The Michael Lee-Chin Crystal is named after the Jamaican-Canadian billionaire who donated $30 million for the building, which was designed by American architect Daniel Libeskind. As I was taking photos of this amazing, gravity-defying, crystalline structure, a man who was just about to enter his car came up to me and said, "Isn't that the ugliest building you have ever seen?" Not quite ready to get into a possibly long discussion with a resident, I grinned at him and said, "Let's just say that it's unusual." He laughed, continued getting into his car and drove off.
We spent most of the afternoon in the ROM's World Culture Galleries, but just before the museum closed for the day, I insisted on a short visit to one of the Natural History Galleries. Now I can finally say that I've seen a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton! Whee!
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Some serious touristing going on here. Love the Tyrannosaurus.
Unusual is the word!
The 2nd pic is beautiful.
Great shots, Hilda. Am so glad you are enjoying your visit and maximizing your time! Always so much to see and do; maybe you'll get to try some poutine!?:)
Yes, I would agree the buidling is interesting and a work or art in itself. Art is supposed to inspire exploration and conversation and it obviously did that.
Never seen a T-Rex except in Jurassic Park (the movie). Neat.
I rather like the building. But that T-Rex must have agreed with his fellow Canadian because he's looking quite cranky.
The building is exciting, yes. But everyone must see a T. Rex at least once in her life.
Thanks for sharing with us these "pieces" of Canada, a country we so much want to visit!
God bless you!
Cezar
Fascinating, educational and informative. Great shots. Thanks for the visit. Been a long while indeed!
People will always say that. Think of the pyramid in front of the Louvre in Paris.
Lovely shots and adore your t. rex.
Have a great trip, Hilda.
Wow! Thanks for the visit to Toronto. Enjoyed this post and the lil anecdote with the resident.
I love that second photo! And I wouldn't want to mess with the guy in the 3rd!
Jackie
Fantastic composition on top! And I can't agree less with your 'new friend' (LOL), I find the architecture just amazing.
Also like the T. Rex perspective very much. Great post, Hilda!
Cool post, Hilda. I don't know what to think about the building...I think one would have to see it in person...it is certainly unique and very intriguing. I'd like to see how it configures on the inside, too. Scary-looking skeleton!
amazing. a really good photographer over her perfect subject. structures!
What wonderful impressions of that great place. Surely a good photographers work. Thank you for sharing. Please have a great new week.
daily athens
Ah! «Louis» sees that you included a photo of his former father-in-law! (last image)
I don't think all buildings should be beautiful, but I gotta say, I share that dude's opinion. That building is fugly! It's jarring in a not good way.
I love all the pictures Hilda! So glad you had a good time.
Oh I've been looking forward to your vacation photos! Love the last shot :D
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