Toronto, Ontario. New Year, New City. by mikeheinhold

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· @mikeheinhold ·
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Toronto, Ontario. New Year, New City.
It can be very interesting, watching where fate brings you. 

An afternoon at home, debating on what to do. My original plan consisted of a hike and waterfall. Something I figured my son would LOVE to partake in. Well, I was unsettlingly disappointed. He had no interest. That, however, didn't mean I didn't want to go. So where to go. Hmm. 

Wait, it's New Year's Eve! Everything may be closed, but that didn't present an issue. Public Transit was FREE! Totally free. Not just the buses in my hometown of Hamilton, but intercity transit too! 

An hour on something called GO Transit would take us to a big city. I've spent 30 years in a city of 500,00. This trip would take to a city of 3 million! North America's 4th most populated city; Toronto, Ontario, Canada! A place I normally shy away from, at all costs. But free transit, to and from and throughout, is no cost. So off we went. 

Ultimately, our night was a bust. An amazing bust though! Our main goal for the night, fireworks, was not achieved. But here's how we got there.

![IMG_4714.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXr1UMXKxA4Z2pEdeE3c2ct13WzxAvRvzJ2Gax83PsCWR/IMG_4714.JPG)

Arriving first at Union Station, in the Heart of Downtown Toronto, we hopped on the Subway. I am very much unfamiliar with Toronto. So to get my ground, we first headed to our ultimate destination. From there we worked our way around, killing the couple hours we had until midnight. 

![IMG_4590.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWSG9eLH9nV3hM4ev7ywDApojMCqELhE4PauPadcnKsuN/IMG_4590.JPG)

After getting off the Subway, at the wrong stop by the way, I discovered this oldie! Originally built in 1843 as RBC Bank, it now sits INSIDE of another building. A 53 story skyscraper connected to  another 49 story building joined as one by Brookfield Place. 
![IMG_4587.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmP4SSRzEYZT6rj5xJ5FDvd7G3vAUJqf2dGDT3p9asoVq3/IMG_4587.JPG)

![IMG_4592.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQCj8c78VUY3hqU9e3uordC1pn7M9yrS7ynQgiwpL4KZt/IMG_4592.JPG)

A stunning building. 

Hotels were next on our list. I live in a city of just 500,00 as I mentioned. A place so spread out that we have very few high rise building. Nothing like Toronto. So seeing such tall buildings was just incredible. 
![IMG_4875.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdYuh4uXSrMaDGUubwWg8uP799Jr4dhZzak3iGnn1uhD8/IMG_4875.JPG)

Light trails were on the list to do. A very busy city, from high above. One problem though. 
Rain. 
All the windows were soaked. Oh the frustration. 

But you work with what you got. 
![IMG_4752.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmbjC2pGVhLe1rYy8aQk3PjCgRGKMd8TsGc74s9uwzUBsw/IMG_4752.JPG)
The world famous CN Tower, on a rain filled, foggy night
![IMG_4764.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmf9AtgDyX9vc5x5HiQC7SaSQtDhkYrkFCuzDXTm2W5Hb1/IMG_4764.JPG)

So back to Union and the Great Hall! 
![IMG_4744.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVjVr1ybtzaJF7nv7omGmDBCwa1918fBxPJ7xeyYavqEG/IMG_4744.JPG)

More Subway! 
![IMG_4696.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdSpKfdzo1fTTCcV8KXu1qH1dBrSqwutJsmyNWnhogPME/IMG_4696.JPG)

![IMG_4701.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmc1pQXKtDef3WzFTBAbw1N9vNoYatr2iPVwyQY6tNjLzR/IMG_4701.JPG)

And to end the night, outside light trails. Was happy with this. Even though, it was rushed. 
![IMG_4889.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUUoKMRdUTqFDPAUWKo5iwDPR6hVfW1JrjsRmieaV78vL/IMG_4889.JPG)

Oh right, almost forgot! 
THE FIREWORKS! 
Yeah, about that. 
See, when 80,000 people get crammed into 12 acres, some views get blocked. Maybe not for the locals. But we are not local. We don't know the inner workings of New Years in a big city. Deciding to try our best to get as close as possible, stuck under an overhang completly out of view of the fireworks is exactly where we got stuck. 
The best view I got was looking through some strangers cell phone. 

I literally have nothing. 
Just this, which I'll only post to add to my story....
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@wisejg ·
Hi happy new year. Let me tell you something. you are a very good photographer and also a good writer. I like the story behind every photo. The hotel look amazing. great work
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@hlezama ·
Greetings, @mikeheinhold. Happy new year. Astonish images. I particularly liked the ones from the RBC Bank; surreal. You did a great job walking the viewers along your trail. A great combination of isolated spaces and the final suphocating crowd.
Toronto looks so attractive through your lense.
The shot of the CN Tower is breathtaking. An impressive work indeed. Congratulations.
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@ylich ·
I love the expression that says: "He who wants, finds how, He who does not want finds excuses."

And the best proof of that is 

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All the pictures are awesome. An adorable job. Congratulations!
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@maquemali ·
Hi there @mikeheinhold!!

Happiest and bountiful 2019 to you and your family.

It was sad to note that your son wasn't interested on initial plan. But somehow you did not lose the good vibes, you had taught of something else to do which you have had beautiful captures too.

With a great camera, you can snap clearly and crisp images at night time captiring street and building lights well.

You crack me up at not getting what you really planned to do!! 😄🤣.. first the hike and next the fireworks! Hahaha.. and you are right, you will just have to do what you have encounter. Those shots were even better cuz you have had stories behind it..

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@macoolette ·
>The best view I got was looking through some strangers cell phone.

I had a good laugh at that statement though!  &#128515;

It's  shame that you did not get a good shot of the fireworks but it looks like you had a great new year after all! 

Exploring places that you're never been before is really exciting.  You get to learn how things are done or how it works in other parts of the "world".  You will also get to know how other people do this and that. You may encounter frustrations but that is part of the learning.  And beyond frustrations can be something more beautiful than we thought it is, like this photo.

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I love the colors!  To me, it is a natural piece of art.
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@el-nailul ·
This is definitely big shoot of yours, taking a chance go somewhere with really short time planning that is really fantastic, besides your unforgettable story celebrating new year. Great thing sometimes came out from unexpected, just like this @mikeheinhold.
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@melinda010100 ·
That old bank building is so amazing! I have never heard of that sort of construction. Your photos are gorgeous. What a fun adventure you had!
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@fitinfun ·
You are showing me my old home town in this post. St Clair used to be my stop. What a trip down memory lane for me. But I do not remember the building in a building. Anything to beat the cold up there is a step in the right direction though :)
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@celinavisaez ·
¡Hola¡ Las fotos están preciosas, esta es la que más me gusto parece una obra de arte de una gran de artistas, luce realmente hermosa, te felicito por tu voto curie, cuéntame que sentimiento sentiste, risa exclamación, carcajadas, brincos, etc. Cariños y besos @mikeheinhold.

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@scrawly ·
Whoa the lighting in these pictures look so modern and futuristic, I like it :D.
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