Sometimes we wait for optimum conditions to head out with our cameras; blue sky, bright sunshine, warm weather, spectacular subjects… but there are times when conditions are not ideal, and these photo opportunities can present challenges that result in fascinating photos. Today, I would like to encourage you to take […]
In this pandemic year, with non-essential travel discouraged, I decided to focus on the wildlife preserves and scenic attractions near my home. One of the anomalies that has emerged during this most unusual year is that several species of rare birds have found their way to Quebec – providing avid […]
Still in pandemic, still under restrictions… it’s time to take a vacation, but where can we go? Percé Rock at sunrise. Nikon Z7II with 70-200mm f/2.8 at 93mm, f/18 with ND Filter, 15 seconds, ISO 125. In Eastern Canada, there is only one answer: Discover another region of Quebec, la […]
Let the games begin! This week, as the Tokyo Olympic Games swing into high gear, I would like to share some of my favorite pictures of the Canadian athletes who have qualified for competition. Kristel Ngarlem – Weightlifting (76kg) Kristel Ngarlem. Sony a9, 85mm F/1.8 Kristel started weightlifting at 10 […]
I wanted to do a portrait using some of the local lilac bushes as a backdrop. Ava kindly modelled for me and I used a 1.8 lens to create a soft look to the image. A reflector helped bounce light back into the models’ face and I also held a […]
Canada is a nation full of natural splendour, encompassing 9,985 million kilometers² and a wide range of ecosystems. Working as a photographer allows me to discover a world of contrasts and great diversity. In this report, I invite you to follow me to some of the places I particularly enjoy […]
Looking at nature through a macro lens is like being transported to a different world. Seeing the details you don’t normally pay attention to and witnessing the beautiful complexity of nature. I just got my new Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm and here are a few of the many new […]
As an avid sports and nature photographer, my kit tends to favour long telephoto lenses, big zooms, and macro optics, but for the past two months I have been enjoying a wide-angle adventure, exploring the world through the perspective of the Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 zoom. At first, I was unsure […]
De toute évidence, le Québec est une terre de contrastes. Chacune des régions offrent autant de panoramas uniques qui se caractérisent par une identité géographique lui étant propre. Mais s’il y a une destination qui peut se targuer de ne ressembler aucune autre, les Îles de la Madeleine se distinguent. […]
A.J. Casson, one of the famous Group of Seven painters once called Elora “Ontario’s most beautiful village.” And there’s a good reason for it. Perched high on the edge of a spectacular gorge and nestled along the banks of the Grand & Irvine River lies this enchanting town of Elora, […]
