Carson Magnets

Opened in 1894 and restored with new fire escapes after the Great Fire of 1904, the 2,765 seat Massey Hall at No 178 Victoria St in Toronto Ontario has played host to concerts, lectures, weddings, movies, boxing matches, beauty contests, religious and political rallies, typing contests and chess tournaments. The building was designated an Ontario Heritage Property in 1973 and a National Historic Site of Canada in 1981. On a personal note... A very partial list of some of my fave live performances I was lucky enough to see over the years at MH: REM Van Morrison Tom Waits Robert Cray Gentle Giant Toronto Symphony Orchestra Original photography from 2015 using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Sigma 17-70mm f2.8 DC Macro OS lens....

The famous palm tree sign of The El Mocambo Tavern at No 464 Spadina Ave in Toronto Canada. Original photography using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Sigma 17-70mm f2.8 DC Macro OS lens and Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.instagram.com/thelearningcurvephotography Redbubble RSS via Feedburner: http://feeds.feedburner.com/thelearningcurvephotography/redbubble

Completed in 2006, No 763 Bay St is a 51 floor condominium tower near the corners of Bay & College Sts in the College Park area of Toronto Canada. Original photography from 2015 using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Sigma 17-70mm f2.8 DC Macro OS lens. Reprocessed using Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Wanna Buy Me A Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/thelearningcurvephotography

A surreal early morning fog that covered the downtown Toronto Canada financial district and surrounding area. Original photography using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Sigma 17-70mm f2.8 DC Macro OS lens and Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Wanna Buy Me A Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/thelearningcurvephotography

Completed in 1991, No 181 Bay St is a 49 storey office tower in the heart of the Toronto Canada financial district. Original photography using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens and Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Redbubble RSS via Feedburner: http://feeds.feedburner.com/thelearningcurvephotography/redbubble Wanna Buy Me A Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/thelearningcurvephotography

Constructed between 1928 and 1930, No 320 Bay St is a 18 floor Art Deco office tower in the heart of the Toronto Canada financial district. The building was designated a Heritage Property by The Province of Ontario in 1975. Original photography from 2015 using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Sigma 17-70mm f2.8 DC Macro OS lens. Reprocessed using Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Wanna Buy Me A Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/thelearningcurvephotography

An ongoing series of black and white photographs of flowers grown in our backyard and in the gardens of our neighborhood here in Toronto Canada. Original photography using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Sigma 17-70mm f2.8 DC Macro OS lens and Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Redbubble RSS via Feedburner: http://feeds.feedburner.com/thelearningcurvephotography/redbubble Wanna Buy Me A Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/thelearningcurvephotography

An ongoing series of black and white photographs of flowers grown in our backyard and in the gardens of our neighborhood here in Toronto Canada. Original photography using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens and Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Redbubble RSS via Feedburner: http://feeds.feedburner.com/thelearningcurvephotography/redbubble Wanna Buy Me A Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/thelearningcurvephotography

Constructed in 1928, No 861 Danforth Ave in Toronto Canada is part of a strip of low rise mixed use residential and commercial buildings. Original photography from 2014 using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Sigma 17-70mm f2.8 DC Macro OS lens. Reprocessed using Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Redbubble RSS via Feedburner: http://feeds.feedburner.com/thelearningcurvephotography/redbubble Wanna Buy Me A Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/thelearningcurvephotography

An ongoing series of Black and White photos exploring the shapes and patterns of urban architecture in Toronto Canada. The Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research at No 160 College St. Original photography from 2019 using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens. Reprocessed using Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Wanna Buy Me A Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/thelearningcurvephotography

Don River looking north from the Queen St bridge in Toronto Canada. Original photography from 2021 using a Canon EOS RP body with a Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM Art lens. Reprocessed using Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Wanna Buy Me A Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/thelearningcurvephotography

The local mission at No 155 Broadview Ave in Toronto Canada. Original photography from 2021 using a Canon EOS RP body with a Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM Art lens. Reprocessed using Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Wanna Buy Me A Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/thelearningcurvephotography

Constructed in 1930, The Sir Winston Churchill Park Pumping Station at No 301 St. Clair Ave W in Toronto Canada is a reservoir holding 254 million litres of fresh water. The building was designated a Heritage Property by The City of Toronto in 1980. Original photography from 2014 using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Sigma 17-70mm f2.8 DC Macro OS lens. Reprocessed using Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Wanna Buy Me A Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/thelearningcurvephotography

In a building that was constructed in 1914, The Filmores Hotel at No 212 Dundas St E in Toronto Canada has been serving, as the sign says 'cold drinks and hot shows' since 1985. The building was designated a Heritage Property by The City of Toronto in 2016. Original photography from 2019 using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens. Reprocessed using Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Wanna Buy Me A Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/thelearningcurvephotography

A series of Black and White photos of assorted seasonal fruits that over time have been used as objects of art, tools, musical instruments and food. Original photography from 2021 using a Canon EOS RP body with a Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM Art lens. Reprocessed using Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Wanna Buy Me A Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/thelearningcurvephotography

Constructed in 1924, Simcoe Hall at No 27 King's College Circle on The University of Toronto St. George Campus serves as the The Office of the Governing Council for U of T. The building was designated a Heritage Property by The City of Toronto in 1973. Original photography from 2016 using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Sigma 17-70mm f2.8 DC Macro OS lens. Reprocessed using Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Wanna Buy Me A Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/thelearningcurvephotography

A surreal early morning fog that covered the downtown Toronto Canada financial district and surrounding area. Original photography using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Sigma 17-70mm f2.8 DC Macro OS lens and Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Wanna Buy Me A Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/thelearningcurvephotography

In 1957 an international competition was held for a design of a new city hall. A total of 520 designs were received from 42 different countries. The winner of the competition was Finnish architect Viljo Revell. In 1965 Toronto's fourth city hall opened and still serves as the home of the city's council. The 27 storey east tower and the 20 storey west tower surround the saucer shaped council chamber. The saddest part of the history of our current city hall is that Revell died of a heart attack at 54 years old just 10 months prior to the opening ceremonies and never got to see his vision completed. "When finished, the building generated controversy among many people who felt that it was "too futuristic" for the city." (Thank you to a Wiki...

Opened in 1894 and restored with new fire escapes after the Great Fire of 1904, the 2,765 seat Massey Hall at No 178 Victoria St in Toronto Ontario has played host to concerts, lectures, weddings, movies, boxing matches, beauty contests, religious and political rallies, typing contests and chess tournaments. The building was designated an Ontario Heritage Property in 1973 and a National Historic Site of Canada in 1981. On a personal note... A very partial list of some of my fave live performances I was lucky enough to see over the years at MH: REM Van Morrison Tom Waits Robert Cray Gentle Giant Toronto Symphony Orchestra Original photography from 2015 using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Sigma 17-70mm f2.8 DC Macro OS lens....

A surreal early morning fog that covered the downtown Toronto Canada financial district and surrounding area. Original photography using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Sigma 17-70mm f2.8 DC Macro OS lens and Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Wanna Buy Me A Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/thelearningcurvephotography

Red white and blue mountains with the establishment date of Nevada into the United States.

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Continuation a series of black and white photographs of flowers grown in our backyard and in the gardens of our neighborhood here in Toronto Canada. Original photography using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Sigma 17-70mm f2.8 DC Macro OS lens and Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the B&W conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca

2019 marks the sixth year of the Carson Kaye Memorial Tournament at the Steel Ice Center in Bethlehem, PA. Date: May 17-19, 2019

Continuation of an ongoing series of black and white photographs of flowers grown in our backyard and in the gardens of our neighborhood here in Toronto Canada. Original photography using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Sigma 17-70mm f2.8 DC Macro OS lens and Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Redbubble RSS via Feedburner: http://feeds.feedburner.com/thelearningcurvephotography/redbubble

The City Of Toronto skyline from the far west side of Riverdale Park. Original photography using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Sigma 17-70mm f2.8 DC Macro OS lens and Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.facebook.com/TLC.Photography.Toronto Redbubble RSS via Feedburner: http://feeds.feedburner.com/thelearningcurvephotography/redbubble

Wear a helmet, have a light front and rear, have reflectors, check your brakes, check your tires, be visible, be alert then pack a lunch and signal your turns but MOST of all enjoy the ride. Keep SAFE and Ride On! Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Wanna Buy Me A Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/thelearningcurvephotography

Continuation of an ongoing series of black and white photographs of flowers grown in our backyard and in the gardens of our neighborhood here in Toronto Canada. Original photography using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Sigma 17-70mm f2.8 DC Macro OS lens and Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Redbubble RSS via Feedburner: http://feeds.feedburner.com/thelearningcurvephotography/redbubble

Continuation of an ongoing series of black and white photographs of flowers grown in our backyard and in the gardens of our neighborhood here in Toronto Canada. Original photography using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Sigma 17-70mm f2.8 DC Macro OS lens and Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Redbubble RSS via Feedburner: http://feeds.feedburner.com/thelearningcurvephotography/redbubble Wanna Buy Me A Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/thelearningcurvephotography

Continuation of an ongoing series of black and white photographs of flowers grown in our backyard and in the gardens of our neighborhood here in Toronto Canada. Original photography using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Sigma 17-70mm f2.8 DC Macro OS lens and Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Redbubble RSS via Feedburner: http://feeds.feedburner.com/thelearningcurvephotography/redbubble

Continuation of an ongoing series of black and white photographs of flowers grown in our backyard and in the gardens of our neighborhood here in Toronto Canada. Original photography using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Sigma 17-70mm f2.8 DC Macro OS lens and Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Redbubble RSS via Feedburner: http://feeds.feedburner.com/thelearningcurvephotography/redbubble Wanna Buy Me A Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/thelearningcurvephotography

An ongoing series of Black and White photos exploring the shapes and patterns of urban architecture in Toronto Canada. The south wall of No 131 Bloor St W. Original photography from 2015 using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Sigma 17-70mm f2.8 DC Macro OS lens. Reprocessed using Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Redbubble RSS via Feedburner: http://feeds.feedburner.com/thelearningcurvephotography/redbubble Wanna Buy Me A Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/thelearningcurvephotography

An ongoing series of black and white photographs of flowers grown in our backyard and in the gardens of our neighborhood here in Toronto Canada. Original photography using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Sigma 17-70mm f2.8 DC Macro OS lens and Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Wanna Buy Me A Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/thelearningcurvephotography

Continuation of an ongoing series of black and white photographs of flowers grown in our backyard and in the gardens of our neighborhood here in Toronto Canada. Original photography using a Canon EOS T1i body with a Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens and Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Redbubble RSS via Feedburner: http://feeds.feedburner.com/thelearningcurvephotography/redbubble

Continuation of an ongoing series of black and white photographs of flowers grown in our backyard and in the gardens of our neighborhood here in Toronto Canada. Original photography using a Canon EOS 60D body with a Sigma 17-70mm f2.8 DC Macro OS lens and Silver EFEX Pro as a Lightroom plugin for the Black and White conversion. Brian Carson The Learning Curve Photography www.twitter.com/learningcurveca Redbubble RSS via Feedburner: http://feeds.feedburner.com/thelearningcurvephotography/redbubble Wanna Buy Me A Coffee? www.ko-fi.com/thelearningcurvephotography

The state of Nevada wrapped in black