Yesterday, Lily and I took our canoe out on its first voyage of 2026. Yep, late in the season. We made the one-and-a-half-hour paddle from our preferred spot just east of Cherry Beach, by the Toronto Windsurfing Club, to the southern part of The Mooring Wall near Hanlan’s Point. The light on the way there … Read more
Two friends and I arranged for a late-afternoon photo jaunt through the core of Toronto on Victoria Day. Since restrictions can breed creativity, I forced myself to use a single lens throughout the outing, my seldom-used Canon TS‑E 17mm f/4 L. It’s some or all of the following: niche, exotic, finicky, bulky, and restrictive. It’s … Read more
Eight years ago, Lily and I found a killer deal on flights from Toronto to Tokyo on YYZDeals.com. We booked in haste and left the logistics for later. Very little research went into the trip beyond a few points of interest and the location of our stay, a room-sized apartment booked through Airbnb. To our … Read more
Recently, after a two-month absence, I drove north to visit my parents. They live on the shore of Lake Simcoe, which typically freezes over each winter. I’ve taken many photos of the lake from the vantage point of their home and the surrounding area over the years, but always from ground level. This time, I … Read more
This winter has been unusually cold and snowy, at least compared to the trends of the past ten years. I’m not ashamed to admit my preference for winters that lean milder and drier, meaning not snowy. Snowy landscapes are scenic, beautiful, and often nostalgic. Snowy cityscapes can be those things, too, but only for a … Read more
