“This Blows” – Creating wind for a golf course photoshoot

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Even in “nap” position, Todd can still put in a full days work.

“Nap Time” – Todd takes a time-out

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“Door For The World’s Smallest Fire Department” – Seriously, this door is like two feet tall

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“Everything?” – Food safety sign at T&T Supermarket, Toronto

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“Pigeon Toe” – Pigeon walks on top of canvass

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“Red Dot” – Can you see it?

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“Checks ‘n’ Chucks” – Black @Converse on black & white tiles (Title by @AverillPessin)

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Originally I’d titled this post “Black & White”. Many thanks to Averill Pessin for suggesting a much better title!

“Camoflaging Power” – Ivy-covered lamp-post, Toronto

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“Advertising Power” – Shadows on a blank billboard at Carlaw and Lakeshore

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“Now THAT’S Multi-Tasking” – Cyclist texts while riding no-hands

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I just missed catching him in full leaned-back two-handed texting mode. He was approaching a traffic light so I guess he figured he should have at least ONE hand on the bars!

What do you think: Kinda Impressive or Downright Dangerous?

“Standin’ Tall” – CN Tower reflected in new condo

“How Do You Like Them Apples?” – Still-life moment with my living room apple bowl

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“At The Corner of Hogwarts & Harry Potter” – Richmond & John get the HP treatment

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“Say Cheese” – Girl gets her portrait taken with 3D glasses @IMAX Harry Potter showing, Toronto

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“Hi” – Toronto Island ferry passengers wave @porterairlines flight

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“EXTREME Colour Coordination” – Ferry passenger’s tattoo matches her dress

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“Sunscreen & Jetstreams” – Lookin’ up from the beach at Toronto Island

“Cottage Country in the City” – The homes of Toronto Island

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“Let It Bleed” – Axe wound on the Toronto Island ferry

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“Tie-Fighters Over Toronto” ??? Kiteboarders at Toronto Island

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“Norway, A Chicken and The Old Creepy Man from Family Guy” – Looking at clouds

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What do you see?

“You Take A Block From The Bottom And You Put It On Top” – The simplest games are often the best

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“Cheek-to-Cheek” – Parents of the groom cut a rug at the reception

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“The Most Unhealthy Breakfast Ottawa Has To Offer?” – Delicious smoked meat Eggs Benedict on a bagel @DunnsFamousDeli

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And of course I upgraded my home fries to poutine.

So, any other Ottawa nominees for best bad for you breakfast?

“This Property is Monitored By a BETAMAX” – In the words of Chris Rock, ‘They still make you?!?!?!?’

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“Another Day” – Another sunrise

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“The Closest Torontonians Will Ever Get To Seeing Mountains In The Skyline” – Dirt mound at Liberty Village construction site

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“You Know It’s Gonna Be A Good Shoot When…”

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…You open the studio fidge and find two mickeys of vodka in the dairy drawer.

“Leave A Light On” – Lonely highrise window burns bright into the night

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“Dead Soldiers” – Empty beer cups after a concert

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“After the Show” – NoFX fans search for shoes

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I have never understood the urge that overcomes punk fans to throw their shoes on stage.

NoFX themselves commented on this phenomenon (and arguable cemented the practice) by titling one of their albums “So Long and Thanks for All the Shoes”. So, perhaps, the amount of shoe carnage is exacerbated at a NoFX concert.

I know many soles are lost to crowd surfing, but in the relatively steady barrage of object launched at the stage during a NoFX set (you always hurt the ones you love) shoes figure prominently from quarters far beyond the surf.

I am the first to admit that I am a punk fan who is probably less punk than every other punk fan, so this is not a guantlet I am throwing down. I’d just love hear some good reasons for turning ones shoes into projectiles when there is a very good chance you won’t get them back and you’ll be left to walk the Koolhaus and Lower Jarvis without protection.