Toronto through a ZensLens

ZensLens · #1 Posted **Nov 22, 2011, 4:55 AM**

Hey all, new to the forums, found it through ssc. Anywho I live in Toronto and love to shoot the city especially at night. I will try to post as regularly as I can!

Cheers,
Zen

Here's a couple to get started with, a little bit older, but I suppose I should start with my older stuff and progress. C&C always welcome and appreciated.

T.dot by ZensLens, on Flickr

Cityscape by ZensLens, on Flickr

ue · #2 Posted **Nov 22, 2011, 5:52 AM**

When I first read the title, I thought it was "through a Zeiss lens." While this may or may not be through a Zeiss lens on your camera, the photos are still awesome. I'm looking forward to more!

Danny · #3 Posted **Nov 22, 2011, 11:19 AM**

SPECTACULAR PICTURES!

Thanks for sharing. These are amazing!

We hope to enjoy watching more pictures from you, so I hope you enjoy the forum.

Toronto is a very beautiful city, so you´ve an unbeatable place for posting more theads and pictures.

Welcome to the forum!

Congratulations and greetings from Madrid, Spain!

diskojoe · #4 Posted **Nov 22, 2011, 9:35 PM**

Two pics is just a tease. Give us some more!

mthq · #5 Posted **Nov 22, 2011, 10:51 PM**

better hope Stanzmastertron doesn't see this, or he'll fume at the sight of "T-Dot" being used in place of Toronto

Great pics btw

ZensLens · #6 Posted **Nov 23, 2011, 6:26 AM**

Time for an update then and if two pics isn't enough I will just have to post more at a time

Will these do?

lol

Caught a u.f.o. by ZensLens, on Flickr

UofT by ZensLens, on Flickr

Streaming north by ZensLens, on Flickr

Bloor viaduct by ZensLens, on Flickr

The means by ZensLens, on Flickr

Into the blue and out of the black by ZensLens, on Flickr

Pointing at the city by ZensLens, on Flickr

Jibby! by ZensLens, on Flickr

Window to the city by ZensLens, on Flickr

Cab forward by ZensLens, on Flickr

Cheers,
Zen

Danny · #7 Posted **Nov 23, 2011, 11:28 AM**

Great night pictures! Thank you very much!

I see you like long exposure photos, like me.

These new pictures are amazing too. I hope you show more...

Congratulations and greetings from Madrid, Spain!

ZensLens · #8 Posted **Nov 23, 2011, 5:09 PM**

I live in the west end and get out to shoot this area from time to time. Here's some from the west side of Toronto.

The comings and the goings by ZensLens, on Flickr

3 logs by ZensLens, on Flickr

Find my building by ZensLens, on Flickr

Along the lake by ZensLens, on Flickr

Me and my city by ZensLens, on Flickr

Cheers,
Zen

bigcubfan · #9 Posted **Nov 23, 2011, 8:54 PM**

Is that last one taken from Humber Bay park? I stayed in a little dump motel called the Silver Moon in Humber Bay once on a visit to Toronto. It's not there any more. The view was similar to the one in that last pic. Excellent pics.

giovanni sasso · #10 Posted **Nov 23, 2011, 10:12 PM**

sweet pics, zen master / crane man.

mthq · #11 Posted **Nov 24, 2011, 1:22 AM**

you do a good service for Toronto, Zen. Keep up the great work!

DrJoe · #12 Posted **Nov 25, 2011, 11:54 PM**

Amazing, man.

ZensLens · #13 Posted **Nov 29, 2011, 4:52 AM**

Time for an update! Sorry for the delay, been pretty busy

This will be a special update, comprising of a location that has been closed to the public since the 1950's! One of my favourite spots in the city, some of you may know where it is

Grand ballroom! by ZensLens, on Flickr

The balcony by ZensLens, on Flickr

Corner shot by ZensLens, on Flickr

Spotlight by ZensLens, on Flickr

Missing rad by ZensLens, on Flickr

Ballroom sitting by ZensLens, on Flickr

Church spire by ZensLens, on Flickr

Exit at the letter F by ZensLens, on Flickr

Floor above by ZensLens, on Flickr

Belt drive by ZensLens, on Flickr

What moves you by ZensLens, on Flickr

Rusted by ZensLens, on Flickr

Familiar territory by ZensLens, on Flickr

Looking out by ZensLens, on Flickr

St. James by ZensLens, on Flickr

Enjoying the night by ZensLens, on Flickr

Cheers,
Zen

Okayyou · #14 Posted **Nov 29, 2011, 5:46 AM**

Those interior shots are cool. Love the night shots too.

jodelli · #15 Posted **Nov 29, 2011, 9:32 AM**

Nice shots all around, and nobody's posted shots from inside the King Eddie, at least not lately.

Tony · #16 Posted **Nov 29, 2011, 12:15 PM**

Dude! This stuff is awesome!

re: King Edward Ballroom.. is it difficult to get in there?

ZensLens · #17 Posted **Nov 29, 2011, 11:03 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony

Dude! This stuff is awesome!

re: King Edward Ballroom.. is it difficult to get in there?

Let's just say I hadn't been in the ballroom for about 5 or 6 years due to it being locked up tight, this time was easy but it usually is next to impossible.

Cheers,
Zen

ZensLens · #18 Posted **Nov 29, 2011, 11:06 PM**

And to everyone, thanks so much for the compliments

I just started getting my city shots done as large prints... 36"x24"! If there is any interest I will be selling them as limited prints or one of a kind.. If you are interested let me know on here or pm me.

Cheers,
Zen

Illithid Dude · #19 Posted **Nov 30, 2011, 1:59 AM**

What, may I ask, is your kit?

ZensLens · #20 Posted **Nov 30, 2011, 2:04 AM**

I shoot a Canon 1Ds2...and currently usually use either the Canon 50 1.4 or a Sigma 105 macro. Also get to borrow so wangles from a couple friends but I think the 35L is going to be my nest lens.

Cheers,
Zen