blogTO Recent Comments: Friday Flickr Forum: December 8, 2006

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Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:50:02 PDT

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Komeddyk

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 14:12:01 PST

Somebody using pheromons to attract women, whether is real it? Where they can be got?

gardinergirl

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 21:10:13 PST

I don't think so uwajedi. I'll investigate next time I'm at the park.

I'll have to check out the ones at Kew Gardens.

uwajedi

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 08:54:57 PST

Jerrold, if you like the carvings, don't pass up the ones in Kew Gardens by a local artist, Shane Clodd. His site has images, including the process. Gardinergirl's old man looked like a creation from the same artist, but I could find no evidence of that. GG, is the artist credited?

gardinergirl

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 22:00:11 PST

Jerrold, There are several of these carvings in the park (at least 2 anyway). They're in the south west part--Grenadier Pond is off to the left.

Tanja

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 01:15:20 PST

LOL, Ryan C.

jerrold

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 12:21:57 PST

uwajedi, I really enjoyed reading your description of your photo - it's fantastic. I went back into your Flickr stream and was able to see quite a few images that tell your story. Oh, and no worries about showing up late... this article will still be here tomorrow and next week... It's called the "Friday" forum but the conversation can continue as long as we like :)

Ryan C.

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 02:46:38 PST

In the interest of not overusing the word "awesome", I will change things up by saying this whole thing is tubular.

uwajedi

Sat, 09 Dec 2006 20:21:20 PST

I have arrived incredibly late, sorry!

First off, thanks Jerrold for including me in the first forum. I hope to make an appearance again in the future. I'll be more punctual next time.

To all others -- if some are still visiitng -- my image is of a closed lemonade stand during the Busker's Festival at the St. Lawrence Market, this past summer.

I worked night shift over the summer period in the neighbourhood. Many of my photographs from those months were taken after midnight on my commute home... which could take from 30 minutes to many hours, depending on the number of stops and detours I made. I really enjoyed shooting at night since it gave me freedom to do my thing without feeling rushed by my environment.

There's a noticeable absence of human subjects in my photography, including this image. I tend to enjoy the artifacts of a human presence rather than humans themselves.

In this shot, I was drawn to the stacks of patio chairs, their private mingling in their off-hours... as though by choice they've gathered at the favourite watering hole to take the edge off their day. The lemonade stand itself is very warm, jovial and welcoming.

In a way, I'd say the lemonade stand aroused nostalgia for easier times... but then I notice how the chairs are not chained down to deter wannabe thieves. The outlook cannot be all that bleak. Michael Moore would be impressed.

jerrold

Sat, 09 Dec 2006 12:29:00 PST

It's been quite a long time since I strolled in High Park. Are there a lot of tree sculptures? Where in the park are they?

Torontogal Photos

Sat, 09 Dec 2006 06:39:10 PST

Thanks Jerold. The board was on its side atop other debris. Imagine the lucky person who had to keep track of over 400 keys!

gardinergirl

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 17:28:18 PST

Jerrold--thanks so much for the feature! Great idea & love the varied choices.

the old man in the park was taken the day of the "big fog" in Toronto a few Saturdays back. I shot quite a few pics down around Sunnyside Park, and the fog was just starting to lift when I shot this one at High Park.

I took a variety of shots with different compositions . . . but I liked the way the unusualness of the sculpture was played up in this one.

I would love to know the history behind these sculptures in trees in High Park!

Blaine

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 15:03:31 PST

thanks Jerrold. I typically do some oversaturation and I had a slight warmth filter to keep it warm.

jerrold

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 13:17:58 PST

Blaine: I really like the color scheme in your shot. The cool aqua and warm yellows are nice compliments. Nice street shot!

Blaine

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 13:05:24 PST

Where/when was it taken?
This is at the greyhound bus depot at front & sherbourne. I was walking through there and spotted the wall with such a great colour and the markings. As a skateboarder, i instantly recognized markings like that on a wall above a slight inclined bank as being from skateboarders wallriding.

Is there a story within or about your photograph?
Once I realized the marks were from skateboarders, it always makes me imagine the scene of when it actually happened - a few friends gathered around, sessioning the wall for an evening, pushing each other to go higher or farther, trying different tricks. and the "one way" sign makes me chuckle that it was so perfectly placed there.

jerrold

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 11:23:58 PST

Torontogal: A true urban photoexplorer you are :) I like your philosophy. Was the board holding these keys on its side? They almost appear to be wind-swept. Incredible image.

Torontogal Photos

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 11:15:45 PST

The keys were never touched or repositioned in any way. While photographing the orphanage(or any older place) I influence the image but not the place.

jerrold

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 11:04:27 PST

Torontogal: The fact that these keys are from an old orphanage is really compelling. I'm seeing a sad story here. The keys are numbered and may represent a room or perhaps even a child at the orphanage. They're neglected. Some of the keys are gone, others are alone, and others still seem to be huddled together.

shotzy

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 10:48:57 PST

Jerrold, I named the image because of the woman. Her shoulders are hunched up as if she was shivering, and she walked to the location with a 'down and alone' disposition. I got the impression that she was a very sad individual. I am personally a very happy individual, and the title is no reflection on my world or personality. I name my photos based on what the image reflects, not on my current state of mind. Thanks for asking :-)

jerrold

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 10:03:27 PST

Shotzy: You named your photo "Cold and Alone", which to me is suggestive of sadness. Did you feel this or was this something the woman projected?