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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Male Canada Warbler – Ottawa – One of our shyest warblers is the furtive Canada Warbler. Usualy heard before seen, look for them sculking through scrubby vegetation near woodlands and wetlands. After a long Canadian winter, we all welcome the rejuvenating warmth of Spring. With it comes an abundance of lush […]
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 […]
Beluga Whale Feeding Frenzy – Churchill, Manitoba – In summer, at the mouth of the Churchill River and Hudson Bay, Belugas congregate to take advantage of fish concentrations. When conditions are ideal, a feeding frenzy might emerge. Expect fast action and thrills during such events. Canada is renowned for its […]
Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan – ATLAS) as seen from our Laneway – A major feature of country living is the lack of light pollution. Ranked around level 2 on the “Bortel scale”, the night sky above our property is highly ranked for capturing celestial objects like Comet C/2023 A3 and […]
Adele Penguin during an Ice storm – With colonies below the Antarctic circle, this hardy bird breeds further south than any other Penguin. The persistence and determination of life is prevalent throughout nature. Even in the extreme cold of Antarctica, a few hardy species thrive. Among them are Penguins – flightless, […]
Great Images feature traits like sharpness, detail, wide tonal range, and visual impact. Black-mandibled Toucan – Costa Rica Many animals have unique shapes. They can easily be identified simply by their silhouette. Everyone knows this shape is a toucan. I took this photo in Costa Rica when I brought my […]
Over the decades, I’ve taken a lot of photos. So many that counting seems pointless. For better or worse, I’m a bit trigger-happy, especially when working with wildlife. After a photo session, I’ll download the files into an external hard drive. I’ll then format my memory cards making them ready […]
