Harry Enchin merges images from the City of Toronto archives with contemporary shots of the same locale for a series of unique timescapes. At the corner of King and Yonge (above), a Red Rocket streetcar noses past a news stand selling the defunct Toronto Evening Telegram.
A mural for CBC TV’s host George Stroumboulopoulos South side of Queen Street West near Simcoe.
Just as the “old” images were originally captured with photographic tools of the day, the “new” images are captured digitally. The viewer can easily see the changeover of decades; the montage photographs retain reference points of familiar landmarks, establishments, and roads. -From Toronto Transformed
Queen Street just east of Sherbourne
Dundas Street east of Ossington
Enchin is a self-taught photographer living in Toronto.
Harry Enchin’s website, here.
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I can imagine what those workers are thinking – in 100 years, a douchebag is going to Photoshop me into his deep art, I can’t wait!
love it!
So glad you found us then. Thank you.
Amazing pics!
I know, aren’t they? Especially for those of us here in Toronto. I worked a few doors from the corner of Yonge and King for years, and that one is quite gripping. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
WOW. This is fascinating. I came here from Nia’s blog. Glad to find you.
Glad you found it, then. Welcome and thanks.
Fascinating!
I agree. I love the idea that he can actually find the historic photo in the Toronto archives, a job in itself I imagine. Thanks for stopping by.
great stuff. I was referred to you by niasunset and am following your blog.
Glad you connected, welcome. And thank you for the follow.
Reblogged this on photographyofnia and commented:
This is amazing Transform!
Thanks for the reblog, and yes, it is amazing, isn’t it?