Rick Tyrrell
@southpawed.bsky.social
A Canadian genre-colliding indie songwriter-musician, creative writer, photography enthusiast, over-thinker, tree hugger, sky watcher, avid reader, idealist / cynic, always seeking spiritual elevation and peace. Loving husband + stepdad. All pics are mine.
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Rick Tyrrell
@southpawed.bsky.social
· Jun 16
Monday morning coffee came with gracefully free wind and clouds dancing. Mondays don't always suck. #photography #blueskyphotography #skyphotos #skyphotography #wind #clouds
CATURDAY : Back in the late 1990s, a new roommate joined our family. Aria was a sweet Maine Coon female with big feelings and joy to have two other feline friends in the household. Once matured, she became quite the diva. She is long gone now, but lives in my memories. Meoww! #caturday #catphotos
January 31, 2026 at 2:16 PM
CATURDAY : Back in the late 1990s, a new roommate joined our family. Aria was a sweet Maine Coon female with big feelings and joy to have two other feline friends in the household. Once matured, she became quite the diva. She is long gone now, but lives in my memories. Meoww! #caturday #catphotos
During Toronto "camera walks", I covered many miles and my eyes were scanning the matrix for everything/anything interesting, like this food vendor truck surface and how it reflected a tree into psychedelic fractals. #photography #abstract #reflections #trees #blackandwhite
January 31, 2026 at 2:01 PM
During Toronto "camera walks", I covered many miles and my eyes were scanning the matrix for everything/anything interesting, like this food vendor truck surface and how it reflected a tree into psychedelic fractals. #photography #abstract #reflections #trees #blackandwhite
January 31, 2026 at 1:28 PM
The Riverdale neighborhood in Toronto, where some of the neighbors were there first. #photography #trees #bigtrees #juxtaposition #blackandwhite #toronto
January 31, 2026 at 1:25 PM
The Riverdale neighborhood in Toronto, where some of the neighbors were there first. #photography #trees #bigtrees #juxtaposition #blackandwhite #toronto
I approach a gnarly Red Cedar behemoth in lower Avatar Grove, Vancouver island. My brother (Curt) snapped doc shots and I used my Nikon for the keeper frames ;-p #photography #oldgrowthforest #trees #gianttrees #inthewoods #britishcolumbia #canada
January 31, 2026 at 1:20 PM
I approach a gnarly Red Cedar behemoth in lower Avatar Grove, Vancouver island. My brother (Curt) snapped doc shots and I used my Nikon for the keeper frames ;-p #photography #oldgrowthforest #trees #gianttrees #inthewoods #britishcolumbia #canada
A very stabby place on the outskirts of Fergus, Ontario. The sign says "Enjoy the lakes - Leave no litter". #photography #landscapes #lakes #ontario #canada #trees #blackandwhite
January 31, 2026 at 1:13 PM
A very stabby place on the outskirts of Fergus, Ontario. The sign says "Enjoy the lakes - Leave no litter". #photography #landscapes #lakes #ontario #canada #trees #blackandwhite
Sometimes I take a forest walk just to see a forest walk. #photography #forests #inthewoods #inthetrees #nature #trees #seeingthings
January 31, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Sometimes I take a forest walk just to see a forest walk. #photography #forests #inthewoods #inthetrees #nature #trees #seeingthings
With a direct gaze, this cute as you please post-swim dog became the highlight of an already pretty good day. #photography #dogs #cutedogs
January 29, 2026 at 2:47 PM
With a direct gaze, this cute as you please post-swim dog became the highlight of an already pretty good day. #photography #dogs #cutedogs
Toronto, Canada. When one of the world's most multicultural cities celebrates its people, you feel a sense of inclusive community that makes you proud. Thanks to Trump's threats and insults, Toronto set a new record for tourist visits in 2025. (Taste of The Danforth photo.) #photography #canada
January 29, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Toronto, Canada. When one of the world's most multicultural cities celebrates its people, you feel a sense of inclusive community that makes you proud. Thanks to Trump's threats and insults, Toronto set a new record for tourist visits in 2025. (Taste of The Danforth photo.) #photography #canada
January 29, 2026 at 2:24 PM
An archives throwback to the Luminato arts festival in Toronto. It is good for humans to express themselves through the Arts, because we were created that way. #photography #art #publicart #artfestivals #artinstallations #toronto
January 29, 2026 at 2:20 PM
An archives throwback to the Luminato arts festival in Toronto. It is good for humans to express themselves through the Arts, because we were created that way. #photography #art #publicart #artfestivals #artinstallations #toronto
A little guy dancing on his relatively new legs. The innocence and joy, so beautiful. We all need more smiles in our day, more than ever. #photography #streetphotography #toronto #children #happy #dancing
January 28, 2026 at 4:15 PM
A little guy dancing on his relatively new legs. The innocence and joy, so beautiful. We all need more smiles in our day, more than ever. #photography #streetphotography #toronto #children #happy #dancing
January 28, 2026 at 4:10 PM
A rough year ahead is assured, but with our collective mindset and mutual support, we shall fly through it intact. #photography #blueskyphotography #metaphor #butterflies #bluemorphos
January 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM
A rough year ahead is assured, but with our collective mindset and mutual support, we shall fly through it intact. #photography #blueskyphotography #metaphor #butterflies #bluemorphos
Minimalist Euphoria. #photography #blueskyphotography #recreation #watersports #lakeontario #fun #heathandfitness
January 28, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Minimalist Euphoria. #photography #blueskyphotography #recreation #watersports #lakeontario #fun #heathandfitness
SPROING !! I love colors, but some images benefit from monochrome impact. #photography #blackandwhite #plants #fractals
January 28, 2026 at 3:46 PM
SPROING !! I love colors, but some images benefit from monochrome impact. #photography #blackandwhite #plants #fractals
University Avenue, Toronto, during the 2010 G20 summit. Us versus Them mentality is fascinating, divisive, and a key aspect of humanity. Are we as free as we think we are? Do we think as freely as we wish we could? #photograpy #streetphotography #protestors #toronto #canada
January 28, 2026 at 3:39 PM
University Avenue, Toronto, during the 2010 G20 summit. Us versus Them mentality is fascinating, divisive, and a key aspect of humanity. Are we as free as we think we are? Do we think as freely as we wish we could? #photograpy #streetphotography #protestors #toronto #canada
Spadina Avenue, Toronto, during the G20 summit of 2010. There were thousands of us in the streets, protesting various issues. Largely peaceful and heavily policed, there were incidents of vandalism and civic rights abused. That said, nobody got shot. #photography #streetphotography #protests #canada
January 28, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Spadina Avenue, Toronto, during the G20 summit of 2010. There were thousands of us in the streets, protesting various issues. Largely peaceful and heavily policed, there were incidents of vandalism and civic rights abused. That said, nobody got shot. #photography #streetphotography #protests #canada
Two oldies from my Toronto archives, probably 2009, and the no two alike sunset shows. #photography #blueskyphotography #sunsets #skyphotos #sky #skylines #toronto #canada #cntower
January 28, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Two oldies from my Toronto archives, probably 2009, and the no two alike sunset shows. #photography #blueskyphotography #sunsets #skyphotos #sky #skylines #toronto #canada #cntower
Young Canadians are ready for whatever it takes!! Leave us be, PuTrumpski. #photography #streetphotography #canada #canadians #wethenorth #flashmobs
January 27, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Young Canadians are ready for whatever it takes!! Leave us be, PuTrumpski. #photography #streetphotography #canada #canadians #wethenorth #flashmobs
Reality 2026. #photography #metaphor
January 27, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Reality 2026. #photography #metaphor
The Bay of Fundy tidal bore isn't boring! Check out that water level drop, shown at Digby Nova Scotia with a sunset kiss. #photography #blueskyphotography #lowtide #tides #novascotia #easterncanada #canada #fishingfleet
January 27, 2026 at 1:10 PM
The Bay of Fundy tidal bore isn't boring! Check out that water level drop, shown at Digby Nova Scotia with a sunset kiss. #photography #blueskyphotography #lowtide #tides #novascotia #easterncanada #canada #fishingfleet
The Scarborough Bluffs in east side Toronto. #photography #blueskyphotography #landscapes #scarboroughbluffs #cliffs #monochrome #canada
January 27, 2026 at 12:58 PM
The Scarborough Bluffs in east side Toronto. #photography #blueskyphotography #landscapes #scarboroughbluffs #cliffs #monochrome #canada
From my Toronto archives, a furniture placement challenge. #photography #housing #architecture #toronto #skinnybuildings #blackandwhite
January 27, 2026 at 12:38 PM
From my Toronto archives, a furniture placement challenge. #photography #housing #architecture #toronto #skinnybuildings #blackandwhite
From my Toronto archives, a fine sunset from The Beach part of town. #photography #blueskyphotography #sunsets #beaches #toronto #canada
January 27, 2026 at 12:17 PM
From my Toronto archives, a fine sunset from The Beach part of town. #photography #blueskyphotography #sunsets #beaches #toronto #canada