Toronto Photo Jaunt on Victoria Day, 2026
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
Tokyo in Sakura Season in 2018
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
Frozen Lake Simcoe, Winter 2026
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
Winter 2026 in Pictures (So Far)
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
Canoe Trip Around Phillip Edward Island in August
Last August, eight days after I completed my first solo overnight canoe trip to Franklin Island, Lily, Porthos, and I drove up to Killarney for a canoe trip around Philip Edward Island. I had only heard about the island a month before heading out. There was a brief period last summer when I binged on … Read more