Locals vs Tourists

The places people experience in a city differ depending on whether they are tourists or locals. Mapping geo-tagged photographs illustrate the distinction between tourist shots (red) and local shots (blue) in Montreal. These maps tell a narrative of one’s journey through a city through either the eyes of a local or tourist, highlighting the varied points of interest of each group. And indeed, they are usually quite representative of people’s expected patterns of movement.  More city maps here.

Source: Urban Photo

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Reminiscence

I will be taking part in a group exhibit running from May 14 to June 12, where I’ll be showing a few pieces from my ongoing Intersection of Memory series. Opening reception is tomorrow night, so hope to see you there!

Reminiscence

May 14 – June 12, 2010

Opening Reception: Friday, May 14, 6pm – 10pm at Twist Gallery

Twist Gallery is pleased to present it’s first photographic exhibition featuring work by photographers Dianne Davis, Andrew Myers, Sabrina Maltese, Clare Samuel, Mimi Cabell, Michelle Li and Sarah Burtscher. These 7 photographers create work that offers an array of personal reflections on nostalgia, the vernacular, and one’s sense of home. Whether critical, intimate, or introspective these artists delve into both their own personal memories as well as cultural memory, creating visual manifestations of them and transforming them in their work . The result is an interesting mix of photography that insists upon the importance of remembrance and memorialization.

Twist Gallery
1100 Queen Street West
(416) 588-2222
www.twistgallery.ca

Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11am – 6pm

Twist Gallery is a 5000 square foot social event and art venue located at 1100 Queen Street West in Toronto. Twist Gallery showcases emerging and established artists, exhibiting a variety of contemporary art practices, as well as hosting various cultural events.

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Fall Colours

I’m starting to get back into some fashion photography, which I had started about 4 years ago. This shoot was inspired by the vibrant colours of birds and set in a forest by my house. My sister did a great job of the fashion styling.

Clockwise from top-left: Golden-Breasted Waxbill; Indian Blue Peacock; Buff-Bellied Hummingbird; Red-Throated Sunbird.

More pictures on Flickr.

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