G20 security in Toronto has, if nothing else, dramatized the degree to which the crowd captures the state of things these days. On the cusp of one of the most significant news events in Toronto's (recent) history, I can't help but notice the degree to which citizen documentation has helped us all to grasp the profound transformation of our city for the G20 summit.

And how better to chart this metamorphosis than through what William Eggleston called the "democratic camera?"

What follows are some of the best -- or, at least, my favourite -- images from the blogTO Flickr pool that highlight the various security preparations for the G20.

As the summit (and the protests) get underway, we'll be sure to roundup more examples of the excellent journalistic work that our readers share with us.

(Author credits appear below each image).

The Fence:

Photo by Loozerboy

Photo by picturenarrative

Photo by BruceK

The Surveillance Cameras:

Photo by karin!

Photo by jcoop

Photo by Todd Michael M.

The Helicopters and Planes:

Photo by David G. Tran

Photo by Sniderscion

Photo by Duke 360째

Photo by Jerrold

The Cops:

Photo by RielLanart

Photo by dan cronin.jpg

Photo by exMOHAX for free TIBET

The Leader?

How many zeros was that? -- Photo by dkittts777

Lead photo by de la Ronde

Thanks to the blogTO Flickr pool members for their excellent photos. To see your photo in the slideshow below, simply add the photo to our pool with the tag "G20."