Sunday, July 1, 2012

" The Maple Leaf Forever"

That is the title of a song we all learned in school and seemed suitable for today which is Canada Day. There will be fireworks tonight at various locations around the city and many barbeques fired up all over the country. Today it is crazy in downtown - the Pride Parade (with around 1million spectators), a Blue Jays baseball game, CHIN Canada Day picnic at Exhibition Place, Little Italy & Corsa Italia both closed for the soccer finals, & more! These maple leaves are found carved into the granite walkway by the war memorial at Queen's Park - I really like them and happened to go by when they were wet which was even better.
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18 comments:

  1. Paul in Powell RiverJuly 1, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    Ah yes, busy, busy! Everyone loves a holiday.

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  2. VioletSkyJuly 1, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    it is too crazy for a bbq (in my opinion!)
    these leaves on the pavement look cool.

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  3. LúciaJuly 1, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    You're having a busy day, I hope you take many shots!
    I like the maple leaves too! :)

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  4. HalcyonJuly 1, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    Bgoing downtown is not in our plans today for all those reasons! Hope you have a gret CD! Love these leaves in the pavement. :)

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  5. AnonymousJuly 1, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    what a great choice for a Canada day pic. love all your photos red pat. thanks

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  6. JackJuly 1, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    A very nice detail, RedPat. So many choices for Toronto natives today. Enjoy whatever you choose!

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  7. DebJuly 1, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    What a nice idea to have a maple leaf motif in the pavement. Enjoy all the festivities on offer today RedPat.

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  8. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comJuly 1, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    What a beautiful little touch, just exquisite. Happy Canada Day, enjoy your three day weekend, Have a fun one!

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  9. SharonJuly 1, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    Happy Canada Day! Sounds like plenty to choose from in the things to do with my Sunday category!

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  10. LowellJuly 2, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    I like them, too. What a lot of activity. Great for a photographer. Are you heading out and about? If so, I'll be interested in seeing photos of your adventures.

    Have a Happy Canada Day!

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  11. BirdmanJuly 2, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Fine picture for Canada Day. Enjoy!

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  12. UnknownJuly 2, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    Happy Canada Day! I also love the photo you've chosen to post today.

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  13. Melbourne Australia PhotosJuly 2, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Hope you enjoyed Canada Day, Pat!

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  14. EG CameraGirlJuly 2, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    The maple leaves are quite attractive there. Perfect photo for Canada Day!

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  15. RandyJuly 2, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    Love that! I hope you had a Happy Canada Day.

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  16. FranciscaJuly 4, 2012 at 2:07 AM

    An elegant way to dress up the granite walkway, these debossed maple leafs. Belated Happy Canada Day!

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  17. Kranky GrannyJuly 4, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    I like them too. NIce addition to the walkway.

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  18. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 4, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    I really like them too Pat, Happy belated Canada Day, I hope that you had a wonderful holiday.

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