• Scratch alert

    What’s your favourite itch? I used to think that wildlife started itching and scratching in a devious attempt to ruin my photos. After watching this behavior for some time, I have come to the insightful conclusion that they are itchy. Then I realized it’s actually amusing to watch. I have gathered a few of my… Continue Reading

  • Predicting the future

    I have to hand it to my American friends. They definitely have a way with signs. I was just trying to stay between the lines on a curvy road when I was abruptly informed that my life’s journey would be hitting a difficult patch. I believe the words they used had something to do with… Continue Reading

  • Bison icon

    Familiarity definitely breeds contempt. When I first see a new animal, everything it does is exciting and I’m quickly taking photos. I had the opposite experience in Yellowstone where I found bison hanging around everywhere. I quickly realized I was going to see more bison than I had laid eyes on in my entire life.… Continue Reading

  • So what’s different?

    These hawk photos are different. Or are they? What’s the difference between an average photo and a good one. Uncommon views often provide uncommon beauty. Waiting for better light (patience alert), viewing the subject from a different perspective (sore knee alert) or deciding how much of the scene to show (cropping alert) are just a… Continue Reading

  • Questions no one is asking …

    I have a lot of questions about many areas of life. If I was a Krahnpix reader, I would have some serious questions for the character behind the wild photos and odd musings. Here’s what this imaginary interview with myself might look like … First of all, what’s with all the attempts at humour? I just… Continue Reading

  • Forget the plan

    Apparently all you have to do is hope and wildlife magically appears. My research had led me to believe that the Lamar Valley would be the best place to find wildlife in Yellowstone – I nearly drooled over the many photos and reports of bear and wolf sightings in that famous locale. In order to maximize… Continue Reading