Greater Toronto Area

The Thrill of Storm Chasing and Weather Photography
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The Thrill of Storm Chasing and Weather Photography

Photography is all about the light. Sometimes you get the best light during bad weather, especially when storms are occurring at sunset. While photographing bad weather, I have seen colours that had to be seen to be believed. Not many things compare to the excitement of waiting for the special light and cloud forms of an approaching storm

Interview with Toronto area landscape and nature photographer Taku Kumabe (updated)
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Interview with Toronto area landscape and nature photographer Taku Kumabe (updated)

Read our updated interview with acclaimed Toronto photographer Taku Kumabe, aka @smaku. Learn about Taku’s philosophy and approaches to urban landscape and bird photography.

Interview with Toronto Black and White Photographer Paulo Carvalho aka @the10minus4
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Interview with Toronto Black and White Photographer Paulo Carvalho aka @the10minus4

The Tdot Shots Five Questions Interview series profiles Toronto area photographers. Paulo Carvalho’s photography is notable for its strong geometric forms and creative compositions featuring reflections and high contrast lighting.

Nature in the City: Why Photographers Love The Rouge National Urban Park
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Nature in the City: Why Photographers Love The Rouge National Urban Park

Be it landscape, portrait, nature, macro, skyline or just getting out for a relaxing stroll, the Rouge has it all. Rouge National Urban Park is North America’s largest urban protected park and it’s right here in the GTA. All year round it’s an amazing place for a quick hike or if you’re passionate about photography it’s an awesome place for landscape or nature photos

Nature City: Photographers Explore the Wild Corners of Toronto
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Nature City: Photographers Explore the Wild Corners of Toronto

Article and curation by Mike Simpson Photos by Taku Kumabe, Lisa Robertson and Carlier Morejon Cover image: snail in High Park (Carlier), blackbird in Don Valley (Lisa), and Humber Bay Park (Taku) TORONTO: CITY WITHIN A PARK From the parks and forests to the rivers and valleys, and waterfront, Toronto’s natural bounty provides landscape and…

Toronto Public Art: Exploring Downtown Parks, Sculpture and Murals
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Toronto Public Art: Exploring Downtown Parks, Sculpture and Murals

Toronto public art is at once beautiful and thought provoking and sometimes controversial. Often tied to development it tends to appear in areas with new buildings. Our writer Donna Chong explores some new and classic favourite public art works, between City Hall, the Financial district and Canary District. Read on for background on TO public art and a mini tour of each location.

Review: Immersive Van Gogh in Toronto (Digital Art Exhibit)
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Review: Immersive Van Gogh in Toronto (Digital Art Exhibit)

Interested in a rich digital interactive art experience? Check out this new exhibit in Toronto, Immersive Van Gogh The exhibit runs until January 3, 2021 – for more information scroll to end of article. Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most beloved, well known and influential artists and painters from the 1800’s. His paintings…

Water, Water Everywhere: Exploring the Waterfronts of Toronto and the GTA
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Water, Water Everywhere: Exploring the Waterfronts of Toronto and the GTA

All life needs water. We need water, our bodies are mostly water and without water we cannot survive. The book, Blue Mind, argues that being near, in or around water has healing powers that make you happier, healthier, and more connected. The sight of water, whether it be a lake, a creek or a waterfall…