Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan – ATLAS) as seen from our Laneway – A major feature of country living is the lack of light pollution. Ranked around level 2 on the “Bortel scale”, the night sky above our property is highly ranked for capturing celestial objects like Comet C/2023 A3 and […]
Adele Penguin during an Ice storm – With colonies below the Antarctic circle, this hardy bird breeds further south than any other Penguin. The persistence and determination of life is prevalent throughout nature. Even in the extreme cold of Antarctica, a few hardy species thrive. Among them are Penguins – flightless, […]
Great Images feature traits like sharpness, detail, wide tonal range, and visual impact. Black-mandibled Toucan – Costa Rica Many animals have unique shapes. They can easily be identified simply by their silhouette. Everyone knows this shape is a toucan. I took this photo in Costa Rica when I brought my […]
Over the decades, I’ve taken a lot of photos. So many that counting seems pointless. For better or worse, I’m a bit trigger-happy, especially when working with wildlife. After a photo session, I’ll download the files into an external hard drive. I’ll then format my memory cards making them ready […]
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 […]
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 […]
Adult male Orca – With their tall dorsal fin, male Orcas are easy to separate from their female counterparts. Orcas, also known as Killer Whales, are the largest member of the Dolphin family. Canadians understand the art of adapting to winter. It’s really simple – just go on vacation. Although […]
Breeding male Cape May Warbler – Point Pelee, Ontario The peak of spring migration occurs during the month of May. That’s when birdwatchers and photographers visit migratory hotspots like Point Pelee National Park, on the north shore of Lake Erie. If conditions are good, many colourful warblers like this male […]
American Robin, Ottawa, Ontario – A truly hardy species, each spring, American Robins are among the first birds to sing in suburban backyards. As winter wanes, the season gives way to warmer temperatures. While the snow melts, plants flourish, animals come out of hibernation, and local environments rejuvenate with an abundance […]
Adult male Pine Grosbeak – Algonquin Park, Ontario – A large finch that breeds in northern coniferous forests, in winter, they sometimes venture into urban gardens looking for fruiting trees and shrubs. Winter takes its toll on wildlife. Only the most resourceful and adaptable animals survive the season’s extremes. While […]
