A fleeting moment on the iconic Taksim tram in Istanbul. DOGA BASKAN/THE VARSITY

This is a reminder that even in a city that’s fast, there are moments of stillness worth noticing.

A total lunar eclipse, creating a ‘blood moon.’ VIRAG TAKACS/THEVARSITY

I gravitate toward nature photos most often when photographing for myself, so I wanted to capture this amazing moment of total lunar eclipse.

The light draws the viewer to the model’s face, looking absolutely magnetic. AVERYN NGAN/THEVARSITY

I captured this shot while crouched on the stage at the Victoria College Environmental Fashion Show, held in Kensington Market in March. This year’s theme — Underground — paid homage to underground club cultures, and inspired sustainably sourced looks that were beyond stunning. The crowd certainly seemed to think so — cheering, whooping, and holding up signs that read “Work, queen” or “10s across the board, darling!” as models walked past.

Students sitting at Front Campus. JASON WANG/THEVARSITY
I’m often drawn to spaces that feel intentional but subtle and quiet. A place you could sit in and not need to say anything at all. DOGA BASKAN/THEVARSITY

As I was walking around in the garden, I couldn’t help but notice how much elegance and calmness this corner had. It felt like an oil painting in an art gallery. With the mirrored paths, cradling lily pads, and still water, there was a quiet beauty in how everything was arranged.

This little one, perched on a tree, enjoys its well-preserved snack — a reward for its patience through the long winter. XIAOTIAN LYU/THEVARSITY

As the thick snow finally melts away, the campus squirrels emerge, eagerly digging up the acorns they buried in autumn.

I am so proud of all these girls and what they have accomplished and so grateful to have been a part of the team. KATE WONG/THEVARSITY

This photo was captured after the championship game, focusing on receivers Daniella Chung and Sophie Graham jumping with joy. First-year student Sophie had just won her first university championship. Fourth-year Daniella had won one of her last championships as a member of the U of T women’s flag football team. 

A honeybee sitting on some yellow flowers found at UTSG. VIRAG TAKACS/THEVARSITY
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag/drifting through the wind, wanting to start again? BRENNAN KARUNARATNE/THE VARSITY

In that moment, the plastic bags — dancing on the wind, flapping louder than anything else on the street — felt more alive than the tree whose branches they’d been speared upon.

Every evening, I look forward to that five minutes of peace and an evening walk. DHRITYA NAIR/THEVARSITY