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ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦

@coleshoot.bsky.social

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Mostly Canadian nature and street photography using Canon cameras or Samsung phone. Used to post on other social media until they stopped being civilized.

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ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

A collection of fun photographs. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

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Comedy wildlife photography award finalists 2026 – in pictures

A selection of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026 finalists – from a shortlist featuring a caiman wearing a wig, a leopard doing a handstand, a strutting white-tailed eagle and a polar bear appeari...

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Viceroy butterfly. Often mistaken for the more well-known Monarch, the Viceroy has some distinct differences! #photography #nature #naturephotography #Canon #R7 #viceroy #butterfly #orange

Photo of a Viceroy butterfly sitting on sandy ground with the wings open.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A ladybug closeup. #photography #nature #naturephotography #ladybug #red #Canon #R7 #closeup

Closeup photo of a red ladybug on a green leaf.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We need to help our pollinators, so it's always a good day to see bees drinking from goldenrod flowers. #photography #naturephotography #nature #bee #pollinator #yellow #Canon

Closeup photo of a bee drinking goldenrod nectar

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Wandering in Tommy Thompson Park yesterday... Here is the snail I saw that led to the realization that there was a cricket next to it! (see my previous post for the cricket) #nature #photography #naturephotography #snail #animal #Canon #closeup

Photo of a snail, with a cricket in the background

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Wandering in Tommy Thompson Park this morning... I saw a snail. Then I realized there was a cricket next to it! #nature #photography #naturephotography #cricket #animal #Canon #closeup

Closeup photo of a cricket, with a snail behind it.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I caught this cardinal resting on the sign for a few moments. I couldn't ask for a better postcard photo for Colonel Sam Smith Park in Toronto's west end. The park has a beach on Lake Ontario too. #photography #colonelsamsmithpark #Toronto #nature #bird #cardinal #Canon

A photo of a cardinal sitting on a sign for Colonel Sam Smith Park in Toronto

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Great shot!

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ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Well this is a first. Apparently this could be a juvenile black-crowned night heron. I've never seen one of those before ! #photography #nature #bird #heron #nightheron

Photograph of a black-crowned night heron standing in a tree.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Great blue heron. #photography #nature #heron #greatblueheron #Canon

Photo of a great blue heron standing on a dead tree branch, with greenery in the background.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Flyfishing at sunset. #streetphotography #people #flyfishing #fishing #Canon #photography

Photograph of a flyfisher silhouetted by the reflected sunset in the lake.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

This monarch butterfly was sitting on the ground in my local park, just waiting to be photographed. #nature #monarch #butterfly #photography #Canon #orange

A photograph of an orange monarch butterfly sitting on sandy ground with its wings upright and together. A light shadow from the sun extends behind it.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

A Living Legacy #ColorADay #RedWed #EastCoastKin #ECK #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Photography #Red #Tag #Paint #sign

A sign reading "A Living Legacy" is largely covered over with red paint tags.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We're revitalizing a dynamic community... #TagTuesday #tag #red

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Call McDonalds all day long. #streetphotography #mcdonalds #Canon #24hours

Two people use their phones while standing in front of McDonalds restaurant.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

#TagTuesday #photography

Photograph of an outside wall, covered with spray paint in red, white, blue and black, with drips running down from much of it.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Eye contact and a smile. #FIFA #WorldCup #soccer #football #people #streetphotography #Portugal #Croatia #Toronto #Canon #emotion #smile

A fan reacts with a huge smile to one of the FIFA volunteers.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Sorry, it was Portugal vs Croatia!

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ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Let's Go Portugal ! A Portugal supporter makes his feelings known on the march towards Toronto Stadium before they take on Morocco tonight. #FIFA #WorldCup #Portugal #photography #streetphotography #red #green

A Portugal supporter cheers on his team, while holding green and red flares during a march in Toronto July 2, 2026

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

#TagTuesday #photography

Photo of graffiti, with irony

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

“Brands want high-end photography, but they don’t want to pay $20,000 to $70,000 for a traditional photoshoot,” she said. "Brands are moving to AI to cut out issues like bad press, personal opinions, hourly rates and photographers.” #AI www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

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Brands using AI-generated influencers to promote products on social media

Investigation finds AI content that purports to show genuine customers, prompting calls for greater transparency

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ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Ghana vs Panama pre-game #FIFA #WorldCup #Toronto #Ghana #Panama #soccer #football #streetphotography #people #yellow

Photo of Ghana supporters before the game against Panama, at the World Cup Toronto Stadium

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Ghana vs Panama pre-game #FIFA #WorldCup #Toronto #Ghana #Panama #soccer #football #streetphotography #people #red #yellow

Photo of Ghana fans celebrating before their win over Panama in Toronto June 17th.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Selfies for Everyone! At the Ghana vs. Panama match in Toronto. The photographer in the mix is Nick Lachance @lachancephoto.bsky.social #FIFA #WorldCup #Toronto #Ghana #Panama #soccer #football #streetphotography #people #photographer

Photo of soccer fans before the Ghana vs. Panama match in Toronto June 17th 2026

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Aren't tulips beautiful ? #photography #tulip #tulips #flower #flowers #Canon

Photo of tulips.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I caught these three ladies with painted faces at the 60,000-strong Walk with Israel in Toronto last Sunday. A similar photo was published by the CBC and by the organizer of the walk. #photography #Canon #Israel #blue #white #women #streetphotography #WalkWithIsrael

A photo of three young women with faces painted blue and white, the colours of the Israel flag, taken at the Walk With Israel, last Sunday in Toronto.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Toronto Architecture #Canon #architecture #monochrome #blackandwhite #photography

Photograph of a building for 106-story tower at One Yonge street, Toronto, 2026.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

For #TagTuesday, I discovered a lover had visited my neighbourhood, and painted red ❤️ hearts on the side of the curb every 2 metres or so, for about 50 metres, about 25 of them in all ! #EastCoastKin #ECK #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #love #hearts #sidewalk

Photo of a section of sidewalk, with red hearts spray-painted on the side of the curb every 2 metres or so.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

For #FlyDay, a bee ! #EastCoastKin #ECK #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #Canon #bee

A photo of a bee on a thistle, taken in August one year.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Brutalist Architecture, at the Robarts Library, University of Toronto #blackandwhite #monochrome #brutalist #architecture #canon #photography #library

Architecture photo of the Robarts Library and Fisher Rare Book Library, University of Toronto

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

A photo of a woman taking photos. The woman is using her cell phone to take the photo, but also carrying a baby blue coloured camera, and is in front of a building with vivid blue and magenta coloured walls. #photography #streetphotography #canon

A photo of a woman taking photos. The woman is using her cell phone, but also carrying a baby blue coloured camera, and is in front of a building with vivid blue and magenta coloured walls.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Park your butt here ? Things that make you go "Hmm". #streetphotography

Photo of a purple wood bench, with a concrete parking bumper sitting on top of it, preventing the bench from being sat on, or stolen I suppose.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

For #BlueSkyMonday we have a family in four different shades of blue clothing watching athletes train, for the Varsity Blues teams at Toronto's Varsity Stadium. #EastCoastKin #ECK #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #blue #Toronto #VarsityStadium #StreetPhotography #Canon

Street photography: A family of 4 is lined up against a fence, looking through the bars at the athletes on the other side, practicing and training for their sports at Varsity Stadium. Toronto's CN Tower is visible in the distance. The two children are both wearing blue coats, while the two parents are both wearing blue jeans. The athletic field also as much blue colour visible.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

For Sunday #Stunday I was stunned that someone let this happen to their own car. #EastCoastKin #ECK #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #Canon #lichen #closeup #Toyota

Close up photo of a Toyota automobile covered in lichen.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Dogs in Fog. #photography #canon #fog #dog

Colour photograph of a foggy forest, with one dog being walked by two people, and another dog visible between the trees. Most of the photo is hazy from fog, including the people, but the nearest evergreen branches are a hazy green.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Yesterday dense fog rolled in, and I found this merganser enjoying the peace. This photo is almost straight out of the camera, just cropped and brightened. The thick fog made everything else white. #BirdOfTheDay #bird #ECK #EastCoastKin #photography #PhotographersUnited #nature #canon #merganser

A merganser swimming in the fog

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

I caught this merganser last weekend, and I believe the head colour qualifies for #ColorADay #RedWed #EastCoastKin #ECK #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #artprompt #nature #merganser #bird #ontario #canon

Photo of female wooded merganser standing on a log, with its head turned backwards facing the camera, its bill buried in its feathers.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Canada Geese are known to be protective and even aggressive, so luckily I had a long lens to capture this one. #birds #geese #goose #nature #canon #water #ontario

A photo of a Canada goose standing on one foot on a log projecting out of the water.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Hello chippy! #nature #chipmunk #canon #animal

Photo of a chipmunk in the woods, taken in Hamilton, Ontario.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Wow, I found where all the cormorants hang out! I believe there are more than 60 in this photo alone. Sunday #Stunday #nature #canon #birds #cormorants

A photo of an island covered in cormorants. There are at least 60 in this photograph.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Today's #ColorADay is #OrangeSun so you get another American Robin. This one is asking: Why aren't you out of bed yet ? 😀 #EastCoastKin #ECK #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #artchallenge #artprompt #canon #bird #nature #robin

Photo of American robin, facing straight into the camera.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

For #SmallBirdSaturday we have a spring Robin! #EastCoastKin #ECK #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #artchallenge #artprompt #canon #bird #nature #robin

A photo of an American Robin, in a puddle.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Look Up. Look Way Up. For #ColorADay #BWFri #EastCoastKin #ECK #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #artchallenge #artprompt #canon #Toronto #people #streetphotography

A photo of 7 people on the Toronto subway. All of them are looking at their phones. There is also a payphone on the subway platform.

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Canadian Geographic @cangeo.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Today on Can Geo: In case you missed it — meet the winners of the 2025 Canadian Photos of the Year competition! These stunning images celebrate the breathtaking beauty and diversity of Canada, from coast to coast to coast. 🇨🇦 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/49OMjy3 #CanadianPhotography #ExploreCanada

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Announcing the winners of the 2025 Canadian Photos of the Year competition

Canadian Geographic honours the photographers who captured some of the best pictures of 2025

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

BREAKING NEWS for #TagTuesday 😆 #EastCoastKin #ECK #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #artprompt

Photo of graffiti and tagging in blue and pink, reading "Breaking News" and "God Bless Our Indifference".

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

For Sunday #Stunday, I learned something quite stunning: Snails like to eat posters on telephone poles! Maybe the snails digest the wheat paste they often use as glue... #EastCoastKin #ECK #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #artprompt

Photograph of two snails literally eating and digesting a poster on a telephone pole.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Here is a link to some great wildlife photographs that you may enjoy. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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The week in wildlife | The Guardian

The pick of this week's best flora and fauna shots from around the world

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ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Happy Friday #FlyDay ! Let's have fun today! Reply below to put a caption on this photo! #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #artprompt #mallards #nature #naturephotography #canon

A photo of three mallards. A female appears to be whispering in the ear of a male, while another male appears to want to join the conversation.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

For #HumansOfBlueSky and #UrbanGaze themes, we have a Birks employee with good posture, taken at a shopping mall. #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #artprompt #streetphotography #canon #monochrome #blackandwhite

A photo taken through a store window in a shopping centre, of a Birks employee sitting upright at their workstation in the store. They are sitting with good posture on a stool with no back support.

ColeShoot Photography 🇨🇦 @coleshoot.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

For #TagTuesday, we don't stick together any more. #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #artprompt #streetphotography #canon

A photo of a concrete wall, originally painted during Covid, that reads "The important thing is that we stick together!" and celebrates Toronto's front line responders. It has since been mostly covered with other tags.