Mural Painter in Kensington Market During Nuit Blanche Toronto 2007
Originally uploaded by Hercules Rockafeller

I went to Nuit Blanche to take photos. I ignored good judgment and left two tripods sitting near the front door. Never again. It was fun , many interesting things to see and hear. Some were not particularly impressive but I don’t think they should stop – I think they should do more, just for the sake of doing it at this event. I think they should close more roads around the venues. I was surprised to see cars in Kensington. There was a long lineup for the Bay Subway, and fairly long lines at other venues, enough to deter me a few times. Next time I’m going to wait until later to start, probably 11 or 12 to avoid the crowds who I assume start at 7 or 8.

The Mcmichael Gallery
Originally uploaded by Hercules Rockafeller

I remembered going here as a kid and was looking forward to returning. Now I regret paying $15 to get in, I strongly disliked most of the artwork. One of the featured artist’s work stood out for me, every painting I saw of his – Lawren Harris. The rest of it seemed more worthy of a garage sale than a gallery, especially Robert Bateman. I really don’t understand the appeal of his paintings at all. There are paths around the building that are decent, merging with the Humber river public pathways.

I am participating in the Terry Fox Run 2007. If you need to get a tax deduction, donate to me!
Click here to goto my team page on terryfoxrun.org

Dyke March Toronto 2007
Originally uploaded by Hercules Rockafeller

I went to this parade on the saturday before the Gay Pride Parade Toronto 2007 to scope out good places to stand to take photos. I put dozens of photos up on flickr My pride 2007 photos.

I’m not sure how I feel about embracing ads as cultural heritage but the signs mean downtown to me. There’s a petition to save them: Save Sam The Record Man Sign. And a facebook group : Save the Sam The Record Man Sign.