David Cooper 2012 favourites
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Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista playfully sticks his tongue out at photographers during photo day at spring training in Dunedin March 2, 2012.
David Park and his fiancee Vanessa Crossley recovered their bike, which had been stolen, by accosting a guy riding it. September 12, 2012.
Thomas Mulcair and his wife react to the announcement that he has won the contest for party leader on the fourth ballot after long delays caused by problems in the computer voting system at the NDP Leadership convention 2012 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, March 24, 2012.
Love From Afar, The Canadian Opera Company's production at the Four Seasons Centre with Russell Braun as Jaufré Rudel, Erin Wall as Clémence, Krisztina Szabò as The Pilgrim. January 30, 2012.
North Toronto Collegiate Institute show held their annual fashion show Friday evening in the theatre of the newly rebuilt school. February 3, 2012.
Great Dane Luka sits in the centre of the kitchen in front of the marble fireplace in the home of Perry Zimel and his partner Kiril Mumdjiev. October 29 2012.
Islander Kent Chapman brought his very own "deck chair" onto the ferry on the way to the island. He was given the chair and a matching couch by a friend of his mothers and was bringing it home. February 5, 2012.
Tom Jones Steakhouse beside the King Edward Hotel. December 5 2012.
Francisco Alejandri, the Star's chef of the year is decamping to a pop up store on Thursdays. He'll be at The Raq cooking up latin american cuisine starting next month. August 20, 2012.
Alex Brovedani, better known as "Toronto Batman," stares down his Batman Mask in Yonge/Dundas Square. Brovedani struck it big online when his video "Batman's night out" went viral. But the accidental success has not been all wine and roses. December 17, 2012.
Bald Eagle Ivan is owned by Falcon Environmental Services which uses falcons and other birds of prey at Pearson International in order to scare away "nuisance birds" such as geese, ducks, and seagulls that pose a danger to aircraft. October 9, 2012.
Illustration of Tony Wong scarfing down popcorn in the face of his detractors who have called for his Toronto International Film Festival press pass after sneaking in food to a screening at the Ryerson Theatre. September 13, 2012.
Lila Shah, 2, runs through the "water" in the "Virtual Forest" causing the water to move around her feet. The trees grow or wither depending on getting water or not. New DigiPlay Space interactive exhibition at the TIFF Kids International Film Festival is almost like being inside an iPad. April 10, 2012.
Thousands of people turned out when the Cherry Blossom trees were in full bloom in High Park. Aerialist Taliya Cohen of Circus Alchemy performs in the park with the cherry blossoms in the background. April 13, 2012.
Mischka Crichton of the mass band "Carnival Nationz" prepares to go on stage during the Caribbean Carnival's King and Queen competition held Thursday evening at Allan Lamport Stadium. August 2, 2012.
Maia Svenneby, 7, runs through the water play area in Neshama Playground. Neshama Playground at Oriole Park was officially opened by the Honourable David C. Onley and his wife Ruth Ann Onley along with other dignitaries. Neshama Playground was designed so that it can be enjoyed by children with disabilities at the same time as children without them. July 21, 2012.
The colourblock trend has hit footwear as shoes sport several colours in a single pair.
Canadian designers Dean and Dan Caten talk to reporters on the Red carpet for the 25th and final Fashion Cares Gala at the Sony Centre September 9, 2012.
Michael McTaggart, also known as "Subway Elvis" performs at Yonge and Bloor Station, 40 years after he first started singing to commuters on TTC subway cars more than 40 years ago. July 14, 2012.
Canadian legend Gordon Lightfoot. April 12, 2012.
The new "Kid" in town, Canadian third baseman Brett Lawrie (left) and Colby Rasmus mirror each other during their works out with the Blue Jays during spring training in Dunedin February 25, 2012.
Brett Cecil Toronto Blue Jays pitcher works out with the Blue Jays during spring training in Dunedin. February 25, 2012.
Miguel Angel Carballo hits out of a green side bunker on the 17th green at the 2012 Canadian Open at the Hamilton Golf and Country Club. July 27, 2012.
Joe Carter laughs in amazement as pilot Michael Gibson (behind with controler) flies his 6 blade camera helicopter right up to Carter so he can inspect it up close during the practice day at Eagles Nest Golf Club before the Joe Carter Classic. August 14, 2012.
Marlies goalie Jussi Rynnas deflects the puck off the stick of Griffins Nathan Paetsch during the first period between the Toronto Marlies and the Grand Rapids Griffins at the Ricoh Coleseum. October 21, 2012.
Raptors Dominic McGuire fights for the ball under the hoop against the jazz's Paul Millsap during the third overtime as the Toronto Raptors lost 133-140 to the Utah Jazz at the Air Canada Centre. November 12, 2012.
Argos Chad Kackert runs the ball into the grasp of Stampeders Maurice Price as the Toronto Argonauts win the 100th Grey Cup 35-22 over the Calgary Stampeders at the Rogers Centre. November, 25 2012.
David Cooper gets a lift during Toronto Blue Jays spring training in Dunedin, February 22, 2012.
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The picture of the bald eagle is unbelievable!! Fantastic shot!
Posted by: Gabrielle Vali | 12/23/2012 at 10:58 PM
Great capture of Tony Wong!
Posted by: Sean Stone | 01/05/2013 at 12:28 PM