tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post6219136538169789534..comments2024-03-28T13:33:08.700-04:00Comments on Occasional Toronto: Downtown ChurchRedPathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06980471119229896414noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-8595009535000543332013-03-02T16:21:12.376-05:002013-03-02T16:21:12.376-05:00A huge contrast, Pat!A huge contrast, Pat!William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-76464061935417003592013-02-19T07:59:40.199-05:002013-02-19T07:59:40.199-05:00Ah! This is a church I recognize. This photo shows...Ah! This is a church I recognize. This photo shows how big buildings are engulfing the old.EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-86017286793676671212013-02-19T00:27:03.900-05:002013-02-19T00:27:03.900-05:00It's amazing how many old churches were built ...It's amazing how many old churches were built on street corners, I guess when they were built the idea of highrise towers like these were not even thought possible. The contrast is shown perfectly here Pat, super shot.PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-2546567567131219692013-02-18T13:39:43.629-05:002013-02-18T13:39:43.629-05:00While it worked well for all, you really want to q...While it worked well for all, you really want to question the motives of the developer, sometimes profit margins should be left on the table. I am sure they could have still made a fortune and not been quite so imposing. On the other hand, thank goodness the church has been saved and renovated.ArtandArchitecture-SF.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05654249008078030853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-16828813016600753082013-02-18T13:01:06.644-05:002013-02-18T13:01:06.644-05:00I believe you found the best angle to show these b...I believe you found the best angle to show these buildings. The contrast is amazing! Great shot!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783877262954668959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-82812185744259776462013-02-18T05:29:20.855-05:002013-02-18T05:29:20.855-05:00I remember when I was was kid going to the museum....I remember when I was was kid going to the museum. It was the first thing I would see getting of the streetcar. Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08408980791673021797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-57204150045016046262013-02-17T22:40:52.577-05:002013-02-17T22:40:52.577-05:00Poor thing is really overshadowed by that rather l...Poor thing is really overshadowed by that rather large building.Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14324315351283229508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-67166876401181897622013-02-17T18:09:57.619-05:002013-02-17T18:09:57.619-05:00Oddly enough, I think the two forms work well toge...Oddly enough, I think the two forms work well together. Both are attractive in their own ways.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323811980627840654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-13321911773351900812013-02-17T16:39:54.955-05:002013-02-17T16:39:54.955-05:00Stunning contrast. I hope some people from the co...Stunning contrast. I hope some people from the condo attend the church!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269887100694066103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-78577700580926214412013-02-17T16:29:31.100-05:002013-02-17T16:29:31.100-05:00Wow! Hard to believe how many homes they built ove...Wow! Hard to believe how many homes they built over the old churchyard!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13093410113028503578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-29873454997517246982013-02-17T13:17:46.343-05:002013-02-17T13:17:46.343-05:00Amazing! Couldn't possibly be more contrasting...Amazing! Couldn't possibly be more contrasting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-67806633141816704772013-02-17T13:01:59.602-05:002013-02-17T13:01:59.602-05:00Ah yes, know that corner well! Beautiful photo!Ah yes, know that corner well! Beautiful photo!Jackie McGuinnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15946085131678256211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-63940408121156618342013-02-17T11:29:26.012-05:002013-02-17T11:29:26.012-05:00It is a beautiful structure and I'm glad they ...It is a beautiful structure and I'm glad they were able to save it. I really like the juxtaposition between the old stone and the newer concrete and glass. I believe there's a similar church/skyscraper combination in New York City. Excellent photo, Pat!Lowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305748075301453010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-62798091989600484982013-02-17T11:13:38.586-05:002013-02-17T11:13:38.586-05:00Bizarre :)Bizarre :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669721126705732069.post-69987346850109097322013-02-17T11:09:11.478-05:002013-02-17T11:09:11.478-05:00I just have to say, the contrast between the two b...I just have to say, the contrast between the two buildings is stunning. This photo is gorgeous.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645915869786296771noreply@blogger.com