Skating At Christie Pits

The rink at Christie Pits park was pretty busy last week on what was a fairly warmish day for us at this time of year (+5˚C). I am not sure about the protocols for getting skate times are this year but last year you had to book in advance and only for a certain length of time. Not like the old times when you could spend the day there.

Christ The Saviour Russian Orthodox Cathedral

This church is located in the Seaton Village neighbourhood and has a beautiful style. I particularly like those windows in the roof. You can just make out the sign that I showed you yesterday on that pole near the centre of the photo.

Ode To Newspaper Box

I spotted this sign recently in the Seaton Village neighbourhood and was a bit surprised to see that it was paying tribute to the Toronto Star box that used to be on this corner. It is actually an interesting sign and story behind it. Apparently the "Toronto Sign Reimagination Unit" has been putting up a few unofficial heritage plaques around town. I will have to keep my eyes open for more of them. 

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

More Creatures

This is the other side of yesterday's utility box. They look so much more cheerful than the plain grey or brown boxes that we have had for years.

Creatures On A Box

This utility box was spotted in the Annex neighbourhood back in October when we still had leaves on the trees. It was painted by Erin McCluskey. I like all the creatures on it and will show the other side tomorrow. 

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

A Winter Sunset

We have had a lot of grey skies and few really nice sunsets but I lucked into this one the evening that I went to shoot the Christmas tree at Casa Loma. It was actually more spectacular in real life as the whole sky was shades of pink.

January Theme: Photo Of The Year

The January theme for the City Daily Photo Blog community is Photo of The Year as it usually is. I chose this shot from August of a painter set up on the grounds of Spadina House as my entry. There was something so peaceful about the scene to me with the way she had brought her watercolour  supplies with her and the blanket spread out. It really seemed that things might again be 'normal' one day. I wish!

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