At this time of year when there is very little colour around outside this must be a perfect garage door to come home to at the end of day. I took this back in September when we still had leaves on the trees so the colours would stand out more today. This is another one by Insect Cabaret whose work I have shown before - just click the label below.
Taking part in Monday Murals. Click HERE to see more murals from around the world.
You don't see too many of these old Citroen Deux Chevaux around Toronto so this one stopped me in my tracks as I took a walk in the bit of snow we had last weekend. It looks in great shape so it probably isn't driven when the streets are salted in the winter. I have no idea what year it is but they were made from 1948 to 1990.
This is a bird feeder that is meant to be squirrel proof and works by closing up the entrance to the seeds when a squirrel puts its weight on that bottom bar. This very smart red squirrel has figured out that if he stays up on the top bar he can reach down and get seeds without the entrance closing. He is small enough to do it that way. Some of the black squirrels who are larger have found if they hang onto the chimney with a back foot they can reach down and get seeds without stepping on the bar but they can only hang on for a short time and then they fall. It is great fun to watch.
Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world.
Soldiers' Tower is attached to Hart House at U of Toronto and was constructed in 1924 to honour alumni who had lost their lives in WWI. It was redesigned in 1949 to include the names of those who gave up their lives in WWII and then renovated in the 1970s when more bells were added to the carillon bringing the total up to 51. It feels like ages since we had such a clear sky and in fact I took this pic in mid October.
This is the entrance to the Randolph College For The Performing Arts which is a private college that occupies part of the Randolph Theatre. The theatre is located in the former Bathurst Street United Church which was built in 1888. I would love to see that window above the door illuminated at night.
Mabel's Fables is a wonderful children's bookstore that has been on Mount Pleasant Ave for many years. Mabel is the resident cat and I think they are now on Mabel ll. It is one of those places where you could wander and browse for hours. I was thrilled to see the Lovbot standing out front to greet eveyone!
Taking part in Signs, Signs. Click HERE to see more signs from around the world.
The January theme day for the City Daily Photo Blog community is "photo of the year" and I chose this pic from May just because I like it and it seems to have a story going on. Is he waiting for someone? Have they already left? Or .....? I also like the squirrel sign and squirrels do appear fairly often on this blog.
Taking part in the January theme. Click HERE to see more "Photos of the year" from around the world.
Happy New Year everyone!
