A cut through between streets near Rodeo Drive, interesting street-scape of varying levels, railings, steps a water feature and planting, made particularly memorable by the pungent scent of dope.
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Union Station from the Royal York Hotel, Toronto
The Royal York Hotel in Toronto is a glorious remnant of grander times. The lobby is decked with fabulous chandeliers, the Library Bar provides that old world, dark-shadowed leather-padded comfort perfect for sipping cocktails all named after writers. There was a Mojito for Hemingway, a gin, lime and cucumber for Scott-Fitzgerald and a concoction with strawberry jelly spheres, orange juice and Grand Marnier called “Breakfast of Champions” for Kurt Vonnegut. My room was on the third floor facing onto Front Street with expansive views over Union Station and the high rise blocks down toward the lake. After numerous “jumpers” the hotel has decided to restrict the opening of all windows to 4 inches, making photographing somewhat challenging. I managed to push my telephoto lens through the gap to capture these views of the re-development of Union Station in the evening light, the newly-coppered roof-lights glowing softly against the honey coloured stone, set off by the garish blue of the blue lining of the new roof.
The Reflecting Pool at The Victoria and Albert Museum
The gorgeous red brick courtyard within the museum makes for magnificent reflections in the reflecting pool. I particularly like the concentric construction lines of the base of the pool.
The Thames at Greenwich
Reflections in puddles are always interesting, in this case the addition of the first fallen leaves of Autumn make for a richer version of the London skyline. I wish I hadn’t placed the lamp-post right bang in the centre but I don’t want to crop the tree at the left because I like the feeling of being within a dark space looking out to the bright scene across the water. Its only now that I realise that the Thames itself isn’t visible but if I had taken the shot from standing instead of crouching in order to see the water, I wouldn’t have captured the reflection.
The Daily Express Building
During the London Open House weekend, I visited the Daily Express building in Fleet Street, to see the extraordinary opulent Art Deco foyer. I took a lot of photos but the best ones were these two from outside, the reflection in the black glass portico ceiling and the red lettering with the reversed view of the opposite side of the street.
Sally Wakelin - Studies in Creativity 
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