The Canary: Almost Gone
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I have been driving by the old Canary Restaurant in Toronto's Distillery District for years. I've also dropped in and had coffee with a friend, or driven by when they were using it as a movie set and I have recognized the place in several films and TV shows.
The Canary closed down in April 2007. I'm not sure of its fate.
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We were heading home on Sunday and decided to stop and take a few photographs. I shot with a Canon 1Ds Mk III and a 16-35mm lens. Later I converted them to Black and White and added a diffused glow in Photoshop.
These old buildings hold so much character and texture.
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(The 2 images shown above and to the right are the same image - just adjusted differently in Photoshop. Which do you prefer?)
I must get out and do more of this around town. So much to do and so little time!
Labels: buildings, Canary Restaurant, digital imaging, Distillery District, historic, nature photography, Photoshop, Toronto
10 Comments:
New buildings lack personality - although that building looks like it's stocked full of ghosts. They should film a movie there while it still exists.
ANOTHER movie, I mean.
the photo above - :)
just my little opinion by the way -- what a COOL building... I think I need to take a photo road trip to T.O. someday.... I'm only an hour away.
Coming by way of Beck...I hate when landmarks disappear it is like the fabric of city is unraveling.
I prefer the upper one, definitely.
Is that the place around that was around sherbourne and king?
The top picture definitely has a larger presence! Cool. Wish I could venture by it. I absolutely love old buildings, deserted homes, decrepit things in general, things with a story. I will come back to see what you're up to. Very nice!
Really like the top photo, definitely has an eerie vibe.
I hope that they at least leave the building standing!! So interesting looking. I like the version on the right better, but enjoyed all the photos. Hope you do find the time to explore Toronto more! I enjoy your work.
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