My first stop was by far the front runner for Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Events – Edward Burtynsky‘s exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum titled “Oil” had me hungrily waltzing the exhibit. Every image had an incredibly and inexplicable visual depth to it. Every photo presented a lingering message.

Oil-filled footprints, images of Alberta oil sands, and over-commercialization. Excess. Motor Culture. Every image was vivid and mesmerizing. I do have to admit to a slight bout of shame, where I didn’t realize that photography within the photography exhibit was strictly prohibited (I guess I was so wrapped up into the exhibit that the sign was unbeknownst to me). Rest assured, once I realized I tucked the camera away for some quality observation time. You’d enjoy it too.

OIL is on until July 3, 2011 – so you still have some time to immerse yourself.

Learn more about the exhibit here: http://scotiabankcontactphoto.com/events/486

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