V: Valour

Terry Fox (1958-1981)

On shadowy days of doubt, the iconic statue of our most celebrated alumni still inspires courage ...

U: Us

I love this piece of street art that I came across in an alleyway off Kensington Avenue in Toronto. Somehow I identify with the face at bottom right!

T: Tossed

These shoes had been hanging off the wires over an alleyway just off East Broadway and Fraser for at least a couple of years until a friend of mine who lives in the neighbourhood got so sick of them that he called for their removal. In an impressive instance of municipal efficiency, the shoes were removed within days of the call. I admit, the shoes were rather ugly to look at in real life ... but a lo-mo image of them still makes me feel all kinds of nostalgic.

S: Shade

I saw this art project while wandering in Fitzroy Garden during a trip to Melbourne this past February. I liked it that the tiles with all the children's names seem to be snug and protected under the shade. Meanwhile, the shadows of the trees sway like they are dancing with the kids.

R: Rocks

Rocks beneath my feet

Q: Quiet

A blue heron meditating on Lost Lagoon

P: Peace

O: O

N: Noise

I was thinking about how to represent noise photographically when I walked by this sign ... so I cheated!

M: Moon