Tag Archives: Gritty

What?

Posted on February 22, 2020 by The Lazy Photographer

Had a fun day downtown today. Caught this little fella waiting on his owner. I had to call him to get him to turn my way. Worked out just how I was hoping. Tomorrow’s supposed to be like the best … Continue reading →

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My latest street photography article

Posted on January 25, 2020 by The Lazy Photographer

So today Petapixel Magazine (an online photography magazine) published my second article, Street Photography: Risk and Reward. Give it a read and let me know what you think. Or better yet, give it a read and if you like it, … Continue reading →

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Nike Airs

Posted on June 27, 2019 by The Lazy Photographer

When I approached this homeless guy he was sound asleep outside a derelict storefront. At first I thought to shoot the whole scene, which would offer up more of a story. Instead, I shot only his shoes and lower legs, … Continue reading →

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Peter Parker in costume

Posted on April 9, 2018 by The Lazy Photographer

I shot this yesterday during a walkabout downtown. Had a really good day but man with the wind was it ever brisk. This guy was performing for the kiddies at Spadina and Dundas in the heart of Toronto’s Chinatown. I’m … Continue reading →

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Snow fall at night

Posted on March 6, 2018 by The Lazy Photographer

This is what Toronto was going through the evening of Feb 9th. The past week or two, though, things have improved greatly. Winter’s not over yet, mind you, but knowing spring is just around the corner warms the heart. I’m … Continue reading →

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Sitting on the post

Posted on November 10, 2013 by The Lazy Photographer

As in Canada Post Mailbox, that is… I shot this back on the last Sunday in September, during one of the Kensington Market pedestrian Sundays. Simply, liked the gritty, billboard adorned wall, saw the guy sitting on the mailbox, snapped … Continue reading →

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Downtown Hamilton

Posted on January 20, 2013 by The Lazy Photographer

Here’s a gritty shot from my outing to Hamilton last week. With the processing I was sorta going for that Pink Floyd “Animals” album cover look.

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Wide angle versus really wide angle

Posted on June 9, 2012 by The Lazy Photographer

Here are two photos of the same subject — a tired old garage in a back alley north of Kensington Market. In both cases my back was up against a garage on the opposite side of the lane. The first … Continue reading →

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