The Isle of Skye is brimming with stunning and incredibly unique photography locations to choose from. Every day I wanted to go somewhere new. But, at least for me, really good photography doesn't work that way. I frequently find that I have to visit a location more than once before I make my best images. I think it's because on the first visit I can become overwhelmed by … [Read more...]
Iceland: Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
Seljalandsfoss is one of the most iconic waterfalls in Iceland. I have seen so many photos of this place that I was very excited to see it first hand and it didn't disappoint. It's definitely on my list of places to return to when I visit Iceland again (surely, I must!) and hopefully I'll have more opportunities under different lighting conditions. While there, I had … [Read more...]
Iceland: Hraunfossar Lava Falls
Lava and water - that is what Iceland is made of. And when you put those two things together something quite incredible happens! Hraunfossar, roughly translated as lava falls, was formed when a volcano erupted under a glacier creating a porous lava field through which the cold subterranean water gushes, seeps and cascades into a pristine river. I visited in October when … [Read more...]
Iceland: Kirkjufellsfoss Waterfall
After our incredible and unplanned northern lights show on the first night of my photography tour in Iceland, our next stop was Kirkjufellsfoss. I like to call this one "triple falls". I came up with my own names for all the places in Iceland to keep them straight in my head since the names are so complicated! On the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, the Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall … [Read more...]
Englishman River Falls, Vancouver Island, BC
I grew up on Vancouver Island. It is a gorgeous part of the world, especially in summer time. There are lots of special places on the island, but there are certain places I return to again and again for their beauty and tranquility. Places I enjoy every single time. One of those places is Englishman River Falls. Please click any of the images to view larger … [Read more...]
Lower Myra Falls (Part 2)
Usually when I find a great scene like the one at Lower Myra Falls in Strathcona Park on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, I start off wide and photograph the entire scene. I loved how the waterfall was not just one big fall but multiple falls leading to the emerald pool. Please click the images to view larger versions. But I never stop there. I always prefer the … [Read more...]
Lower Myra Falls (Part 1)
One of my favourite places in Strathcona Park on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, was Lower Myra Falls. The hike is about 1 kilometer from the parking area and it leads to a stunning group of cascades deep within the forest above Buttle Lake. I could spend all day photographing falls like these that have such variety from numerous small falls above crystal clear emerald … [Read more...]
Lupin Falls, Strathcona Park, BC
While visiting Strathcona Park on Vancouver Island, Ray and I quickly got back into our old routine. We got up at 5am for the sunrise photo shoot at Buttle Lake then went back to the campsite for breakfast, coffee and showers before heading out on the second photo shoot of the day. Our next stop was Lupin Falls just a short hike away from the main road. It's hard to believe … [Read more...]