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Nature & wildlife photography

I started in nature and wildlife photography and love it when I can get out in the field. Share my love with posts that will take you with me.

Perseid meteor shower, Photography, Lethbridge photo printing

Perseid Meteor Shower: A Celestial Extravaganza

The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most awe-inspiring celestial events of the year. It graces our skies annually during …

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Summer print special

Camera Settings for Nature Photography

As a nature and wildlife photographer, understanding your camera settings is crucial for capturing stunning images. In this blog post, …

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Canon 24-70 f4L, Photography courses online

Equipment for the wildlife photographer

One of the most common questions that I am asked is – “I would like to get more serious with …

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The Astro photography rule

Astro photography made easy For those that like to do or would like to try astro photography and are trying …

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Kayaking the middle lake of Waterton Lakes National Park looking at the Prince of Wales hotel

Waterton kayaking the middle lake

Waterton kayaking the middle lake on a beautiful fall day. There is not a lot that can beat the amazing …

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Red Rock Canyon, Lost Horse & Pass Creek

Driving up to Red Rock is one thing, stopping to explore is another. There are so many places to stop …

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On the way to Red Rock the scenery is amazing, nature photography, nature prints for sale, wall art, wall decor, Lethbridge art gallery,

Red Rock Canyon – After the fire

I wanted to get up to Red Rock Canyon as it finally opened to vehicles for the first time since …

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Road trip to Police Lake and Waterton

I needed to get out on a road trip so I decided to head on a road trip to Police …

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Jensen Reservoir a day trip

Took the White Turtle II out for a road trip to do some photography and enjoy the day at Jensen …

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Winter blues

Winter blues set in Even with it being not a bad winter I still have the winter blues. I really …

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Morning Frost

Have to shoot the morning frost as fast as you can I love morning frost on just about anything. When …

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Harvest moon

Harvest Moon photo shoot – makes me sad! The harvest moon is one of my least favorite full moons, it …

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On the hunt

I was in Waterton on the hunt for some birds. So far the day was pretty productive but there was …

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Waterton Wildlife

I like the scenery in Waterton but I like Waterton wildlife even more!! There are so many animals to photograph!! …

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American Goldfinch early spring in Coaldale Alberta

American Goldfinch – Break Time

American Goldfinch comes to visit When I am trying to do some work and a American Goldfinch shows up I …

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Waterton Spring Visit

Waterton spring visit and a rain storm! I had the chance to head out to Waterton for a spring visit. …

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Ice fishing on McQuillan Lake Alberta

Ice Fishing

Ice Fishing & photography I have never been ice fishing. But if I was to go it would be inside …

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Lethbridge Alberta Frost pictures

Frost, Fog & Snow

Frost, Fog & Snow around Lethbridge This past week saw the return of winter with several days of frost, fog …

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Boxing Day Brawl

Went out for boxing day and came across a major brawl, could not believe how these two fought. The special …

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My Van – White Turtle III

Whenever I am out shooting I usually don’t take pictures of my van as I am shooting other things. Last …

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