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Best Spots for Cherry Blossoms aka Sakura Viewing and Photography in Toronto
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Best Spots for Cherry Blossoms aka Sakura Viewing and Photography in Toronto

Feature image by Mike Simpson taken at Grenadier Pond in High Park, Toronto Spring has been a mix of cool and warm days but the overall trend since winter has been mild – so mild in fact there have been record breaking days and so much general warmth that the cherry blossoms have arrived early!…

Night, Astro and Long Exposure Photography with Ontario Creator Scott Visscher
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Night, Astro and Long Exposure Photography with Ontario Creator Scott Visscher

Welcome to our interview and feature of Ontario, Canada based photographer Scott Visscher, a serious enthusiast for night time and experimental photography like long exposure and light painting, and astro photography of star trails and constellations. Scott brings an artistic sense to his photography and often seeks out unique locations from the Greater Toronto Area…

Public Art and Sculpture Walking Tour in Downtown Toronto (Join Tdot Shots)
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Public Art and Sculpture Walking Tour in Downtown Toronto (Join Tdot Shots)

By Mike Simpson, curator and founder of Tdot Shots Upcoming photo walks and walking tours – please visit tdot.cc/events to register for an public event or contact me for a private tour of Toronto. We explore art, architecture, culture, history and photography. Whenever I walk the downtown core and financial district in Toronto I get…

Chasing Sunrise, Sunsets, Drone Aerials and Street with GTA Toronto Photographer Kurt Wang
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Chasing Sunrise, Sunsets, Drone Aerials and Street with GTA Toronto Photographer Kurt Wang

One of our favourite photographers is Toronto-area local Kurt Wang, known for spectacular images from around the city and neighbouring towns, including downtown Toronto and locales like Mississauga and Hamilton. In this post we will introduce you to Kurt, and share some images from Kurt’s social media. We also urge you to check out Kurt’s…

Solar Eclipse 2024: Safety, Photography in the GTA and Other Tips
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Solar Eclipse 2024: Safety, Photography in the GTA and Other Tips

Monday promises to be an exciting moment for nature, science, astronomy and photography enthusiasts. Let’s look at the phenomenon and offer a few tips for viewing or photographing this event. Please use extreme caution. Errors, whether gear or human cause, can lead to permanent damage to your eyes. It will pay off to learn about…

Profile of Toronto photographer Rob Mee (Landscape, Nature, Cityscape, Architecture)

Profile of Toronto photographer Rob Mee (Landscape, Nature, Cityscape, Architecture)

Welcome to another profile, featuring Rob Mee, a Tdot Create community member and GTA photographer who is keen on developing skills and traveling to further his expertise with photography, and appreciation for history, geography, nature, landscapes and culture. This article is based on the Tdot Shots Five Questions Interview. For our profiles at our page…

Night Photo Walk on Yonge St in Downtown Toronto (IllumiNite Festival)
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Night Photo Walk on Yonge St in Downtown Toronto (IllumiNite Festival)

Super Cool Art and Light Installations on display in March 2024 I am loving exploring the downtown Yonge area recently. It’s so vibrant and fun. Recently the Tdot Shots meetup ventured out to document the IllumiNite Festival put on by the Downtown Yonge BIA. They have some amazing installations. Check it out before the end…

The Well, Toronto: Moody Architectural Photography by Patrick Kilburn
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The Well, Toronto: Moody Architectural Photography by Patrick Kilburn

We asked Greater Toronto Area photographer Patrick Kilburn to talk about his process with these photos of the newest gem in Toronto’s architectural scene, The Well. The following text explains the process and artistic intent. and is from a direct message exchange with the creator. Photography at The Well by Patrick Kilburn  When I first…

March Events in Downtown Toronto – Photo Walk Tours on Yonge St (Illuminite Light Festival and Allan Gardens)
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March Events in Downtown Toronto – Photo Walk Tours on Yonge St (Illuminite Light Festival and Allan Gardens)

We are happy to announce two amazing photo walks and tours taking place this March in downtown Toronto. Both are very unique. The night photo walk will explore the “Illuminite” light installation which runs through March on Yonge street and the day time walk is at Allan Gardens (open all year). If you are interested…

Our Photo Walk Meetups in 2024 Begin with Toronto Henge and U of T
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Our Photo Walk Meetups in 2024 Begin with Toronto Henge and U of T

Hey everyone. An announcement post – we are kicking off the photo walk season with two events that are always popular. We hope you will join us and RSVP. Upcoming Photo Walk Events First two events of the year: You don’t need to have a professional camera – beginners are welcome. Come out to get…