Last night I told Ray that I thought I had run out of hope. It’s been over 2 years since I developed an auto-immune disease - one that is supposed to go away someday - and while I am ever so slowly improving, it’s been a long haul. So wasn’t I surprised this morning when I received my “poem of the day” - the first one I received since I signed up for it as a motivation … [Read more...]
Long Exposure Bird Photography
One of my favourite watering holes on the pacific flyway is Whitewater Draw in Arizona. Here Sandhill Cranes arrive by the tens of thousands every winter. It’s a phenomenon I’ve witnessed a few times before (you can see the photos from those trips here.) On my last visit I made over a thousand photos on the first day and, after reviewing them, I realized they were … [Read more...]
Wings in Time Digital Art Collection
Welcome to “Wings in Time” — my latest digital art collection! This project has been thoroughly enjoyable for me during a time when my limited mobility has found me doing an extensive amount of sitting around. During this time, I have rediscovered my love of birds and birdwatching; in particular, their behaviours and capturing those special moments that are unique to each … [Read more...]
A Season of Killdeer
“Look!” That word always makes my heart jump a little as I wonder what new marvel nature has in store for me. I rushed to the back window of the RV to see what was out there. A Killdeer!! Just walking in the grass behind the RV only a couple of feet away. What an incredible photography opportunity! And that’s not all!! Behind it 3 teeny tiny little hatchlings … [Read more...]
Wildlife Journeys – My First Digital Art Collection
I love a clean landscape photograph. One with beautiful colours, interesting lines, and gorgeous light. Or a clean wildlife image with startling detail and a soft background. Those have always been the types of images I try to make. In the past year or so, I've found myself attracted to a different type of image. Perhaps one that is more conceptual and planned rather than … [Read more...]
A Squadron of Javelinas
I was in the zone. Nothing existed except me and thousands of sandhill cranes. In the middle of the action, I had something amazing in front of me that I was photographing, and everything else was muffled out. My intensity communicated to all that I didn't want to be bothered. Someone was talking ... to me I think ... my focus slightly wavered and then I was immediately … [Read more...]
Dolphin Acrobatics and Photography in British Columbia
This is why I do it. I go out in my little boat, Snoopy, in the summer months and sometimes I come home with a bad back as a result. I drag my camera gear out there and usually come home with some photos of splashes or maybe nothing at all. But sometimes ... I have the best day of my life. One of those days when, in the middle of the action, I realize it is a day I will … [Read more...]
Top 10 Wildlife Photos of 2018
I admit it. I have a split personality! While I’m mostly known for my landscape photography, my true love is really wildlife photography. The problem is, there is not always wildlife around. I’ll take it when I can get it, and if not I do landscapes. During the summer months when I am in British Columbia, not a day goes by when then are not wildlife opportunities. Eagles, … [Read more...]