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James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 23h

Throwback to 2012
Stanley Park
Vancouver BC Canada
Park named after Lord Stanley, former Governor General of Canada who also donated the Cup. (For those outside N. America, the Cup is the trophy for pro hockey champions. For those in Toronto, hockey is what the Leafs play between golf seasons.)

James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 23h

Hi Premee, I sent Kate a link to see the photos I took during the book launch, I asked her to forward it to you.

And I agree with Derek, I'm enjoying the story so far.

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James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 2d

The Joker, Batman, and Catwoman
They did not know each other. I was taking a photo of Batman when Catwoman walked by, so we had to take a photo of the two of them together. While we were doing it, the Joker arrived.

Fan Expo Canada
Toronto, Canada (not the 51st state - not now, not ever!)
Aug 24

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James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 2d

Fanaticcon Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (not the 51st state - not now, not ever!)
July 2025
#cosplay #cosplayer #cosplayers #cosplayphoto #cosplayphotography #cosplaycanada #fanaticcon #fanaticconottawa #fanaticconottawa2025 #ottawa #ottawaontario #ottawacosplayer #ottawacosplayphotography #canada

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James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 2d

Steampunk Ottawa event
October 2025
#cosplay #cosplayer #cosplayers #cosplayphoto #cosplayphotography #cosplaycanada #steampunk #steampunkottawa #ottawa #ottawaontario #ottawacosplayer
#ottawacosplayphotography #ontariocosplay #ontariocosplayer #ontariocosplayphotography #canadacosplay #canada

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James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 3d

Street photography
Gig Economy worker
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (not the 51st state - not now, not ever!)
August 2024
#people #peoplephotography #street #streetphotography #candidphotography #candid #candidportraits #cycling #bicycle #gigeconomy #working #urban #urbanscene #blackandwhite #ontario

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James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 3d

I was there. Hoping to post a photo here on Sunday. Should have some on my Facebook by the end of the day today.

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James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 4d

Street photography - man on a boat
St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada (not the 51st state - not now, not ever!)
August 2025
#street #streetphotography #candid #candidphotography #people #peoplephotography #portraits #candidportraits #boat #boats #water #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #stjohns

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James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 11d

I will be on a staycation next week, and as I am planning to stay out of my home office, I will be away from social media. Will resume my postings on October 20.

Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Canadians.

James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 11d

Turkey Vultures
African Lion Safari
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (Not the 51st state - not now, not ever!)
May 2025
Birds of prey demonstration
#wildlife #animal #animals #bird #birds #birdsinflight #nature #outside #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhitehamilton #hamiltonblackandwhite

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James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 12d

I've made the difficult decision not to volunteer or attend @canconsffh.bsky.social this year.
An attendee requested that no flash photography be done. I offered a compromise to the organizers, which they did not accept. Long story short, I don't think I can do quality work under those restrictions.

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James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 12d

I've had to make the difficult decision not to go to Can-Con this year. I hope to attend the launch of your book at Perfect Books instead. Will you do a book signing? And are we allowed to take photos?

James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 13d

Fridays, I post photos of the different musicians I photographed over the years.
From 2014
Almonte Celtfest
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
#music #musician #musicians #celticmusic #celticmusicfestival #celticrock #celticrockmusic #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhite #blackandwhiteontario #canada

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James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 13d

If we can't make it to Perfect Books, will you new book be available in the dealer's room?

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James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 14d

I'd buy it

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James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 14d

Throwback to 2011
butterfly section of the zoo
Calgary, Alberta Canada (not the 51st state - not now, not ever!)
#throwback #throwbackthursday #tbt #butterfly #butterflies #tree #insect #insects #zoo #calgaryzoo #canada #canadaphotography #canadianphotography #canadaphotographer #canada #alberta

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James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 14d

When I fist saw the title, reading quickly, my fist thought was to ask myself if the ship was docked at Milliway's

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James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 14d

Do you have a book (or are you planning a book) of your photography?

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James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 14d

Kapla! (not sure spelling in English)

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James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 14d

What about acting ensigns?

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James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 16d

The Red and White Rangers
Fan Expo Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (not the 51st state - not now, not ever!)
August 2024
#cosplay #cosplayer #cosplayers #cosplayphoto #cosplayphotography #cosplaycanada #fanexpo #fanexpocanada #fanexpocanada2024 #toronto #torontoontario #torontocosplayer #ontario

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James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 16d

Fanaticcon Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (not the 51st state - not now, not ever!)
July 2025
#cosplay #cosplayer #cosplayers #cosplayphoto #cosplayphotography #cosplaycanada #fanaticcon #fanaticconottawa #fanaticconottawa2025 #ottawa #ottawaontario #ottawacosplayer #ottawacosplayphotography #canada

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James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 17d

Street photography
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (not the 51st state - not now, not ever!)
August 2024
#people #peoplephotography #street #streetphotography #candidphotography #vacationphotos #vacationphotography #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhitetoronto #torontoblackandwhite #canada

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James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 17d

Containers being loaded or unloaded.
St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada (not the 51st state - not now, not ever!)
August 2025
Not living near an industrial port, we had never seen the process of the containers being loaded and unloaded.
#harbour #port #industrial #containers #crane #cranes #konecranes

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James Coughlan @photosbyjames.bsky.social · 18d

Crane (3 photos)
African Lion Safari ( @africanlionsafari )
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (Not the 51st state - not now, not ever!)
May 2025
Birds of prey demonstration
#wildlife #animal #animals #bird #birds #birdsinflight #nature #outside #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #canada #ontario

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