Don't Panic

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As requested. This one is for Neil and any other Hitchhiker fans.
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Easel

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French Cannonball

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At the corner of rue Saint-Louis and du Corps de Garde, in Quebec City, a tree had grown around this cannonball.
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Update: From Frommers: Lodged at the base of the trunk, one story says that the cannonball landed here during the War of 1759 and over the years became firmly embraced by the tree. Another story says that it was placed here on purpose to keep the wheels of horse-drawn carriages from bumping the tree when making tight turns.

Double-Double on the Dock

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Coffee on the dock at Lac Bowker, QC.
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The Liberty Grand

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Have I posted this one before?
Melissa is away this week and has the camera, so I am skimming through the archives. Always meant to post it, but forgot to. -Ryan

At The Beach With Chopper

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Sitting in my beach chair with a book and a beer, I looked up and saw this wonderful scene. I ran and got my camera. I gotta admit, though, I had to throw that stick a lot just to get the dog to stay right there.
-Ryan

Abby Cowgirl

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The ever-so-photogenic Abby.
More of her here, and here.
-Ryan

Country Road Sunset

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Chopper

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We finally got a "new" used flash for the camera. Just trying it out. Chopper "volunteered" to model. Ok, he works for cookies. As a matter of fact, so do I.
-Ryan

Window Sill

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Baby Seat

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This family has found a solution to all the high gas prices.
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Rainbow

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And what country wedding is complete without a rainbow?
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French Country Wedding

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We are back from Sebastien & Isabelle's wedding in the Quebec countryside.
This was truly a unique and wonderful experience. A lot of fun. These folks certainly know how to party.
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Don Valley Brickworks

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An old one from 'The Archives'
Overlooking the Don Valley Brickworks.
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At The Dump

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Chopper's Comb-Over

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As requested, another shot of the dog.
It looks like Chopper is trying a Comb-Over, but this us in the back of the truck driving to the fireworks display. Stay tuned for Choppers new 'makeover'.
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Stuck in Traffic

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Melissa was stuck in traffic at Bathurst & Front. Luckily she had the camera to help kill time. She is aiming the lens through the gap between the driver's side mirror and car door.
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Decomposing Farmhouse

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Shot in an old farmhouse up in Whitestone.
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Imperial Oil

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Up at the cottage. Shot at a friend-of-a-friend's farm.
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Happy Canada Day

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Well it is still technically Canada Day as I post this. The dog has jumped up onto my lap at the sound of fireworks outside. I better get back to unpacking our stuff. More cottage adventures to follow.
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Maps For Sale

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Not a stellar photo in this bunch, BUT, a funny story... I spotted this guy walking in front of First Canadian Place selling map books. I thought it was a sweet photo opp. A guy selling maps to cab drivers. I was barely able to pull my camera up and get three shots fired when he spots me. He starts yelling at me and crosses the street. I calmly walk away, not giving any indication of hearing him yelling at me and pursuing me as I walk along King st. "Hey! Gimme that film" "You can't take pictures of me!" "Are you a cop!?!?" "Whats your badge number!!??" Well it wasn't a running chase, but he did finally catch up to me a block or two later. I finally turned to achknowledge him. I told him I was nobody. Just a tourist. He grunted and wandered off. I guess he wasn't an authorised dealer for MapArt.....
-Ryan

Skyscraper Sunbeam

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Bay Street

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Skater

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This is my first attempt at two things here. I have always wanted to try shooting some skaters. Instead of setting up manually and missing the moment, I switched over to "P" mode and let 'er rip. This is also my first attempt in photoshop at doing this sort of trick. I did it the hard, tedious, amateur way. Could somebody forward me a link to a tutorial on creating a path using the pen tool? I can't wait to try this all again.
-Ryan

Sunset Skyscraper

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*update* Shot on Queen Street, at the Eaton Centre from a streetcar. The building in the reflection is The Bay.
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Woofstock

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Today we went downtown with Chopper to attend "WoofStock", a street festival for dogs. Normally we aren't into this yuppy, hippy-dippy kinda stuff, but we are trying to socialise Chopper and get him used to other dogs. Pictured here is Vegas sporting some real fly sunglasses.
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Fruit Tort

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This is a yummy Fruit Tort Melissa made for our visit to Jeff & Kendra's new house.
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High Park Goose

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High Park Blossoms

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Meet Chopper

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We've adopted a dog!! This is Chopper. He is a bit camera shy. That'll change. But we promise we won't overwhelm you with countless doggie pics.
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Curb & Pipe

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Ron's Home & Garden Centre

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Oh yeah? MY dad owns a Home & Garden Centre.
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On / Off

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Red and Gold Spring

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The Street Light throws an interesting light on the budding leaves.
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To Do

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Not our best photo, BUT.......
...thanks to Ryan's mom and dad we have been able to cross off a lot of stuff from the "To Do" list.

Under Construction.....again....

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Well, with the wedding and honeymoon disappearing in our rearview mirror, we've run out of things to talk about. Sooooo why not start a new project? We haven't been shooting or posting much lately. Installing hardwood flooring in an 80 year old house is not quite a 1-weekend project. In this shot we are right down to the original floor boards. That's Ryan's dad in the shot. Big thanks to Ma & Pa for all their help.
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St. Mary's Catholic Church

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On our way to Melissa's physio, we always pass this church, St. Mary's Catholic, on Cawthra in Mississauga.
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Cyan & Yellow Building

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From the archives. The "companion" piece can be found back here
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Knight Light

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Here's hopin' Jeff and Kendra take their "Knight Light" to their new house.
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Doctor Roberts

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If you are down he’ll pick you up, Doctor Robert,
Take a drink from his special cup, Doctor Robert,
Doctor Robert, he’s a man you must believe,
Helping ev’ry one in need,
-(Lennon/McCartney)-
-shot by Neil while sick at home with Veronica

Pepto Dismal

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Been a while since we posted. Sorry folks...been a busy week here.
Melissa is rehabilitating her knee while Ryan preps for a new floor in the living room.
This is from the Honeymoon archives. Abandoned Resort in Punta Cana
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Braced

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Well this is pretty much all Melissa has seen for the past couple of days. At least she is finding things to do to pass the time, like take pictures.....

...and here is a shot of the "Handicap-able" Photographer at work.

This Melissa is Out of Order

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I brought Melissa back from the Hospital Saturday morning. It was an excruciatingly painful ride for her. With every pothole, bump or stop in the road I learned a new word.
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TTC Poles

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Next time you are walking down the street in Toronto, take a littlelook up. You will see some relics from days of old. These poles used to feed electricity to the buses and streetcars. Although unused, hundreds ofthem still line the streets.
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No Ball Hockey

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Sort of a busy picture, but this is actually another lens test. Trying out a Tamron lens as well. -Ryan

Peter Pan K Convenience

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I have no idea what the -k- stands for.
From the archives. Slow week for photography and posting. Sick as a dog all week AND started a new show at work. So life has been kinda chaotic.
-Ryan

At The Corps

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Jeff and Pam had their wedding reception at The Canadian Corps last night. It was a great party. I loved this hall. It was taking a little slice of small town living and dropping it right in the heart of downtown toronto. Now onto sorting through 400+ pics
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Car Lot

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This has been the busiest slow week we have ever had. Even with the recent aquisition of a new used lens, we haven't had time to really try it out. This is from the first walkabout.
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Dundas Subway

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