Happy Canada Day!

Picture taken at my nephew's birthday party...
For all of my Canadian friends, enjoy the day off!
And remember what this day is about, the day Canada came together as one.
Time to celebrate!

Photo: Simplistic

Keeping it Simple today...
I like design that is clean and simple. So many messages we see on billboards, magazines, and hear in the radio say too much. I think as consumers we can get overwhelmed with the amount of choices. Let's keep our designs simple and clean.
Keep in what's necessary and throw out the junk.

Photo: Conversations in Kensington Market

Photo: Streetcar on Queen Street

Summer photography in the city is awesome. After a long winter, and photowalks in -25 Celsius, it's beautiful to be out shooting when the its hot and humid.

I'm now on twitter, you can follow me at:
http://twitter.com/todd_metcalfe

You can also view more of my images on my flickr page at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailygrindphoto/

Video: The World As I See It

I read something today got me thinking. Somebody mentioned when they look at other people's pictures it is like reading a book about that individual. To see the world through someone else's eyes is a gift. I have been out many times with people taking pictures, and even though we are in the same place, our pictures are never the same.
We all have different views... all our own and all important.

"The camera is only a witness. It easily produces an image of truth. Photography is difficult because a good photograph is a reflection of those who make it. When a photographer looks at his subject, he sees with everything he is, with everything he has lived. Knowledge, experience, and imagination enable him to do powerful, sensitive work." - James Stanfield

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