Tdot Shots Toronto
In this article we discuss the pros and cons of using a Toronto-based username for your Instagram account or deriving a handle from your own name. Should you be known as your name or a nickname? What is best for marketing your photography? In the end it’s up to you what you do. Nobody knows…
By Sayantan Basu “Covid 19” or Corona virus has people indoors a lot. As a photographer being quarantined is really challenging but I think we should accept this and strategize our next step accordingly to “make the most of the quarantine”. The thing I am doing these days is editing, which involves revisiting my old…
Introduction & Interview by Mike Simpson I have corresponded with artist Rob Croxford via email during these early days of the pandemic and really wish I could have visited his east end Toronto studio (as we planned in mid March). But now I look forward to meeting Rob in person. I downloaded 40+ images on…
Interview by Mike Simpson I have never met Mr. Brian James but I will tell you that in choosing these images I decided that I like him. I like the variety of images in his portfolio – and I LOVE the editing. Blue never looked so good to me. Same for the dark moody stuff! I…
Desolate future? Sure feels like it for all of us stuck in quarantine, self-isolation and practising social distancing on rare occasions we leave the house! Let’s be patient and smart and we can beat this! Follow @tdot_blog – we support Toronto artists, photographers and creators! Join our community via the website tdot.blog Credit: We are…
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 St. Clair TTC subway station). The art has two aspects…
Interested in walking tours and photo walk meetups at the University of Toronto? Be sure to search our site for recent posts and view our Tdot Events site. We love the St. George campus, whether we are a large meetup group or a small private walking tour. Contact us to find out when we are…
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. CREDITS Article co-written by @transit_insider and @6ix.capturesFeature photo by Jack Loughran / @jackjustjumpedBody photo by Connor_transitpics A Brief History of the CLRV The first car…
We are living in scary and dangerous times. There’s no doubt that the number of people carrying the coronavirus in Toronto and Ontario will increase. Hopefully the increase will then plateau and trail off. However with outbreaks and state of emergencies in places like California and New York State, it’s important that a large cosmopolitan…
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 the…
