 'Don Valley Stompers'. There is no architect listed on the building permit in 1910. The building replaced Laundry owned by Tom Soo. (1890).
775. TMR Toronto 2021-Aug 19, P1530527. Uploaded 2021-Aug-23. Lmx -ZS100.
A sign could lead you astray. The sign in the window let me think they did here the dirty laundry for generations. The sign is probably new since 2021, when new owners took over. It was a Laundromat going back at least to 2007, when there was a fire in this location. No sign at the window then.
845 (885). Toronto. 2021- Nov 24; P1190148; Upload Nov 28, 2021. Lmx -ZS100