Jellies at Toronto’s new aquarium

December 1, 2013 by Created by RCW

Have to work on my photograph a little more to improve my photos of the jelly fish exhibit at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada.

The scenes are so dark, I may need my tripod. Alternatively, this could be a good chance to play with my macro lens.

For my other aquarium photologs, visit:

Sharks at Toronto’s new aquarium

Coral reef at Toronto’s new aquarium

: The background lights gave the ethereal jellies an angry glow

: Deadly fingers reach into the water for prey

: A single light shone through the ghosts as they floated by

: As though wafting on a breeze, the jelly sank ever further

: Like an alien ship, the jelly pulsed by the glass

: Different tendrils performing different functions

: A caress as two jellies pass

: Two jellies miss a collision

: Mostly white or translucent, some were infused with red

: Hither and yon, the jellies swam across the scene

: A self-portrait against the reflecting wall

Coral reef at Toronto’s new aquarium

November 30, 2013 by Created by RCW

As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, the Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada finally opened in Toronto.

Today, I am posting some photos from their coral reef exhibits.

: The large trio test the waters below the reef

: All you could hear from the children was “Dory!”

: The unicorn of fish

: Dorsal fin is down

: The sheer variety of fish, large and small was amazing

: Dorsal fin is up

Sharks at Toronto’s new aquarium

November 29, 2013 by Created by RCW

I love aquariums, both the smaller home version and the larger amusement park versions. Thus, after bemoaning the absence of one in Toronto (the largest frickin’ city in Canada), you can only imagine my enthusiasm when the Ripley’s company said they would build one in Toronto near two other major city landmarks, the CN Tower and the Rogers Centre.

Well, last month, the Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada finally opened, and on Wednesday, I finally visited it.

Over the next few days, I will display some of the photos I took at the aquarium. Today, I’ll focus on the amazing walk-through shark tank.

: Who knows what lurks beyond the mouth of the coral cave

: Fish swim unphased in the crystal waters

: A regular coral rush hour

: Near and far, the sharks circle quietly

: Fan coral provides little protection

: Light beams through the water to illuminate the ray’s path

: A ray skims the floor as a shark lurks on high

: Mouth open because no one turns down a free meal

: The current splashes aerate the waters of the reef

: The curving walls provide rippling patterns

: She’ll be coming ’round the coral as she comes

In a mesa trouble

November 23, 2013 by Created by RCW

Upon reflection

November 9, 2013 by Created by RCW

I am all about obscure selfies.

Keep away from my nuts

November 7, 2013 by Created by RCW

Yesterday, we checked out the birds of autumn. Today, it is a few furry friends I met in the cemetery who very warily kept an eye on me.

I guess I can understand that. Any movement in a cemetery must be a tad unnerving.

: Keeping a tree between him and me seemed like the smart option at lunch

: Ready to flee at a moment’s notice

: Originally hanging onto a truck bed, he lept to the tree to keep some distance

: There’s an ominous sign while wandering through a cemetery

: No fancy moves, stranger. I got my eye on you.

Autumn birds

November 6, 2013 by Created by RCW

As I mentioned earlier, I took a bit of a walk to visit my grandparents’ grave yesterday and brought along my camera. During my expedition, I was glad to see that a number of animals had not yet given up on Toronto and could still be found, prepping for the coming winter.

Today, the birds.

: Hanging out in the trellis of over a restaurant, this fellow was chatting with his neighbours

: I desperately need (want) a telephoto to capture distant birds like this one

: This little guy wanted to see what was happening with the waaay too early Xmas lights

: No birds, that I can see, in this photo, just a nice colour contrast

: A small sparrow checks out the neighbours

Serenity

November 5, 2013 by Created by RCW

While visiting my grandparents, I saw this amazing moment of peacefulness.

Parks and Rec – New York

October 12, 2013 by Created by RCW

As you can tell, I haven’t had much to talk about lately, so just to prove I’m alive, and hopefully entertain, here are some more photos from my time in New York City a few years ago.