Between a rock and a wet place
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Old Entish Soldier
Along the base of Emeishan in Sichuan Province, a network of forest trails connect temples, pavilions, and spots of tranquil contemplation (despite the heaving crowds!). This solitary figure continues to…
“Just watch me”: Justin Trudeau on whether he can beat Stephen Harper
By: Obert Madondo | The Canadian Progressive: Liberal leadership front-runner Justin Trudeau wants you to be assured that he can beat Prime Minister Stephen Harper at the ballot. During a…
Tillett Wright’s million shades of gay
When Tillett Wright began her photographic project, Self Evident Truths, back in 2010 she didn’t expect the groundswell of requests for photographs that she ended up receiving. She originally wanted…
Lisa Lampanelli Goes “My Nigga” and “Beyotch” About Lena Dunham
This is how Lisa Lampanelli, the self-anointed Queen of Mean, described the following photo of herself with Lena Dunham, the creator of GIRLS: “Me with my nigga @LenaDunham of @HBOGirls…
Netherlands Quakers & Mennonites Support Chief Spence and #IdleNoMore (PHOTO)
Netherlands Quakers & Mennonites sent their message of support and solidarity to hunger striker Attawapiskat First Nation Chief Theresa Spence and the phenomenal #IdleNoMore grassroots movement for Aboriginal rights and…
Kate Middleton Exposes Canada’s Need For The Monarchy
Once a monarchy is to be defended like a Lindsay Lohan, the country that ultimately depends on it for stability will end up in far worse places than rehab. Besides…
An Un-Canadian Insult: Pauline Marois Portrayed As Hitler On Facebook
This is hate speech par excellence! A Facebook Page, Montreal Official, portrays incoming Quebec premier Pauline Marois as Adolph Hitler, and as asks: “How long will it take her to…
Pussy Riot solidarity protest: Topless Kiev activist cuts down massive crucifix
A Kiev protester joined the global Pussy Riot protest in a unique way. She went topless, grabbed a chainsaw and felled a mammoth crucifix with Jesus on it. The woman…
Water lily #6 for the season
I think the secret is no raccoons. Filed under: photo Tagged: water lily
Water lily #6 for the season
I think the secret is no raccoons.
Kate Middleton without make-up. :)
A picture in The New Republic ,the American political magazine.
Today’s water lily
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In Afghanistan you risk your life to sing – The ROM displays photos by Larry Towell, Donovan Wylie and "Afghan Star"
Those interested in the reality of Afghanistan and located in Toronto can take in the photographic works of Larry Towell and Donovan Wylie at the ROM along with a showing…
Portraits of WWII Veterans From All Sides – Jonathan Alpeyrie shares 210 diverse veteran faces
The aged faces of men of many nations look into Jonathan Alpeyrie’s lens for his collection of 210 photographic portraits of men who fought in WWII. The goal behind his…
A queue of Qs in London
Some folks have started a media and Twitter campaign to bring the CBC show Q, and radio host Jian Gomeshi to London to do a broadcast. I thought I would…
Litter made lovely: Washed Up – New photographs by Alejandro Durán
Alejandro Durán’s photographs are so intriguing they almost make me think that littering is a great idea. That is, until I realize that the beauty in waste has only been…
Althea Thauberger’s photo mural speaks of Vancouver’s darkness
Thauberger in Afghanistan (Photo: Sharon MacKay) It would be nearly impossible to accuse Vancouver artist Althea Thauberger of being weak or fearful; in fact she is quite the opposite. Not…
Underworlds Takes Views of the Chemical Coast – New photography by Isabelle Hayeur
Montreal photographer Isabelle Hayeur first trained her camera on waterfronts in 2008 to create “Underworlds”, now open at Division Gallery in Montreal. Long observing the transformations of her own local…
What I Found in my Garden
A turtle. I remember as a child reading about turtles (or tortoises) in England, where all proper gardens seemed to have one — and being rather charmed by the idea.…