Floating Pumpkins

Location: Sunken fountains, High Park
Date photo taken: 25 October 2015

This year marked the 20th anniversary of the High Park Pumpkin Float. It was the first time I've attended but seeing the crowds and the absolute joy of the kids as they watched their carved pumpkins being set afloat, I can see why it's lasted so long. It seems that not all the jack-o-lanterns enjoy the experience though.

Happy Halloween!

Red Squirrel

Location: near Scarborough Heights Park
Date photo taken: 9 September 2013

Meet the American red squirrel or Tamiasciurus hudsonicus. While more commonly referred to as simply a red squirrel, the American part is used to distinguish them from their Eurasian cousins, which look quite similar but are actually a different genus. They are part of a group of squirrels known as pine squirrels, and this particular fellow is eating away at a pine cone. They can be harder to spot than Toronto's ubiquitous grey squirrels, but if you want to see one, find yourself a stand of pine trees and wait. You'll often hear them before you see them - they are quite vocal and make a series of buzzing and popping sounds which are amazingly loud given their size.

Election 2015

Location: Caledonia Road

Date photo taken: 10 September 2015

The federal election is almost here. We've had a pretty long run up to it this year and I was hoping that during the campaign, my wanderings around the city would present me with an opportunity to capture all party signs in one tight neighbourhood cluster. Alas, no luck. Catching three party signs was the best I could do. This cluster is in Davenport where Andrew Cash for the NDP is the incumbent. Also pictured here are Julie Dzerowicz for the Liberals and Dan Stein for the Green Party. Not pictured is Conservative Carlos Oliveira. The election is next Monday - get out and vote!

Snagglepuss

Location: On the side of the building at 74 Denison Avenue

Date photo taken: 16 August 2013

A bit of fun this week with Snagglepuss. It's part of a longer mural featuring some other cartoon characters, done by artist Uber5000. While it's on the side of a house, which may seem surprising, the house sits next to a school and park.