Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Industrial

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Mama Cormier

….my first photo challenge of 2015 brought to you by Cee

Word of the Week – Industrial 4

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Mama Cormier

….this will be the last of the industrial pictures for awhile

One of the aspects of this challenge that I love so much is the variety of shapes, sizes and forms found in industrial equipment and structures.

For more industrial photography check out Sue Llewellyn’s blog at A Word in Your Ear

Word of the Week – Industrial 3

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Mama Cormier

…. my neighbourhood used to be a very industrial area but over the years businesses have closed or moved to other areas

Some factories look like bombed out shells that keep out curious visitors with steel fences and barbed wire

In other parts of town all evidence of former factories have been razed leaving behind empty fields, also surrounded by fencing and barbed wire.

Even factories that have been ‘rocks in the community’ are beginning to leave to make room for more condos. The latest casualty is Christie’s. The smell of freshly baked bread wafting along the Lakeshore has been part of my life for as long as I can remember.

For more industrial photos check out Sue Llewellyn’s A Word in Your Ear

Word of the Week – Industrial 2

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Mama Cormier

…..industrial sites converted into new businesses

or parts that have been turned into pieces of sculpture (with a practical side)

For more industrial photos check out Sue Llewellyn’s http://suellewellyn2011.wordpress.com/2013/02/19/9740/

A Word A Week Challenge: Industrial

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Mama Cormier

…. over at A Word In Your Ear, Sue’s A Word A Week Challenge this week is Industrial. Today I’m focusing on old industrial sites that have been restored to be used by the public.

I love this challenge. Living in Toronto presents itself with all kinds of industrial photo opportunities. On our daily walks we always come across this amazing old building that used to be a power plant in the early to mid 1900’s. Today it’s been restored and is used for recreation purposes. In the winter it houses a seating area to lace up your ice skates and a place to warm up after enjoying the outdoor skating rink next door.

Another great old factory that has recently been restored is the old Brickworks in the city’s east end. It’s also become a multi-purpose facility. It houses a farmers’ market in the summer and is used for workshops, art exhibitions and a variety of functions. I love walking around the old brick ovens.Tomorrow I will share photo of more industrial areas that have been re-invented and are now used for new businesses.