The walrus will never win a wildlife beauty contest. Still, I have a soft spot in my heart for this whiskered, google-eyed, wrinkle-faced beast that has played a role in many of my most memorable Arctic adventures. One summer in particular, my fondness for the walrus grew even more when […]
The polar bear embodies the allure of the Arctic like no other animal. As our world tackles the implications of climate change, the bear has become an important bellwether of global warming. I have been fortunate to observe and photograph polar bears in Wapusk National Park, near Churchill, Manitoba, on […]
Last month I featured the sandhill cranes I photographed in New Mexico a few Christmases ago. While I was in New Mexico, I secretly hoped to see a critter that had been on my bucket list for nearly 40 years. The animal I dreamed of seeing was the javelina (pronounced […]
When photographers begin their lighting journey, they typically start with soft light, often experimenting with modifiers like umbrellas or small softboxes. As they progress to the next level, they venture into the realm of hard light. In this article, I will explore four essential accessories that will help you modify, shape and control […]
While this year was one of the worst winters I’ve ever seen in British Columbia, the challenges inspired me to find new ways to create images in the mountains. As an outdoor photographer, I can’t control the weather but I can play with light and shadow. The Concept I’ve always […]
The chicken-like willow ptarmigan, weighing less than a kilogram, has the largest circumpolar range of any of the world’s 19 species of grouse. Its unwary nature makes this handsome bird one of my favorite subjects to observe and photograph. In North America, these hardy northern grouse are year round residents […]
When I am initially exploring an idea for a new book, I always start by asking myself three questions. First, how many books have been written on the same subject? If there are many, it could be that the market is saturated. If there are none, or very few, I […]
Adult Broad-winged Hawk About the size of a crow, Broad-winged Hawks are fairly common in various woodlands during summer. They can sometimes be found hunting along forest edges. This tame individual was stretching its wings and tail after a rain. With their fierce demeanor and majestic presence, Birds-of-Prey are highly […]
Elinchrom, a leader in the high-quality photographic lighting industry, proudly announces the launch of the Elinchrom THREE, an innovative addition to their line of versatile lighting solutions. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern photographers, the Elinchrom THREE is a compact, portable off-camera flash that delivers exceptional performance and […]
Loons: Treasured Symbols of the North was published in October 2022. It compares the five species of loons in the world, four of which spend the summer months nesting in Canada. I had been thinking about writing a book on loons for nearly 50 years, starting in the early 1970s […]
