Last month I featured the sandhill cranes I photographed in New Mexico a few Christmases ago. While I was in New Mexico, I secretly hoped to see a critter that had been on my bucket list for nearly 40 years. The animal I dreamed of seeing was the javelina (pronounced […]
When photographers begin their lighting journey, they typically start with soft light, often experimenting with modifiers like umbrellas or small softboxes. As they progress to the next level, they venture into the realm of hard light. In this article, I will explore four essential accessories that will help you modify, shape and control […]
While this year was one of the worst winters I’ve ever seen in British Columbia, the challenges inspired me to find new ways to create images in the mountains. As an outdoor photographer, I can’t control the weather but I can play with light and shadow. The Concept I’ve always […]
The chicken-like willow ptarmigan, weighing less than a kilogram, has the largest circumpolar range of any of the world’s 19 species of grouse. Its unwary nature makes this handsome bird one of my favorite subjects to observe and photograph. In North America, these hardy northern grouse are year round residents […]
When I am initially exploring an idea for a new book, I always start by asking myself three questions. First, how many books have been written on the same subject? If there are many, it could be that the market is saturated. If there are none, or very few, I […]
Adult Broad-winged Hawk About the size of a crow, Broad-winged Hawks are fairly common in various woodlands during summer. They can sometimes be found hunting along forest edges. This tame individual was stretching its wings and tail after a rain. With their fierce demeanor and majestic presence, Birds-of-Prey are highly […]
Elinchrom, a leader in the high-quality photographic lighting industry, proudly announces the launch of the Elinchrom THREE, an innovative addition to their line of versatile lighting solutions. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern photographers, the Elinchrom THREE is a compact, portable off-camera flash that delivers exceptional performance and […]
Loons: Treasured Symbols of the North was published in October 2022. It compares the five species of loons in the world, four of which spend the summer months nesting in Canada. I had been thinking about writing a book on loons for nearly 50 years, starting in the early 1970s […]
Let’s dive into the colourful world of Renee Robyn and learn how she lights up the beauty of dance and shapes the movement with the Elinchrom FIVE and a few modifiers. One of the subjects I love to shoot is dance. For my first session, I thought it would be […]
Red Oak Leaves with Hoar Frost taken with Fuji Velvia film – Quebec – I always demanded professional quality from my work. Sadly, pro film adopted low ISO levels. Anything more than 100 ISO was considered too “grainy” to be used in publications. I normally used slide film like Kodachrome […]
