This was originally shot in colour and was brighter. It didn't have the right feel, though. I definitely see this scene, today at least, in black and white. It means more to me that way, for some reason.

I used to think that changing the shot was cheating somehow. I now understand more the importance of adjusting it so that others can glimpse its effect on me.

It's a simple observation, but one that I've only recently accepted myself.

music man


This was taken in Boston in ages past, well, 2005. I wondered how many years he has played in this very same spot. There was something tired yet content about him and his strange friend. They've grown to look like each other.

what's a blog for?...

...if you can't use it to promote your interests. So....if any of you like classical music, you may want to attend this...I'll be the one in the dress. ;)

TORONTO GALA MONSTER CONCERTS

10 pianos 20 pianists 200 fingers in unison!
Artistic Director and Conductor: Boyanna Toyich

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
at NATHAN PHILLIPS SQUARE

and

Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
at MEL LASTMAN SQUARE

ADMISSION FREE


Toyich International Projects (TIP) is pleased to present its annual "Gala Monster Concerts" musical outdoor extravaganzas to be held in Toronto, Canada on July 25 and August 15, 2006. These exciting events will showcase young Canadian classical musicians. Toyich International Projects, a non-profit organization, is devoted to enhancing the education and careers of these young performers. With the support of the BMO Financial Group, piano sponsor Robert Lowrey's Piano Experts, Osler, Hoskin, & Harcourt, Grano, Peter Paul's Flowers and others, these talented young musicians will perform outdoor Monster Concerts (10 pianos, 20 pianists) at Nathan Phillips Square on July 25 at 7:30pm and Mel Lastman Square on August 15 at 7:30pm.

This incredible group which was invited to perform in the historical municipality of Rome, Italy for the past two years, as well as the prestigious Royal Winter Fair in 2004, has exciting future plans including a cross-Canada tour.

In celebration of this magnificent event please join Toyich International Projects, our wonderful sponsors, special guests and dignitaries for what promises to be an exceptional magical evening of music.

Donations are welcome and will help support the group. If you are interested in making a donation, please contact 416.922.0755. Visit http://www.toyichinternationalprojects.ca/ for more information.

No time to post. No time to take pics. Hell, no digital to work with yet. So, these are all old. I don't even have time to browse through all my pics...just grabbing them as I see them. Nonetheless, these ones I'm posting still have something in them that I really like to begin with, like the green in this one, against the plain concrete.

a walk around Boston