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 […]
Red Oak Leaves with Hoar Frost taken with Fuji Velvia film – Quebec – I always demanded professional quality from my work. Sadly, pro film adopted low ISO levels. Anything more than 100 ISO was considered too “grainy” to be used in publications. I normally used slide film like Kodachrome […]
Adult male Orca – With their tall dorsal fin, male Orcas are easy to separate from their female counterparts. Orcas, also known as Killer Whales, are the largest member of the Dolphin family. Canadians understand the art of adapting to winter. It’s really simple – just go on vacation. Although […]
Breeding male Cape May Warbler – Point Pelee, Ontario The peak of spring migration occurs during the month of May. That’s when birdwatchers and photographers visit migratory hotspots like Point Pelee National Park, on the north shore of Lake Erie. If conditions are good, many colourful warblers like this male […]
American Robin, Ottawa, Ontario – A truly hardy species, each spring, American Robins are among the first birds to sing in suburban backyards. As winter wanes, the season gives way to warmer temperatures. While the snow melts, plants flourish, animals come out of hibernation, and local environments rejuvenate with an abundance […]
Adult male Pine Grosbeak – Algonquin Park, Ontario – A large finch that breeds in northern coniferous forests, in winter, they sometimes venture into urban gardens looking for fruiting trees and shrubs. Winter takes its toll on wildlife. Only the most resourceful and adaptable animals survive the season’s extremes. While […]
Common Ostrich – Namibia – You can discover much diversity in tropical regions. The variety of animals can sometimes be bewildering. Check as many habitats as you can. Even vast deserts can be remarkably photogenic. Get ready for another endless Canadian winter. Here comes the short days, frigid temperatures, precarious […]
Many animals are fairly hardy and active during winter’s harshest conditions. These animals thrive as long as they can find enough food and adequate shelter. This adult male Northern Cardinal is a common year-round species that can be found from desert regions of Mexico to suburban yards of Eastern Canada. […]
Watch the Summer issue of the PHOTONews Magazine (Coming in Mid-June, 2022) for an exclusive field test on the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO. This compact performer delivers exquisite results when paired with Sony, Leica, Canon or Nikon Mirrorless cameras. Cecil the Cat – Eager to play with the Laowa Mini lens […]
In the next Issue of PHOTONews magazine (Fall/Winter 2021) our wildlife and nature expert, Tony Beck, explores the mysteries of “inner space” in a special feature that he calls “Nuts about Macro!” Hibiscus Reproductive Parts Camera: Nikon D850 Lens: Laowa 100mm F2.8 CA-Dreamer 2X Macro set to minimum focus distance […]
