stronger

stronger, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Venice Beach (Los Angeles, California).

guacamole

guacamole, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Sequoia National Park, California. (Elevation: 7,625 feet)

Don't ask me why I climbed up here. Anyone have spare oxygen?

howling

howling, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Page Museum - La Brea Tar Pits (Los Angeles, California).

The three of us were able to talk ourselves in for free! I think the lady at the ticket booth took pity on us poor cash strapped students. I'm grateful, but in all honesty, the museum was quite small for a $7.00 admission fee. The really interesting stuff were the tar pits outside and they're always free to explore.

please pass the sand

please pass the sand, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Venice Beach (Los Angeles, California).

It was such a nice day at the beach and these three boys were playing in the sand - something I was ill equipped to do that day. I had a pleasant chat with one of their parents who was keeping watch further up the beach.

please sir, I want some more

please sir, I want some more, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Los Angeles, California.

Soundtrack: Soviet Operatic Hymn from The Hunt for Red October.*

(* Couldn't think of an appropriate Chinese equivalent. If you want to listen to it, please follow the link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qc8bhjIWDA, composed by Basil Poledouris.)

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dreams

dreams, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Somewhere over Toronto, Canada.

OR taken from Cloud City. "Han's late again? I've always told him the Millennium Falcon's a bucket of bolts!"

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sam roberts band

sam roberts band, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Sam Roberts Band live at The Music Hall. It was a fantastic performance and an incredibly intimate experience! Sorry about the quality, only had my iPhone with me. Cheers!

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hollywood & vine

hollywood & vine, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Los Angeles, California.

You know where this is. Imagine the faint smell of urine and a pool at your feet. I am behind you.

I'm still in awe about LA - Hollywood's just a little gimmicky.

untitled

untitled, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

raise your glasses

raise your glasses, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

remember to recycle

remember to recycle, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

smiley

smiley, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

I've been a little busy lately, and I haven't been able to keep up with the photography. But Summer's around the corner - so there is hope!

I also hope everyone's cruising through their exams! Good luck! :)

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jump!

jump!, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

In front of University Hall.

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stone

stone, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

One of the many faces of Hamilton Hall.

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bench

bench, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Taken in front of BSB.

Hmm.. I like the 2.39:1 widescreen aspect ratio best. :)

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the plan

the plan, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

These guys were playing football this afternoon.

(Experimenting with different aspect ratios - inspired by *p. I still need to standardize a size.)

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archway

archway, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Feels like Spring today.

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shanti

shanti, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Best cat ever.

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delayed gratification

delayed gratification, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

An oldie taken with my P&S. I meant to post this on Friday, but it slipped my mind. :)

Hope everyone had a good St. Patty's Day!

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4825

4825, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

This was perhaps the last photo I took as we left Montreal. Thanks to James, Sarah and Dan for letting us disturb them! ;)

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monkey business

monkey business, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Yup, it's a monkey! :)

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read

read, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Taken on the Metro in Montreal.

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that's the way

that's the way, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

A poem written on my friend's wall by a previous tenant.

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That's the way the fire burns That's the way the wheel turns that's the way the fortune tells that's the way the cookin' smells that's the way the tobacco smokes that's the way the throat chokes that's the way the hole digs that's the way the dancer jigs, that's the way the cookie crumbles that's the way the baby tumbles, that's the way the snake bites that's the way the Bull fights that's the way the donkey kicks that's the way the cactus pricks that's the way the rain falls that's the way the car stalls that's the way the wind Blows that's the way the water flows that's the way the coffee drips that's the way the cow tips that's the way the water Boils That's the way the milk spoils that's the way fruit rots that's the way the horse trots that's the way the foot slips That's the way the coin flips that's the way the sun shines that's the way the nose grinds that's the way the knot ties That's the way the eagle cries, that's the way the echo bounces that's the way the cat pounces that's the way the clock ticks That's the way the card tricks that's the way the river freezes that's the way the old man wheezes that's the way the dog pants That's the way the hill slants that's the way the Bird sings that's the way the bell rings. That's the way the fist clenches.
That's the way the gut wrenches.

- Anonymous

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olympic stadium

olympic stadium, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

The Olympic Stadium in Montreal, Quebec.

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québecq (c. 1601)

québecq (c. 1601), originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

I think this was taken on Rue St. Denis - Hotel de l'Institut?

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penguins

penguins, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

This was the best shot out of several I had taken. I wish I could have gotten a better angle. :)

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just passing by

just passing by, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

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majesty

majesty, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

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awake

awake, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Seemed appropriate for a Monday. :)

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station guy-concordia

station guy-concordia, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Taken after dinner on Friday with Montrealer friends. Can't believe we went for all-you-can-eat sushi after the Monster we had on Thursday!

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sssnake

sssnake, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Snakes! They're everywhere!

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je t'aime, je t'aime pas

je t'aime, je t'aime pas, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Taken on Rue St. Denis, during one of our treks around the city of Montreal. I had to bust out my OAC French skills (or lack thereof) on many occasions - and I see that I have retained close to nothing. What kind of French can I still do? VERB CONJUGATIONS! Remember those days of 'avoir' and 'être'? We demand practical skills. :P

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going down

going down, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

I think this was taken at the Laurier Metro Station in Montreal. I just wish the TTC had the same commitment to service as the Metro. The underground routes are definitely more extensive and the stations themselves are large and bright - except for the green line at Berri-UQAM which had the aroma of warmed urine. :P

Good times in Montreal!

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gung hei fat choy

gung hei fat choy, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Happy Chinese New Years! and Gung Hei Fat Choy! From Wikipedia, the lion dance is over a thousand years old and featured in Buddhist lore. There are variations of this dance in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore.

I just remember crying when I was little and my parents took me to watch these dances. :P

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secrets

secrets, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Everyone has little lies. But sometimes more security is required. ;)

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tastes awful. and it works

tastes awful. and it works, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

I got several series of tasters, but Jonah seemed the most sincere. In case you were wondering, there was also an older gentleman that thought Buckley's tasted like ice cream and a 20-something lady that totally overreacted. :)

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downtown dealers

downtown dealers, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

They always try to sell me stuff when I'm in that area. I guess it looks like I need some sort of pharmaceutical assistance. BTW, that black blob is a pit bull or some other type of dog.

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smile

smile, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

It's slightly blurry, but I think it's charming. :)

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red room, redrum

red room, redrum, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Taken beside the 'World's Biggest Bookstore' - a huge monument to 1980s style. ;)

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ghosts

ghosts, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

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life as ketchup

life as ketchup, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Taken at McDonalds. I rarely go to burger joints anymore since I gave up eating beef last year (or was that 2 years ago?). My favourites: McDonald's Chicken Nuggets and Harvey's Onion Rings. ;)

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freedom arches

freedom arches, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

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advent psychology

advent psychology, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Future psychologists/psychiatrists working hard to preserve your mental health.

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the student ghetto shuttle

the student ghetto shuttle, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

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anglican symmetry

anglican symmetry, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

I took photos of this church before dinner on Friday, but they were blurry so I went back with my friends after to get this shot. Gotta love my friends - the church was not on the way home (PLUS it was freezing). Thanks!

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voyeuristic dolls

voyeuristic dolls, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Saw these two while I was waiting for the bus. How could I not take a photo? Very naughty.

Hope everyone has a relaxing weekend!

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gorillaz

gorillaz, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Kick ass! I'd buy these vinyl figures if they didn't cost $100. A great innovative group. ;)

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modern

modern, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

This is the bulb at the bottom of our stairway. It used to have a have a glass shade covering it. One day a friend changed the bulb. The round glass cover broke. It was shattered. Now the light looks odd. This was the story of the broken lamp, may it rest in pieces. ;)

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frozen

frozen, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

My friend wanted me to post this photo yesterday, but I liked the one I posted better. Any thoughts?

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glaçon

glaçon, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Had a nice break from the lab today due to "inclement weather" and it was great! Thanks to Riz for the heads up this morning! :)

Went out for a hearty breakfast and some shopping.

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angle b

angle b, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Hmm... I can't actually remember where I shot this. It was either a side alley next to the Budo Liquid Theatre or somewhere on Spadina.

Have a great weekend everyone!

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remnants of christmas

remnants of christmas, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

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hydrant

hydrant, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

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angle a

angle a, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Testing the effect different angles have on images. Enjoy.

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metropolitan sun

metropolitan sun, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Before I took this photo, I thought, "If you're not in danger of getting hit by several cars, it's not worth taking." Naw, I'm not that reckless - I had a friend hold onto me just in case. =)

I thought this was an interestingly framed sunset.

Enjoy.

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around and around

around and around, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

I really enjoy the atmosphere of Nathan Phillips Square during this time of year. Everyone's having fun with their mothers and their fathers; their group of friends; and with everyone on the ice - an air of peacefulness abounds. It may be weird but I love it when the Zamboni comes and everyone gets off the ice, watching it - almost spellbound - go around and around for half an hour.

I didn't know this until recently, but there's a piece of the Berlin Wall at the southern base of the central arch. That's cool.

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e.m.s.

e.m.s., originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

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the watchers

the watchers, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

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One of my friend's profs mentioned this YouTube video in class today and it's funny. I wonder if his response is justified. Enjoy!

envy

envy, originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

Took this photo after skating at Nathan Phillips Square and a delicious sashimi dinner at one of my favourite Toronto restaurants. Mmmm...

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happy new year's 2007

happy new year's 2007 (animated), originally uploaded by on·tol·o·gy.

We were going to go out and watch the fireworks up close, but it was cold and raining so we opted for a combination of my window and the TV. Good times! Happy New Year's 2007 everyone!

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