Bob Camera Club Category: Toronto Street Photo Fishing

Every camera club has rules.

Bob Camera Club has fishing spots.

Welcome to the official Bob Camera Club category known as Toronto Street Photo Fishing—where the goal is simple: stand still, wait, and let the city bite.

This category isn’t about speed, spray-and-pray, or chasing people down the sidewalk like you dropped your lens cap. This is about patience, timing, and trusting that Toronto will eventually wander into your frame.

What “Street Photo Fishing” Means (Bob Rules Apply)

Street Photo Fishing is when you:

Pick a location

Frame the background

Stay put

And wait for the moment to swim in

You don’t follow the subject.

You don’t direct the subject.

You don’t shout, “HEY CAN YOU DO THAT AGAIN?”

You fish.

Approved Bob Fishing Spots

Train platforms (Union Station counts as a stocked pond)

Crosswalks

Construction zones

Street corners with good light

Anywhere people naturally pause, wait, or drift through

If you’re bored while waiting, you’re doing it right.

What Judges Will Look For

Judges are not judging:

Camera model

Lens brand

How expensive your tripod was

Judges are judging:

Timing

Gesture

Layering

A clear sense that the photographer waited instead of chased

Bonus points if:

The subject looks like they wandered into the frame by accident

The photographer clearly stood there longer than most people would tolerate

Classic Bob Restrictions

No rapid-fire bursts (one good cast beats ten sloppy ones)

No moving your feet once you’ve picked your spot

Looking like a tourist is strongly encouraged

Talking to yourself while waiting is allowed

Why This Category Exists

Because the street rewards patience.

Because the best photos show up when you stop trying so hard.

Because anyone can walk fast with a camera—but not everyone can stand still and see.

This category celebrates photographers who understand that sometimes the best street photography happens when you stop walking and start watching.

Final Bob Rule

If someone asks you,

“Did you plan that shot?”

The correct answer is:

“Nope. I was fishing.”

Welcome to Toronto Street Photo Fishing.

Bring your camera.

Leave your rush at home.