As we move into winter in the north, I'll be counting the seconds as longer days return.
Tag: winter
Spring in Winter
On Wednesday it went up to 15 degrees C in Toronto. (Was this climate change or the El Nino effect?) Whatever the cause, it was a perfect day to be in an urban nature setting. So I went to the Brickworks in late afternoon for a walk among the trees, dried wildflowers and grasses by the ponds.… Continue reading Spring in Winter
Ice Sculptures
I was downtown today when I remembered that there was an ice sculpture festival in Yorkville this past weekend. Because it's been colder than usual this winter in Toronto, I knew the sculptures would be in excellent shape. And they were. I now realize that photographing ice sculptures isn't easy. The light needs to be… Continue reading Ice Sculptures
Toronto in the Cold
It's quite cold in Toronto now. Yesterday, on a bright morning, I took these photographs. I was drawn to the drama of the steam and/or smoke rising from the chimneys.
Arts of May 