Regarding impact, simple photos usually work better than complex ones. Simplicity helps draw attention to your main subject. For nature photographers, “Keeping it Simple” is an especially expressive method to communicate wildlife themes. During field work, look for situations without visual distractions. Put your camera in a clear line with […]
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 […]
By Craig Hilts, Prairie Fire Photography “For me, storm photography is about finding art in the extremes.” Into the Heart of the Storm Billowing clouds tower high into what was once a clear blue sky. After hours of waiting, everything comes down to this moment. As I drive along a […]
Between 1969 and 1979, the Bank of Canada released one of the most visually celebrated sets of currency in our nation’s history: the Scenes of Canada series. These notes weren’t just monetary instruments – they were miniature masterpieces that captured the very essence of Canadian life and landscape. While the […]
Cinque Terre is one of those rare places that lingers in your memory long after you’ve left. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997, this stunning stretch of the Italian Riviera with it’s five beautiful hillside villages is nothing short of magical. We’ve just returned from our trip […]
I have been addicted to nature trivia since I was a boy. I always wanted to know which animal has the strongest claws, the lightest bones, the most enormous mouth, the longest lifespan, and the biggest belly. Today, many decades later, whenever I need a trivia fix, I can always […]
When planning a trip to Mexico, there are so many breathtaking destinations you could put into your bucket list—like the Baja California Peninsula, Copper Canyon (Barrancas del Cobre), the Yucatán Peninsula, the Pacific Coast, and the Sierra Madre Occidental, just to name a few! Having visited multiple times, I really […]
When I was a boy, bears were the demons in my nightmares. During the day, they lurked in the dark recesses of my imagination, and at night they skulked from the shadows to stalk and chase me. I stopped having those frightening dreams many decades ago, but I have never stopped thinking about […]
Arctic Icebergs – Safe journeys through the Northwest Passage require ships that can sail through icy conditions. The most reliable vessels have reinforced hulls. Unfortunately, ice is unpredictable, and tour boats sometimes require the aid of icebreakers to get through. Be prepared for itinerary changes on any Arctic Adventure. As […]
During the winter months, my wife Aubrey and I take frequent walks through a wooded area near our home. We’re always on the lookout for wildlife, hoping to spot a rarity such as a short-tailed weasel, a striped skunk, a moose, or a bobcat, but usually have to settle for […]
