Toronto Marathon May 2012. ~ By Photographer Anthony Luke

Toronto, ON - Sunday May 6th, 2012 - Over 12,000 participants from 50+ countries hit the streets of Toronto in support of the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, Toronto General & Toronto Western Hospitals.

Since 1995, the Toronto Marathon has generated over $9 million for its various charitable partners including the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, Toronto General & Toronto Western Hospital, Hemophilia, Multiple Sclerosis, Toronto Foundation for Student Success, ICA Canada and Diabetes.

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Skateboarder Shoot by Yours Truly ~ Anthony Luke

JessiKa Violet By Yours Truly

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New Personal work From Yours Truly

I was riding around the city looking for inspiration and rode through a few back alleys and some more off-the-beaten-path places in Toronto. I came across some interesting textures and linear patterns. Old posters and graffiti prove to be an interesting source of material. The works of some of the abstract painters came to mind when I looked through the lens. A great source of inspiration for me is the work of photographer Aaron Siskind and painter Franz Kline. Take a look

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Sneak Peak of My Parkour Shoot

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© Anthony Luke Photography

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© Anthony Luke Photography

Parkour (sometimes abbreviated PK) is a method to overcome obstacles with speed, efficiency, and agility. Originally developed in France, the main purpose of the discipline is to teach participants how to adapt their movements to their environment by vaulting, rolling, running, climbing and jumping. Traceurs (parkour practitioners) train to be able to identify and utilize alternate or more efficient paths. Parkour can be practiced anywhere, but areas dense with obstacles offer many different training opportunities. Parkour is often confused with free running. They are often used interchangeably even though these terms refer to distinct disciplines. Free running employs creativity through the use of tricking moves such as aerial rotations and spins.