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The Pros and Cons of Drones for Aerial and Landscape Photography
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The Pros and Cons of Drones for Aerial and Landscape Photography

Writing and photography by Farhaan Iqbal // Seeing the world from above is a unique and stunning perspective. Flying drones is also a fun hobby. The advantages of drones – whether professional or recreational – is that they have given us the ability to discover more, to see more and to go to places where we are not able to go. One such example would be volcanic hotspots.

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.

The Beauty and Challenge of Architectural Photography (with Tips for Gear and Composition)
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The Beauty and Challenge of Architectural Photography (with Tips for Gear and Composition)

In a beautiful and bustling city like Toronto, there is no shortage of inspiration to draw from for your camera to capture. Luckily in a metropolis that is home to the iconic CN tower, one such source of inspiration is, of course, architectural 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

Bird Photography: Tips on Capturing Goslings and Geese in Spring
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Bird Photography: Tips on Capturing Goslings and Geese in Spring

Spring is a time for starting anew. Warmer weather, blooming flowers and the colour of nature returns from its winter sleep. It’s also a time for new life and new beginnings. As a photographer who enjoys shooting wildlife, I love this time of year. And, one of my favourite things to photograph in the spring is baby goslings.

Where to See and How to Shoot Cherry Blossoms and Other Blooms in Toronto this Spring
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Where to See and How to Shoot Cherry Blossoms and Other Blooms in Toronto this Spring

We are under lockdown. But we can be creative about cherry blossom photography and still be safe and responsible. This article describes various options for shooting and viewing cherry blossoms in Toronto, but the techniques could work for any location anywhere.

Interview with GTA Landscape and Astro Photographer Eddie Chan aka @eddiemarkhampyro
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Interview with GTA Landscape and Astro Photographer Eddie Chan aka @eddiemarkhampyro

Interview was conducted by email in April 2021. Please be sure to check out the photographer via their Instagram. Who are you? My name is Eddie Chan @eddiemarkhampyro. I’m 48, live in Markham, and am a Financial Advisor when I’m not pretending to be a photographer. How did you get started with photography? Ten years…