Toronto is hosting the Wildlife Photographer of the Year, at The Royal Ontario Museum. This competition is the longest-running nature photography competition in the world and has been shown here for five years in a row. The stunning images capture everything from fascinating animal behaviour to breath-taking landscapes. The artistry and technical excellence …
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The World Turned Sweet – Photography And Quotes
A beautiful and fun photographic and quote curation for the word, sweet. By Amanda Ricks. Photography assistance by Samantha Leigh Wilson.
You Are Your Best Thing; Beloved.
Discover through photography and quotes a unique and touching perspective on the word, beloved. Quotes by Toni Morrison featured. Post by Amanda Ricks
Casa Loma: The Structure Of A Failed Capitalist?
Casa Loma is Toronto’s Gothic Revival castle built by controversial capitalist Sir Henry Pellatt in 1914. The structure of the castle is very impressive and it’s easy to spend hours wandering the hallways and rooms of unique architecture. I’ve included a few photographs of some of the more unique areas of the castle. Unfortunately, the Pellets, …
Look At My Curves
Curves, Corners, however, you look at it, Toronto has a few interesting ones it likes to show off. One of Toronto’s most photographed downtown corners, The Gooderham building, known for its cool rounded feature. The tower of Old City Hall, at Bay and Queen street, reflecting off a new nearby reflective skyscraper. A mural painted on …
Shine On, Lexi, Shine On
Adorable edited photographs of my new baby tortoise shell cat, Lexi who I adore submitted for the WP Photo challenge for the word, Ooh shiny. By Amanda Ricks
It's All Elemental
My graphic art interpretation of the WP Photo prompt for, Elemental
As She Sat
Yes, of course, looking completely calm and deep in thought, while she sat, is fact, (i)on the surface. But inside a torrent of discrepant feelings silently raged. This is an entry in the WP Photo Challenge for Satisfaction Photograph of Isis taken by Samantha Leigh Wilson. Writing (and play on words) by Amanda Ricks.
Unusual Rumbling Purrs
I slowly stretch my leg, extending my toes and feel a warm round softness by my feet. Purring rumbles back gently from under the warm covers. I snuggle back down into the depths of relaxation and sleep, smiling at how much I love my precious although perhaps Unusual bedmate. Maybe the best sleep companion I’ve ever had, I …
Escaping To The Rustic Country
I love the look and feel of the simple and rustic country. The uncomplicated life where you can hear silence as if it was a real thing. In my dreams, one day, I will have an escape in the country to retreat to when I need to unwind and de-stress. Until then my collage of miscellaneous photos …
Those Hot Summer Nights On The Porch
“Those hot summer nights spent on the porch, with my skirts hiked up, a glass of perspiring lemonade beside me, and a drip of sweat sliding torturously down my temple.”
Some Moments ~ Quote
Image quote created by my favourite Photo editor, PicMonkey: crazy-awesome photo editing “Some moments are as special as the breeze from an angel’s wing on a summer afternoon.” ©2017AmandaRicks