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
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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
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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
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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
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The last time I had this much attention focused on me, I was taking media calls during a crisis affecting my former company. Let me explain. The lowering sun finally brought out a mule buck to a distant ridge. It was just the two of us on a quiet nite. He focused intently while I… Continue Reading
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I think people’s movements can reflect their personality. For example, have you ever seen high-strung people just saunter around? This got me wondering if my theory holds true in the wild? Last week I was driving aimlessly hoping to cross paths with a beautiful buck. I secretly wonder sometimes if I miss wildlife because I’m lost… Continue Reading

