by Mike Simpson | Mar 16, 2020 | Events, History, Photo Walks, Toronto
Update: Our First Day of Spring Photo Walk, scheduled for Saturday March 21 at the University of Toronto, is cancelled. It is with regret that I write this post announcing the cancellation of our first meet-up of 2020. Under the current circumstances it doesn’t...
by Mike Simpson | Mar 8, 2020 | Events, History, Photo Walks, Photography, Toronto, Uncategorized
Interested in walking tours in the hear of Toronto? I want to share this simple map and tour itinerary with you! This is a route I generally take through the U of T campus when I lead tours, take my kids for a walk or just want to be surrounded by beautiful scenery in...
by Tdot Shots | Mar 7, 2020 | History, Iconic Toronto, Instagram, Photography, Public Art, Toronto, Transit, Uncategorized
Feature photos by Jack Loughran / @jackjustjumped The Canadian Light Rail Vehicle (CLRV) has been a unique staple of Toronto for 40 years. They’ve rumbled across Toronto streets ever since September 30, 1979. Now, they are retired as of December 29th, 2019....
by Donna Chong | Feb 22, 2020 | Events, Photo Walks, Photography, Toronto, Uncategorized
Terra Lumina, by Moment Factory takes you on an enchanted night walk into the future in the year 2099 in a world where man, nature and the animal kingdom live as one. It is a 1.5 kilometer journey at the Toronto Zoo that starts when you enter a portal of light that...
by Tdot Shots | Feb 14, 2020 | Events, Instagram, Photo Walks, Photography, TdotSpots, Toronto, Uncategorized
2020 Photo Walks Announcement Note: the March 21 walk at U of T is cancelled We are excited to announce the photo walk schedule for this year! 2020 promises to bring new opportunities for photographers to network and check out new and iconic locations around the city....
by Donna Chong | Jan 30, 2020 | Events, Photography, Public Art, TdotSpots, Toronto, Uncategorized
Photos and article by Donna Chong This year’s Toronto Light Festival is one of the best in recent years. If you’re looking for an evening of magical family fun head down to the beautiful, historic Distillery District to check out the Light Installations....
by Mike Simpson | Jan 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Welcome to Tdot Shots. We’re a community-based Instagram account showcasing photos from our supporters in Toronto and the GTA. Are you interested in getting features? If so these tips are for you. Please read on. Also be sure to read the post on Best Size and Aspect...
by Mike Simpson | Jan 4, 2020 | interviews, Photography
Tdot Shots Five Questions interview with Ash O’Malley aka @offbeatimages (all images by Ash) Interview by Tdot Shots founder Mike Simpson aka @mikesimpson.ms Who are you? My name is Ash and I’m from the Toronto area. I work in Communications/PR and I take photos...
by Mike Simpson | Jan 3, 2020 | Photo Contest, Uncategorized
We are happy to announce the winners and finalists of our 2019 Toronto Photo Contest. Thank you to our sponsor ProLab Canada and our judges: Taku aka @smaku, Kurt aka @kurt.wang and Mike aka @mikesimpson.ms Winners received a $100 gift certificate from ProLab...
by Mike Simpson | Nov 29, 2019 | Murals, Public Art, Toronto, Uncategorized
This mural at Yonge and St. Clair in Toronto was created by artist Jerry Rugg (aka “birdO”) in cooperation with StreetARToronto (StART) – an organization supporting street artists in the city. Location: 1 St. Clair East at Yonge St. (just a few steps from the...
by Mike Simpson | Nov 24, 2019 | Photo Walks, Toronto
We are pleased to announce our winter photo walk in downtown Toronto. The date is Sunday Dec. 22, 2019. This photo walk starts at 3:30 PM (one hour before sunset). All are welcome! Please RSVP at Eventbrite MEETING PLACE AND TIME / RSVP Sunday December 22 / 3:30 PM – ...
by Mike Simpson | Oct 26, 2019 | Photo Contest, Toronto, Uncategorized
Tdot Shots Toronto Photo Contest 2019 QUICK TAKE Contest dates: Nov. 1 – Dec. 15 Rules: Enter by posting a Toronto/GTA photo and use the hastag #tdot_shots_contest19 / Follow @tdot_shots and our sponsor @prolabcanada More information: View official contest...
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History and Construction of the CN Tower: The Architectural Structure that Defines the Toronto Skyline
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Tdot Shots Toronto Photo Contest Awards 2020 (View Gallery and Critique)
For the Love of Astro Photography (From City Moons to the Comet Chase)