Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Skylines

A city's skyline is the face it presents to the world, a key factor in its identity.

We live in the Scarborough area of Toronto and this is a picture of our Southern Skyline. Here there is an abundance of lake access for everyone, with no buildings close to the shoreline. The view is looking west along the bluffs. This is Barry's favourite place to take our dog Lindsay for a run



Traveling east, this is the skyline of the 401, Highway of Heroes. Five hours driving east on this highway will land you in Montreal.



The highest point in Scarborough is the top of Garbage Hill, a huge mound where the city's refuse was dumped for decades. Now covered with earth, trees and grasses, it resembles a natural feature of the landscape. Here is the view from there looking west toward North York. If you click to enlarge the picture you can see the teeny tiny high rise buildings of the Toronto suburb of North York off in the distance.



Here the sun sets from another high point in Scarborough, Tabor Hill. Tabor Hill is an Iroquois First Peoples' sacred burial site. You can see down to the lake and up north to the Ganaraska Highlands from there.



As a contrast, consider the skyline of Hull Quebec, taken from Parliament Hill, Ottawa Ontario. A cross the river you can see the Musuem of Civilization and in the background the Gatineau Hills.



Further to the west of us is the downtown core of the city, seen from Ontario Place at midday, showing the famous Toronto Skyline.



And this of course, is the same Toronto Skyline from Centre Island, just at sunset.

42 comments:

  1. What an honor! I am the first comment! Great post, Barry and Linda. I always enjoy your dedication and talents. God's speed with the chemo.

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  2. I love that last one! What beautiful photos...I love that you got a teeny-tiny NYC skyline in there, too :) I hope everything is going well with your treatments, Barry!

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  3. Gordon,
    Congratulations on being the first commentator. It is an honor to welcome you here. Thank you for your love and support. =D

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  4. Kate,
    The Toronto Skyline is a memorable picture. If the chemo is doing as well inwardly as Barry is projecting outwardly, we have nothing to worry about. Thanks for visiting! =D

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  5. Wow I am early too! But I just figured out to go to your dash board and then I came here, yeah! I like your skylines!!!

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  6. Chef E,
    We're glad you found your way here. Barry and I are happy you like our skylines! HUGS!!!

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  7. You are SO making me want to visit.

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  8. I love the first and the last photo, they are so awesome! It's great looking at skylines without any tall buildings, just nature around.

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  9. Your neck of the woods is so lovely. I must visit some day!

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  10. Oooh I like where you live folks!! So pretty and calm!! The lake is beautiful! Beautiful shots.
    Barry, I live in the garden district of our little town. It was once a fort and mining community. Our house is about 100 and most of the trees are quite old. I think they are wonderful too! Thank you for popping by my blog!! Hope you are feeling well!!
    Blessings, Sarah

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  11. Now yall have a skyline that is so beautiful. I live in the flat lands and don't have much of one.

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  12. Sarah Lulu,
    Once the H1N1 goes away I would certainly invite you to visit. I hope you feel better soon. Thanks for visiting. =D

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  13. Jama,
    I agree one hundred percent! Nature should dominate the landscape.
    I am glad you stopped by. Thanks.

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  14. Willow,
    It's kind of nice north of the lakes but south of the lakes has a warmer temperature for longer. Toronto has H1N1 all over the place right now. Barry and I have been to Cleveland twice and we loved it!

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  15. Sarah,
    Toronto is huge and the city is having trouble trying to afford the expense of running a metropolis. They are hanging in there but there are issues. Barry is feeling pretty good right now. Thank you for visiting today, Sarah!

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  16. Gigi,
    Toronto has a recognizable skyline, that's for sure! Natural skylines can be stunning too. We love trees!!!!!! Thanks for stopping by, Gigi!

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  17. Nice skyline photos. Looks like you have lots of beauty to enjoy around you.

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  18. What great views and such variety. The Dynamic Duo strikes again!

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  19. These are terrific photos. My favorites are the last four. Very beautiful. Oh, and the freeway system looks very good. Our freeway is always under construction and congestsed.

    Be healthy my friends. fight!

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  20. Rebecca,
    Barry and I love our corner of the world. We are one with the trees. Thank you for coming over for a visit today. =D

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  21. Elaine,
    Batman is out walking Lindsay, so I Robin stayed to read the comments. Always enjoy your visits Elaine, thanks!

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  22. JarieLyn,
    That picture of the freeway was taken at a very quiet time, where it narrows. You would be shocked to see the real ripped up for construction, multi-lane Mac truck mess the 401 usually is! We are staying as healthy as possible. Thanks for visiting today and leaving your kind wishes with us.=D

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  23. Nice photos. I love most the area by the lake. :)

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  24. Peenkfrik,
    Thank you for stopping by and leaving your kind words. The lake is beautiful. I drink a little every day. =D

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  25. As usual, Barry and Linda, wonderful scene setting - both the images and the words! a pleasure...

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  26. Beautiful photos, Linda. Your love and appreciation for your area really comes through.
    An excellent weekend to both of you! er, all of you, with Lindsay!

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  27. All very beautiful skylines. The picture of the freeway makes me think of you standing in the middle on a guard rail to get the shot, but I hope you didn't.

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  28. Hi Linda and Barry,

    I remember the Toronto CN Tower. (do I remember the right right) It was so long ago when my friends and I would drive up from Windsor. (1975, 76, 77)

    May be you two can come down here in your winter, so you get to sail your boat all year round. We have met Americans doing it, and I asked if they were rich, they say no, your money is small, so we can afford that.

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  29. Oh, Linda. What beauty you've captured in many of these shots and I also like the one where you're right in the center of the two lanes...I felt as though I was standing right there with you :)

    Thank you for visiting me today and for your warm comment.

    Blessings to you both ♥

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  30. fantastic skylines! I have three favs, no maybe all of them!! great post! (1, 4 and 5)

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  31. Wow, the information and the photos are extremely great! I love the second photo, the skyline of Hull Quebec and the last photo. Thanks for sharing Barry and Linda.

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  32. I love your country. Everytime you do a Friday shoot I can hardly wait. Amazing picture of the highway. I always like the area where Barry takes Lindsey. Blessings
    QMM

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  33. Kathryn,
    Thank you for coming by and commenting. Hugs. =D

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  34. Nancy,
    We are happy living here in Toronto. Thanks for visiting and we are wishing you a wonderful weekend too.

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  35. Mary,
    Ahh, we really appreciate your concern, Mary! The picture was taken from a bridge where we awaited a motorcade along the highway. We were safe. Thank you for visiting today. Have a hug. ((((HUGS)))))

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  36. My friend Pam is going to be in New Zealand for a month starting next week. We cannot go.... too many doctor appointments currently. Thank you for the invitation though. The sunshine would be refreshing. And your blog did put the relaxing images in my brain.=D
    Windsor is four hours from Toronto but you must have made the journey once or twice. Thanks for visiting, Ann.

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  37. Heather,
    Barry and I love your pictures of Vermont. We've been there many times. Thanks for visiting today and leaving your reflections. Much appreciated!

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  38. Doreen,
    Capturing the light makes a huge difference in photos. We endeavor to learn. Thank you for popping in, love it!

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  39. Redlan,
    I love the skyline of Hull, Quebec too. You have to be standing on the property of Canadian parliament to get that view. Your sunset snaps were breathtaking this week, Redlan! Beautiful.

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  40. QMM,
    Barry takes Lindsay along the lake that divides our two countries.
    I enjoy the friday Shoot Out too. It is so much fun seeing everyone's neck of the woods. It requires tons of blog time though. You have to be dedicated to the cause. Thanks for leaving your kind comments today. =D

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  41. Great photos! I love that last sunset shot.

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  42. The tower in the Toronto skyline resembles a tower in Ann's skyline pictures!
    Blessings to you both, Barry & Linda.

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