Mimico Creek
I’ve followed the Mimico Creek starting at where it flows out to Lake Ontario in Mimico all the way up to Malton just north of the airport. I’ve almost made it to the source. I expect a few more trips and I will have completed this funny little project of mine.
It’s been interesting to follow this creek over the years. It’s actually a really great way to get to know a region. Just follow the water…it’s crazy how many different terrains it will take you through. Under highways, through golf courses, along backyards, parks and through industrial areas.
I started doing this about 6 years ago and took a huge break of about 5 years. But i’ve picked it up again and i’m really enjoying the process.
The pictures I take are not so much of the creek but the things I see as a result of following its path. I’ll post more of these pics but for now here is a couple from an area very close to where I stopped following the creek 5 years ago. This is a pretty industrial area just north of the airport.
Malton
Looking back on wandering
Last year I got back to wandering with my camera - shooting nothing in particular, just always bringing the camera with me and capturing whatever catches my eye. Often it was light casting a certain tone, transforming a setting or scene i’ve passed many times before. Other times it’s just a feeling or sensation that’s hard to express.
It’s always nice to take some time at the start of a new year to look back and reflect on the previous year - and oh what a year it was.
Last year I got back to wandering with my camera - shooting nothing in particular, just always bringing the camera with me and capturing whatever catches my eye. Often it was light casting a certain tone, transforming a setting or scene i’ve passed many times before. Other times it’s just a feeling or sensation that’s hard to express.
"If you want to know where your heart is, look to where you mind goes when it wanders."
All of these photos were shot with either the Fuji XT-1 or the X100T. Both small, beautifully designed cameras - perfect for carrying around at all times.
So, that being said, here are my top ten shots from my wanderings in 2015.
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Beneath the Bloor Subway line at Royal York. This was shot during my meanderings along the Mimico Creek.
Another one from along the Mimico Creek. This is further north, under the the 427 highway.
Lakeshore West - Mimico. These low rise buildings stretch out along the lake throughout Mimico. At first glance they all seem to be the same, but getting in closer and poking around, they each have their own little unique bit of flare. It's pretty cool.
High Park - Probably my favourite place in Toronto. I pass through this big, beautiful park every day on my way to the studio. This spot in particular always blows me away.
Riding my bike along Lake Ontario every day - you can't help but notice the play of light between the sky and reflections on the lake. How different the same scene can appear from day to day is incredible.
Another one from High Park. Love the tones in this shot.
Another one of the low rise buildings in my neighbourhood. This was shot on election night coming home from voting. Love the play of colour here - warm vs cool.
Sunset at Grenadier Pond. I pass by this spot every day. Sunsets are often unbelievable here.
Washrooms in High Park. I love the way the diffused glass windows make this little building glow at dusk.
The Gardiner Expressway. Every day I pass under this busy highway and think how glad I am I don't have to deal with that beast :)