Super Cell
Super Cell, is a particular type of weather system event. These storms are usually accompanied by atypical and dramatic cloud formations. In short, it`s awesome for photography. Understanding when and how these events occur, provide visual opportunities.
Red Things
Bright colors catch our attention with proper presentation. Contrasting colors beside each other, usually provides a strong visual impact.
An antiques store owner was very helpful in assisting my quest for vintage things. Enthusiasm and interest in what you do, can convert reluctant skeptics into enthusiastic participants.
This No.1-A Kodak Jr camera was built by Canadian Kodak Co. in 1917. The patent year is listed as 1913. Dating and patent information is stylishly embossed on a metal badge above the lens element. Consumer products from the machine age were built to last. Items like these are remarkable because they still still function after 83 years.
Traveler uses photographs to tell short stories. Join me in discovering local places and interesting artifacts.
Before leaving on a trip; leave notes for the housekeeper, pack a sturdy suitcase, verify destination, tell your girlfriend (not in this order of preference), write… on time. Call frequently, and if you’re using a rotary phone, then it’s still 1957.
Cities are fascinating when observed closely. Public facilities attain their quest for functional efficiency, while contributing to a particular type urban blandness.
Palace of purification
Doors Open is an initiative by the city of Toronto that provides access to historical or culturally significant sites. This event happens only once a year, and it attracts locals and tourists.
Toronto’s R.C. Harris Water Filtration Plant is a fine example of modern civic architecture. This Art Deco masterpiece was built between 1932-1937, and opened in 1941. Proper sanitation is critical for maintaining large populations of people in urban environments. Early in the last century cholera outbreaks were common occurrences. The earliest sanitation grates still functioning date back to 1898. Without such public works, the modern city could not exist.
Candy colored phones for fancy people. When I was growing up, the only options available were black, white, grey and red.
Toronto battles the descending night by turning on many lights. Some are more creative than others.
Late evening provides interesting lighting conditions for photography.
Somewhere in Toronto, plastic dolls stare aimlessly into the night. Humanoid figures display merchandise while compelling viewers to purchase products.
Kodak Canada founded in 1899, was a subsidiary of the parent US company. Kodak served the Mount Denis community for almost 90 years before closing it’s doors in 2005 [1]. Advances in digital photography reduced demand for slide film, thus leading to the facilities demise. Building No.9 is what remains of the employees building constructed in 1939. It serves as a tangible example of the digital revolution in photography.
Most of my photographic works require the use of 35mm film, so this site held a deeper meaning. After ascending the winding stairs from street level, a large white building came into view. The surrounding landscape is barren except for tall grass and a forlorn shed in the distance. No windows were intact and the roof offered a unique panorama. The south entrance hosted a curved double staircase which still offered a glimmer of it’s former elegance. This Toronto Heritage site has not fared well. There are few artifacts relating to the sites former occupation.
Assignments and obligations kept me from photography most of the year. This expedition was used to test a Canon A1, 35mm, SLR camera with the Power Winder A. Manufactured from 1978 till 1985, the A1 is professional, efficient, ergonomic and laden with advanced features for its time. It also uses FD lenses which my Canon T70 also uses [2].
Editor’s note
Photography expeditions were limited during 2010. This is the last of 2 archives for the year.
Reference
[1] City of Toronto www.toronto.ca[2] Canon A1, Modern Classic SLR Series www.mir.com
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