Tennis & Toronto

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Originally uploaded by John Hasyn Photography.

I decided to spend an afternoon at the Rogers Cup International Tennis tournament on Monday. It used to be called the Players International, then the Du Maurier International, then they did away with sponsorship of sporting events by tobacco companies, so the local cable company took over. Since I last went about 5 years ago, they've built a big stadium and it now feels like a mini-U.S. open. Lots of high priced hot dogs and brand name companies selling their wares. This to me symbolizes the mentality of Toronto. Gone is the quaint city feeling of 20 years when I first immigrated. Now we are desparately creating a mini-New York.

Taste Of The Danforth

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Originally uploaded by John Hasyn Photography.

Every year about a million people descend on my little Toronto neighbourhood to enjoy what has become the biggest street party and food festival in the city. Danforth Avenue becomes a mass of bodies, food and bare flesh. If I was shooting at 125th of a second, it's unlikely that my eyes could focus for much longer on any specific thing. Click on the photo and go to "Taste Of The Danforth" set to view larger portfolio on Flickr.