strength from within..

Another day off, and another overcast one at that. Now many of you mourn the loss of the sun, but as you  may know, I love taking shots on overcast days. So I grabbed the camera, bundled up, and headed out to take some more shots for 'kaleidoscape". I didn't get as many as I had hoped, but there where a few winners from the bunch.

This one was one of my favorites. To me it feels like there is an energy from within his torso and it is radiating out, or giving him strength. I am sure we can all relate to days where we have to draw from an inner strength in order to cope or succeed at the task at hand.

The statue by the way, is the one standing in front of Union Station on Front Street. One of my favorite pieces of public art.

Strength

I think we all have those days were we feel we don't have the strength to move another muscle, or think another thought. Deadlines, bills, errands, chores, meetings, and even cold winter days can all leave us feeling emotionally and physically weak. I think the best thing to do is give yourself a break, and not to keep pushing. Let your mind and body recharge.

That is what taking photos does for me. Allows me to escape the not so pleasant things in my life, and instead focus on things of interest, or beauty, or both. It's amazing how much energy I get out of taking what I feel is a great photo, or even spending time looking at pictures in books on subjects I find interesting. So go ahead. Take a break.

As for this guy, he has been holding up this column at the foot of Yonge Street since the 1860's. Talk about strength....