androiduk's My Toronto

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Looking east from Ontario Place

 

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Summer's here and brides are everywhere. This popular spot for wedding photos at Osgoode Hall was hosting at least three wedding shoots. I've heard of fights breaking out at some of the more popular locations.

 

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Part of the city's war on posters.

 

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The battle ahead.

 

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A few days ago Jackie Evancho was performing at YD Square to promote the new season of America's Got Talent. I was photographing her before she went on stage and was struck by the many personas I saw in such a short time. She seemed very at ease and it didn't look like an upcoming performance before thousands of people had any effect on her. It must be very tricky being a child star and even more so for the parents who have to let her enjoy her childhood while promoting her talents, without exploiting her. At 11 years old she's already had a very interesting life and who knows what the future holds. She could fade away in a few years or be a lifelong star like Streisand. Below are a few pics showing her different sides.


Minutes before her concert, playing like a typical 11 year old.

As a loving daughter

Surrounded by her handlers and promoters. This is big business.

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Just before she goes on stage. The guy on the left holding a promo piece. I wonder if she has any say in the direction of her career.

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On stage and on screen. The transformation is complete. The effortless flexibility of a child.

 

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King, just east of Bay.

 

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Nice to see the fountain at City Hall is working again.

 

[Long Island Mike]

Heading home after a day at the Royal Conservatory of Music. You really have to be dedicated to lug that thing around.

Android and Tewder: I was thinking of a Fiddle...or the easiest instrument of all to carry: a Harmonica...LI MIKE

 

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'Oakley' - the man and the store.

 

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Lady in Red. Bloor & St. George

 

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Hard Rock Cafe. Nice to know the guitar is Canadian Made.

 

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Roofline of the Legislature Building at Queens Park

 

[Edward Skira]

I'm not sure if you are doing something different but your pictures now take days to load. I'm not finding that with anybody else.

 

[PinkLucy]

I've noticed the same thing, and sometimes they don't load. I thought it was just me. I never had any problems with the pics til a week or two ago.

 

[donoreo]

I occasionally get a really slow load on the photos, but today they are fine.