Joyous Joy

City of Markham, Canada |

Joy is one of the twenty to thirty kids who attended this year’s Newcomers Christmas dinner. Coming from Nigeria, Joy and her family arrived Canada for only a few months. In spite of facing the challenges of adjusting to a new country, Joy certainly has impressed many of us with her joyful spirit.

Man and Camel

Jia Yu Guan, China |

It's better to have a partner than go it alone.
Share the work, share the wealth.
And if one falls down, the other helps,
But if there's no one to help, tough!
- Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, The Message

Mother and Child

Kaohsiung, Taiwan |

Mother and child at a square near The Pier-2 Art Center.

Apartments

Kaohsiung, Taiwan |

A practical architectural solution to maximize the usage of space.

Green on Green

Kaohsiung, Taiwan |

An environmental friendly train track.

Let Me Play

City of Markham, Canada |

This little boy is one of the many children who joined their family to attend a food bank organized summer BBQ for mostly Syrian families. It’s such a joy to see their enthusiasm in playing games, enjoying hotdogs and hamburgers, and most of all, having a good time.

Rest

Kaohsiung, Taiwan |

People staying under the shade to take a break from the intense summer heat of southern Taiwan.

Family Ride

Kaohsiung, Taiwan |

A young family taking a ride on a model train through the Pier-2 park in the city of Kaohsiung — a fun activity that everyone enjoys, children and adults alike.

Look, and Smile

Kaohsiung, Taiwan |

Children posting for their enthusiastic photographer mom.

Arts on the Street

Kaohsiung, Taiwan |

This humorous figure/contour—which represents the cultural implications of Kaohsiung as an industrial and maritime city, is part of the "Labor and Fishwoman" public arts exhibit taking place in the Pier-2 Art Center.

Woman and Door

Lisbon, Portugal |

Looking at doors is fun, especially in Lisbon, Portugal. Here is just one of the many different styles and shapes of doors that can be found in the city’s winding cobblestoned side streets.

On The Bus

Lisbon, Portugal |

#morningcommute #portuguesestyle #sardines

Thinker, Daydreamer

Seville, Spain |

This long bench in a park near the city centre of Seville is a perfect place for relaxing, thinking or simply daydreaming.

Lessons

City of Markham, Canada |

Violin teacher leading a practice session during class at the Gibson Centre.

Line Up

City of Markham, Canada |

Students from a graduating class lining up to receive their certificate …