Slow Walk

 

I think this is a cicada which I spotted walking very slowly across the pavement in a laneway. At first I thought that it was dead but when I got closer to it the poor thing started to walk faster. It has the look of an ancient fossil about it.

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

Among The Trees

 

I usually take pics of these turreted homes in the Annex neighbourhood in winter when there are no leaves to block the view but this looked so peaceful as I wandered by. And the young man on the left busy on his phone was just a timely addition.

An Entranceway

 

I like the contrast between this old Annex house and the modern metal planters along the walkway leading to the entrance. And all of the plants look happy.

Party On!

 

I love the name of this bar on St Clair Ave W. It sounds like the perfect place for a party. I had to stand out into traffic for the pic so have cut off the bottom of the place.

Taking part in Signs2. Click HERE to see more signs from around the world. 

Pretty Pink

 

It seems to have been a good year for Echinacea since I have seen lots of it around and it all looks quite healthy like these ones do. I love the pink.

A Big One

 

It was impossible to get the whole of this mural into a shot and so after trying several times this is probably the best I can do. Titled "Yellow Oasis" by artist Yasaman Mehrsa, it shows how nature is around us often hidden underground like some old creeks are or just in gardens and green spaces.

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

Shady House

 

A week ago I showed you a nice apartment building on Palmerston Blvd with the great balconies. This is the house right beside the apartment and it also has a nice balcony but I really wanted to show the wonderful round street lamps which line this street. They make the street look so elegant.