Hello!

 

I was walking along a street when I noticed this mask attached to a telephone pole. It was a nice addition. The house behind it had a few odd things scattered in its front garden so I wonder if they added the mask.

Pollinate TO

 

Pollinate TO (aka Toronto) refers to community led projects that are helping the pollinators by installing gardens around the city on boulevards and other underused spaces. They receive small grants from the city to help with getting the plants etc. The one in this pic is located in a small patch of land at the entrance to a parking lot.

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

Rose Of Sharon

 

Rose of Sharon bushes are flowering all over the city. There are several colours but I think that the white ones are my favourite.

Colours

 

I'm not sure what the theme of this mural is but the colours all seem to be so relaxing. There was no artist info for this one.

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

An Unusual Sight

 

This lovely steeple found on an old church has an unusual neighbour which must be some kind of chimney. It certainly ruins this view of the steeple.

A Youngster

 

I was sitting in a park and noticed this Robin all puffed up and at first thought that it was injured but after a few minutes some kids came near the bird and it flew down into the grass and started to look for food. Finally it found some and fixed all its feathers into place and flew up into  a tree away from the kids. I think it was a young bird just catching its breath when I first saw it.

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

A Space

 

I have long admired a wonderful Art Deco building on Bathurst St (see HERE). I recently heard that there were new owners and that there was an event space at the back which that weekend was featuring some kind of design event so I went by mostly to see the building from the inside. The display was underwhelming but I did like the space. It had been a warehouse for the tile company who built the building in the 1930s.

Passenger Luxury

 

I spotted this bike recently and was impressed with the passenger compartment for youngsters. No matter what the weather they will be protected. It looked like there was space for 2 kids but I'm not sure. 

Slow Please

 

These signs were spotted along a walkway that goes through a small park with a playground, picnic tables, and benches. I'm guessing there must be issues with cyclists racing through.

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

The Old And The New

 

The vast majority of houses in the Annex neighbourhood are really close together but there are a couple of streets where the lots are bigger such as in this shot. The house on the right is an old original Annex home while the one on the left is a new build. I like the old one best.

Cute Pup

 

I spotted this cute pup on a fence along a laneway. I think he is really well done. He looking for a greeting don't you think?

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

Details

 

I like the details around this door found at an old hospital building in the city. So much nicer than what they would do today.

Foraging

 

I was watching this Robin poking around in the grass at a park and when it stopped I could see that it had been successful in finding a couple of creatures to take back to its nest. It had been a good catch for it! I'm thinking it must have babies waiting for its return.

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

With Bells On

 

This small tree in a park always has an assortment of Christmas balls on it in winter but I was surprised when I recently went by to find it sporting a lot of metal bells. There are no signs around it but the tree must be special to someone.

Sunset

 

I haven't see many nice sunsets this summer but this one last week was a beauty.They certainly don't last long though. Five minutes and it was all gone.

A Good Name

 

The name "Jimmy's Athletic Club" made me think of an old time weight lifting gym and after checking on line this seems to be the right reaction. Apparently they do weightlifting, personal training, and other types of martial arts. 

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

Convenient Trees

 

I remember when this infill home was built on a small lot in the Annex neighbourhood. It had huge windows that allowed you to see right into the whole place. Well, now the trees that were planted have grown and provided wonderful privacy and probably a great view into the treetops.

Skyline

 

I seem to be running into a lot of murals by RoamTO lately and here is another. That is a stylized version of our skyline reflected in Lake Ontario. This is a view you see from the park at Centre Island which is a short ferry ride across the harbour.

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

Lost Then Found?

 

While walking by a bus stop I spotted this tiny giraffe on the ground. I put it up on the nearby bench and carried on with my walk. When passing by later it was gone, hopefully to its original owner.

Retriever

 

I watched this young woman and her dog in a local park as she kicked a ball which her dog would race to retrieve and return it to start the whole thing over again. The dog was totally into running after that ball!

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

August Theme: Sweets

 

The August theme for the City Daily Photo Blog community is Sweets and for this I include a section of the candy aisle at a local grocery store. I always stop here to check things out even if I don't buy any sweets that day.

Taking part in the theme Sweets. Click HERE to see more sweets from around the world.