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Chris Cachia (BEd 2007 OISE) took this photograph last July, close to Keele and Dundas West. “This past summer I tried to photograph pieces of graffiti and street art in each of the downtown’s main spots for such work,” he says. Cachia is less concerned with trying to capture a documentary-style image, and prefers to offer a fresh perspective on others’ artwork. “I loved the piece’s colours, and the fact that it appears as though the character is peeking through the trees,” he says.

Cachia had to a do a bit of juggling to get the composition he wanted, holding his camera with one hand and pulling the branches down with the other. “It was a hot day and I was also carrying my camera case, a large backpack, and bottle of water. While taking this shot I spilled most of the contents of my backpack – and then proceeded to soak my belongings (including a new book) with my water. I ended-up thirsty and frustrated, but it seems it was worth it.”

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