• My favourite wildlife photos … so far

    What’s your favourite? I went through my blog posts from this year and picked my 10 favourite wildlife photos – the only rule I gave myself was no repeat animals (it was surprisingly easy). I’m curious which photo is the most interesting to people like you who peruse this blog (and thanks for coming by the… Continue Reading

  • Did you photoshop that?

    I need a better answer. I often get asked by non-photographer friends if I photoshop my images. I should have a good answer after all the practise. My problem is I usually have no idea what people are really asking or if they even know. My current 12-minute, mind-numbing answer includes mentions of RAW vs… Continue Reading

  • Why are you still here?

    It was a confusing day by the river last week. Despite the bright sun, I felt the cold biting at my inadequate gloves. Winter definitely came early this year. And yet the South Saskatchewan River was covered with huge chunks of ice jostling in the quick current. Was some place upstream cashing in on global… Continue Reading

  • Who would give bears human characteristics?

    It is entirely possible that I may, on occasion, have given slightly human characteristics to some of the wildlife that snuck into my pictures. If it happened, I blame the children’s books we read to our kids. And yes, I am talking about the Bernstain Bears. Some of you might remember, “Bear Country, where the… Continue Reading

  • Who needs a plan?

    One minute I’m in a peaceful forest and in the next an enthusiastic woodpecker takes over. The sounds seem to come from everywhere. I am thrilled to get distracted from chasing chickadees with ADD.  This is a larger, more significant bird with real capability. There could be lessons to learn. I am fascinated to watch… Continue Reading

  • Beauty steals darkness

    A tsunami of light Reaches the forest Dull turns vibrant Beauty steals darkness Leaves deflect the tide Blocking, molding Shaping the flow Teasing its strength A determined stream Survives the maze Marking a spot That catches my eye The forest floor Retains its aura Shadows abound Coolness undisturbed