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A while back I posted a collection of Quebec City manhole covers as an offbeat photo subject. From a recent trip to the wonderful urban melting pot that is Toronto, here’s another assortment of these often overlooked cast iron street fixtures. Having encountered at least 25 variations, I’m intrigued by the subtle expressiveness reflected in these compact circular spaces.
E. Burtynsky — Nickel Tailings No. 31, Sudbury, Ontario (1996)
The Summer issue of Canadian Art just arrived and includes a feature (written by Daniel Baird) about recent projects of Toronto photographer Edward Burtynsky. Looking at Burtynsky’s oversized images of industrial landscapes, it’s difficult not to appreciate their sublime beauty while also being astounded by the impact humans have on the environment.
More about Burtynsky and his amazing work can be seen at his website and at the just-opened exhibition “Edward Burtynsky: The Landscape That We Change” at Kleinburg, Ontario’s McMichael Canadian Art Collection Gallery, which runs through September 29, 2013.
E. Burtynsky — Inco-Frod Open Pit, Sudbury, Ontario (1985)
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E. Burtynsky — Oxford Tire Pile No. 9a, Westley, California (1999)
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E. Burtynsky — Rock of Ages No. 1, Barre, Vermont (1991)
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