AUTUMN IN ST. LAWRENCE MARKET

There's something about visiting traditional food markets that connect us back to humanity. The live interaction with shop keepers, the simplicity of handwritten signs, the beauty in the way the food is displayed. It takes us back to a time before highly packaged foods and the complication of an over-abundance of choice on the supermarket shelves.

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BIG FISH IN A SMALL POND

Last week when I was at the conservatory taking photos of the chrysanthemums, I also saw these beautiful goldfish in the pond. I was quite amazed at how big they were. They swam quite quickly, so it wasn't easy to get good shots of them. This reminds me of the saying about being a "big fish in a small pond".

The phrase is often used to describe people who are content to have power over a small area of influence. I think it's a very interesting concept to consider. Would you rather be a big fish in a . . .

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PEOPLE IN THE CITY

I like shooting through windows. There's something magical about seeing a reflection of the world, layered on top of what can be seen through the window. It's as though there exists a parallel universe dancing on the glass, and you will only know it's there if you are observant enough to see it.

This set of photos were taken through the windows of a corner cafe in the busy streets of Toronto. It's around 4 o'clock and people are rushing around from Work in the busy financial district. Contrast that with the interiors of the . . .

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WHEN ONE DOOR CLOSES…

They say that when one door closes, another one opens. But it doesn't happen, I would say, try a window. I don't believe in waiting around for things to happen. I believe in making them happen for yourself. And sometimes, when a door doesn't seem to budge at all, it's time to move on and find another way. Knocking on the same door that won't open will only drive you mad, and it's time wasted. Get over it and move on. Don't ever become attached to the outcomes of your art, otherwise it . . .

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NOTHING LASTS FOREVER

If there is anything to be learned from a landmark like Casa Loma, it's that nothing can last forever. The story of Casa Loma begins with a brilliant business man who builds his dream home, filling it with art and fine European furnishings. But as the war broke out, his fortunes crumbled due to bad speculations in his attempts to save his fortune and the overwhelming costs of expansion.

I've come to understand that life is always changing, like a river that can flow softly and swiftly, or raging with rapid waters. The truth is, you just don . . .

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TIME GOES BY SO SLOWLY WHEN YOU’RE WAITING

Have you ever noticed that it's only when you're waiting for something to happen that time seems to pass by ever so slowly? Every moment drags on with anticipation. And when you're busy, being entertained, or simply not paying any attention to the time, it swishes by faster than you expect. I think time is subjective to the observer. No one experiences time in the same way. We may all have the same amount of time in a day, but how we perceive it can be an entirely different story.

Timing is crucial in photography. A moment . . .

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