I’m awake before the morning light every day. Rather than fight those 3am mornings I embrace them. It’s turned into my favourite part of the day. Coffee, journaling, reflecting. Sometimes I can hear coyotes howling in the distance. The world is still asleep, and everything feels calm and untouched. No […]
A land overflowing with rugged beauty, endless landscapes and unique wildlife, Canada is well-known for photographic adventures. Unfortunately, many nature photographers tend to overlook some of our most vibrant and productive habitats like the Prairies. The only self-sustaining Whooping Crane population breeds in Northern Alberta’s Wood Buffalo National Park. They […]
Having the camera in hand and seeking beauty takes me to a place of light rather than the darkness even for just 30 minutes a day. The camera changes worry to a purposeful action. Using it to find beauty in nature reminds me that even in the darkest moments there’s […]
The two wintering sea eagles are Steller’s (left) and the white-tailed. In addition to plumage differences, the size of their bills differs remarkably. Last month I featured the elegance and beauty of the red-crowned cranes and whooper swans I photographed while leading two previous winter photo tours to Japan. I […]
Crescent Moonset, Paradise Valley, AZ USA by Mike Carroll Photographing the moon can be quite challenging, but if you plan your vantage point ahead of time the end result can be the key to your success! A lot of photographers dream of getting that “huge moon” at moonrise. Now we […]
Photo by Stephen Uhraney 2025 All Rights Reserved – The Chalkboard Project When you set out on a documentary project, there is no road map. The first steps are often small, cautious and guided by nothing more than instinct. For me, The Chalkboard Project began with the search for a […]
50mm is considered a “normal” lens. When looking through the viewfinder, your subject’s size appears similar to the view with an unaided eye. Anything with a larger focal length is a telephoto lens. If it’s smaller than 50mm, it’s a wide-angle lens. A 50mm lens was used to capture these […]
The Pacific loon, like all species of loons, has beautiful blood-red eyes. Many authors have erroneously suggested that the reason a loon has red eyes is to restore the red colouration filtered out of the water when the birds dive underwater. This is wrong. More likely, the intensity of the […]
Colour blocks and strong silhouettes make bold seasonal statements. Team Credits Creative Director: Anya Shor Model: Ellamae Sarah Hughes Photography: Leah den Bok Makeup & Hair: Taylor Savage Styling: Justyna Lasocka Location: Wasaga Beach Public Library Earlier this year, I was commissioned by On The Bay Magazine, a publication based […]
I truly believe a photograph isn’t complete until you can hold it in your hands. For over a century, a photo was something tangible—a lasting print you could touch and treasure. Today, we’re flooded with endless digital images, most of which are glanced at briefly before being swiped away and […]
