A Fitting Tribute

This 8 storey high mural was recently completed along University Ave. It is a tribute to Terry Fox,  the great Canadian hero, and his Marathon of Hope. He was a cancer survivor who set out in 1980 to run across the country with one artificial leg to raise money for cancer research. Unfortunately after 143 days and 5,373 km his cancer had returned and he was forced to stop. He died not long afterwards. Terry Fox runs take place each fall across the country and other places around the world and have raised millions of dollars for cancer research.

The artists for this one are Alexander Bacon and Que Rock along with a team of 20 others. 400 cans of spray paint were used.

Taking part in Monday Murals. Click HERE to see more murals from around the world.

Oak Tree

This wonderful Oak tree was spotted in one of the squares on the U of Toronto campus. There is so much construction going on at the campus that it is rather hard to find a peaceful place like this.

Peek-A-Boo

 I was wandering around Prospect Cemetery when I heard a squirrel nattering away at me. It was up in a very tall Silver Maple tree and when I looked up it ran into this hole in the tree and seconds later was peeking out at me, still nattering away.

Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world.

Gates

 These are the gates to Trinity Bellwoods Park along Queen St W. It is a great park with lots of space for people and is very well used all year long. There are many condos nearby so it becomes a backyard for those living in them.

A Window Of Dolls

 I spotted this shop window with its rather creepy Halloween window. There is something a bit scary about all those dolls and doll heads looking out at you. I first saw it during the day and went back at night to avoid the reflections.

Do Not Distract

 When I was at the open house for the TTC (our transit company) they toured us through all the maintenance and refurbishing areas and this particular space contained huge sanders and saws of many different kinds. I loved the Danger sign warning people not to distract the operator. A good one don't you think?

Taking part in Signs 2. Click HERE to see more signs from around the world.

November Theme: Soft

The November theme for the City Daily Photo Blog community is soft and I offer this shot from my archives showing how a gentle snowfall can soften everything it touches. I hope we don't see a scene like this one for at least a couple of months but it does look like a soft place to sit if you were dressed for it. 

Taking part in the theme Soft. Click HERE to see more examples of soft from around the world.