• This model knew how to pose!

    I normally don’t photograph models but when I heard about the opportunity to shoot this gorgeous beauty, I jumped at the chance. This was exciting! We had decided on an outdoor shoot to give it a more natural and fresh feel. All the agencies seem to going for that look this year. Last week we… Continue Reading

  • 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

  • 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

  • That is definitely gawking!

    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