Wednesday, September 17, 2014

R/Alphabe-Thursday

 Rubble at the park

R is for RUBBLE.

On the northern shore of Lake Ontario in Toronto lies a treasure called Colonel Samuel Smith Park, much of which is built on rubble landfill such as bricks, concrete and rebar.

 Part of the park's coastline

It's now a lovely park that boasts easy-to-walk paths and abundant wildlife, wildflowers and trees.  My husband and I like to visit the park because it's a dedicated bird sanctuary and a great place to take a camera.

 Rubble Art?

I didn't see who built this but I'm imagining a couple of kids...or perhaps an adult who's a kid at heart.

More Rubble Art??

I am linking to Jenny Matlock at Alphabe-Thursday HERE 
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52 comments:

  1. JoSeptember 17, 2014 at 4:35 AM

    How wonderful to build a park and bird sanctuary from rubble. Of course, good photo ops for photographers ! Thanks for sharing. Jo

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  2. eileeninmdSeptember 17, 2014 at 5:05 AM

    I am always happy to see a bird sanctuary.. The rubble art is cool! Pretty shots of the beach!

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  3. MalyssSeptember 17, 2014 at 5:12 AM

    From rubble to park and sanctuary : a good and beautiful story !

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  4. BasiaWSeptember 17, 2014 at 5:31 AM

    It's beautiful story and photos!
    Nice to see it!

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  5. Penelope NotesSeptember 17, 2014 at 5:55 AM

    I do like the rubble art as it seems more environmentally friendly along the beach than the plastic rubbish we also sometimes find.

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  6. Elizabeth EdwardsSeptember 17, 2014 at 6:27 AM

    i love the coastline shot. luv the rubble art. we were traveling lately so i am sorry i have missed your posts. hope you are well. ( :

    i will be sharing lots of our Canadian trip ... it was a real blast.

    we saw lots of rock stacks ... they even said in a few places - please don't move any rocks. i guess some folks find them not very zen. ha. ha!

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  7. Kerri FarleySeptember 17, 2014 at 6:49 AM

    Colorful rubble :)

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  8. AnvilcloudSeptember 17, 2014 at 6:49 AM

    What a unique place and post.

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  9. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowSeptember 17, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    Fun to see! :)

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  10. RevrunnerSeptember 17, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    From wrack to ruin. :-)

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  11. William KendallSeptember 17, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    Curious to see rubble like that, but when you explain the purpose, it becomes acceptable.

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  12. The CrankySeptember 17, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    So colourful! I'm loving the rubble art but I can't help asking: if it were in Ireland, would it be Blarney Rubble?
    Okay, I'm going...

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  13. MadSnapperSeptember 17, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    my favorite is the first shot, that is amazing and what a great idea to use it to rebuild... cool art to. i like both pieces..

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  14. TexWisGirlSeptember 17, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    a good salvage. :)

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  15. Small City ScenesSeptember 17, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    What a fun place. Rubble art. MB

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  16. Sylvia KSeptember 17, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    A great place indeed!! Love the rubble art, creative to say the least! Wonderful post for the day, as always, EG!! Hope your week is going well!!

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    All shapes and sizes and colours going on there!

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  18. Linda W.September 17, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    Interesting to see what people have done with the bricks. Some folks are very creative!

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  19. JudySeptember 17, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    Looks like a nice place to spend some time.

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  20. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"September 17, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    I like the coastline shot and the "rubble art" is fun. Many of the bird reserves around here are old sand and gravel pits.

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  21. HalcyonSeptember 17, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    I like the first shot where the stones appear to be all different colors. Your blog always makes me miss Canada. :)

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  22. StephanieSeptember 17, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    I enjoyed viewing the great rubble art and wonderful images!

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  23. KathySeptember 17, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    Sometimes trash turned into treasure can be a good thing!

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2014 at 2:06 PM

    "Rubble" can be quite colorful! And yes, it's probably meant as art:)

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  25. RedPatSeptember 17, 2014 at 2:27 PM

    It is a great place! A friend has made several art pieces from bricks with holes in them that he collected on the Leslie St spit over the years. There is such a warm and soft feel to them.

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  26. Coloring Outside the LinesSeptember 17, 2014 at 4:57 PM

    Beautiful place for a sanctuary- and some cool rubble art, too!

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  27. Ginny HartzlerSeptember 17, 2014 at 5:07 PM

    It's so pretty for rubble. But not really a safe place for kids.

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  28. Rocky Mountain WomanSeptember 17, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    I kind of like the rubble art. It's cool!

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  29. carol l mckennaSeptember 17, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    Lots of great rubble in your unique, creative and pretty photos for R ~

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  30. ~Lavender Dreamer~September 17, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    I like those old bricks. How interesting to see the rubble art. And as always...great photos my friend! Hugs!

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  31. RandySeptember 17, 2014 at 8:44 PM

    Love the bricks. They would make for nice garden art.

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  32. JackSeptember 17, 2014 at 9:31 PM

    EG, your first colorful photo is wonderful!

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  33. RoseSeptember 17, 2014 at 9:32 PM

    Definitely rubble art...not bad for rubble, either. I could handle walking there.

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  34. Yogi♪♪♪September 17, 2014 at 9:52 PM

    Best looking rubble I've seen in a while. Nice use for discarded rebar as far as I am concerned. Rubble Graffiti anyone?

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  35. Krishna/കൃഷ്ണSeptember 18, 2014 at 12:34 AM

    interesting...

    thanks

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  36. orchid0324September 18, 2014 at 1:49 AM

    Wow, Colonel Samuel Smith Park looks wonderful place and great both of you can enjoy the nature or birds there♡♡♡
    Great rubble art, too.

    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  37. DarlaSeptember 18, 2014 at 7:16 AM

    I like that rubble art, lets you know someone with a creative spirit visited.

    Darla

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  38. Pamela GordonSeptember 18, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    A very interesting park/beach. I like the 'art' and the well worn bricks. Really cool looking!

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  39. JudySeptember 18, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    looks like a wonderful p[lace to walk!! I love the rubble art! I never would have thought to create something like that!

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  40. fredamansSeptember 18, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    Geez, I live somewhat local, and never been there. Gonna have to go check it out! Looks neat!

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  41. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 18, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    Oh no the second piece of art buckled under the pressure :)Good to see something beautiful created out of the landfill EG!

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  42. LmkazmierczakSeptember 18, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    Thought the first shot was of a mosaic but thee read the blog...great subject! Rubble! Always enjoy my visit♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/red-peppers/

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  43. Jenn JilksSeptember 18, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    What a great spot. I love the bricks, the rubble idea, not so much!

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  44. GranthamLynnSeptember 18, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    Wow what an interesting place. I am sure you can get some great shots. Thanks for sharing. I linked too at Jenny's.
    Have a great Friday.

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  45. JimSeptember 18, 2014 at 6:37 PM

    I'm liking your "Rubble Art", Ms. T.G. It might not be real pretty but it uses what those people had to be creative. Really though, rubble not picked up and that strewn in public places is really messing things up.
    ..

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  46. LoisSeptember 18, 2014 at 7:22 PM

    That would be a fun place to visit, because you never know what you might find!

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  47. MICKAN from QUEENS FIELD¸.•°`♥✿⊱╮September 19, 2014 at 2:58 AM

    How nice .... !

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  48. JeevanSeptember 19, 2014 at 4:33 AM

    The rubble makes beautiful art and pretty nice shore textures! Superb captures

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  49. JudieSeptember 19, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    What a wonderful idea! I love the fact that it is so colorful. Love your photos!!

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  50. Susan AndersonSeptember 20, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    That rubble looks pretty appealing!

    =)

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  51. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪September 23, 2014 at 6:11 AM

    these are unusual rubble blocks.

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  52. LeoraSeptember 23, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    Love your top photo of rocks - great texture and composition. Draws me in.

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