Back in December, 2011 I did a post about the mixture of old and new architecture in downtown Toronto. It always fascinates me, so when my hubby and I were in Toronto recently taking in a new dinosaur exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum, I found myself once again capturing the contrast with my camera.
This is a picture of the Church of the Redeemer, an Anglican church on Bloor Street West in Toronto, right across the street from the museum. This church was built in 1879, and it still seems to stand proud even though it is overshadowed by the tall modern office building behind it. It’s like that little church is saying, “You don’t scare me, and I’m not going anywhere, so try and make me!!” Although the newer buildings in downtown Toronto are definitely beautiful, I still prefer the detail and character of the old structures.
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I love your juxtapositioning
Thanks, that’s what I really loved about the shot too. It would have been much better though if there were no cars, street lights, or traffic lights :).
we have no control over those things do we – to be honest I did not even notice those things — but you are the artist here so you catch everything
I’m also very picky LOL :).
First, I love the photo. Second, dinosaurs! I love dinosaurs!!!! Let me guess, I missed the email that invited me to go.
I’m glad you liked it :). And, if you really love dinosaurs you would really really love this dinosaur exhibit. It’s described as “the biggest and best dinosaur exhibition ever mounted in Canada! Ultimate Dinosaurs: Giants from Gondwana features dinosaurs you’ve never seen before, displayed in ways you’ve never seen before”. They are all fairly recent finds from the Southern hemisphere instead of the usual T-Rex and others from the Northern Hemisphere. They even had iPads hooked up, and you could point them at the skeletons, and it would do sort of a virtual reality thing of what the dinosaur might have looked like with skin on it. It was soooo interesting, and I took a ton of pictures. I will be posting some of them in the near future. If I’d known you love dinosaurs, I would have invited you for sure!! 🙂
Who doesn’t love dinosaurs. Can’t wait for the pics!
when you see early York history this church is sitting on that corner with fields all around it.
So strange – I sent you a response to this earlier today, but now it’s not here! I wanted to say that I am fascinated by old photos of Toronto and comparing them to current photos. In fact, I have an app on my iPad where you can click anywhere on a map of Toronto and see old photos of what used to be on that site. Toronto/York sure has changed :).
Wonderful contrast!
That’s what attracted me to it :). Thanks!
Small buy mighty 🙂
Great way to describe it 🙂
Oh Cindy, I love this photograph! Wow! And the contrast is huge! I feel for the little church, and I too prefer the old architecture. 🙂
Old architecture is just so much more interesting isn’t it? And the detail is phenomenal!! To me, the builders put part of their hearts and souls into their designs in the old days. Thanks, and I’m glad you liked it :).
I know architecture these days is all about practicality and modern lines, but these shine structures have no HEART!!! 🙂
This is really special… the changes of the ages all reflected in a bit of architecture. Kudos for recognizing the enormous impact of such a photo. 🙂
Thanks Dor :). I was so excited when I looked across the street and saw the two buildings together. It just seemed like one of those once in a lifetime photo ops!