Monthly Archives: January 2012

The Irish Embassy

Posted on January 31, 2012 by The Lazy Photographer

Of course this isn’t the real Irish Embassy. If there is one in Canada — I’m certain there must be — it would be in Ottawa, our capital. This Irish Embassy is a pub in downtown Toronto. Last Saturday I … Continue reading →

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Tombstones in black & white

Posted on January 30, 2012 by The Lazy Photographer

Gotta admit, I’m really pleased with this shot. It took a lot of time for me to get the composition correct at the scene. For me, I tend to look at the placement of the subjects in the photo and … Continue reading →

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New World Laundry

Posted on January 29, 2012 by The Lazy Photographer

I’ve always thought that laundromats could be pretty photogenic. Typically you want to shoot inside and catch folks going about their washing/drying chores. But I thought this shot was kinda cool because of the very tall apartment building directly behind … Continue reading →

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Had fun at the cemetery, wish you were here

Posted on January 29, 2012 by The Lazy Photographer

That title could be taken more than one way, I suppose. Sorta works for your friends and your enemies alike. I haven’t shot in a cemetery for two year now. The last time was with my point & shoot at … Continue reading →

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Brookfield Place at night

Posted on January 28, 2012 by The Lazy Photographer

So I met up with my friend Paula today for lunch and some photography. Gotta say, man I sure do enjoy her company. Unfortunately, I’m the only one who got to take photos because the poor girl left her CF … Continue reading →

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Someone’s moved into #4

Posted on January 28, 2012 by The Lazy Photographer

Someone’s moved into #4. It’s a young woman. She moved in a week back now – to #4. I watched from my window. It was snowing that day. Not heavy, just light. A rough looking white cube van pulled up. … Continue reading →

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How I envy not having worries

Posted on January 27, 2012 by The Lazy Photographer

I saw this young mother and her friend in a small playground behind a school last Saturday having a grand old time with their kids. I approached her and asked if I could photograph her little boy. He’s probably three-ish. … Continue reading →

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We should talk about those hand prints

Posted on January 26, 2012 by The Lazy Photographer

We should talk about those hand prints. There they are, high up on the wall and on the ceiling. They’re red, congealed. I don’t bring it up. Neither will you. I know you won’t. We’re going to pretend. Pretend we … Continue reading →

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