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Probably my most used combination this year for bears along the Quinsam River in the fall and on our Safari trip to Tanzania. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/75497506-bc4e-4232-b6ae-911eda92c490/IMG_0663.jpeg NaturePhocus Blog - Canon R5II - long term review and comparison to the R5 and Sony A7RV. - Make it stand out Canon R5II with the only RF lens I currently use, the RF 14-35 f/4 L. I like the extra field of view from our EF 16-35 but both lenses work well on this camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/29e4c282-0407-4203-8e06-459734cda906/IMG_0675.jpeg NaturePhocus Blog - Canon R5II - long term review and comparison to the R5 and Sony A7RV. - Make it stand out Top view of the Canon R5II. I really like the on/off switch in the new location which makes it quick and easy to turn on the camera while bringing the camera and lens to my eye. I rarely switch to video unless I’m on a tripod so having that switch on the left side of the camera is good for me even though I know other people don’t much like it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/5df825e4-b2b1-4b80-8262-6427aebc2cb0/IMG_0665_1.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Canon R5II - long term review and comparison to the R5 and Sony A7RV. - Make it stand out The back of the R5II looks very familiar to anyone having used Canon cameras over the last 20 years but that viewfinder is huge and is a big improvement over the previous version. Not quite as many programmable buttons as the Sony A7RV which does mean I need to go to the quick menu more often than I would like but maybe other photographers prefer the touch screen which is only useful for me when on a tripod shooting landscapes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/c5fbc509-4b90-464c-951e-53d265bce97f/IMG_0661.jpeg NaturePhocus Blog - Canon R5II - long term review and comparison to the R5 and Sony A7RV. - Make it stand out The main reason I bought the R5II was to be able to continue to use my EF 500mm f/4 IS II. This lens is my favourite birding lens and with the 1.4 teleconverter as seen here I get fantastic image quality and am able to track subjects quickly. I don’t know if Canon will ever produce a new 500mm but I doubt it will come in anywhere near the same price as this gem. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2025/12/23/tanzania-teaser-start-with-the-big-five-but-add-a-few monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132840097-TIAM76S7CXMIXBYFMCAU/AfricaDay2Sony-342.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Tanzania teaser- Start with the big five and add a few - Make it stand out Elephant family slowly making its way towards the river for a drink https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/5b550484-e4b7-4528-a8e4-9af887de773e/LC3.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Tanzania teaser- Start with the big five and add a few - Make it stand out Standing in our Toyota Land Cruiser. Looks pretty similar to the ones I saw on TV as a kid. 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Not a great shot but at least we got to see them on the last day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765133215547-50G8GOL6J3V93C94WXD5/AfricaDay2Canon-798.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Tanzania teaser- Start with the big five and add a few - Make it stand out Cheetah mom and cub on a termite mound to give it a bit better view of anything wandering by https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765131839246-408XWOE2OALYW5AF9IIN/AfricaDay9Canon-477.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Tanzania teaser- Start with the big five and add a few - Make it stand out Big yawn, very big teeth and a lot of attitude. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765131789242-ABROYJESQRVJ1U7XMCWP/AfricaDay8Canon-953.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Tanzania teaser- Start with the big five and add a few - Make it stand out Hippos can move very quickly in water, and tend to raise a good bit of muck while doing so https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2025/10/11/whats-in-my-bag-for-tanzania monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1760160522065-KLGN1QW0J6I2S4XBOQ53/IMG_9806.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - What's in my bag for Tanzania - Make it stand out Option 1: In the left side Canon R5II with EF 100-400 lens attached, 14-35 f/4 RF lens, set of magnetic filters. On the right side we have the Sigma 500 f/5.6, Sony A7R5 with 35-150 f/2-2.8 lens, DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Canon 1.4x EF teleconverter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/b5a8aee0-9983-4be2-84b1-4c2c1934ec73/IMG_9805.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - What's in my bag for Tanzania - Make it stand out Accessories going in one of the bags are the Macbook air, 2 small cases of memory cards, extra batteries for all cameras, card readers for CF Express type A and B as well as for SD cards, external SSDs for quick backup of files each night and the trusty Sony ZV1 for quick videos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/fcd83648-1b69-4d5e-89a5-15caa06a7496/IMG_9807.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - What's in my bag for Tanzania - Make it stand out For Option 2 in the Gura Gear bag which is significantly smaller I have the Canon R5II with the EF 100-400 lens and the Canon EF 1.4 teleconverter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/bfc85a47-77af-4c21-8c8b-d7c59e48e25a/IMG_9808.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - What's in my bag for Tanzania - Make it stand out Side 2. I have the Sony A7R5 with the 35-150, Osmo Pocket 3, and the Canon 14-35 f/4. This bag has plenty of storage for all the accessories and a small area that will fit the Macbook air. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2025/10/1/summertime-bald-eagles-a-few-pointers-for-those-who-want-to-get-some-interesting-eagle-shots monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1757978014492-8WOK544T376FTC5TBC91/eaglepaircan-146.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Summertime Bald Eagles - a few pointers for those who want to get some interesting eagle shots. - Make it stand out Bald Eagle taking off along the shore in an industrial area. Certainly not the most beautiful background but it does tell a story. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1757821515558-OCH205H6UAWAG1T5FTBD/eaglestuff-1368.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Summertime Bald Eagles - a few pointers for those who want to get some interesting eagle shots. - Make it stand out Eagle in flight on a bright day. Notice the shadows of the wing tips across its neck which gives an interesting added element to this shot. Taken with Canon R5 II with 500 f/4 at 1/4000s, f/4, ISO 320. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1757977864511-O2S9GX5EUWMKBXXNWOO0/eaglestuff-1152.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Summertime Bald Eagles - a few pointers for those who want to get some interesting eagle shots. - Make it stand out Adult bald eagle circling near a boat launch while a juvenile eagle sits on the rocks in the background. Taken with Canon R5 II with 500 f/4 at 1/4000s, f/4, ISO 500. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1720659529968-PE8LZON25TW46CDCO8NR/fridayfinally-082-Enhanced-NR.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Summertime Bald Eagles - a few pointers for those who want to get some interesting eagle shots. - Make it stand out Two juvenile eagles fighting over some salmon left on the beach. Because they were so close to the same distance from the camera they are mostly both in focus with the other eagles well out of the range of the depth of focus. Taken with Sony A7R5 with Sigma 500 f/5.6 at 1/2000s, f/5.6, ISO ?? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/41e97640-4ad5-40d0-812e-e35a87839cb7/eaglepair-034-Enhanced-NR.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Summertime Bald Eagles - a few pointers for those who want to get some interesting eagle shots. - Make it stand out Pair of Bald Eagles on an old phone pole at the local spit. This portrait was taken while waiting for these guys to take off and hopefully do something interesting. Taken with Sony A7R5 and Sony 200-600mm at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/2000s, ISO 320. I could have reduced the shutter speed but since I was waiting for action I had it set at 1/2000s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/c7c77ab2-0827-48e7-9134-f7ebe376744b/beareagle-825-2.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Summertime Bald Eagles - a few pointers for those who want to get some interesting eagle shots. - Make it stand out I managed to get many of the elements that I wanted in this shot, good light, grabbing a fish from the shallows, nice wing spread but I just missed in the wing position being able to see the eyes. The other shots were just before it grabbed the fish and then in the air. Taken with Canon R5II, 500mm +1.4 teleconverter, 700mm at f/5.6, 1/2500s, ISO320 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/3cfac303-7b5d-4ea5-97d4-e409eb20fed7/eaglestuff-992.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Summertime Bald Eagles - a few pointers for those who want to get some interesting eagle shots. - Make it stand out As this eagle circled about I was able to get in a location that gave me nice light, and what I considered a nice background since the other directions were pure blue sky or houses along the shore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/c7aa81b6-203b-4ac8-88e9-3d3316f281f7/moreeaglefeast-329.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Summertime Bald Eagles - a few pointers for those who want to get some interesting eagle shots. - Make it stand out With the salmon leftovers on the beach quite a few eagles were fighting over the spoils. In this case I did not have many options for shooting locations as I had only a small spot on the beach to observe. With only a prime lens I had to choose for close up action shots at a high shutter speed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/e4a37490-753c-402f-a61e-a060195ffee2/eaglestuff-064.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Summertime Bald Eagles - a few pointers for those who want to get some interesting eagle shots. - Make it stand out A bit different shot with the wings half cocked and the cedar bows as a close background. This background isn’t too distracting since it is all one set of textures and colour shades. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2025/2/28/persistence-and-patience-short-eared-owls monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/8a89df45-1878-42c0-b5da-1becc88d4c25/shorty-502.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Persistence and Patience - Short eared owls - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/17dcc43b-f7d9-40bb-bc38-eb5246e38bc5/shorty-632-Enhanced-NR.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Persistence and Patience - Short eared owls - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/aff01f54-2cda-4539-ab87-7d02068ceef7/shorty-239-Enhanced-NR.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Persistence and Patience - Short eared owls - 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Persistence and Patience - Short eared owls https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2025/2/28/sony-a1-ii-seemingly-a-disappointment-but-a-fantastic-camera monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1649bf08-6135-431e-994b-6c484fb057ea/sony_a1_ii_mirrorless_camera_1732015006_1861705.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sony A1 II - Seemingly a disappointment, but a fantastic camera - Make it stand out Sony A1 II https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/69f07412-38e6-400c-9a9f-89f02e218090/1732015777_IMG_2374356.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sony A1 II - Seemingly a disappointment, but a fantastic camera - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/0ebf1229-d369-47cf-8ad2-32465bbf0055/1732015777_IMG_2374371.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sony A1 II - Seemingly a disappointment, but a fantastic camera - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/c609a18c-65bc-45b4-991a-55265d40afd8/1732015777_IMG_2374357.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sony A1 II - Seemingly a disappointment, but a fantastic camera - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2025/1/13/second-tier-nature-photography-setups-from-each-brand monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539829325750-70SRFSHK21DACMCRRF2Q/b_scully.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Second tier Nature photography setups from each brand. - Make it stand out From a few years back carrying both Canon and Sony gear while shooting elk in the Cataloochee Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/68341cb0-1cdf-49fc-a12f-11f8334285ac/EOS+R5+Mark+II+Slant.png NaturePhocus Blog - Second tier Nature photography setups from each brand. - Make it stand out Canon R5 II https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/f4b2b638-0dd1-4d53-8afb-1bb8201f7ed3/100.500small.png NaturePhocus Blog - Second tier Nature photography setups from each brand. - Make it stand out Canon 100-500mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/294ca553-c6af-4444-b2e8-402993e0fcf0/RF200_800.png NaturePhocus Blog - Second tier Nature photography setups from each brand. - Make it stand out Canon 200-800mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/c13c1e01-381f-4e53-81f9-10848e5a3cb7/a7rV.png NaturePhocus Blog - Second tier Nature photography setups from each brand. - Make it stand out Sony A7RV https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/fc6a7c6c-aced-4009-88a7-d3140140c1c2/200.600.png NaturePhocus Blog - Second tier Nature photography setups from each brand. - Make it stand out Sony 200-600mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/7e6ab861-e459-4564-adcc-5bcc29ba670b/sigma500.png NaturePhocus Blog - Second tier Nature photography setups from each brand. - Make it stand out Sigma 500mm f/5.6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/cd51740f-b5e7-43ac-9d55-362e2b3e0c7d/1695-z-8-body-only__68277.png NaturePhocus Blog - Second tier Nature photography setups from each brand. - Make it stand out Nikon Z8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/73bf25b5-614e-47bc-885c-b32ce97d3eda/Z180-600_5-6-6-3_angle1__20663.png NaturePhocus Blog - Second tier Nature photography setups from each brand. - Make it stand out Nikon 180-600mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/fd570365-a8a6-46ed-b3b2-bee3e84b7512/02-prod.png NaturePhocus Blog - Second tier Nature photography setups from each brand. - Make it stand out Nikon 600mm f/6.3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/a16f5ef9-0c3c-448d-adc1-cfb96d0ad07e/300mm_f4.0_is_pro.png NaturePhocus Blog - Second tier Nature photography setups from each brand. - 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Salmon run on Vancouver Island - How to get Good shots while Watching Black Bears get Fat - Make it stand out A rather large black bear lunging after a salmon on the Quinsam River. Taken with Sony A9II and 200-600mm at 448mm, f/6.3, 1/640s,ISO 12800 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1725651183044-9B04EEPX799MKVY88EQG/afewbear-532-Enhanced-NR.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Salmon run on Vancouver Island - How to get Good shots while Watching Black Bears get Fat - Make it stand out Brownish Black bear taken near dusk. Taken with Sony A7RV with Sigma 500mm f5/6 at 1/2000s, f/5.6, ISO 12800. I turned a corner and saw this bear fishing, this was one of the first few shots I got. Luckily my camera settings were good for getting a quick and sharp image even if we could likely have reduced the shutter speed considerably and still gotten a sharp image once we had time to consider the light more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1725651322140-L4EWXBG8KFKVXDA13A3Q/justone-086.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Salmon run on Vancouver Island - How to get Good shots while Watching Black Bears get Fat - Make it stand out More light makes a significant difference in the details of the shot. In this case I was lucky to find this bear in the afternoon but the shadows could be a challenge if it turned the wrong way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1729359927605-ZAAA4BA3KR43CGINOFE5/cubs-1930-Enhanced-NR.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Salmon run on Vancouver Island - How to get Good shots while Watching Black Bears get Fat - Make it stand out Momma black bear bringing a huge salmon over to an expectant cub. These are the types of shots that tell a more interesting story than just a pretty portrait. These moments I will remember for a long time thanks to these pictures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1725651131167-PSV21OOO0J65O6A153LU/afewbear-456-Enhanced-NR.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Salmon run on Vancouver Island - How to get Good shots while Watching Black Bears get Fat - Make it stand out When a black bear is not concerned about us photographers it may even sit and eat lunch right in front of you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1725651295928-WKGBH3DLBGSSA97LQ44K/justone-068.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Salmon run on Vancouver Island - How to get Good shots while Watching Black Bears get Fat - Make it stand out Shadow and light are critical components of a composition and help to give a feel for the actual conditions on the river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1729359866061-4N4W239SE1XMIXFP94Z9/cubs-1579-Enhanced-NR.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Salmon run on Vancouver Island - How to get Good shots while Watching Black Bears get Fat - Make it stand out It was really exciting to watch this sow come down to the river with her 2 cubs. The interaction in this case lasted a long time so I was able to get a number of interesting shots of all three and each individual as well as a number of action shots. This doesn’t happen often but when it does I can go through most of the ideas I have been talking about here. From the initial quick grabs to the low noise shots and then get the shots with different environmental conditions and different angles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1729359841648-CIK68Z1RQ1DMNT7YUOAN/jays-408-Enhanced-NR.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Salmon run on Vancouver Island - How to get Good shots while Watching Black Bears get Fat - Make it stand out Sometimes you don’t have to work hard to have a picture tell a story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1729359795901-V1QZHWFJPLTQF7OB8A8N/fishingagain-233-Enhanced-NR.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Salmon run on Vancouver Island - How to get Good shots while Watching Black Bears get Fat - Make it stand out Action shots at high ISO but a fast enough shutter speed to get a reasonably sharp image. New noise reduction algorithms definitely help to reduce the colour noise in these shots. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2024/10/8/sigma-please-bring-it-back monthly 0.5 2026-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/fff4697b-a39d-4e31-ac03-58c5d04afc55/s013_120_300_28_kv_01.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sigma, Please bring it back! - Make it stand out Sigma 120-300 for Canon EF mount. I do miss this range of telephoto goodness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/9eb3128d-7b14-4a93-b4d1-f517e3028afe/JustGG-229-Enhanced-NR-2.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sigma, Please bring it back! - Make it stand out Great Grey Owl hunting in a farmer’s field near dusk on a very cold winter day. Taken with Canon 1D IV with Sigma 120-300 f/2.8 and 2x teleconverter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/8c68b2b1-ed84-4bef-8e5b-944d0e4d36ab/GGandstuff-082-Enhanced-NR.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sigma, Please bring it back! - Make it stand out Canon 1D IV with Sigma 120-300 and 2x Teleconverter at 600mm. Even cropped in this lens made the best out of the APS-H 16Mpixel sensor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/e425908b-841f-426b-905e-e1d2cbe31604/JustGG-307-Enhanced-NR.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sigma, Please bring it back! - Make it stand out Some very low light as the sun was dropping low in the sky on a cold winter day. This shot has been brightened considerably but I was able to get the shot at 1/2000 second and still have a usable ISO. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/a6de3600-4c1d-48d4-9c10-3b16fcd365df/moresnow-251-Enhanced-NR.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sigma, Please bring it back! - Make it stand out Some of my favourite images were taken with the Sigma 120-300 and even though this was a heavy lens it was still very useful for action shots. Not bad tracking for a bird coming straight towards me with that Canon 1D IV and a third party lens. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2024/7/18/canon-r5ii-is-this-a-worthy-upgrade-for-me monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603583d-9968-4455-adce-391a292aed30/eos-r5-mark-ii.png NaturePhocus Blog - My love/hate relationship with the Canon R5 and what to do with the R5 Mark II. - Make it stand out Canon R5 Mark II image from Canon’s web site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/b2e6e2ff-1709-4df9-94d9-034bb9070781/Canon+cameras+used.png NaturePhocus Blog - My love/hate relationship with the Canon R5 and what to do with the R5 Mark II. - Make it stand out Canon cameras that we have owned and used over the last 25 years. S400 elph, s95, sx50 HS, original digital Rebel, Rebel xti, Rebel t1i, 20D, 50D, 7D, 5D, 5D II, 5DIII, 1DIV, 5DS, m50, R5, and Elan 7e. I currently still own the s95, 5DS, m50 and the Elan 7e. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1720659529968-PE8LZON25TW46CDCO8NR/fridayfinally-082-Enhanced-NR.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - My love/hate relationship with the Canon R5 and what to do with the R5 Mark II. - Make it stand out Catching the moment. Eagles fighting over some Salmon. These are the types of shots I can rely on capturing with the Sony A7RV but worry about with the R5. The hope is that with a camera like the R5 Mark II we could silently capture 3 times more images in that interaction and not worry about the camera crashing at just that moment. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2023/12/13/winter-trip-final-stage-and-this-little-piggy-went-wee-wee-wee-all-the-way-home monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/b4a553dc-ec9e-4135-acc1-cfd36ecdb951/backtodesert-130.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Final stage - ...and this little piggy went wee wee wee all the way home - Make it stand out Silhouette of Salwa looking down from Indian Bread Rocks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680722291137-FNNQPV2J679KLUY9APTA/Floridagoingnorth-061.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Final stage - ...and this little piggy went wee wee wee all the way home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1676162538886-U11VQXQKT5SLIMM63EXI/Floridaone-052.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - 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Winter trip - Final stage - ...and this little piggy went wee wee wee all the way home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1702523557443-IFQIP474WTLFCNSBGF24/plentyofbirds-440.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Final stage - ...and this little piggy went wee wee wee all the way home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1702523608157-19UM63Y91KHWX07LJ2EL/plentyofbirds-279.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Final stage - ...and this little piggy went wee wee wee all the way home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680721845978-NXV53QWVUBICH8I1ISCK/plentyofbirds-864.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Final stage - ...and this little piggy went wee wee wee all the way home - Make it stand out Burrowing Owl in flight along a farm road in California. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1702524754060-BDCG5CFXRX37PJE0LNBH/morroa7r5-1-300.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - 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Sony A7III with 16-35 f/4 at 19mm, f/9, 1/800s ISO 1600 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/b0073ec5-c861-48a4-9b6c-3fe4818c10e2/DeathA7RIV-189.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out Salwa was finding sand in her hair for days after this hike. Sony A7RIV with 24-105 f/4 at 46mm, f/9, 1/400s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671232476135-0JXEFVXH3HIGPVVEDFBE/DeathA7III-049.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out Salt flats at sunset, not quite the sunset we hoped for but still such an amazing place to explore. Sony A7III with 16-35 f/4 at 19mm, f/10, 1/20s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671232428297-YV0X2S12GOSXGG4T9KHH/DeathA7RIV-121.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out A rain storm making its way past us across the valley of Sand dunes. Sony A7RIV with 24-105 at 105mm, f/10, 1/250s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680789067157-OE8V3TD5157Z2FWNSMQB/DeathA7RIV-201.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out The sand was still blowing in the distance, but the light and shadows were amazing as the storm clouds moved on. Sony A7RIV with 24-105 at 43mm, f/9, 1/320s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/29430f6d-84e6-41df-b901-41cb09fe8844/DeathA7III-114.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out Salwa on the top edge of one of the larger sand dunes. Sony A7III with 16-35 f/4 at 34mm, f/9, 1/320s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680654998993-1I4R7Q3OAK4QJ8BUP7DP/VofFDay2A7III-005.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out Salwa near the beginning of wave of fire hike. Sony A7III with 70-200 f/4 at 70mm, f/4, 1/1000s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671656654592-ISDSU0PIQLDBFB8LP779/VofFDay2bA7RIV-055.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out Waves of weathered rock. Sony A7RIV with 16-35 f/4 at 17mm, f/11, 1/200s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/b72d73f3-97af-45e5-92f6-5b77be4a5754/VofFdayoneA7III-062.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out Part of the Slot canyon near White Dome. Sony A7III with 16-35 f/4 at 16mm, f/10, 1/20s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/c67f7eb6-3f5c-4f37-99d9-b256b45926ba/VofFDay2bA7RIV-001.JPG NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out So many textures and colours make the Wave of Fire hike a photographers dream. Sony A7RIV with 16-35 f/4 at 16mm, f/11, 1/125s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/5abc3cf1-95d0-4fca-9bf2-03d6e6be0375/VofFDay2A7III-079.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out Pink, orange, red…pick your favourite colour. Sony A7III, 16-35 f/4 at 16mm, f/8, 1/100s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671978605991-S7N3NQN5CBOV2QG2JAOM/JoshuaA7RIV-008.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out A dead tree with some fantastic boulders in the background. Sony A7RIV with 24-105 f/4 at 34mm, f/8, 1/80s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671978581810-PASFKQCB1DCE3VWRSFYJ/JoshuaA7RIV-039.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out I see a face, do you? Sony A7RIV with 24-105 f/4 at 49mm, f/9, 1/320s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671978482486-VCGGVYH8Q9NCUTM5RPVI/JoshuaA7III-001.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out a boulder playground. Sony A7III with 16-35 f/4 at 22mm, f/7.1, 1/800s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1dfbc74e-4544-4276-aa60-47d7af19ad69/JoshuaA7III-021.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out Joshua tree hugging Salwa…always another tree to hug. Sony A7III with 16-35 f/4 at 26mm, f/9, 1/250s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/606b5dd7-a73e-4f6b-8d62-22a19e8f05ed/JoshuaandOrganPipeA7RIV-047.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out hiking near Cottonwood campground. Sony A7RIV with 24-105mm at 31mm, f/13, 1/25s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680787117613-SQAKTR0V11PZRDIW5GEI/JoshuaA7III-037.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out Night sky and a Joshua tree. Sony A7III with 16-35 f/4 at 16mm, f/4, 25s, ISO 1600 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/dea678ab-7be7-4202-a6fa-55e80328705d/JoshuaandOrganPipeA7III-092.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out Sunset in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Sony A7III with 70-200 f/4 at 200mm, f/5.6, 1/1000s ISO 1600 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/74095bc5-e47e-41dc-9680-dcf2adfa9297/JoshuaandOrganPipeA7III-100.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out Cactus Wren. Sony A7III with 200-600 f/5.6-6.3 at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/1250s, ISO 250 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/c86221b5-a043-49ae-a412-0a4a0d44c507/JoshuaA7RIV-098.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out Phainopepla. Sony A7RIV with 200-600 f/5.6-6.3 at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/2000s, ISO 250 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/ce52b7fe-23f9-4164-a6ba-249579535b8f/JoshuaA7RIV-079.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out Mexican Scrub Jay. Sony A7RIV with 200-600 f/5.6-6.3 at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/2000s, ISO 200 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/d5ff1724-9904-429f-8756-7d5c6db24021/TucsonMountainA7III-005.JPG NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out Saguaro cactii and the view into Tucson Mountains state park. Sony A7III with 24-105 f/4 at 24mm, f/8, 1/320s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/41b9e088-81ff-4b26-b2dd-2462ff371479/MtLemmonA7III-015-Pano.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out multiple hoodoos to hike through and around. Sony A7III with 24-105 f/4 at 24mm, f/10, 1/160s, ISO 100, 6 shot panorama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/58036eb8-7c9a-4204-8fa8-21cea28e7640/MtLemmonA7III-008.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out More interesting rock formations along the road up Mt. Lemmon. Sony A7III with 24-105 f/4 at 34mm, f/10, 1/320s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1673206467188-MZNV63UMSG09PE8TC1EU/PatagoniaLakeA7RIV-126.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out Anna’s hummingbird near Patagonia Lake, Arizona. Sony A7RIV with 200-600 f/5.6-6.3 at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/2000s, ISO 1000 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/94826f4a-9882-42da-8add-f07c07e8dd93/firstafterhdcrashA7RIV-719.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out Blue throated hummingbird. Sony A7RIV with 200-600 f/5.6-6.3 at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/800s, ISO 8000 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/f73c2f1b-0ccc-4fce-b6d2-b975be4e59a4/PatagoniaLakeA7RIV-077.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out broad billed hummingbird. Sony A7RIV with 200-600 f/5.6-6.3 at 600mm, f/6.3, 1/2000s, ISO 500 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/0bda5986-fc54-476e-937c-5df371435262/whitesandsday1A7RIV-002.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out The shadows bring out the textures in these nearly monochromatic images. Sony A7RIV with 24-105 f/4 at 24mm, f/11, 1/320s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/fbcb5ffb-69a3-4b0a-9044-1c3487f781a5/whitesandsday1A7RIV-020.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out The wind shapes the land. Sony A7RIV with 24-105 f/4 at 52mm, f/11, 1/250s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/9962ed8d-403d-4a82-84a8-1308344214bb/whitesandsday1A7RIV-029.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out Black and white image of the rolling dunes. Sony A7RIV with 24-105 f/4 at 89mm, f/11, 1/400s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1674056584180-M7585OX3Y7DH4F8Y2ZKN/HuecoTanksA7RIV-032.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out An example of the defining feature here in Hueco Tanks. Sony A7RIV with 16-35 f/4 at 22mm, f/14, 1/80s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/144fa334-6df5-421a-a219-3331c98b355a/HuecoTanksA7RIV-052.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out Some fantastic petroglyphs in a cave. We had to be so careful not to touch the wall in this tight and slippery location. Sony A7RIV with 16-35 f/4 at 16mm, f/4, 1/8s, ISO 1600 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/318ada79-aaec-4607-b23e-27a3cd6b027f/HuecoTanksA7RIV-054.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out Just the view from in the cave, but the light was so amazing this is one of my favourite shots from the trip. Sony A7RIV with 16-35 f/4 at 16mm, f/9, 4s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680725166082-FZR9NVWLD7FBKUDP1Z4S/DavisMountain1A7III-137.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out Sunset from the lookout at Davis Mountain. Sony A7III with 24-105 f/4 at 105mm, f/22, 1/15s, ISO 640 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1674353817216-WET0XR3N335FXAPGJ8HI/bigbendnationalA7R4-180.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out Balancing rock, Big Bend National Park. Sony A7RIV with 16-35 f/4 at 35mm, f/10, 1/125s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1674057125525-44PHCVZLIUUMVZG91E5C/bigbendparksA7R4-047.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out Window to the world. Sony A7RIV with 16-35 f/4 at 16mm, f/10, 1/40s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1674353872118-MTIG78MAIQKZRIDTS5QR/bigbendnationalA7R4-065.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out Santa Elena Canyon. Sony A7RIV with 16-35 f/4 at 35mm, f/8, 1/50s, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1cc51d8e-ce59-47d5-a848-e4028505ab19/ElPaso-025.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 3 - Desert States - Make it stand out This was a fun road through Big Bend State Park. Sony A7III with 200-600 f/5.6-6.3 at 200mm, f/7.1, 1/2000s, ISO 2000 https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2023/5/18/winter-trip-stage-2-down-the-us-west-coast monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1669655069923-IO5GYNTTFUM6PXUOSEV4/BandonA7III-136.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 2 - Quickly down the US west coast - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1669751792231-FMQVXEVO7QUXYLJF2VJX/SecretA7III-015.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 2 - Quickly down the US west coast - Make it stand out The view from “Secret Beach” one of many stops along the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1684261081292-Q24ZPAXVJL5766JUSSTV/A7RIVoregon-239+copy.JPG NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 2 - Quickly down the US west coast - Make it stand out Photo taken with Sony A7RIV and 70-200 f/4 lens at 82mm, ISO 1000, f/4, 1/2000s. This was just a quick stop at a lookout along the highway where we saw waves crashing from a distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1684362833270-FYNAPZVF0ZEXNCLFJV10/LoneranchA7RIV-231.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 2 - Quickly down the US west coast - Make it stand out I almost overlooked this shot on my first pass. After a couple of months I looked back through the library and this one stood out for some reason. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1669257869207-QRXS9JDQ7OLO8VN32YZ6/A7IIIdisappoint-040.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 2 - Quickly down the US west coast - Make it stand out It took some time to get this shot just right. With a 6 stop filter we were trying for long enough exposer to smooth out the waves but that log to the right moved when the waves were too large. This was one of my favourite shot of the trip. Photo taken with Sony A7III with 24-105 lens at 50 mm, ISO 100, f/13, 30 seconds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680751462905-EEP9I26YSNM5KF1DYXO6/BandonA7Riv-054.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 2 - Quickly down the US west coast - Make it stand out Bandon Beach as the sun was getting low. Very little colour with the grey clouds and mist from the sea so I thought black and white would give a better feeling. Photo taken with Sony A7RIV and 70-200 f/4 at 100mm, ISO f/13, at 1/640s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680723124530-1EJQCRLN5CDBZS9V156G/LoneranchA7RIV-139-Edit.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 2 - Quickly down the US west coast - Make it stand out A wet and cold walk on Lone Ranch Beach through a very windy storm was all worth it for these shots as the storm passed through. It was a fleeting moment but one I’m glad we caught. Photo taken with Sony A7RIV with 24-105 f/4 lens at 27 mm, ISO 160, f/11, 1/200s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680720778697-IBC1OEP92FMRN93HBXHD/hawkfestA7RIV-071.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 2 - Quickly down the US west coast - Make it stand out A pair of Red-tailed hawks fighting above Highway 1 in Northern California. This was a quick stop on the side of the road as we saw numerous hawks hunting in the grass above the ocean. Photo taken with Sony A7RIV with the 200-600 lens and 1.4 teleconverter at 840mm, ISO 250, f/9, 1/1250s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1670537151562-RPSA798VMF2CCTVSD6R0/monarchotters-461.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter trip - Stage 2 - Quickly down the US west coast - Make it stand out Sea Otter wrapping itself in the weeds and starting to puff up and clean before settling down for a nap. Photo taken with Sony A7RIV and 200-600 lens at 400mm, ISO 2000, f/9, 1/1250s to ensure I stopped the motion and was able to get the whole otter in focus. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2023/4/6/predictions-and-hopes-for-sony-gear-in-the-coming-year-or-two-updates-now-that-the-a7rv-is-out monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/51052352-98f6-49c4-9fdb-4335e4b08a1c/A7RV.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Predictions and hopes for Sony gear in the coming year (or two). ( Updates now that the A7RV is out) - Make it stand out New Sony A7RV with the 200-600. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2023/1/11/nature-photography-on-the-road-chasing-the-sun-blog-version-part-1 monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/2bc449e0-798c-4189-9437-62eb40711b71/truck+and+camper.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Nature photography on the road - Chasing the sun (blog version) part 1. - Make it stand out Ford Ranger and Arkto trailer, ready for our photo excursion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/75d51eba-aa14-40c9-b53a-475c415ae1e8/hawkfestA7RIV-071.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Nature photography on the road - Chasing the sun (blog version) part 1. - Make it stand out A pair of red-tailed hawks fighting over a hunting area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/7f43f3b4-248c-4c4d-bc03-4ae0fe12519d/Vanandferry-003.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Nature photography on the road - Chasing the sun (blog version) part 1. - Make it stand out Sunlight tries to penetrate the canopy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/2cf5277e-d790-4cfd-a3ba-c54dc2354b19/Goldenears-030.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Nature photography on the road - Chasing the sun (blog version) part 1. - Make it stand out Plenty of water rushing down from the mountain in Golden Ears Provincial park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/5ec401cf-a14f-4bdd-8b76-1cbef52720c2/Vanandferry-017.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Nature photography on the road - Chasing the sun (blog version) part 1. - Make it stand out Moss and ferns make the scene into a flood of greens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/5da7f54d-0830-43b6-af4b-d3bd87226784/VancouverLionsGate.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Nature photography on the road - Chasing the sun (blog version) part 1. - Make it stand out Lion’s Gate bridge in Vancouver with a good bit of flare from shooting into the sun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/fc965a3d-4d5f-4d02-842d-8c3db26f7b42/Vanandferry-187.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Nature photography on the road - Chasing the sun (blog version) part 1. - Make it stand out View from the ferry on our crossing to Vancouver Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/c1054e98-1ff6-442e-b2e8-c46fb24d1033/Parksville-131.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Nature photography on the road - Chasing the sun (blog version) part 1. - Make it stand out Bald Eagle watching the shoreline as the tide goes out in Rathtrevor Provincial park, Parksville, BC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/66e2bef4-59b1-4730-893b-12fca55aa6d3/Parksville-186.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Nature photography on the road - Chasing the sun (blog version) part 1. - Make it stand out Great Blue heron fishing along the coast with the BC mainland in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/7bf2fcaf-2a22-4b2c-be56-954595707ac8/Parksville-066.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Nature photography on the road - Chasing the sun (blog version) part 1. - Make it stand out shorebirds taking off as a wave disturbs their feeding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/f596b35c-3bb3-4f2e-9487-3427eeaa03b0/headingotherway-098.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Nature photography on the road - Chasing the sun (blog version) part 1. - Make it stand out Seal keeping an eye on us two legged things on the shore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/34ae9a06-8903-4fe4-93a9-63e4be4eec9b/sunnylater-097.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Nature photography on the road - Chasing the sun (blog version) part 1. - Make it stand out View from the lookout of Cox bay. The hike up to this point is quite a muddy climb but well worth it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/e2dcb340-0ea7-4f6c-9b85-aa24273a9871/sunnylater-198.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Nature photography on the road - Chasing the sun (blog version) part 1. - Make it stand out Lone surfer getting the last waves before the sun finally sets on Cox Bay beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/a7eed1df-4bbd-458f-a799-959c22da1bcb/coxandlongA7III-008.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Nature photography on the road - Chasing the sun (blog version) part 1. - Make it stand out Foggy morning as we walked through the trees to get to the beach, Cox Bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/f4df4ca7-fe8b-4a78-a0b2-47435e458f2f/theislandptone-081.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Nature photography on the road - Chasing the sun (blog version) part 1. - Make it stand out Just after sunset on Cox Bay beach, the surf was still rolling in with the rain heading our way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/34786291-9389-4b5e-879b-563c9875eafe/surfplus-024.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Nature photography on the road - Chasing the sun (blog version) part 1. - Make it stand out Surfer getting a little air. Good practice for when I might get to see some dolphins riding the waves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/a49a3e7f-437d-4cde-af36-39beb5c643d7/surfplus-232-Pano.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Nature photography on the road - Chasing the sun (blog version) part 1. - Make it stand out Panoramic view from Ucuelet. 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Nature photography on the road - Chasing the sun (blog version) part 1. - Make it stand out waiting for the Port Angeles ferry to start the next leg of our journey. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2022/12/28/canon-eos-r5-vs-sony-a7riv monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2021/7/8/meet-the-new-neighbors-a-rundown-of-completely-new-to-me-nature-in-our-first-months-in-bc monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1625792913467-XNGVRH3NNCPFUP6FVRLS/rand-019.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Meet the new neighbors - a rundown of completely new to me nature in our first months in BC - Make it stand out A golden mantled ground squirrel near a mountain lake in the Okanagan region. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1625793066714-OJXJX4Z72JNFOKSYM4C6/varied-010.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Meet the new neighbors - a rundown of completely new to me nature in our first months in BC - 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Canon R5 and 500mm F/4 IS II at F/4, 1/2000 sec, ISO 200 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603143035740-IR3FO5NWN1HVHVC23C9M/bonaparte-176.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Canon EOS R5 - Nature photography first impressions Bonaparte gull looking for fish. Canon R5 and 500mm F/4 IS II at F/4, 1/2000 sec, ISO 320 in Black and White. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603143080295-GB9MHANB9K9YCJ59M5UL/newcam-019.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Canon EOS R5 - Nature photography first impressions Greater Yellowlegs in the morning light. Canon R5 with 500mm F/4 IS II at F/4, 1/2000 sec, ISO 200 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603229842044-DOPEA2GQYNVM9IJ30T05/IMG_2640.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Canon EOS R5 - Nature photography first impressions Shooting Canon R5 with commlite adapter and Canon 500mm f/4 IS II, a pretty fantastic combo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603146262214-Y550L4G68ZVDBGNQWVAH/moresun-005.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Canon EOS R5 - Nature photography first impressions The sun shines on a field of flowers. Canon R5 with 35 F/1.8 at F/1.8, 1/6400 sec, ISO 100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603068155311-4ZATKDIBG3KGFR8DEZYZ/shorthills-050.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Canon EOS R5 - Nature photography first impressions Very dry waterfall on a colorful autumn day. Canon R5 and 16-35 F/4 at F/6.3, 1/30 sec, ISO 400. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603143339641-A8T7SEWNZN4SXAPL9P9R/bug-040.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Canon EOS R5 - Nature photography first impressions Praying Mantis taking advantage of the bugs on our porch screen. Canon R5 with 100 F/2.8 IS at F/5.6, 1/80 sec at ISO 3200 handheld. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2020/9/9/wayback-wednesday-take-2-australia monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482754822-VH2NWQKCKZA3IRQAWJVJ/1DCardtwo-494.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia Sandy beaches and light blue seas around the Whitsunday Islands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482472731-3Q6900VWTFLF04GWI74M/1DCardthree-951.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia The iconic laugh of the Kookaburra startled us many times with a call that almost sounded like monkeys in central America. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599659626167-3LS5MBBA3FA8KJDRNUC0/Blackriver-133.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia Our little home for six weeks on the road https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482703715-785B2H330UXVRTMKXYJC/1DCardone-312.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia An old pier in Brisbane…used a vintage monochrome filter to bring us back to the days where the pier was a center of commerce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599652806453-ADLITMW19YDSX9OQN53J/1DCardone-668.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia Sunset at Noosa Beach heading up the sunshine coast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599478507217-U11V0NVE3EKHMXEKCIZY/1DCardtwo-498.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia The white sandy beaches and a safe anchorage. 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A Cassowary in the Daintree forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599655782963-92Q11QB04BJPL98EGR4J/s95aussie-094.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia would love to go back and dive the great barrier reef again with a proper underwater camera. Talk about opening a whole new world and rekindling my love of scuba diving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482420415-7N9JUJ59N3GLXMM1BV0A/s95aussie-227.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia The landscape changed considerably as we headed inland. 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Looking back on a fantastic trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599478507217-U11V0NVE3EKHMXEKCIZY/1DCardtwo-498.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Perfect anchorage (Copy) Perfect anchorage A great spot to anchor in the protected bay on Whitsunday Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599478742357-0D3O7SQNDOYRN2ACDAFF/1DCardtwo-432.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Is that sitting? (Copy) Is that sitting? Stone Curlew resting near our campsite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482420415-7N9JUJ59N3GLXMM1BV0A/s95aussie-227.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Up the creek (Copy) Up the creek Looking up this creek we know there are more interesting pools and small cascades to find. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482005437-2LDDBUXREBQ25UJ30U7U/1DCardone-668.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - At the end of the day (Copy) At the end of the day So much we have seen, and so much more to see tomorrow. Looking towards that next horizon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599479130944-AA239SKUW2JO44DSF32D/1DCardfour-362.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Beach walk (Copy) Beach walk searching for food https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599478765249-OPIBTGARDDEQ204QO5SM/1DCardthree-1300.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - On the rocks (Copy) On the rocks Just another fantastic coastal location along the east coast of Australia. looking back on a great trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599478834714-NLILTVUQ4OTGMHYF5GC6/1DCardthree-1299.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Rusty Rocks (Copy) Rusty Rocks Just another beautiful and rugged coastal scene https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599478891019-1SHHTFERLM2UN4DUHZEV/1DCardthree-899.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Sunbathers (Copy) Sunbathers Definitely not a sight I’m used to seeing on the beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599479218725-25A7QOJTKNL3GOBUS83G/1DCardthree-029.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - A big dome (Copy) A big dome An interesting hike, like most in Australia just a simple sign at the bottom warning of danger if it rains but no other safeguards. Up to you to understand what you can do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599478937993-X3SFHBVKTV68QXE1E6PJ/1DCardthree-861.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Sooty (Copy) Sooty A Sooty Oystercatcher glides across the beach in South Eastern Australia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599478965010-R8O81WGFUBHMFFLF4EN5/1DCardthree-858.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Continuous Waves (Copy) Continuous Waves Slowly evolving shoreline as the wave continuously hit the rocks over eons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482420391-8OH9IUHCOYWZBXZ5UUWG/s95aussie-172.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Seems like old growth (Copy) Seems like old growth Sometimes when you walk through the woods you find places that just seem ancient and slightly mysterious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599478993137-KU14GOO4OHUW0RNFM3GJ/1DCardthree-851.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Little funnel (Copy) Little funnel Water pushes up this funnel, splashing across the rocks and back down again for the next wave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482472731-3Q6900VWTFLF04GWI74M/1DCardthree-951.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Iconic sound in the Australian forests (Copy) Iconic sound in the Australian forests When you hear that laugh you can forget where you are, thinking you might be hearing monkeys in the trees. The laugh of the Kookaburra is pretty distinct in Australia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599481891659-C434XRJUQNSZR1DMQGTI/1DCardfour-379.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Got shell (Copy) Got shell Now to get the meat out of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599479179270-YE38CTBOUS1QDSLQC9X8/1DCardthree-425.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Breaking in the middle (Copy) Breaking in the middle Not the best surfing area with all those rocks but the waves are definitely breaking nicely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482053268-F7WJ33ZR3AMU7KMM7OW7/1DCardone-854.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Wispy clouds (Copy) Wispy clouds Sunsets can also be found on the east coast, just need to find the right cove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482183135-PY7J84DI5XBLHRSV2AJU/1DCardtwo-186.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Yellow masks (Copy) Yellow masks A pair of masked lapwings on a sandy beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482061038-MXUY1XJ2LDBVH38H5DP4/1DCardone-765.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Dragon head (Copy) Dragon head Bearded dragon getting some sun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599479110701-U5HLHI8OVCVRDNQMZP2H/1DCardfour-217.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Looking out over the Blue mountains (Copy) Looking out over the Blue mountains Yellow-tailed black cockatoo along the ridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599479265355-9JVUQSAE4TDWPEKBCOQW/1DCardone-1394.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - From a distant age (Copy) From a distant age A bird that looks more like a dinosaur than any I have seen before. The cassowary is beautiful but almost ancient looking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599481861128-G9BV1KZHGT711OY0FHPW/1DCardfour-122.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - nesting (Copy) nesting A pair of Galah guarding the nest hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599481939607-RE6LDN24DQJY7P9V3ROO/1DCardone-375.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Pair of Corella (Copy) Pair of Corella Bare-eyed or little Corella Cockatoos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482454255-XPFEKPR5QJ7FZ34WXKY5/1DCardthree-989.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Silver (Copy) Silver A tiny Silvereye in the thicket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599481816089-VN8MPSO04AUDQJT4UW90/1DCardfour-113.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - multiple cascades (Copy) multiple cascades Each drops down into another little still area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599481915731-GVUMBZRDYNH5XMSLQP4A/1DCardone-075.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - amazing colours (Copy) amazing colours Rainbow Lorikeet grabbing a seed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599481957622-IJM8W4J32LUFROJ56FH3/1DCardone-612.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Interested (Copy) Interested A Blue-faced honeyeater looking awfully interested in what I’m doing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482014889-7XFVW03O1HX371S7198U/1DCardone-738.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Out of the fog (Copy) Out of the fog The fog starts to lift over the hills giving a nice distance to that background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482301708-NF44UPKKTXX5XYXFY74Y/1DCardtwo-1343.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Bird and Banksia (Copy) Bird and Banksia Red Wattlebird looking for seed in this banksia flower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482068749-DJF2DNSQANRALRIQ95CP/1DCardone-931.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Small part of a large flock (Copy) Small part of a large flock We stopped for a patio dinner on the coast and heard nothing but rainbow lorikeets screeching away as they found a spot in the trees to rest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599478578942-8T9WG0CK3S8ODS3RCHI3/1DCardtwo-048.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - beans for lunch (Copy) beans for lunch Sulphur-crested cockatoo with a big pod. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599481791194-XY75YFJS1P3ODV4WJ8FO/1DCardone-1385.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Big bird (Copy) Big bird It is not everyday to get to see a bird that is nearly your own height walking through the woods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482128592-KMV5Z5FFN1K5BQPR29AM/1DCardthree-893.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - Tidal Pools (Copy) Tidal Pools We can walk for hours along these beaches searching out the tidal pools and what lies beneath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599478803231-1DNACPGM420RXS22JMS5/1DCardthree-1312.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - One tree rock (Copy) One tree rock And one big hole underneath https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482203852-XOYJRQ44DTFTA7DA61KF/1DCardtwo-393.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday (Take 2) - Australia - In the long grass (Copy) In the long grass A couple of smaller kangaroos found while wandering a bird sanctuary. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2020/8/18/wayback-wednesday-costa-rica-2010 monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597797441405-C6MD8EF6TI3WH41GF28N/CostaRica-056.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday - Costa Rica 2010 Spider Monkey with baby attached. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597797719575-BL8H236O1C9XJOAO8OIJ/CostaRica-247.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday - Costa Rica 2010 Relaxing in the garden cabin at Bosque Del Cabo, in the Osa Peninsula. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597797893556-MZ1MHZWA4JUWWU5DI5Q0/CostaRica-448.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday - Costa Rica 2010 Common area, kitchen and dining. Everything outdoors, but the chef they had brought in made every stop here worth while. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597798145129-OGEJC0GG0B3VUWVM4LOT/CostaRica-351.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday - Costa Rica 2010 Luxury in the rainforest with a view that can’t be beat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597798266440-NCDG8VRON3I2688747XX/CostaRica-355.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday - Costa Rica 2010 The view from our pacific view cabin. A glass of wine or beer and we could sit here for hours watching time pass us by. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597798421376-K74A5AP7RX7K32D6X5NC/CostaRica-251.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday - Costa Rica 2010 Garden view cabin with outdoor shower and views in almost any direction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597798611810-HWMGAU2R6ACHR94ELWB5/CostaRica-170.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday - Costa Rica 2010 Howler monkey, one of many that we heard that morning in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597798752229-RPJZF473ODI6TRSGFCCI/CostaRica-009.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday - Costa Rica 2010 Roadside hawk no where near a road at this point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597798879090-2PRBPX36A2HHXR18G11C/CostaRica-369.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday - Costa Rica 2010 The long hike down to the coast was well worth the climb back in the hot sun. We explored the tidal pools until we could go no further. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597799027842-Q657E1P4NCR6B9UYW2BZ/CostaRica-100.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday - Costa Rica 2010 White face capuchin monkey family, tough shooting up into the canopy to get good exposure. Definitely a challenge for the dynamic range of cameras back in 2010…maybe even still now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597799242068-CDOX1UF7X5EZBFKWU9GR/CostaRica-046.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday - Costa Rica 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597799283049-0OW2OG33IYSQW41D8NF1/CostaRica-114.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday - Costa Rica 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597799323133-389O4K4ZFOV7JF0XA5SZ/CostaRica-117.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday - Costa Rica 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597799354791-WOUCDW70D9SXWGKZR5UK/CostaRica-151.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday - Costa Rica 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597799394956-HUEGFDSNMMZIQ3VQO5QP/CostaRica-180.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday - Costa Rica 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597799422465-FAMGPZKKKR42UTTEBGGT/CostaRica-214.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday - Costa Rica 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597799486255-2NJ9KMHL2I71Z7D1R27Z/CostaRica-433.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday - Costa Rica 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597799529932-QFHH6F5GWLZHABZQRL8I/CostaRica-376.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday - Costa Rica 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597799612454-R7OCRCBI0DFSJBAQPCL6/CostaRica-249.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Wayback Wednesday - Costa Rica 2010 https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2020/7/11/tripods-a-long-journey-towards-stability monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1594769026023-CUAVJ878BFMXT0K6UGRR/more+tripods.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Tripods - A Long Journey towards Stability Out shooting the Lunar Eclipse with an assortment of cameras and tripods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1594502521333-6GAOOW6EU7BKUN5PW8C5/Vanguard+Alta+Pro+264AT.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Tripods - A Long Journey towards Stability My first tripod purchase, and still a sturdy tripod although I have switched up the head and legs with other options now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1594503080793-Y8HZED2CRK5XYILJ0ON9/jobu_jr.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Tripods - A Long Journey towards Stability Jobu Jr. Gimbal style head. I have used this for years with the Sigma 120-300 and then later the Canon 500mm f/4 II. Great for those times that you are waiting for action and hand holding is just not going to do the job. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1594503463348-T0Y2XKJF8HAC4Q5PM4GS/manfrotto+mhxpro.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Tripods - A Long Journey towards Stability First video head, did the job but I really did not like the quick release plate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1594506805542-AIG0MS1MCFN99OHCUX8V/tripods-019.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Tripods - A Long Journey towards Stability Sirui monopod. Another good tool for when the big lenses get a bit to heavy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1594753948949-TNK19KPB8OXOKAYSNCKF/tripods-007.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Tripods - A Long Journey towards Stability Manfrotto 504HD Video tripod head with 75mm half bowl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1594758435389-PKO9JVFN9X8ZV0ORPIC6/tripods-006.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Tripods - A Long Journey towards Stability Side view of the Manfrotto 504HD Video Head, it is bigger than you think when looking at it on the web sites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1594758583070-RJ70QWH8BZZ44TQE9QLZ/tripods-009.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Tripods - A Long Journey towards Stability top view into the 75mm half bowl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1594770460290-S2A3A1817O5EJO5YD2VA/Full+length.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Tripods - A Long Journey towards Stability Full height of the FLM 34-L4 II tripod. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1594758727150-TXWVLZPEK0VOIOVR23Q9/tripods-008.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Tripods - A Long Journey towards Stability Sirui K-40X attached to a 75mm half bowl found on Amazon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1594758788051-89SXLXD2M14BEJ2BMWW3/tripods-011.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Tripods - A Long Journey towards Stability Sirui K-40X attached to the FLM 34-L4 II tripod https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1594759138813-5CG7W313SGTKOBAJXM0Y/tripods-004.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Tripods - A Long Journey towards Stability Andoer quick release plate on the old Vanguard ball head. Giving new life to this tripod head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1594759411277-O6AZOW65GMKR8JI2I1CT/tripods-015.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Tripods - A Long Journey towards Stability Manfrotto MHX-PRO Video head with the rc2 plate and Andoer Arca-Swiss plate on top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1594769189284-XU3OCCEPVLXMVKOBP3OM/tripods-014.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Tripods - A Long Journey towards Stability Jobu Jr, on top of Sirui Ball head. Once locked in this is very stable, and means I can use the gimbal head within a few seconds with no need to remove the ball head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1594818591011-TO3D29JQO700UGKVI9GZ/new+and+old.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Tripods - A Long Journey towards Stability This is where we ended up. 4 tripods plus 2 extra head set ups for the new FLM tripod that can be changed in the field quickly. Notice that just about everything has ACRA-SWISS compatibility so that we can switch any camera onto any tripod (except when using the big Manfrotto 504). https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2020/7/11/finally-the-big-canon-announcement monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1594585285983-6J8V1QY2MQ7CH4L2LM5R/new+canon+stuff.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Canon EOS R5 and R6 - Are these cameras for nature photographers too? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1594584080728-3YW72AZNA0PJJOZU093E/canoneosr5.png NaturePhocus Blog - Canon EOS R5 and R6 - Are these cameras for nature photographers too? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1594584129563-ZDM53D66PYG0QEEMCOJY/eosr6big.png NaturePhocus Blog - Canon EOS R5 and R6 - Are these cameras for nature photographers too? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1594584184695-4APG4K98DKBRD7ST78CB/rf100500.png NaturePhocus Blog - Canon EOS R5 and R6 - Are these cameras for nature photographers too? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1594584224426-5HDCGFFZOLVEWJNJ5HYN/canon+and+sony.png NaturePhocus Blog - Canon EOS R5 and R6 - Are these cameras for nature photographers too? image from apotelyt.com https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2020/6/1/woodpeckers monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1591652572413-P4LN1Z5VTJZJ9MW7EJML/flicker-126.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Woodpeckers - A nature photographers guide for getting the shots you want Pair of Northern Flickers on a cedar tree on the north shore of Lake Ontario. Taken on a Canon 1DIV with a sigma 120-300 and 2x teleconverter. f/5.6, 1/1600s, ISO1600 at 600mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1591653022080-59Z80TRQA2OHTLGPJ5YU/spartan-196.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Woodpeckers - A nature photographers guide for getting the shots you want Red headed woodpecker on the edge of a marsh in Spartanburg, SC. Taken on a Canon 1DIV with 100-400 lens and 1.4x teleconverter. F/8, 1/800s, ISO400 at 560mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1591653527079-580P2JCYW0Q17R7IO6YN/backtobirds-102.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Woodpeckers - A nature photographers guide for getting the shots you want Two Red-bellied woodpeckers active on a fall day in Spartanburg, SC. Taken in the late afternoon light on a Canon 1DIV with a 100-400 lens and 1.4x teleconverter. f/8, 1/1600s, ISO1600 at 560mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1591654109194-WSTLI3MQDBWS9743D49C/fu-009.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Woodpeckers - A nature photographers guide for getting the shots you want Yellow-bellied sapsucker on a cool spring day in Haliburton, ON. Taken with a Canon 1DIV and sigma 120-300 lens and 2x teleconverter. F/5.6, 1/800s, ISO 800 at 600mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1591654309082-GIYOXNPXKFA9N45CU6FE/spartan-177.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Woodpeckers - A nature photographers guide for getting the shots you want Pileated Woodpecker in Edwin M. Griffin Nature Preserve along the Cottonwood trail in Spartanburg, SC. Taken on a Canon 1DIV with 100-400 and 1.4 teleconverter. F/9, 1/250s, ISO 400 at 476mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1591654988451-GKCMJH2LTHXG9ISB2RYD/acoupleofdays-296.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Woodpeckers - A nature photographers guide for getting the shots you want female hairy woodpecker on an old fence post in Whitby, ON. Taken on a Canon 1DIV with Sigma 120-300 lens. F/4, 1/800s, ISO100 at 300mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1591655335436-PD6JR1Y5C0B2BALLKOU6/deerhawk-044.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Woodpeckers - A nature photographers guide for getting the shots you want Downy woodpecker in Cranberry marsh on a cold winter day in Ontario. Taken on a Canon 1DIV with Sigma 120-300 lens and 2x teleconverter. F/5.6, 1/1000s, ISO 1600 at 493mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1591655551274-CH3ARTMF6VBG4YQK0OCI/pileated-053-2.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Woodpeckers - A nature photographers guide for getting the shots you want Pair of Pileated woodpeckers at the nest on the north Shore of Lake Erie. Taken on Canon 5DS with 100-400 lens. F/5.6, 1/2500s, ISO 1600 at 400mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1591655824309-I89PDSDMX2ZCYOPDGQXE/spartan-099.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Woodpeckers - A nature photographers guide for getting the shots you want Three Norther Flickers dancing around the top of a dead tree in a marsh in Spartanburg, SC. Taken with Canon 1DIV and 100-400 lens with 1.4x teleconverter. F/8, 1/1250s, ISO 1600 at 560mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1591656025431-KYB6SDCR293K2P3QW77G/spartan-071.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Woodpeckers - A nature photographers guide for getting the shots you want Red-headed woodpecker taking off with an acorn. Taken using a Canon 1DIV with 100-400 lens and 1.4 teleconverter. F/8, 1/4000s, ISO 1600 at 560mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1591656054630-AXMQELUGPM97S5X8U945/birdynumnum-101.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Woodpeckers - A nature photographers guide for getting the shots you want Red-bellied woodpecker posing on a fence post in Lynde Shores Conservation area near Whitby ON. Taken using Canon 1DIV and Sigma 120-300 with 2x teleconverter. F/5.6, 1/640s, ISO 400 at 600mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1591656136270-2KK0RYKN78G779S4RGCU/random-201.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Woodpeckers - A nature photographers guide for getting the shots you want Pair of Northern Flickers facing off. Taken using Canon 1DIV and Sigma 120-300 with 2x teleconverter. F/8, 1/640s, ISO 1600 at 526mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1591656163266-HJYOT1G94NSU7AFPEE81/spartan-065.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Woodpeckers - A nature photographers guide for getting the shots you want Red-headed woodpecker trying to find a good location to store an acorn. Taken using Canon 1DIV and 100-400 lens with 1.4x teleconverter. F/8, 1/4000s, ISO 1600 at 560mm. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2020/5/31/spring-migration-short-post-for-an-odd-spring monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1590972293766-K62KPFXA438CBQBK8SG4/newterns-244.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Spring migration - short post for an odd spring. Common Loon fishing on the Niagara River on a rather cold and dreary day. Since there wasn’t much colour anyways I made this Black and White to focus a bit more on the Loon’s feather textures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1590972530433-5XOS9IVM9HYRABSE8E5W/warbler-042.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Spring migration - short post for an odd spring. Bald eagle returning to the nest with a decent sized fish on another grey day. High key images can be a challenge with the contrasting white and black of the eagle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1590972723475-5D1KD4Y2BVJWP90QZ7NR/a73stuff-323.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Spring migration - short post for an odd spring. Female purple martin taking off from the martin condos on the Lake Erie shoreline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1590972899455-W8XUMTWRPEQESMXCSP99/morewarbler-171.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Spring migration - short post for an odd spring. Wilson's warbler stopping for just a second beside a wiggly branch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1590972988285-I3FLRQMSKTHGZ6HBGKCT/morewarbler-141-2.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Spring migration - short post for an odd spring. Magnolia warbler down low in the thick of the bushes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1590973205196-CEB2IMKM0H4NNM4FEJQB/warble-143.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Spring migration - short post for an odd spring. New bird for me, Cerulean Warbler. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2020/5/6/short-eared-owls-in-shortyville-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-my-200-600 monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1588768261704-J6F680JP14499GR2HGUB/shorty-291.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Short eared owls in Shortyville (or how I learned to stop worrying and love my 200-600) Short eared owl banking a turn while hunting. So cool to watch the head stay perfectly stable as the body turns through the corner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1588768358840-TRB8ERSYJ3C0JJKZ9DD4/moreshort-091.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Short eared owls in Shortyville (or how I learned to stop worrying and love my 200-600) Searching the ground, eyes on a target. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1588768467888-1YB3G2FQT1OJ7YPDA0E6/shorty-430.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Short eared owls in Shortyville (or how I learned to stop worrying and love my 200-600) Short eared owl on the hunt over the farmers field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1588768593110-4OI98T35TZUIOZRAVWTW/shorty-457.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Short eared owls in Shortyville (or how I learned to stop worrying and love my 200-600) Beautiful short eared owl in flight. I had no idea that the underside of the wings were so white. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1588768664438-53CQPYMVMJQFWXFVR0KS/shorty-481.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Short eared owls in Shortyville (or how I learned to stop worrying and love my 200-600) I really had no idea how light the underside of a short eared owls wings were....such a contrast to the top side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1588768756075-Z2EZTJ1SZ02RIMESZPI1/shorty-352.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Short eared owls in Shortyville (or how I learned to stop worrying and love my 200-600) I love the difference in the colours on the back of the wing to the lighter shades underneath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1588768808148-FD3BO114EHM4RWPJ605Z/shorty-358.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Short eared owls in Shortyville (or how I learned to stop worrying and love my 200-600) As this short eared owl locked in on a target those wings and tail feathers spread until it was nearly a hover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1588768920268-RCR1D4W4NWOY9OVRO3W9/shorty-405.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Short eared owls in Shortyville (or how I learned to stop worrying and love my 200-600) Those beautiful big eyes are busy. Short eared owl on the hunt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1588769030812-TYFRCXSDEC128PY5XT2G/moreshort-069.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Short eared owls in Shortyville (or how I learned to stop worrying and love my 200-600) Short eared owl hunting over a field in shortyville beke behind a barn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1588769103514-HUKTEK41RNLCQHPT9S7U/shorty-256.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Short eared owls in Shortyville (or how I learned to stop worrying and love my 200-600) Marsh Hawk (Northern Harrier) competing with a short eared owl for food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1588769246512-0GDXPKFROP1FD13FYWT4/shortyoverfield.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Short eared owls in Shortyville (or how I learned to stop worrying and love my 200-600) Short eared owl sweeping across the field, looking for anything that moves or makes a sound. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2020/5/3/winter-wonderland-wandering-through-some-of-ontarios-parks-and-conservation-areas monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1588542385112-Q6UT034UBYUYV3N9C7JZ/hawkowl-572.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter wonderland - Wandering through some of Ontario’s Parks and conservation areas. Once winter starts, the snowy owls come down regularly to the Holland marsh area with what I assume is abundant food around the carrot farms in the area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1588542503072-3UY05J6H73PO9JUE1UV1/morehawkowl-174.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter wonderland - Wandering through some of Ontario’s Parks and conservation areas. This northern hawk owl was a real winter treat, pretty unusual for this far south in Ontario. It did keep birders happy for a couple of months feeding in a local marshy area close to a small town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1588542643699-9W24UNYUI2NU7C9VJZVX/shorthill-035.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter wonderland - Wandering through some of Ontario’s Parks and conservation areas. A very icy version of the falls in Short Hills provincial park on a rather nippy day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1588542725016-9DHT8LZ5MUTDAT6F22W6/shorthill-021.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter wonderland - Wandering through some of Ontario’s Parks and conservation areas. Walking up the valley through the creek is much easier when mostly frozen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1588542841094-LA2NO3R8OW4KX7DAWXO8/snow-011.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter wonderland - Wandering through some of Ontario’s Parks and conservation areas. Hiking along the edge of the quarry on a very cold, windy and snowy day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1588542907988-QCTYRPV99X87TL8KFU4J/snow-021.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter wonderland - Wandering through some of Ontario’s Parks and conservation areas. Pond in the midst of freezing. With only a few cold snaps even these ponds didn’t freeze over for long this year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1588543024602-CEB7Y7CSPAM6GYUAQPRM/Algonquin-113.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter wonderland - Wandering through some of Ontario’s Parks and conservation areas. serene winter scene along the Oxtongue river just above Ragged Falls. On a cloudy day with little colour anywhere I thought this looked more appealing in black and white. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1588543197677-EEBQCEAE8990YEDIKE8T/Algonquin-321.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter wonderland - Wandering through some of Ontario’s Parks and conservation areas. Spruce grouse tugging at some needles in Algonquin Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1588543278607-ELRUCZ9GVO95CY5RWE82/Algonquin-271.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter wonderland - Wandering through some of Ontario’s Parks and conservation areas. Grey Jay (Canada Jay), always a little mischievous but still rather cute. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1588543377282-FF7XYJ09TY2FIKA8QGHG/Algonquin-171.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Winter wonderland - Wandering through some of Ontario’s Parks and conservation areas. cute little red squirrel with little red mittens https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2020/3/28/a-tiny-haven-for-nature monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1585483841397-FM5SVBGPCDTXD59FF1UJ/tinyhaven.small.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A tiny haven for nature Entrance to the tiny woods nearly Waverly Beach. An old sidewalk can still be seen, remnants of the Erie Beach Amusement Park from early in the 1900s https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1585484062841-MJG8BJ153MJ72HQTWBEO/iceonthelake.small.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A tiny haven for nature The view of Buffalo skyline from Fort Erie. The shoreline may look industrial but there are numerous pockets of green space for nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1585487569565-AXAOQ2BI2JHG5VV94N5L/warblers-053.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A tiny haven for nature One of few stopping points at this end of Lake Erie for warblers migrating back into Ontario in the spring. This Cape May Warbler is just one of a number of types of small migrating birds that stop to replenish themselves after the longer stages of their migration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1585487831642-JZ4QF78CVXX7WXL5ZW6F/knon-127.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A tiny haven for nature Holes in older trees make fantastic homes for woodpeckers, squirrels, owls and pretty much any other creature in the area that is looking for some shelter and protection. A family of Pileated Woodpeckers made this hole their home last spring, hopefully they will be back this year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1585488223811-7ILIEHM3L4ASSO1E0WP6/coop-035.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A tiny haven for nature Grey morph Eastern Screech owl getting a bit of the midday sun. This is one of the natural homes that will be such a sad thing to lose…and is one of my favourite things to find. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1585488024537-Y5LDH1FT0R5X5JPSUQ8W/twocooper-094.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A tiny haven for nature One of a pair of Cooper’s hawks in the woods this spring. This one is calling to its mate that is sitting with its back to this one just a few meters away. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2020/1/5/lf2fa1z55s9mc4d395goahd4buzucf monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1585500303100-2UP9KMKLL80IVU34XAGF/sundaybirds-052.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sony A7RIV and FE 200-600…on to the next level https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1578254975548-I7PA98XAKGOXLL8L6WAP/untitled+shoot-001-3.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sony A7RIV and FE 200-600…on to the next level Shooting with the new Sony 200-600 on Malcolm Island, BC. Picture credit to Salwa Farah (WanderingPhocus.com) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1578256690189-GL659TMGIRO06G9XJF23/untitled+shoot-002.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sony A7RIV and FE 200-600…on to the next level Sony A7RIV and FE 200-600 f/5.6-6.3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1578256665087-P21MTMMN1NEY73NBG9XU/untitled+shoot-001-4.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sony A7RIV and FE 200-600…on to the next level thinkTANK backpack with Nature Quaternity - FE 16-35 f/4, Sony A7III with FE 24-104 f/4, FE 70-200 f/4, and Sony A7RIV with FE 200-600 f/5.6-6.3….1.4 teleconverter underneath for a travel kit from 16-840mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1578253765963-IEMYO0T891DMOSPTH8PH/snowystuff-107.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sony A7RIV and FE 200-600…on to the next level Snowy Owl taking flight on a very cloudy day. Sony A7RIV and 200-600 + 1.4 teleconverter. 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s ISO800 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1578253605300-MYQ6ZRM0JISTHC4I0YK2/sundaybirds-052.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sony A7RIV and FE 200-600…on to the next level Snowy Owl landing in a grassy field. Sony A7RIV and 200-600 + 1.4 teleconverter. 840mm, f/9, 1/1000s ISO1600 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1578253475627-2WR7KT1W2FUTEEKKJ0BZ/sundaybirds-030.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sony A7RIV and FE 200-600…on to the next level Snowy Owl resting on a weedy knoll. Sony A7RIV and 200-600 + 1.4 teleconverter. 840mm, f/9, 1/1000s ISO1600 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1578253325132-9NSJD87CAWM3A0YVR7L3/hawkowl-207.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sony A7RIV and FE 200-600…on to the next level Portrait of a Northern Hawk Owl. Sony A7RIV and 200-600 + 1.4 teleconverter. 840mm, f/9, 1/2500s ISO800 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1578253133383-WR3743ZDSMBUFV3VAGDW/morehawkowl-218.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sony A7RIV and FE 200-600…on to the next level High Key image of a Northern Hawk Owl in flight. Sony A7RIV and 200-600 + 1.4 teleconverter. 370mm, f/8, 1/4000s ISO1600 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1578252806782-UK8UZ5OH90E0R21D952B/hawkowl-504.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sony A7RIV and FE 200-600…on to the next level Young Male Snowy Owl. Sony A7RIV and 200-600 + 1.4 teleconverter. 840mm, f/9, 1/1250s ISO2000 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1578252416904-2W71785396RM10TA9AMR/morehawkowl-023.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sony A7RIV and FE 200-600…on to the next level Cropped in on a Northern Hawk Owl trying to stash a vole in a tree. Sony A7RIV and 200-600 + 1.4 teleconverter. 840mm, f/9, 1/3200s ISO800 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1578251966113-SU5GD6G2J8O653VXF5PT/snowystuff-104.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sony A7RIV and FE 200-600…on to the next level Snowy owl take off. Sony A7RIV and 200-600 + 1.4 teleconverter. 840mm, f/9, 1/1250s ISO2000 https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2019/10/27/a-quick-tour-of-vancouver-island-first-big-trip-with-only-sony-gear monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1585501173908-M3QZNNOL1NI6SZ3KJ3MV/rtwo-161.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A quick tour of Vancouver Island (first big trip with only Sony gear) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572907012312-YUMSPS6N43R47JJACK7I/daythree-029.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A quick tour of Vancouver Island (first big trip with only Sony gear) One of the first days out with the new Sony 200-600 lens. A few Osprey have been hanging around the Niagara river grabbing catfish and coming back to these perches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572908700610-R6LTWYCUPOPAE2EP8VLR/IMG_1524.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A quick tour of Vancouver Island (first big trip with only Sony gear) On our way from Ontario to Vancouver with a blanket of clouds below us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572908813226-6L8ZN7QX4Q6RA9IYDOFW/IMG_1539.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A quick tour of Vancouver Island (first big trip with only Sony gear) OK, there is a third reason to go out west….some of the best Sushi we have had in years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572910340427-BAO7BPZT1U7XT8KX0FR4/aSeven-196.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A quick tour of Vancouver Island (first big trip with only Sony gear) Kayaker surfing the waves at Skookumchuck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572910478110-LKF5NTF37267SZI08Y5J/aSeven-204.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A quick tour of Vancouver Island (first big trip with only Sony gear) Our one and only encounter on this trip with Killer Whales. Fascinating mammals to watch and a beautiful area to find them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572910968104-54GW1C6OOGRIH4ECIDMD/rtwo-176.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A quick tour of Vancouver Island (first big trip with only Sony gear) The sun rises as we depart from Earl’s Cove on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, just the first of three ferry rides on this day as we head to Malcolm Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572911985886-QU8IE6BH2GXRE4J7KBR5/aSeven-643.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A quick tour of Vancouver Island (first big trip with only Sony gear) Close up with a Bald Eagle that was perched on the evergreens right outside the cottage we stayed at. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572911335152-2EOTSMAGM5KURYKSE2D8/rtwo-182-2.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A quick tour of Vancouver Island (first big trip with only Sony gear) Beautiful reflections as the tide starts to come back in on Malcolm Island looking out towards Vancouver Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572911646167-CBYNR8HMCDDQWUBCMITY/rtwo-235-3.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A quick tour of Vancouver Island (first big trip with only Sony gear) 30 seconds with the milky way from the cottage on Malcolm Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572912757591-ZE8O9ZIQJKVPBDKQ2MVH/rtwo-425.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A quick tour of Vancouver Island (first big trip with only Sony gear) The sun peaks through the canopy of the rainforest along the hike into San Josef Bay on North-west coast of Vancouver Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572912606743-69R1N890JLJVARADR4PE/rtwo-302-3.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A quick tour of Vancouver Island (first big trip with only Sony gear) More Sun stars as we hit the beach at San Josef Bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572913187421-LI79W7KUACOY0NS6RM61/rtwo-291-2.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A quick tour of Vancouver Island (first big trip with only Sony gear) Fabulous features along the coast both for photography and just for looking to see what was left behind by the tides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572913328182-0UBKMOMBM28G6LFHSQ6B/rtwo-311.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A quick tour of Vancouver Island (first big trip with only Sony gear) Can’t wait to get back to this beach in Cape Scott Provincial Park…definitely want to see this area at dusk and dawn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572915428081-PUP98VIJVL7O93ND7VC4/rtwo-455.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A quick tour of Vancouver Island (first big trip with only Sony gear) The weather started closing in on us after a long walk along China beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572914860954-ACOABONQS6BPY0EEKQC6/aSeven-881.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A quick tour of Vancouver Island (first big trip with only Sony gear) https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2019/8/2/birds-in-flight-challenges-autofocus-improvements-over-the-years monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1596901173358-48GG3PNLNOIL5IFOH4R4/someosprey-005.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Birds in Flight challenges - Autofocus improvements over the years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572316828326-YM73YYNI8SOYPIAZU3UR/eastcoast-379.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Birds in Flight challenges - Autofocus improvements over the years Blue Heron in flight at dusk along the St. Lawrence River. Taken with the Canon 5DII and 100-400L https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572382146681-ZMVYVPYQCAZYQLTMYD12/oldlens-021.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Birds in Flight challenges - Autofocus improvements over the years Red-tailed Hawk taking off at Cranberry Marsh. Canon 1DIV with 100-400L https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572382873283-9LVAIPDWVIG0L3WS1ZMY/A6000Sony-586.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Birds in Flight challenges - Autofocus improvements over the years Brown pelican flying over my kayak in the everglades. Sony A6000 with 70-200 F4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572383303817-DEHWK8QR2W5MEUDQR5ND/shithawk-073-2.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Birds in Flight challenges - Autofocus improvements over the years Ring billed gull with breaking waves. A7III and 100-400GM. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572383974215-XDOFRPKXGBHT0674PSEZ/Osprey+cropped.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Birds in Flight challenges - Autofocus improvements over the years Osprey landing in Sparkleberry Swamp, taken from kayak with Sony A7RII and 100-400 with 1.4 teleconverter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572384784292-LYRZGIREIWU8F79FLS5Y/meand500.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Birds in Flight challenges - Autofocus improvements over the years On Hunting Island beach with the Canon 5DS and 500mm f/4 II. Shooting tri-colored heron and snowy egret fishing as the tide goes out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572384941272-T2KMS9OKS7BMC1MXZKBV/huntingIlse-431-2.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Birds in Flight challenges - Autofocus improvements over the years Tri-colored Heron fishing as the tide roles out on Hunting Island, SC. Canon 5DS and 500 f/4 II with 1.4 teleconverter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572385272511-04J41YDR7JSVH8538JUD/daythree-029.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Birds in Flight challenges - Autofocus improvements over the years Osprey taking off along the Niagara River. Sony A7III with 200-600G https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2019/8/1/latest-gear-sometimes-you-can-get-want-you-wish-for monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1564709134717-XGI842EYS7JB3LCM942T/Alpha-Universe-ILCE-7RM4_-a7R-IV-_VX8003_right.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Latest Gear - Sometimes you can get what you wish for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1564709113795-KW651U8GA5U2I12GYZ1M/Sony%2BA7RIV%2BPress%2BShot.png NaturePhocus Blog - Latest Gear - Sometimes you can get what you wish for. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2019/7/20/things-they-are-changing monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1563633334044-SC64EDQF6ZECMDL37ZD6/dufferinisland-013.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Things they are changing Beaver swimming around Dufferin Islands in the early morning light near Niagara Falls, Ontario. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1563633546876-U87AD0PL94N63LFNP4YX/muskratluv-045.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Things they are changing Muskrat on a cold and foggy morning along Black Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1563633666386-0GKEK6P2M7N0D4NUYPKL/newhome-010.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Things they are changing Sunset along Black Creek outside the cottage we had on a short term rental. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1563633824105-FI9JGWYZQ51AGGVBP7EI/letchworth-046.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Things they are changing A very wet spring means tonnes of water flowing over the falls at Letchworth State Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1563634014802-5V17II8CVV8G2KZ1LHOU/swallows-301.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Things they are changing A still but foggy day on Lake Erie and the swallows are everywhere grabbing bugs in the air and off the surface of the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1563634205856-5VCNR0L0H2AHHZ3EQ7PX/chicks-130.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Things they are changing One chick coming out from under wing while the other looks out from beneath momma killdeers wing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1563634310648-YQ6BIAG8O77UX1KDO9M4/osprey-051.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Things they are changing Osprey taking off from a perch overlooking the Niagara River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1563634401627-INAJ2IID36UI7CMGJCA5/untitled+shoot-353.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Things they are changing Bald Eagle shot from our Kayaks off the Lake Erie Shoreline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1563634517863-6JRD0J2SH7418MJZNFI2/untitled+shoot-053.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Things they are changing Tern hovering over some still water on the Niagara River shoreline just under the Peace Bridge. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2019/3/1/high-resolution-cameras-and-nature-photography monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1551624256399-GSH7LW0682VF72LOA0Q9/cardinal.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - High Resolution cameras and nature photography Northern Cardinal - Canon 5DS with Canon EF500mm f/4L IS II USM +1.4x III. 700mm, f/5.6, 1/1250s, iso1600. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1551624844960-G64T8YHRU0QVU53BOUXD/red-shouldered+in+flight.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - High Resolution cameras and nature photography Red-shouldered hawk taking off. Canon 5DS with Canon EF500mm f/4L IS II USM +1.4x III. 700mm, 1/1250s, ISO 800. Original 8688x5792 cropped to 4178x4178. Printable at 300DPI to nearly 14 inches. Image posted at 2000x2000. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1551626856888-RC0T6VLLLXQQU1I3RBP1/red-headed+medium+crop.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - High Resolution cameras and nature photography Highly cropped image of a red-headed woodpecker. Taken with Sony A7RII using Canon EF 100-400 F4.5-5.6 IS II and Metabones adapter. 400mm, f/5.6, 1/1000s, ISO 400. Original shot 42 MegaPixels cropped to 1543x1543. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1551625362368-THVYSG72KJU6IQ0WBXGR/Osprey+cropped.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - High Resolution cameras and nature photography Osprey landing in Sparkleberry Swamp. Taken with Sony A7RII from a kayak. Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter. 560mm, f/8, 1/2500s, ISO 1600. Cropped from original shot below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1551625386009-VM4CHT0NK38LJEZFIHVT/Osprey+full.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - High Resolution cameras and nature photography Osprey landing in Sparkleberry Swamp. Taken with Sony A7RII from a kayak. Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter. 560mm, f/8, 1/2500s, ISO 1600. Original 42 MexaPixel image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1551625615585-2ZJGVSAUA89ADCSR3NQ3/cactus+wren.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - High Resolution cameras and nature photography Cactus Wren taking off. Cropped image from Sony A7RII. FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS. 400mm, f/6.3, 1/2500s, ISO 800. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1551625781120-UGYGQAZ3VIWKXVDJ9MH6/Great+horned+Owl.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - High Resolution cameras and nature photography Great Horned Owl from a perch high in a White Pine, far enough that I had to crop in significantly. Shot handheld with Canon 5DS with EF500mm f/4L IS II USM +1.4x III. 700mm, f/7.1, 1/125s, ISO 1600. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1551626020437-2U3ODVEDV2R0REYZYJB9/mallard+in+flight.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - High Resolution cameras and nature photography Female Mallard taking wing. Using fast shutter to stop wing motion….still a little visible at wing tips. Canon 5DS with EF500mm f/4L IS II USM +1.4x III. 700mm, f/5.6, 1/4000s, ISO 1600. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1551626274988-JBV3QGZDM30U0ZVTNWBR/black+bear.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - High Resolution cameras and nature photography Young black bear in the fields in Cades Cove. I would often use fence posts to help steady my shots as I waited for action from these bear. Taken with Canon 5DS using EF500mm f/4L IS II USM +1.4x III. 700mm, f/5.6, 1/640s, ISO 1600. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1551626440730-Y1TSRLPCH1YUY27X9CYJ/barred+hunting.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - High Resolution cameras and nature photography Barred Owl hunting for Vole. Canon 5DS with EF500mm f/4L IS II USM. 500mm, f/4, 1/2500s, ISO 1600 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1551626606276-FGRXWIK9QVWBWC44PHKA/white+tailed+deer.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - High Resolution cameras and nature photography White Tailed buck in the fields near Whitby, Ontario. Canon 5DS with EF500mm f/4L IS II USM +1.4x III. 700mm, f/5.6, 1/200s, ISO 1600. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2019/2/11/beach-boneyards-of-south-carolina monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1549912770999-5G3X3E96JTLNYMB9E08B/highres-240.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Beach Boneyards of South Carolina Salwa shooting through the roots on the beach at Botany Bay Plantation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1550158512030-WRADG6LYB8S4W21PMCQW/hunting-219.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Beach Boneyards of South Carolina So many textures and details on the beach at Hunting Island state park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1550158546575-Z3XSOAMQVWQMXGYX6WAQ/huntingIlse-512.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Beach Boneyards of South Carolina Snowy egrets playing and preening after the tide went out in the salt marsh on Hunting Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1550158599380-P4A2Q93ETWVN4QWH8319/highres-232-2.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Beach Boneyards of South Carolina Sunrise on the beach at Hunting Island State park. Get out early, it is worth it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1550158666193-TP6H1T5O1UZ9FMDNFTV7/huntingIlse-431.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Beach Boneyards of South Carolina Tri-colored heron hunting on hunting island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1550158962523-WIO4LBKASE7QTIMARL94/EdistoXmascan-172.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Beach Boneyards of South Carolina Sunset on the beach bone yard at Botany Bay Plantation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1550159521667-UOAK5U24UMWZKMCMURN5/edistosony-249.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Beach Boneyards of South Carolina Live Oak canopy drive into Botany Bay Plantation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1550159214165-CBEKMNGO73ELNQ7YTT9K/EdistoXmascan-163.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Beach Boneyards of South Carolina Shadows and silhouettes at sunset on Edisto Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1550159587674-IF89W7HPSG0E7XD4IYZH/EdistoXmas-064.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Beach Boneyards of South Carolina Getting down low with ruddy turnstones https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2019/2/11/sparkleberry-landing-entry-to-a-cypress-swamp monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1549910337470-PF3H0LX1EL0UD06XWR9G/sparkle-114-2.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sparkleberry Landing - Entry to a Cypress Swamp Paddling past bald cypress trees as we take off from Sparkleberry landing on the North-West end of Lake Marion, SC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1549911038508-WQAQJ7T84GYNVLREH3AM/sparkle-065.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sparkleberry Landing - Entry to a Cypress Swamp Salwa in her Current Designs Suka Kayak with a backdrop of spanish moss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1549911321972-HBPU1464GACL3HK6W99M/sparkle-061.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sparkleberry Landing - Entry to a Cypress Swamp It is so easy to wander off path, so many things to see https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1549911431777-85HKYKWDZUNW8VDDYZ4Y/sparkle-053.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sparkleberry Landing - Entry to a Cypress Swamp Getting near the end of the day and the shadows were getting longer as we paddled through the cypress trees in Sparkleberry swamp on the north-west end of Lake Marion, SC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1549911627156-1WFKUDHJURFFI1DS3LFC/sparkle-214.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sparkleberry Landing - Entry to a Cypress Swamp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1549911729406-EW4CL1X3DV065AMSDSEI/sparkle-275.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sparkleberry Landing - Entry to a Cypress Swamp Limpkin - rather rare to find in this area but hard to miss as its call was definitely unique. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1549911954327-76AAGFLD4EFYI00Y323P/sparkle-170.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sparkleberry Landing - Entry to a Cypress Swamp Pair of Osprey doing what they do in their nest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1549912216195-D0GB2RIQUDASO1INBTEI/sparkle-083.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sparkleberry Landing - Entry to a Cypress Swamp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1549912432945-N96HB7ZCMVW2ZZ4JDJ3M/sparkle-087.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sparkleberry Landing - Entry to a Cypress Swamp Sunset back at Sparkleberry landing, time to pack up the kayaks and head back upstate. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2019/1/29/a7iii-and-100-400-gm-how-did-it-come-to-this monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548795087762-Y725CRK5KORZVWZSFYTF/IMG_0816.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A7III and 100-400 GM - how did it come to this? Sony A7III, 100-400 GM lens and 1.4X teleconverter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548790093206-YWGNHCXG1124W4GBZUAC/sparkle-208.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A7III and 100-400 GM - how did it come to this? Osprey shot from a kayak in Sparkleberry swamp on Lake Marion. 560mm at f/8, 1/2500s, and ISO 800 wide area continuous focus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548790471620-HN8PQILZHI1Z48E62HGJ/wood+ducks+A7III.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A7III and 100-400 GM - how did it come to this? Wood ducks shot in crappy light against what used to be a challenging background. 560mm at f/8, 1/640s and ISO 6400, wide continuous focus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548790725850-ZFKIL0Q4K9028O6UIG55/black+bear+cades+cove.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A7III and 100-400 GM - how did it come to this? Black bear in the cherry trees. Cades Cove, Smoky Mountains National Park. 560mm at f/8, 1/320s, and ISO 3200. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548791233168-7FJYV3XEO0QFOKKR0SCJ/screech+after+dark.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A7III and 100-400 GM - how did it come to this? Red Morph Screech Owl after dark. 400mm at f/6.3, 1/13s, and ISO 6400. Kudos to the image stabilzer and ability to focus in almost no light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548791625737-POOWRF66H2X71W3Y3PGZ/great+egre.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - A7III and 100-400 GM - how did it come to this? Great Egret in flight. 400mm at f/5.6, 1/2500s, ISO 400 https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2019/1/24/new-release-from-olympus monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548341434259-LOYUCZ4HTNRKM16FT07W/Olympus-E-M1X.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Tech News - New release from Olympus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548341545641-KNHIXDYQA44JN2XN5Q8P/Olympus-New-Lenses.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Tech News - New release from Olympus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548341598295-W1VC59Q4QAW5A8BW1107/Olympus-M.ZUIKO-DIGITAL-2x-Teleconverter-MC-20.png NaturePhocus Blog - Tech News - New release from Olympus https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2019/1/22/shooting-the-lunar-eclipse monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548174822359-GF19CE0HP9TLMOSPAD4F/IMG_0767.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Shooting the lunar eclipse Setting up cameras for the January Lunar Eclipse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548174964813-UMIN616TSOPYYZSYD494/5ds-120.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Shooting the lunar eclipse Start of the partial eclipse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548175041527-TT7UEUIISDPCDBKOBGA4/5ds-189.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Shooting the lunar eclipse Partial eclipse moving quickly towards full lunar eclipse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548175543827-WD7X3JJTS5I0K0O7VL4S/IMG_0769.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Shooting the lunar eclipse cameras pointing nearly vertical during the eclipse. That flippy screen on the Sony made things so much easier than trying to look at the Canon….too bad the tripod head that I used on the Sony wouldn’t go much more vertical than what you see here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548175674099-Y8TF1LQKG9PIUOZHX2K7/m50-034.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Shooting the lunar eclipse Full eclipse, subtle red colours and nice shadows….would have liked a bit more detail in the shot but this was as good as it got. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548175731427-SZAN7MQPLX6KSUSGZMDA/5ds-189.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Shooting the lunar eclipse Partial eclipse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548175759055-CSQ9A3LJU45DW6AC4ICG/5ds-171.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Shooting the lunar eclipse more partial eclipse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548175788602-VYZC6Y0HTAVENB2MMT27/5ds-229.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Shooting the lunar eclipse getting close to full eclipse, nearly time to change shutter speed significantly for total eclipse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548175813243-RRPTTYS09GKAZDAXHPZ9/m50-024.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Shooting the lunar eclipse near the end of the full eclipse, light is starting to come strong on the upper left of the moon. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2019/1/16/okefenokee-swamp-shooting-from-a-kayak monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547661958159-QJC2HY9JH6GNNHT9U3OM/highspeed-031.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak Gator heading towards my kayak….not as close as it looks as this is a crop from a shot taken at 560mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547658771032-CT34WI4KH8GTZUE1HEQR/Oke-555.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak Salwa taking the lead down a side channel heading towards Minnie Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547660256357-Q7RDSZ6FNPNDFYOGQ09D/okee2.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak Shooting little blue herons in Okefenokee Swamp - photo credit Salwa Farah (wanderingphocus.com) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547660648276-2O64TEALVT9FXRJP8UZU/26791894171_2b9ce4ec0a_o.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak Little blue herons, everywhere you turned there were more of them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547660835871-98QQ4VUEZ4NCER96K8OC/okee_launch_2018.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak Getting ready to launch at Stephen C. Foster State Park. photo credit Salwa Farah (wanderingphocus.com) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547661240156-3QPT9V6Y19XM2B4S5MT2/highspeed-170-2.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak red-shouldered hawk looking a little ragged after a massive rain storm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547661694876-JAF8EZZ2BKIZZPTJHZY2/36552751085_c4f63117b2_o.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak calm water in the morning allows for some fantastic reflections. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547661801736-XAK9G8DDCKWPER0MQDBP/okee_2018.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak blocking the way as my kayak turns while I’m trying to get a shot of baby alligators https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547674545864-ANX05ATJIYSLPS2IJGB6/39898778380_486609bc7e_o.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak boat launch on a clear night. Had to use a post to steady the shot…remember to bring tripod next time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547674801404-HVCC2ZWB24PBDTQZKTA1/33728160575_307d1296dd_k.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak warming up in the morning sun. This young alligator was not worried about us as we paddled by. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547675146289-76A9VFJ49CVUVW7TD4T2/highspeed-251.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak This gator was one of the bigger ones we saw, we were happy that it just wanted to sit in the sun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547675314622-A6IXH8WHY0FKBSDUCNSE/highspeed-400.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547675397231-VN0MTRP73I8MOO9E5WAE/highspeed-136.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547675487990-N7969SVUXVTPLM3C6XVF/highspeed-095.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547675509912-MT5IK7IF6S81NPM6Y6SH/highspeed-289.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547675571389-XIDLJ4OES3FB3JZBC6V1/highres-098.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547675715498-0NXXNGP6Z2LZ1XH1UB1R/highspeed-064.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547675764488-VBFVEO7YF3A46MMBMWA0/highspeed-104.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547675970804-899NCU4VC6DWEDJWT30M/highspeed-264.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547676002664-5KIKSXD2BODA8E66RW4Q/highspeed-292.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547676278911-5PY222ABTZWQBFQS257X/okee1.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547676601445-MA91TPGPHA2Q2VDY0ANJ/33361615470_ef22df5fd3_k.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547676635538-23WV60KR8228NGD9AUTX/33001910714_535865758a_k.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547676632445-QQC5UHVYPXJ12SECK5X4/32950562573_898908f96a_k.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547676638890-0X5OYV8QRPUFH241TO2Q/33516219410_a2f9c8402a_k.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Okefenokee Swamp - Shooting from a Kayak https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2019/1/16/sony-a6400-and-firmware-updates-for-a7riii-and-a9 monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547651960230-9STP9JOK6SL4PSB6LCR2/a6400.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Sony A6400 and firmware updates for A7(R)III and A9 https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2019/1/4/getting-the-shot-screech-owl-after-dusk monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1546631087042-ZRTM0KJ7R4M9HQN8TZW6/untitled+shoot-001-2.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Getting the shot - Screech owl after dusk First shot taken - definitely not the right settings, even though I’m already at iso6400. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1546631294974-EFZJX8N8WJO0SY1L5PCA/untitled+shoot-004.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Getting the shot - Screech owl after dusk Best shot that I got at ISO 6400, had to drop the exposure -2 stops while taking the shot but with the Sony A7III I was able to bring it back up without loosing too much detail in the noise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1546631449649-D5T179BQ3HYH47PG4C6G/untitled+shoot-012.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Getting the shot - Screech owl after dusk Sample of shot taken at iso25600, dropped 2 stops in exposure. This is how most of the shots looked before processing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1546631655470-PMYGV14WM8WIU87ZFGTZ/untitled+shoot-021.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Getting the shot - Screech owl after dusk Like the last image but after some post processing, brought the exposure back up and applied some noise reduction as well as adding a bit of clarity. Not a horrible shot for the web, but I won’t be printing it anytime soon. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2018/12/27/using-mirrorless-cameras-for-nature-photography-my-progress-over-time monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1545933614824-JA7DS01QI5B6AOE0SAMZ/21014127_10159349030240145_6011541448390230500_o.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Using mirrorless cameras for nature photography (My progress over time) Size comparison of my Canon and Sony systems with equivalent 100-400 lenses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1546019382220-A0OJ1WEEC1KBJT711L48/mostlyinflight-004.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Using mirrorless cameras for nature photography (My progress over time) Panasonic GX1 with 100-300mm (600 equivalent field of view). A compelling system but autofocus tracking was my major limiting factor with this system. Maybe Olympus will change this with the new EM1 successor that is to come out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1546019500932-7733GS2LJMLWSM74DF6P/phone-401.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Using mirrorless cameras for nature photography (My progress over time) Sony A6000 and A7R, a really good start but Sony was going to quickly improve on these cameras https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1546019659492-1UUZD2F239A4TR3XBSD2/25882450967_068082cb38_o.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Using mirrorless cameras for nature photography (My progress over time) Pretty much a full set of lenses for me, 16-35, 24-105, 100-400 with or without the 1.4 teleconverter (and a 70-200 for video). Pretty much matches my Canon setup except for the 500 f4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1546019791155-ZT4ZSGUBGQAIGUV2JT9O/18880195_10158900605740145_7395661377925170012_o.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Using mirrorless cameras for nature photography (My progress over time) I really love the A7RII for landscape photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1546019865059-LHO0GB8RPA5IQSJFYHG5/21248594_10159396770715145_2137319937770382263_o.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Using mirrorless cameras for nature photography (My progress over time) For nature shoots I commonly carry the canon 5DS with a 500mm and have a sony (either a7III for faster subjects, or A7RII for environmental shots) hanging from my shoulder. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2018/12/4/last-chanceat-least-for-now monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1543951200708-PNCIVY7VW51KXFXI7ZML/inatree-073.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Last Chance….at least for now Snowy on the side of the road, finally one close enough to get a shot….too bad the sky is still almost the same shade as the bird. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1543951334395-N32DUCSG47NGBJ9UU32U/barred-109.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Last Chance….at least for now Breakfast? Lunch? a quick snack, and it didn’t last long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1543951403184-TKYI4DPH3DXLLZMF1GD5/barred-100.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Last Chance….at least for now Start of the hunt, Barred Owl taking it to the voles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1543951491514-H7SIT8NFLBIA58FO77WT/great-109.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Last Chance….at least for now Great Horned Owl high up in the white pines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1543952292097-XD3C6MUVEEOYOM9OZLK5/backsouth-008.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Last Chance….at least for now Sleepy Screech Owl keeping our front yard safe from critters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1543951660105-BZSBBSP7FC8QZ2IX2JDZ/inatree-082.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Last Chance….at least for now Time to go. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2018/11/12/snowy-far-away monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1542058098214-FNBR9MD2NJ4APSHR4580/niagara-005.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Snowy Far Away Grim morning on Lake Simcoe. Snowy owl was seen in this area the day before but no luck on this day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1542059372852-CX9J6Q26YFF4T4PUWGND/IMG_6740.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Snowy Far Away You probably can’t pick it out, not sure how I did but there is a tiny white spot out there near the barns. Camera is set up, time to wait and watch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1542058310821-2PTYVVKQALWKT4825KMD/snowyone-060-2.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Snowy Far Away Snowy owl sitting off in the distance, even with 1000mm I’m going to have to crop like crazy to get anything. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1542058533004-852PEV80KICBEINZ643E/snowyone-060.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Snowy Far Away Massive crop of the last image, not the detail level that I would like to have but nice to capture a few shots of this owl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1542058694253-0HYZRNI8O7PJBQQ9Z8QT/snowyone-071.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Snowy Far Away https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1542058740470-2SNAAWA3WBSSYLP7EG97/snowyone-087.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Snowy Far Away https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2018/10/27/shooting-black-bears-in-cades-cove monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540664582350-CEWPHV9WM5NBN0SX2VAN/oowfinally-941.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - photographing Black Bears in Cades Cove Salwa (WanderingPhocus.com) looking for a good spot to capture the morning mist across the valley in Cades Cove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540664675436-EJFDFQB65NI9YIGM7VV4/biglens-080.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - photographing Black Bears in Cades Cove Standing cub looking to ensure mom isn’t too far away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540664733124-EGIGD39H3UKVM9R4XUFN/medlens-614.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - photographing Black Bears in Cades Cove Sow and cub looking up from eating the new grass shoots in early spring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540664840250-YL135BLRPZTFUPW9KNO9/medlens-371.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - photographing Black Bears in Cades Cove cubs are just as comfortable in the trees as on the ground. This is the first place to head at any sign of trouble. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540664938612-V7PBZGJQ55DNG5JZFIUO/medlens-710.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - photographing Black Bears in Cades Cove Pair of cubs keeping an eye on the crowd of tourists on the road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540665036308-120QL3OF2TTUCNBNRDXM/30713951601_b8b4330630_o.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - photographing Black Bears in Cades Cove Pair of bucks doing a little sparring in early fall as the rut starts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540665103165-AV9X6H9AYFSM9LSEDEAT/30693239281_8350b6f346_o.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - photographing Black Bears in Cades Cove Abrams falls is the reward for a long hike up and down a couple of mountain ridges. Great place to sit and relax before tackling the walk back out to the cove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540665188810-I68DNQ1P2KB10O4ZQNOU/30214024903_db2c403666_o.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - photographing Black Bears in Cades Cove Misty morning across the valley in Cades Cove https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540665318621-KBWXO73KO6JMM9E2L8MH/medlens-410.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - photographing Black Bears in Cades Cove Young cub waiting for mom to give the ok to come back down out of the tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540665493345-SPWTSWNZIIWK4SBIYLSR/oowfinally-951.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - photographing Black Bears in Cades Cove If you get to Cades Cove at the right time of year you can have portions of the park all to yourself, at least for a few moments. https://www.naturephocus.com/naturephocus-blog/2018/10/21/photographing-elk-in-the-cataloochee-valley monthly 0.5 2026-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540217346952-WS4Z39EJZ649NPTUZ1N8/backtocataloochee-290.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Photographing Elk in the Cataloochee Valley Lone male elk, one of the lesser males in the valley heading towards the herd around the corner. The dominant male did not let it get very close, there was no fight this morning just a lot of noise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540174575809-TQ3OGYFLWAWJY9QJ4HK0/elksony-259.jpg NaturePhocus Blog - Photographing Elk in the Cataloochee Valley Frosty morning in the valley, this herd came down out of the woods as the sun was coming up and stayed active for a good 2 hours before finding warmer spots in the field to settle down. 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Moss park near Orlando, Florida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1678304793059-H33C52DD3JS7QY3WOL1M/startingwestagainA7R5-102.jpg Second Page - creepy, swampy (Copy) (Copy) creepy, swampy Cypress swamp in eastern Texas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1678304867530-KTFQRZITYBT9F9L2SLLH/startingwestagainA7R4-087.jpg Second Page - So much wind (Copy) (Copy) So much wind We drove through some nasty weather to get to Monahan Sandhills in Texas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1678304576040-ZMGD2WLBRKOON07HIKTO/Floridagoingnorth-061.jpg Second Page - Spanish moss...oh and a Great horned owl (Copy) (Copy) Spanish moss...oh and a Great horned owl Backlit Great horned owl watching over its young in a nearby tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1678303566257-D4XQ4ZNIRVVDAQBW3NME/firstA7V-251.jpg Second Page - Hop (Copy) (Copy) Hop Spotted sandpiper hopping across the rocks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1678303434317-V867UFIPBLO8YKF2Y2N2/mosspark2-126.jpg Second Page - A really big bird (Copy) (Copy) A really big bird Sandhill crane in flight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1678303519331-GVVQQVISLOXAMEOK3XIO/Floridaone-052.jpg Second Page - Talquin (Copy) (Copy) Talquin Sunset on lake talquin, Florida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1678303391647-SEGQ6D19SEA6TGBMLL12/ElPaso-050.jpg Second Page - Portal (Copy) (Copy) Portal Like stepping through a portal into a new land, or just the mouth of a cave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1674353817216-WET0XR3N335FXAPGJ8HI/bigbendnationalA7R4-180.jpg Second Page - Balanced or wedged (Copy) (Copy) Balanced or wedged This is called Balanced Rock at the end of a really nice hike in Big Bend national park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1674353872118-MTIG78MAIQKZRIDTS5QR/bigbendnationalA7R4-065.jpg Second Page - Santa Elena (Copy) (Copy) Santa Elena This was actually the first time we saw water in the Rio Grande, every other time we had crossed it we just saw sand. This is quite an improvement :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1674354025524-BGOWDRR8UVIHIAAP1SAM/bigbendnationalA7R4-119.jpg Second Page - Survival (Copy) (Copy) Survival What I think is a Big Bend Bluebonnet flowering alone at the edge of another slot canyon (Tuff Canyon). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1674057125525-44PHCVZLIUUMVZG91E5C/bigbendparksA7R4-047.jpg Second Page - Window to the world (Copy) (Copy) Window to the world That is how this was described to us, and it was appropriate. 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Boulders everywhere but the name is due to these parts of the rocks where water collects in this desert climate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1674055313560-3CWOM6VTO1DX34QB2VB9/whitesandsday1A7RIV-029.jpg Second Page - Sand and Shadow (Copy) (Copy) Sand and Shadow As the sun starts to head towards the horizon the shadows in White Sands get longer and deeper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1674055170830-8I0FKWGM74DX7C5KPRJ4/whitesandsday1A7RIV-063.jpg Second Page - Dunes (Copy) (Copy) Dunes Perspective and distance are difficult to define in White Sands but the mountains in the background give you some idea how big these dunes are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1673206526092-PDOO6PAIYHADDTQCEEA4/firstafterhdcrashA7iii-116.jpg Second Page - The trees are white.... (Copy) (Copy) The trees are white.... and the rocks are red. Hiking through Cave creek canyon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1673206550688-5KU2M0KMAZU5F4EQ2T22/firstafterhdcrashA7RIV-641.jpg Second Page - Painted (Copy) (Copy) Painted Pretty little painted redstart seen at a ranch near Portal, Arizona. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1673206490246-STAL5NTXPVU04XO5HNT1/firstafterhdcrashA7RIV-538.jpg Second Page - Moon over Cave creek (Copy) (Copy) Moon over Cave creek Taken from our campsite (sunny flats). 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Fire Wave trail in Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671232587604-1Y8RPN5LJ4A61GJ5A8YV/VoFDay3A7RIV-115.jpg Second Page - Desert Bighorn (Copy) (Copy) Desert Bighorn In the rocks around our campsite in Valley of Fire State park we found a few groups of Desert Bighorn Sheep grazing on what little there is to offer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671232627292-SD19B31QIAJ9NWB6VNCY/VoFDay3A7RIV-217.jpg Second Page - In the Valley of Fire (Copy) (Copy) In the Valley of Fire There lives a Desert Bighorn Sheep…that can be hard to find sometimes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671232528149-P7RHHP9NLUOBVGMYIXA6/DeathA7RIV-199.jpg Second Page - Dunes just after the rain (Copy) (Copy) Dunes just after the rain The rains came through in stages this day, from almost clear skies one moment to strong winds and rain just a few minutes later. You can see the clouds in the distance from the previous burst. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671232428297-YV0X2S12GOSXGG4T9KHH/DeathA7RIV-121.jpg Second Page - Sand storm (Copy) (Copy) Sand storm Between us in the sand dunes and the mountains in the background the wind was wreaking havoc across the valley. It came to us soon enough for a blinding walk back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671232476135-0JXEFVXH3HIGPVVEDFBE/DeathA7III-049.jpg Second Page - Death Valley Salt Flats (Copy) (Copy) Death Valley Salt Flats Sunset on the Salt Flats is a very interesting thing to experience. You sometimes feel like you are on a frozen lake but the reflections are just a bit different. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671232400452-JGMNFRF6XH2SI37RX5TG/DeathA7RIV-113.jpg Second Page - A harsh land (Copy) (Copy) A harsh land Death valley can have all fours seasons come at you in a matter of a few minutes. 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It was so dark in there that this shot was taken at 16000 ISO, 1/80sec handheld at 600mm and I still had to raise the exposure by a full stop. The sony 200-600 did a great job in the darkness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1669751792231-FMQVXEVO7QUXYLJF2VJX/SecretA7III-015.jpg Second Page - It's not a secret (Copy) (Copy) It's not a secret near Secret Beach in Oregon, will have to come back here for a sunset or a storm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1669655069923-IO5GYNTTFUM6PXUOSEV4/BandonA7III-136.jpg Second Page - Tiny Crescent Moon (Copy) (Copy) Tiny Crescent Moon The tide is receding, the sun is setting and we have a crescent moon over the coast near Bandon, Oregon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1669655075735-DVHCTUZPQBKMQVAU4CN2/BandonA7Riv-237.jpg Second Page - Oregon Sunset (Copy) (Copy) Oregon Sunset Oregon has some spectacular coastlines, this area around Bandon certainly kept us busy looking for shots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1669257869207-QRXS9JDQ7OLO8VN32YZ6/A7IIIdisappoint-040.jpg Second Page - Stand tall (Copy) (Copy) Stand tall Lone tree standing on a small island in Deadman’s Cove, near Cape Disappointment, Washington. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1669257513526-IKTPGIH014KRO16CKOO5/headingotherway-162.jpg Second Page - Moss and Martin (Copy) (Copy) Moss and Martin This was a lucky find, thanks to another photographer who saw it off the trail in Goldstream provincial park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668706899378-4G5QVOYTQ8I6IRJ9E2SL/surfplus-243.jpg Second Page - Shoreline Silhouette (Copy) (Copy) Shoreline Silhouette Sunset near the lighthouse in Ucluelet, BC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1669257585301-KP5GMISQ05N8UFHWW4EC/headingotherway-185.jpg Second Page - Pine Marten (Copy) (Copy) Pine Marten A pine marten taking a quick look at us before climbing down this mossy tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1669257590449-W81Q14HQRZC63AANMF7Y/headingotherway-109.jpg Second Page - Hover (Copy) (Copy) Hover Belted Kingfisher hovering over the edge of the shore in some nice side light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1669257712198-HGHJ1C4DG4MQFPNEDQOR/headingotherway-001.jpg Second Page - Killdeer on the Rocks (Copy) (Copy) Killdeer on the Rocks As the tide moves out the shorebirds search the exposed rocks in the bay at Rathtrevor Provincial park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1669257819266-ISA6CUVW2UP92945IS5Z/headingotherway-021.jpg Second Page - shorebirds (Copy) (Copy) shorebirds Catching shorebirds in flight can be a challenge as the move so quickly but it can be worth it when the light hits them just right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668706842284-ZAPIOA51DYQX9P2SPBSN/allsun-185.jpg Second Page - Golden sunset over Frank Island (Copy) (Copy) Golden sunset over Frank Island Chesterman Beach leads to Frank Island when the tide is low. As the waves recede we get a beautiful reflection on the wet sand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668706908303-FX1ICWN4YX39GIZEXD0U/surfplus-232-Pano.jpg Second Page - The view from Ucluelet (Copy) (Copy) The view from Ucluelet As you look out to the south from Ucluelet there are so many Islands to explore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668706790093-FI62I96WULTGULSDPMY4/allsun-111.jpg Second Page - Into the setting sun (Copy) (Copy) Into the setting sun If you drop your exposure when shooting directly towards the sun you can sometimes get this silvery hue to the reflections on the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668706843777-BQLDSMGSY9JDDZ4IO8RG/allsun-236.jpg Second Page - Getting the shot (Copy) (Copy) Getting the shot Salwa, working on getting the right composition as the sun drops behind the trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668706780300-DUAHXJNRCBA6B0UYDM13/coxandlongA7III-008.jpg Second Page - Foggy morning (Copy) (Copy) Foggy morning Simple trees in the fog, but it really caught my eye as we were making our way to Cox Bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668535508486-NB0EHR42Z18NNVC59H72/sunnylater-137.jpg Second Page - Watching thee Sunset (Copy) (Copy) Watching thee Sunset From the Beach in Cox Bay, the sunsets can be pretty amazing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668535505079-7HJFEEHRQJO02BDOO8K5/sunnylater-097.jpg Second Page - Can you tell which way the wind blows? (Copy) (Copy) Can you tell which way the wind blows? A consistent wind from the ocean makes many of the trees grow in a way that they look like they are being pushed inland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668535552364-OKP337RTZNRCBHSX3BZ5/sunnylater-099-Pano.jpg Second Page - Cox Bay lookout (Copy) (Copy) Cox Bay lookout The climb to get to this lookout was like walking up a muddy waterfall. In the end it was worth it for the view across the bay towards Tofino. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668535544547-IZ99BPH3CIMG3QE5SWRR/sunnylater-198.jpg Second Page - The lone surfer (Copy) (Copy) The lone surfer As the sun sets there is always one person that has to catch the last good wave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668535582498-6AJYSGJ93E2SB2I0NBHT/theislandptone-081.jpg Second Page - It was a wet and rainy day (Copy) (Copy) It was a wet and rainy day Panoramic view of Cox Bay after the rains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668535623644-9L2M524DKKGXBXCDDAYH/toTofinoA7III-021.jpg Second Page - Look up, way up (Copy) (Copy) Look up, way up Everywhere you look in the rainforest you see something beautiful, sometime you have to look up or you will miss it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668535630428-G0IG6LXG0JEV4QV4YTX6/toTofinoA7III-072.jpg Second Page - Tree and Rock (Copy) (Copy) Tree and Rock Another sunset near Tofino, BC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668535677204-VRTQOWHULGLNXKPV3BSN/Parksville-167.jpg Second Page - Heading for a perch (Copy) (Copy) Heading for a perch Bald Eagle heading towards a good perch by the coast near Parksville, BC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668535683662-Z26XAAC39IMUHCPCQS9G/Parksville-041.jpg Second Page - Black bunny (Copy) (Copy) Black bunny Always a few rabbits hanging around Rathtrevor Park. Pretty brave with all thee Eagles around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668535723694-6UFM2NQRM7TVFXKQ6BAU/Parksville-106.jpg Second Page - Coordinated flight plan (Copy) (Copy) Coordinated flight plan It is amazing to watch these shorebirds twist and turn in coordination https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668535731035-7E3NLGHW3G3ZO8827RAA/Parksville-170.jpg Second Page - On a breeze (Copy) (Copy) On a breeze Adult Bald Eagle making it look so easy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668535764141-L10O9BM2AXAN4K67MJLL/Parksville-066.jpg Second Page - Sanderlings (Copy) (Copy) Sanderlings quick flight over to the next good beach spot to look for whatever is in the sand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668535761764-1OZB712YXNA4NO1TOFZE/Parksville-131.jpg Second Page - Almost hidden (Copy) (Copy) Almost hidden A good spot to see what is happening out on the water without being exposed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668535806342-UCZLKAYPGK5PZX1XARW7/Parksville-186.jpg Second Page - Majestic (Copy) (Copy) Majestic A great blue heron on the beach with fantastic mountains of the British Columbia mainland in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668535809319-RSZO1LII7KWU5MGFBLQ6/Goldenears-025.jpg Second Page - Salwa on the Rocks (Copy) (Copy) Salwa on the Rocks Looking for just the right location for a shot in Goldenears Provincial Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668535833963-9KMFMC95JD5T52URAMK3/Goldenears-030.jpg Second Page - Gold Creek (Copy) (Copy) Gold Creek In Goldenears Provincial park, a beautiful rainforest setting outside of Vancouver. https://www.naturephocus.com/thirdpage daily 0.75 2026-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1664485283140-ZJH4RJRDZVYDFD1E7ZO9/riverbend https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597799612454-R7OCRCBI0DFSJBAQPCL6/CostaRica-249.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572385836329-5LAOXC3PDEJ0ELCQSTER/hawkflight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1664484665722-MKAR9SPHDWFCTI2GBPDV/arkto-a7rIV-225-2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1590972293766-K62KPFXA438CBQBK8SG4/loneloon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1564709134717-XGI842EYS7JB3LCM942T/Sony200-600 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1614964308150-X8ETX6E87D5MQ3QGYGN0/hikey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1588769030812-TYFRCXSDEC128PY5XT2G/moreshort-069.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1551624256399-GSH7LW0682VF72LOA0Q9/cardinal.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1612988755749-JB4CY8PSX5FIVQ2WTOUV/clouds-009.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1578265791356-TRSL9FH52Z3HXVIKFL5C/hawkowl-504.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548795087762-Y725CRK5KORZVWZSFYTF/Sonygear https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1596895882554-IGFAZJQDNLWOD81KTZVZ/screechhome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1585483841397-FM5SVBGPCDTXD59FF1UJ/tinyhaven.small.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1545933614824-JA7DS01QI5B6AOE0SAMZ/SLRandMirroless https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1585501173908-M3QZNNOL1NI6SZ3KJ3MV/ferryride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1595606151321-BO7AWHIL9JYGJ68K10FZ/boneyardsunrise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1549912216195-D0GB2RIQUDASO1INBTEI/sparkle-083.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1596895462291-X0W3CKOWI30OC3YDBOJQ/beachboneyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1596895735618-SYYF98ZVN3W8LYHJB3X7/sparkle-050.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547675397231-VN0MTRP73I8MOO9E5WAE/gator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1546631294974-EFZJX8N8WJO0SY1L5PCA/screechowl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604423500705-YJ5IDVQNC8L9YGUNCFJG/blackbeartree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603763497918-Q5NF9FRML9RP1116AK8M/Catalooch-485.jpg https://www.naturephocus.com/locations daily 0.75 2026-02-02 https://www.naturephocus.com/locations/costa-rica-l24bf monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597799354791-WOUCDW70D9SXWGKZR5UK/CostaRica-151.jpg Locations - Costa Rica - Don't get too close Sitting right on the trail, this small pit viper was happy to just sit there as long as we didn’t invade its space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597799323133-389O4K4ZFOV7JF0XA5SZ/CostaRica-117.jpg Locations - Costa Rica - Curiosity A little skittish much like their namesake, squirrel monkeys are very active in little groups throughout the canopy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597799283049-0OW2OG33IYSQW41D8NF1/CostaRica-114.jpg Locations - Costa Rica - White Hawk Very unique looking hawk, and a bit easier to see than most in the jungle canopy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604261462608-0UEKKV7DGL4A230XHQVM/CostaRica-046.jpg Locations - Costa Rica - Raccoon of the jungle Coatimundi or Coati are just as curious and get into the same types of troubles that raccoons do up north. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597799394956-HUEGFDSNMMZIQ3VQO5QP/CostaRica-180.jpg Locations - Costa Rica - Roots Fast growing trees with amazing roots are everywhere on the Osa Pensinsula. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597798879090-2PRBPX36A2HHXR18G11C/CostaRica-369.jpg Locations - Costa Rica - Not a sandy beach Like much of the west coast, the beaches along the Osa Peninsula were rocky tidal pools with step climbs up from the ocean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597797441405-C6MD8EF6TI3WH41GF28N/CostaRica-056.jpg Locations - Costa Rica - hanging on Spider monkeys were everywhere, swinging from the trees…many with young hanging on tightly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597798752229-RPJZF473ODI6TRSGFCCI/CostaRica-009.jpg Locations - Costa Rica - No roads near here A roadside hawk far from its namesake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604261446477-D54F9H1P2EXRT4Z0XGLQ/CostaRica-188.jpg Locations - Costa Rica - Hanging on Young Spider monkey keeping an eye out as its parent navigates the tree canopy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597799422465-FAMGPZKKKR42UTTEBGGT/CostaRica-214.jpg Locations - Costa Rica - Three Toed It took nearly a week to find a Sloth in the canopy and this one had been staying in a tree nearby our cabin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597799027842-Q657E1P4NCR6B9UYW2BZ/CostaRica-100.jpg Locations - Costa Rica - White face A family of White faced Capuchin resting in the lower canopy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604261405335-VAVDIWROA2NYXJBFCOZF/CostaRica-170.jpg Locations - Costa Rica - Makes a haunting sound Howler monkeys could be heard throughout the day and into the evening. These rather shy monkeys are amazing to watch as a group hangs out munching leaves. https://www.naturephocus.com/locations/australia-b3e5n monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599478258067-C8F7I6TTB4MR7YEHWYXD/1DCardtwo-1177.jpg Locations - Australia - A small Oasis Wandering through a rainforest in Australia. Looking back on a fantastic trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599478507217-U11V0NVE3EKHMXEKCIZY/1DCardtwo-498.jpg Locations - Australia - Perfect anchorage A great spot to anchor in the protected bay on Whitsunday Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599478742357-0D3O7SQNDOYRN2ACDAFF/1DCardtwo-432.jpg Locations - Australia - Is that sitting? Stone Curlew resting near our campsite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482420415-7N9JUJ59N3GLXMM1BV0A/s95aussie-227.jpg Locations - Australia - Up the creek Looking up this creek we know there are more interesting pools and small cascades to find. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482005437-2LDDBUXREBQ25UJ30U7U/1DCardone-668.jpg Locations - Australia - At the end of the day So much we have seen, and so much more to see tomorrow. Looking towards that next horizon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599479130944-AA239SKUW2JO44DSF32D/1DCardfour-362.jpg Locations - Australia - Beach walk searching for food https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599478765249-OPIBTGARDDEQ204QO5SM/1DCardthree-1300.jpg Locations - Australia - On the rocks Just another fantastic coastal location along the east coast of Australia. looking back on a great trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599478834714-NLILTVUQ4OTGMHYF5GC6/1DCardthree-1299.jpg Locations - Australia - Rusty Rocks Just another beautiful and rugged coastal scene https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599478891019-1SHHTFERLM2UN4DUHZEV/1DCardthree-899.jpg Locations - Australia - Sunbathers Definitely not a sight I’m used to seeing on the beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599479218725-25A7QOJTKNL3GOBUS83G/1DCardthree-029.jpg Locations - Australia - A big dome An interesting hike, like most in Australia just a simple sign at the bottom warning of danger if it rains but no other safeguards. Up to you to understand what you can do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599478937993-X3SFHBVKTV68QXE1E6PJ/1DCardthree-861.jpg Locations - Australia - Sooty A Sooty Oystercatcher glides across the beach in South Eastern Australia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599478965010-R8O81WGFUBHMFFLF4EN5/1DCardthree-858.jpg Locations - Australia - Continuous Waves Slowly evolving shoreline as the wave continuously hit the rocks over eons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482420391-8OH9IUHCOYWZBXZ5UUWG/s95aussie-172.jpg Locations - Australia - Seems like old growth Sometimes when you walk through the woods you find places that just seem ancient and slightly mysterious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599478993137-KU14GOO4OHUW0RNFM3GJ/1DCardthree-851.jpg Locations - Australia - Little funnel Water pushes up this funnel, splashing across the rocks and back down again for the next wave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482472731-3Q6900VWTFLF04GWI74M/1DCardthree-951.jpg Locations - Australia - Iconic sound in the Australian forests When you hear that laugh you can forget where you are, thinking you might be hearing monkeys in the trees. The laugh of the Kookaburra is pretty distinct in Australia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599481891659-C434XRJUQNSZR1DMQGTI/1DCardfour-379.jpg Locations - Australia - Got shell Now to get the meat out of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599479179270-YE38CTBOUS1QDSLQC9X8/1DCardthree-425.jpg Locations - Australia - Breaking in the middle Not the best surfing area with all those rocks but the waves are definitely breaking nicely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482053268-F7WJ33ZR3AMU7KMM7OW7/1DCardone-854.jpg Locations - Australia - Wispy clouds Sunsets can also be found on the east coast, just need to find the right cove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482183135-PY7J84DI5XBLHRSV2AJU/1DCardtwo-186.jpg Locations - Australia - Yellow masks A pair of masked lapwings on a sandy beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482061038-MXUY1XJ2LDBVH38H5DP4/1DCardone-765.jpg Locations - Australia - Dragon head Bearded dragon getting some sun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599479110701-U5HLHI8OVCVRDNQMZP2H/1DCardfour-217.jpg Locations - Australia - Looking out over the Blue mountains Yellow-tailed black cockatoo along the ridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599479265355-9JVUQSAE4TDWPEKBCOQW/1DCardone-1394.jpg Locations - Australia - From a distant age A bird that looks more like a dinosaur than any I have seen before. The cassowary is beautiful but almost ancient looking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599481861128-G9BV1KZHGT711OY0FHPW/1DCardfour-122.jpg Locations - Australia - nesting A pair of Galah guarding the nest hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599481939607-RE6LDN24DQJY7P9V3ROO/1DCardone-375.jpg Locations - Australia - Pair of Corella Bare-eyed or little Corella Cockatoos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482454255-XPFEKPR5QJ7FZ34WXKY5/1DCardthree-989.jpg Locations - Australia - Silver A tiny Silvereye in the thicket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599481816089-VN8MPSO04AUDQJT4UW90/1DCardfour-113.jpg Locations - Australia - multiple cascades Each drops down into another little still area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599481915731-GVUMBZRDYNH5XMSLQP4A/1DCardone-075.jpg Locations - Australia - amazing colours Rainbow Lorikeet grabbing a seed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599481957622-IJM8W4J32LUFROJ56FH3/1DCardone-612.jpg Locations - Australia - Interested A Blue-faced honeyeater looking awfully interested in what I’m doing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482014889-7XFVW03O1HX371S7198U/1DCardone-738.jpg Locations - Australia - Out of the fog The fog starts to lift over the hills giving a nice distance to that background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482301708-NF44UPKKTXX5XYXFY74Y/1DCardtwo-1343.jpg Locations - Australia - Bird and Banksia Red Wattlebird looking for seed in this banksia flower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482068749-DJF2DNSQANRALRIQ95CP/1DCardone-931.jpg Locations - Australia - Small part of a large flock We stopped for a patio dinner on the coast and heard nothing but rainbow lorikeets screeching away as they found a spot in the trees to rest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599478578942-8T9WG0CK3S8ODS3RCHI3/1DCardtwo-048.jpg Locations - Australia - beans for lunch Sulphur-crested cockatoo with a big pod. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599481791194-XY75YFJS1P3ODV4WJ8FO/1DCardone-1385.jpg Locations - Australia - Big bird It is not everyday to get to see a bird that is nearly your own height walking through the woods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482128592-KMV5Z5FFN1K5BQPR29AM/1DCardthree-893.jpg Locations - Australia - Tidal Pools We can walk for hours along these beaches searching out the tidal pools and what lies beneath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599478803231-1DNACPGM420RXS22JMS5/1DCardthree-1312.jpg Locations - Australia - One tree rock And one big hole underneath https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482203852-XOYJRQ44DTFTA7DA61KF/1DCardtwo-393.jpg Locations - Australia - In the long grass A couple of smaller kangaroos found while wandering a bird sanctuary. https://www.naturephocus.com/locations/eastern-us-7ddcs monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1678304618750-NYNGM6JUQAUJXPNOOJ13/huntingIsland2A7R4-138.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Boneyard sunset Sunset over the beach boneyard at Hunting Island, SC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1678304504773-R8BHLGFXX21LLX0R11O3/orlandoa7RIV-044-Pano.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Live oak pano Live oak canopy, nice spot to camp for a few nights. Moss park near Orlando, Florida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1678304668220-WMMMF0A3YTDUKAM1H3ZB/startingwestagainA7R4-021.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Iconic South Carolina Almost iconic sunrise on a South Carolina beach. Just need a crescent moon to top it off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1678303434317-V867UFIPBLO8YKF2Y2N2/mosspark2-126.jpg Locations - Eastern US - A really big bird Sandhill crane in flight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1676162538886-U11VQXQKT5SLIMM63EXI/Floridaone-052.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Talquin Sunset on lake talquin, Florida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1678304576040-ZMGD2WLBRKOON07HIKTO/Floridagoingnorth-061.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Spanish moss...oh and a Great horned owl Backlit Great horned owl watching over its young in a nearby tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1678304793059-H33C52DD3JS7QY3WOL1M/startingwestagainA7R5-102.jpg Locations - Eastern US - creepy, swampy Cypress swamp in eastern Texas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603763552612-I4KZ4MHFLGG4900VZ04Y/backtocataloochee-257.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Frosty Morning The sun breaks over the mountains on a cold morning in Cataloochee Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603763497918-Q5NF9FRML9RP1116AK8M/Catalooch-485.jpg Locations - Eastern US - A lazy bellow Bull Elk giving a last call before settling down for a bit in Cataloochee Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603763378714-EB4NL6BA8WDBD1FRSBUC/cataloochee-276.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Under a bright red canopy A bull elk on a frosty morning in Cataloochee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603763437749-G7JB6A8PEYUPTQ3ZWN3U/antlers-317.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Young energy The young elk are so playful in the mornings as the herd comes down out of the forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603763510354-755Y2U6FOINX6T46H485/backtocataloochee-224.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Low mist Lone bull elk in Cataloochee Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603763382827-X1GFD4352HBQ0BFCEPZG/cataloochee-278.jpg Locations - Eastern US - At the edge of the forest A bull elk out on the edge of the forest in the valley just after sunrise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603763447264-N06KC7X09YPOA670JIEQ/Catalooch-451.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Chewing Need some time to rest and continue chewing breakfast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603798940291-31GG74XZK0JNIP68VDSS/Jonesgap-262.jpg Locations - Eastern US - On the Rocks Walking up the creek in Jones Gap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603763543583-HOMNXV2UNUJ86FEXLC4A/oowfinally-1485.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Keeping an eye out Young buck looking about between attempts at grazing in Cades Cove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603798882017-JLHB0JUWBDAGAXWHAB88/sparkle-216.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Top of the tree Osprey landing at the top of a dead tree in the middle of the cypress swamp on Lake Marion, SC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603798880103-TTKRW9E3KDJL789P9P4T/backyard-091.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Towhee A strikingly beautiful bird fairly common in our backyard in South Carolina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539806920402-RYB9LSR2URCSMF7PRNA0/30214024903_db2c403666_o.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Ethereal Fields The sun is starting to burn off the fog on this edge of Cades Cove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603798951925-D02PSJOOLYIZ02SZH0TM/Jonesgap-258.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Rapids and rocks Something different to see on every step up through Jones Gap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1550158599380-P4A2Q93ETWVN4QWH8319/highres-232-2.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Sunrise through the boneyard Amazing beach boneyards can be found on Hunting Island, it is worth staying the night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539807391688-C9L0D95M19NZ4DBI6NK7/32069959996_013082f7eb_o.jpg Locations - Eastern US - A Key Evening The view as the sun goes down on Big Pine Key https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604423487619-7BFTE51NGYHDJK9GYWHZ/oowfinally-848.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Reaching out At some point you get to a point on the branch that it won’t hold you. Solution: Use that strength and strong jaws to bring the cherries to you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539807826093-73V8IJ66VP933VZ7TWR3/38194076472_e66071d6b8_o.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Little Mouse is falling The joining of Little mouse creek to Big creek is a pretty sight in the fall. And the cooler weather made the hike up there very enjoyable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540040299082-NA11LDHPVMSJQNTFQHOP/34840491674_b240e3fc6b_k.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Sideways glance Snowy egret keeping an eye on any motion in the shallows as the waves come in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604423381763-C40EEKCUUHYVQ27VEEMQ/biglens-080.jpg Locations - Eastern US - A Stand up view Young black bear getting up above the grasses to keep mom in sight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604423399402-TEGUAR673PBZRMFA7JVW/oowfinally-325.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Lone Coyote Less often seen during the day, but fun to watch wandering around Cades Cove https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604423500705-YJ5IDVQNC8L9YGUNCFJG/oowfinally-888.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Cherries galore You need to get way out on the branches to get the best cherries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604423525401-Z1NX84DNUX671GUD7E8K/oowfinally-1077.jpg Locations - Eastern US - A few Wildflowers Probably many more through Cades Cove and the fields of the old homesteads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604423556281-AY9GX2EFFA8AA0OZEEC1/tonight-016.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Another fabulous sunset At home, looking across to the mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547674801404-HVCC2ZWB24PBDTQZKTA1/33728160575_307d1296dd_k.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Resting Gator In a Kayak you can easily be at eye level with gators in Okefenokee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539806451828-MRIPOE5ZB751CLHWP3TR/26889051119_c8f7a55043_o.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Shadow branch beach When the sun is in front of you, do what you can with the shot. Silhouettes and shadows on the beach at Botany Bay Plantation, Edisto Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540040042954-QMPIXGKNIKE9PIT5IO9F/26791894171_2b9ce4ec0a_o.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Three stages Three little blue herons, each in a separate stage of taking off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539809651052-RMLCW1762RLQ8DE8B2X0/medlens-379.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Peek-a-bear Quick look straight at me before deciding that things were still ok and she could go back to munching on grass shoots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603798884979-OINCZIX6K9MB50SPQ4MS/untitled+shoot-073.jpg Locations - Eastern US - Waterfall mist and morning light A cold morning at triple falls in Dupont St. Park. https://www.naturephocus.com/locations/ontario-1-ypxmr monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604098200867-6J4BLG1NMT0GP6MLEQDY/Tobermory-052.jpg Locations - Ontario - Angles The Georgian Bay shoreline is so spectacular along the Bruce Peninsula. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604098235590-G1BEJ9X9JLK8JGVRSYUE/Tobermory-078.jpg Locations - Ontario - From high on the cliffs Lion’s head has some amazing views and is also one of the most challenging areas in Ontario for rock climbing. What an amazing view as you are hanging off a cliff face. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604098237138-3ZCYVRE6S50S8HLWY4JL/mostlytrippin-194.jpg Locations - Ontario - Tiny Islands So many little islands in the northern passage above Manatoulin Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604098282607-0741J7D01OC8LGKH3F2G/Hawking-478.jpg Locations - Ontario - Both Down low Not sure what is going through the hawks mind after it missed on a hunt. Seeing me lying on the ground was likely an odd sight to it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604098307676-RYIT42SVUIXJ4LX3SIX0/GGandstuff-039.jpg Locations - Ontario - Big bird tiny branch With so many feathers a Great Grey Owl looks much heavier than it actually is. Call it fluffy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604098331066-SDNSVDIQZDYT05GQD7IV/justgrey-157.jpg Locations - Ontario - Look back I have only had one chance to shoot a Great Grey Owl, it did stay in this farmer’s field for more than a month but it is the only one I have see so far. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604098400098-ZB173SH6QE0LFUNY7H66/sonyto-071.jpg Locations - Ontario - Look up, way up Fall colours in the Haliburton Highlands. In this case mostly just the colour yellow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604098424577-KSVDSCTGC0LM8R6RGBFE/sonyto-078.jpg Locations - Ontario - Autumn across Eagle Lake Another location I spent a great deal of time as a kid, Eagle lake was home to one of my best friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604098464623-X7ZYJ6NGKPL3YJV2XA1C/orighome-015.jpg Locations - Ontario - The old ski hill I spent a great deal of time as a Ski patroller here in the winters, much different look without the snow and with the fall colours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604098497772-RK79DIXCG8RQFK0AQA42/orighome-046.jpg Locations - Ontario - Good morning Algonquin First morning views as we get ready to hike in Algonquin Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604098571191-VNNAST5AA81CRG58NUH6/GeorgianBay-080.jpg Locations - Ontario - Icy sunset Silhouettes of icy ridges off the shore of Georgian Bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604098652957-UFNIY0XWLX3WXTPSZKCK/bonecho-025.jpg Locations - Ontario - Out in the canoe Bon Echo Provincial park is a great place to take a new canoe out to play. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604098644521-VVBAJTMLWLE38VM6AKHX/orighome-099.jpg Locations - Ontario - Beaver Trails If you look closely you can see multiple water trails were beaver have been working their way back and forth. Another beautiful view in Algonquin park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604178393013-5XW78R3RMEG3MNFYPQ8I/Closetohome-729.jpg Locations - Ontario - Four Fingers Shadows of the pines seem like fingers reaching towards me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604098541335-NHFOC9MJNS3X8Q1LXC4Z/sonyto-104.jpg Locations - Ontario - Black Capped Chickadee So common, and yet if you do not hear that sound in the woods it seems so wrong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604098661658-TMOR15IBVMMYO78Z68GG/herblake-038.jpg Locations - Ontario - Portage and a shower We still had to bring the canoe up and over but it was a great place for a quick shower. Camping up in the Haliburton Highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604102620249-2UXNWYZU3K4MO0VUP4E5/Longear-307.jpg Locations - Ontario - Living up to its name A Long-eared Owl perking up a bit as I wander by. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604102616851-YE7SEGG8WIGB9ZD8YUC9/otherGHO-066.jpg Locations - Ontario - Peek-a-boo One of my favourite sights, a Saw-whet Owl peeking out from within the tree branches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604178375535-BV2LWX6ZIUJUVLSNSCM4/familydayowls-164.jpg Locations - Ontario - Pacing Almost seems like an old professor walking the halls of the university. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604178389089-DO2V7J5T6N3ZQIRVM3D9/baby-311.jpg Locations - Ontario - Keeping an eye out for the young one Owlet and adult Great horned owl up in the White pines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604178702881-06LSSKR60OMJP0LJPF5A/dearme-140.jpg Locations - Ontario - Follow the leader Three white-tailed deer running through the field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604178399787-XUDMWCHSNV7EQEKJPYIH/barred-346.jpg Locations - Ontario - Those dark eyes Seem to see right through you. Barred owl back in the maples. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604098300492-CW8TI3Z6445RYOKOQDYX/Hawking-361.jpg Locations - Ontario - Red Tailed in the morning light Getting ready for a morning hunt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604098326253-4ZHI2UJ69PZ6V1YO3HAG/justgrey-102.jpg Locations - Ontario - Cold day Owl Great Grey Owl hunting from an old post on a very cold (< -30 °C) day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604098534836-MTI4ZLBK17CQHCUPLH8L/orighome-052.jpg Locations - Ontario - Fallen down Not just the leaves falling. Part of that cycle of life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604098203105-5SDZ4LNPUQEZXTS9XCXK/Tobermory-067.jpg Locations - Ontario - Cold even in summer The water on the edge of the Bruce Peninsula is so pristine but also so cold. You could call it refreshing but I was in and out pretty much before I submerged. https://www.naturephocus.com/locations/eastern-canada-6xc2k monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603325802300-G5JXQ5MV6IE8SMHDIX1Q/eastcoast-023-HDR.jpg Locations - Eastern Canada - Evening view Camping on the western shore of the Saguenay River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603325801011-PAQH07YQDNTVH6BPN9UR/eastcoast-052.jpg Locations - Eastern Canada - An Isle of rock and tree Some small outcropping of rocks and little islands on the shore of the Saguenay River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603325820044-7E3W0JE5F90IU57RHCNX/eastcoast-075.jpg Locations - Eastern Canada - Fertile ground As you head north the Saguenay river valley opens up to some fertile farming land. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603325830449-ABAXAQRNIUGJMFQ3L9HA/eastcoast-108.jpg Locations - Eastern Canada - Yes, a Canadian Fjord Once you are down by the rivers edge you can see why this is called the Fjord-du-Saguenay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603325838260-T8R2WLQVEXBISMUP2IBZ/eastcoast-378.jpg Locations - Eastern Canada - SOLITUDE There is a small window of time in which you can sometimes catch something pretty spectacular. This chance evening on the St. Lawrence River just behind where we set up our tent for the evening is one of the best I have experienced. Definitely best viewed large and on a dark background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603325857856-07ZRVH5FXHCV5D3JRCTO/eastcoast-380.jpg Locations - Eastern Canada - Reflections over the St. Lawrence Looking back on our east coast trips for the web gallery. Sometimes it is just about the reflections and colours https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603325870792-VXPQBIZWJR40P0KUP4KN/eastcoast-550.jpg Locations - Eastern Canada - Percé Rock and L'Obélisque Road trip along the Gaspé Peninsula, so many sights https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603325928979-520W88FTZGIHPMMCMCTK/eastcoast-889.jpg Locations - Eastern Canada - A lovely Nova Scotian Sunset The ocean can be calm and serene. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603325868924-UZTZ4EVSM9V2IAVNYC76/eastcoast-761.jpg Locations - Eastern Canada - Not just a tail Getting to see Humpback Whales feeding and playing in the Bay of Fundy is amazing. So big and graceful but so powerful as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603325900243-CO72CU7T2F6SR31VIXQF/eastcoast-802.jpg Locations - Eastern Canada - Like a waterfall Sea water drains of the tail fin of a Humpback whale as it dives back down deep for food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603325909263-EVHPB3PQ8Q1P45DBO971/eastcoast-870.jpg Locations - Eastern Canada - Standing out A whimbrel standing on the rocky shoreline in some beautiful evening light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603325939681-2S1YDL81B55NG5F01VER/eastcoast-930.jpg Locations - Eastern Canada - That's one high water line Standing down under Hopewell Rocks at low tide you can see how high the tides will come back up over our heads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603325948971-AWWQ2XF48JL6L0O86KPV/eastcoast-936.jpg Locations - Eastern Canada - Out to the mud flats The rocky coast gives way to mud flats at low tide in the Bay of Fundy at Hopewell rocks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603325859568-IPLSB5T69R30GGIRM5GN/eastcoast-530.jpg Locations - Eastern Canada - Rocky Coast the St. Lawrence river gives way to a rocky coastline as you head out across the Gaspe Peninsula. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603325908970-LYNI0DUIM7RSZZR4ENEJ/eastcoast-848.jpg Locations - Eastern Canada - Do you lichen the colours? Coastal rock faces with so much lichen growing on them. Seen on the way back from whale watching in the Bay of Fundy. https://www.naturephocus.com/locations/desert-states-d2y52 monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1674353940811-NK1LT1NFMA7JCSQNOYBG/DavisMountain1A7RIV-132.jpg Locations - Desert States - Sun on the grass From a fantastic viewpoint on Davis Mountain, the sunset painted the sky and lit up the grass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1674353995506-2A82KLRF8PR45DYAXMHZ/DavisMountain1A7III-142.jpg Locations - Desert States - Long light There was just a strip between the clouds and the mountains but when the sun went between them it was magical. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1674354025524-BGOWDRR8UVIHIAAP1SAM/bigbendnationalA7R4-119.jpg Locations - Desert States - Survival What I think is a Big Bend Bluebonnet flowering alone at the edge of another slot canyon (Tuff Canyon). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1674353872118-MTIG78MAIQKZRIDTS5QR/bigbendnationalA7R4-065.jpg Locations - Desert States - Santa Elena This was actually the first time we saw water in the Rio Grande, every other time we had crossed it we just saw sand. This is quite an improvement :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1678304867530-KTFQRZITYBT9F9L2SLLH/startingwestagainA7R4-087.jpg Locations - Desert States - So much wind We drove through some nasty weather to get to Monahan Sandhills in Texas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1674057125525-44PHCVZLIUUMVZG91E5C/bigbendparksA7R4-047.jpg Locations - Desert States - Window to the world That is how this was described to us, and it was appropriate. Another place you don’t want to be when things are a bit wet and slippery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1673206490246-STAL5NTXPVU04XO5HNT1/firstafterhdcrashA7RIV-538.jpg Locations - Desert States - Moon over Cave creek Taken from our campsite (sunny flats). A beautiful place to stay, hike and take pictures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1674055170830-8I0FKWGM74DX7C5KPRJ4/whitesandsday1A7RIV-063.jpg Locations - Desert States - Dunes Perspective and distance are difficult to define in White Sands but the mountains in the background give you some idea how big these dunes are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1673192706009-WNICJ1IXPVAWBLLXAWZY/MtLemmonA7III-040.jpg Locations - Desert States - Hoodoos galore On the road to Mount Lemmon we passed a large section of hoodoos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1673191436279-WHM0INR464MXMG53N2DN/TucsonMountainA7III-005.jpg Locations - Desert States - Wiley is behind one of those Looking down on Saguaro Cacti and towards Tucson, Arizona. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1674353817216-WET0XR3N335FXAPGJ8HI/bigbendnationalA7R4-180.jpg Locations - Desert States - Balanced or wedged This is called Balanced Rock at the end of a really nice hike in Big Bend national park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671978605991-S7N3NQN5CBOV2QG2JAOM/JoshuaA7RIV-008.jpg Locations - Desert States - The Struggle It feels like everything is struggling to survive but everywhere you go life pops up around the rocks and sand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671978482486-VCGGVYH8Q9NCUTM5RPVI/JoshuaA7III-001.jpg Locations - Desert States - Lotsa boulders So many boulders to climb in Joshua Tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1674056584180-M7585OX3Y7DH4F8Y2ZKN/HuecoTanksA7RIV-032.jpg Locations - Desert States - Hueco Hueco tanks, Texas. Boulders everywhere but the name is due to these parts of the rocks where water collects in this desert climate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603848995290-5Q1LKYTK6K836KNX0RZL/sonya-382.jpg Locations - Desert States - Lonely one One tree standing, sturdy little guy out in the middle of White Sands National National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671978461618-Q592ALK7S92HZ6KCDLGN/JoshuaA7RIV-022.jpg Locations - Desert States - Rocks and Branches Not a Joshua tree, but a tree in Joshua Tree National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671232400452-JGMNFRF6XH2SI37RX5TG/DeathA7RIV-113.jpg Locations - Desert States - A harsh land Death valley can have all fours seasons come at you in a matter of a few minutes. Rain, snow, sun and wind all multiple times in a single day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671232476135-0JXEFVXH3HIGPVVEDFBE/DeathA7III-049.jpg Locations - Desert States - Death Valley Salt Flats Sunset on the Salt Flats is a very interesting thing to experience. You sometimes feel like you are on a frozen lake but the reflections are just a bit different. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1674056814267-ORCNRGKKKDZ03TWXQRCN/HuecoTanksA7RIV-054.jpg Locations - Desert States - Painted ceiling A cave in Hueco tanks that contains some of the most beautiful petroglyphs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671656654592-ISDSU0PIQLDBFB8LP779/VofFDay2bA7RIV-055.jpg Locations - Desert States - Textures Galore The wind has certainly made some interesting shapes and textures on this rock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1678303391647-SEGQ6D19SEA6TGBMLL12/ElPaso-050.jpg Locations - Desert States - Portal Like stepping through a portal into a new land, or just the mouth of a cave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1673206526092-PDOO6PAIYHADDTQCEEA4/firstafterhdcrashA7iii-116.jpg Locations - Desert States - The trees are white.... and the rocks are red. Hiking through Cave creek canyon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671232428297-YV0X2S12GOSXGG4T9KHH/DeathA7RIV-121.jpg Locations - Desert States - Sand storm Between us in the sand dunes and the mountains in the background the wind was wreaking havoc across the valley. It came to us soon enough for a blinding walk back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671656699469-IE1YRLQZSBI1GESE3K5J/VofFDay2A7III-029.jpg Locations - Desert States - Curvy Lines So many colours, curves and textures. Fire Wave trail in Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680310167460-VE0IBMP0T039H7802S3G/VofFDay2bA7RIV-001.jpg Locations - Desert States - Mostly wavy red Another shot from the Valley of Fire, mid morning light on the Fire Wave trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671232528149-P7RHHP9NLUOBVGMYIXA6/DeathA7RIV-199.jpg Locations - Desert States - Dunes just after the rain The rains came through in stages this day, from almost clear skies one moment to strong winds and rain just a few minutes later. You can see the clouds in the distance from the previous burst. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603849021122-1F9BIU250J8XUBOAFNHD/sonya-318.jpg Locations - Desert States - Marshy silhouette Evening driving through Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603848993981-4J9HQTU3MGATV66XJMKH/canona-595.jpg Locations - Desert States - Like waves The patterns in the sand from the winds over White Sands feel like small waves on an undulating lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539806868403-29NWBTE90UKA8R4P99EL/25332915758_e9fff7f5b6_o.jpg Locations - Desert States - Dreamy Sunset over White Sands. Everything is coming up Pastel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603838865920-PG1PQVZ23SCYTQT186R1/DesertStates-115.jpg Locations - Desert States - Moody Zion Red rocks, twisty trees and the mountains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603838909702-665D7NNOD9QQEPVYBPK8/DesertStates-159.jpg Locations - Desert States - Hard Shadows Nice light and some deep shadows on the rocks as we head in towards Zion Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603838903125-SWEX6JLASJGQJOTEDT4B/DesertStates-264.jpg Locations - Desert States - Hoodoos galore A full view of Bryce canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603891056736-SZJRO3GSR6M6IEFSZT8Q/sonya-398.jpg Locations - Desert States - Casting shadows Sand dunes, shadows and a mountainous backdrop. All in one place at White Sands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603838857641-ZYKN4IBF79YMQHILMFWJ/DesertStates-036.jpg Locations - Desert States - Far away From the bottom of Zion Canyon the little trees and the moon seem much closer than they really are https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603838971818-VZLHWQXWCGJHPA4SFVGK/DesertStates-229.jpg Locations - Desert States - clouds, shadows and rock Cloud shadows on the Grand Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603838959651-J16Y8BCD2AVSD5L9DI1X/DesertStates-506.jpg Locations - Desert States - Was there a fire here? Scraggly bushes in a valley around Red rock Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603838922906-Q2IS56AMMFFA8FJMOLVO/DesertStates-135.jpg Locations - Desert States - rusty peaks There are still some fantastic sights as you head east out of Zion Canyon. The colours are just amazing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603838923002-DTBVMI71SB0JESST1XL0/DesertStates-120.jpg Locations - Desert States - Another lonely tree Growing directly out of the rocks up near Zion National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603838895093-CEDOBO1I4IXNYSSJ04UX/DesertStates-221.jpg Locations - Desert States - Looking out across the canyon A flat mesa in the distance with the grand canyon between us. https://www.naturephocus.com/locations/west-coast-states-2z9kw monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1684362833270-FYNAPZVF0ZEXNCLFJV10/LoneranchA7RIV-231.jpg Locations - US West Coast - Layers As the tide goes out there is so much exposed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1669751770503-RVZNBQTXPRGE7924NFXK/LoneranchA7RIV-139-Edit.jpg Locations - US West Coast - What you catch when it rains When we started walking the beach looking for shots it was mostly sunny, a few minutes after this shot we ended up completely soaked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1669257869207-QRXS9JDQ7OLO8VN32YZ6/A7IIIdisappoint-040.jpg Locations - US West Coast - Stand tall Lone tree standing on a small island in Deadman’s Cove, near Cape Disappointment, Washington. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680058409006-KRFBK71M8ACH5IPVR8GH/CoosBayA7R4-002.jpg Locations - US West Coast - Rocky shoreline Beautifully textured rocks shaped by the wind and the waves near Coos Bay, OR. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680057819048-X4JVMC3W5JV9GSBHD18H/CoosBayA7R4-044.jpg Locations - US West Coast - What is left After the wind and waves have removed much of the rock there are often interesting features left that are harder to erode. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1670533954485-JCG4S2DN2YTTKU7U9SET/BodegaBayA7III-011.jpg Locations - US West Coast - Side Light A little side light on the bluffs at Bodega Bay, California. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680063144251-6B0210JV9RX9I685G2OR/capelookout2-016.jpg Locations - US West Coast - Dark and misty Shoreline near Cape Lookout in Oregon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1684362912101-QF21A58JLCUFY5JBY4B1/halfmoonA7RIV-551.jpg Locations - US West Coast - Waiting for that one good wave Surfers at sunset hoping for at least one more good wave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680063143445-YS93RB6XJQJW2W2NAI2R/yaquinahead-289.jpg Locations - US West Coast - Devil's Punch Bowl More rock features along the Oregon coast on another rough windy day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680058311169-6R7EHG0IXZJPT4JJI5UN/CoosBayA7R4-294.jpg Locations - US West Coast - Splash Some pretty good sized waves hitting the rocks near Coos Bay, Oregon. We will definitely come back for some storm surges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680058178566-VO2MMGF2SH701MSTPGLD/blanco-044.jpg Locations - US West Coast - Colourful lichen Some interesting colour in the foreground and that lone rock between the grey sky and the waves. Seemed like an interesting composition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680058088055-JT0A1T7SAXQ8ME87BJQJ/blanco-039.jpg Locations - US West Coast - Oregon rocky beachscape pano Some similar rocky features on shore to match the rocks and sea stacks out in the bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1669751792231-FMQVXEVO7QUXYLJF2VJX/SecretA7III-015.jpg Locations - US West Coast - It's not a secret Near Secret Beach in Oregon, will have to come back here for a sunset or a storm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1684362784635-73XNWU5A0FYEI5Z73KTR/A7RIVoregon-051.jpg Locations - US West Coast - Not our dog But it was fun to watch it running on the beach with the fog in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1669655075735-DVHCTUZPQBKMQVAU4CN2/BandonA7Riv-237.jpg Locations - US West Coast - Oregon Sunset Oregon has some spectacular coastlines, this area around Bandon certainly kept us busy looking for shots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1669655069923-IO5GYNTTFUM6PXUOSEV4/BandonA7III-136.jpg Locations - US West Coast - Tiny Crescent Moon The tide is receding, the sun is setting and we have a crescent moon over the coast near Bandon, Oregon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603838831702-Z7BH4MHAWK5OJHD9DYCM/Washington-426.jpg Locations - US West Coast - Dead tree in the corner Somewhere around Rialto beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680789388140-G27BM7YD33LKYQ3AXSRL/tunnelbeach-320.jpg Locations - US West Coast - Storms coming Three Arch Rocks near Tunnel beach on the Oregon Coast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1684260772536-R1SGRPJRW5SEAAQRL60C/blanco-025.jpg Locations - US West Coast - So many layers It was difficult to get just the right composition in this shot, as every angle seemed to mean that something was partially covering things. I do like how my eye is drawn towards the big feature but you still want to explore the others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1684260795891-ZFNHD04RP7YATBLKQHP6/elk-283.jpg Locations - US West Coast - Foreground Texture Pastels in the background, curvy beach but those textures on the rocks in front really grabbed my eye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1684260853621-XT11ILHP85KCVMJVK4U1/blanco-112.jpg Locations - US West Coast - One pointy rock When you get close it seem like nothing else exists but this spire jutting out of the beach. The dark and brooding clouds did help to isolate things. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1684261081292-Q24ZPAXVJL5766JUSSTV/A7RIVoregon-239+copy.JPG Locations - US West Coast - One gull A windy day on the Oregon coast. Only the gulls seem to be willing to brave the weather and avoid the crashing waves. https://www.naturephocus.com/locations/western-canada-mjkee monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1759546059335-A2J06780CX7R91RV6OBE/slow-065-2.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Remnants of a time gone by On the north end of Nimpkish lake, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1759545975197-32S78PQURC4OXJEG1GP1/ferryride-031.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Sunrise over the Sunshine coast Waiting for the ferry as the sun rises over Powell River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1759545843163-MH64BZJYM9GW3FIH3LK8/Vancouver+Island-060-2.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Look up The canopy is so high and the trees so straight here on Vancouver Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1759546314214-VDAZP64RC9W7MR796ROC/otherstuff-085.jpg Locations - Western Canada - White Peak Out looking for pygmy owls on the north part of the island and all I ended up with was some interesting white peaks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1759546195123-R9FY6SXQIQKKINAAIJX6/HornbyCan-596.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Hornby Island beach So many cool rock formations on Hornby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1757977663816-XMJX5YTDJ5RBD864XI51/Vancouver+Island-034.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Long beach, Low tide With the tide out at San Josef Bay these two islands are now accessible along with all those interesting tide pools. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1720790419430-11JS44FV79801JUHZ2C9/aweekend-026-Enhanced-NR-2.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Dusty light When you camp beside a lake in the north half of Vancouver Island there is a good chance the logging trucks will raise a bunch of dusk as they pass. In this case making for a moody view of the forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1720790527538-NQ4ROLP77BRG006FZQJQ/shorttrips-040.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Side Bay This was a long backroads trip to a small bay on the north-west coast of Vancouver Island. One of very few beaches that you can drive on (assuming you have a 4 wheel drive vehicle with extra clearance). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1689793541761-121MS27R32X6LZ522JTA/Edmontontrip-111.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Icy Blue Abraham Lake with a storm coming in from the south but that amazing blue colour in the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1689793508431-Y476XK3X8B1OBSEM538J/portrenfrew-062.jpg Locations - Western Canada - I have a secret This is called secret falls but it is anything but a secret now along the west coast of Vancouver Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668706908303-FX1ICWN4YX39GIZEXD0U/surfplus-232-Pano.jpg Locations - Western Canada - The view from Ucluelet As you look out to the south from Ucluelet there are so many Islands to explore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668706899378-4G5QVOYTQ8I6IRJ9E2SL/surfplus-243.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Shoreline Silhouette Sunset near the lighthouse in Ucluelet, BC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1669257585301-KP5GMISQ05N8UFHWW4EC/headingotherway-185.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Pine Marten A pine marten taking a quick look at us before climbing down this mossy tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668706780300-DUAHXJNRCBA6B0UYDM13/coxandlongA7III-008.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Foggy morning Simple trees in the fog, but it really caught my eye as we were making our way to Cox Bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1669257513526-IKTPGIH014KRO16CKOO5/headingotherway-162.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Moss and Martin This was a lucky find, thanks to another photographer who saw it off the trail in Goldstream provincial park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668706790093-FI62I96WULTGULSDPMY4/allsun-111.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Into the setting sun If you drop your exposure when shooting directly towards the sun you can sometimes get this silvery hue to the reflections on the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668535630428-G0IG6LXG0JEV4QV4YTX6/toTofinoA7III-072.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Tree and Rock Another sunset near Tofino, BC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668706842284-ZAPIOA51DYQX9P2SPBSN/allsun-185.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Golden sunset over Frank Island Chesterman Beach leads to Frank Island when the tide is low. As the waves recede we get a beautiful reflection on the wet sand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668535552364-OKP337RTZNRCBHSX3BZ5/sunnylater-099-Pano.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Cox Bay lookout The climb to get to this lookout was like walking up a muddy waterfall. In the end it was worth it for the view across the bay towards Tofino. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668535806342-UCZLKAYPGK5PZX1XARW7/Parksville-186.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Majestic A great blue heron on the beach with fantastic mountains of the British Columbia mainland in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668535582498-6AJYSGJ93E2SB2I0NBHT/theislandptone-081.jpg Locations - Western Canada - It was a wet and rainy day Panoramic view of Cox Bay after the rains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668535505079-7HJFEEHRQJO02BDOO8K5/sunnylater-097.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Can you tell which way the wind blows? A consistent wind from the ocean makes many of the trees grow in a way that they look like they are being pushed inland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668535544547-IZ99BPH3CIMG3QE5SWRR/sunnylater-198.jpg Locations - Western Canada - The lone surfer As the sun sets there is always one person that has to catch the last good wave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1667014612630-780E1A8KN5NBH2MRD2S0/kokaneestuff-082.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Looking for the Glacier We hiked for hours to get to Kokanee Lake and the Glacier was still out of sight. The view here was still pretty spectacular. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668535833963-9KMFMC95JD5T52URAMK3/Goldenears-030.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Gold Creek In Goldenears Provincial park, a beautiful rainforest setting outside of Vancouver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1665020568473-YRSYAX02RJ7UP3K50LP6/pika-4x3-1.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Pica A long hike up towards Kokanee Glacier with a quick stop to watch this little Pica on the rocks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1654658852196-FGEAUIMRS2LFS739WH0O/arkto-a7rIV-148.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Down from the falls With Athabasca Falls just behind us, the view is much more serene and peaceful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1664485283140-ZJH4RJRDZVYDFD1E7ZO9/a7III-017-Pano-2.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Raging river A few months before we had walked along the river bed here with just a trickle of water going around this bend, amazing how this landscape can change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1654658831887-3O8D4UERGTXSUK3OQYV7/arkto-a7rIV-256.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Morning on the North Saskatchewan River Our first trip with our Camping Trailer and we found a beautiful location to park along the North Saskatchewan River looking into the Mountains from the Alberta side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1636856980450-7JVHNXTRDYGVKS5OG1O7/anotherwalk-016-2.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Dead wood over White Lake A hike up to White Lake in the Okanagan valley on a dark and cloudy day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1634572552313-SLOIUMKF0IFF9D819NFO/revelstoke-180-2.jpg Locations - Western Canada - A little woodland A small oasis up in Mt. Revelstoke park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1615167571328-T026XQ6DCJH6SATMK1CL/hikey-099.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Scoping the landscape Out for a hike scoping out locations for some landscape locations to come back to in different lighting conditions. Got up to some nice high points in White Lake grasslands protected area for a couple of interesting views. Will have to check them out at sunrise or sunset to see how the light drops on the mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1615167536759-67NHA4K28GJFG5E40XAM/friday-067.jpg Locations - Western Canada - To the nest Heading back across the Okanagan value with some additional nesting material. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1635908773338-9SA6Z59JGG8MX2H5T3NH/wellsgray-153.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Mist over Helmcken Falls A trip to Wells Gray Provincial park and a morning drive up to Helmcken Falls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1615167478221-0TXTHHR0GAORY77F4K6O/greathorned-177.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Stay close Pair of Great Horned Owls cozying up on a branch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1614964308150-X8ETX6E87D5MQ3QGYGN0/hikey-015.jpg Locations - Western Canada - White Lake Grasslands This little pond is not White Lake but these are the grasslands from a high cliff in protected area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1611028232203-NF8G046IBDI50AE0PXWV/whitelake-018.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Top of the hill When looking at grand landscapes you often miss the interesting details. Having a telephoto lens gives you a chance to zoom into areas that may not grab your attention until seen through that view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1611028204628-5YAC9LF33C5CEGC6DC6P/wednes-022.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Curly Bighorn sheep munching away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1610474091355-QISRC8BUOZOBXHOBIJDM/bunch-147.jpg Locations - Western Canada - The route down Fun times watching how easily these Bighorn sheep move across the rocky landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1610503134644-ZA3Y4BULAUVSAREZNJBG/can-012.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Clouds move upwards The clouds were in the valley but were moving up and across the trees as the sun broke through. A fine day on the road to Nakusp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572915428081-PUP98VIJVL7O93ND7VC4/rtwo-455.jpg Locations - Western Canada - The clouds are coming in We wandered down to China Beach, just past Sook on Vancouver Island. The weather was beautiful as we came down but the clouds quickly came in and soon after this shot the wind came up. Welcome to west coast weather. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572913328182-0UBKMOMBM28G6LFHSQ6B/rtwo-311.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Trees on Top Amazing locations on the west coast of Vancouver Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572911646167-CBYNR8HMCDDQWUBCMITY/rtwo-235-3.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Milky A second shot from a friends porch on Malcolm Island. It sure was nice to see dark skies again after years of living so close to so much light pollution. This was a single 30 second exposure at 16mm, f/4, and ISO1600 on the A7RII. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572913187421-LI79W7KUACOY0NS6RM61/rtwo-291-2.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Rock on the beach A fantastic beachscape on the North West coast of Vancouver Island. San Josef Bay in Cape Scott Provincial Park is a bit of a trip along logging roads from Port Hardy, but the drive and hike were definitely worth it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603734707330-JTBZK2TFSDVRS26DFBLY/rtwo-220.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Detritis Things that role up onto shore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603734576095-8V9SC1DNKKO68BWN6EMQ/aSeven-260.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Just Stellar Stop for lunch at a roadside park on Vancouver Island and a stellar jay came to see if it could grab something. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603734793744-CCQZ4R5QQ20TMC3AMEJC/rtwo-479.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Just before the rain Hiking down to a lighthouse as the weather started looking pretty stormy. It did make for a moody shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603734638587-FNVOR9AAI6WFUZM6YCLL/aSeven-918.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Unexpected find A quick hike up Mt. Douglas park in Victoria and Salwa spotted a lovely Barred Owl hunting just off the path. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603734588031-W2QMY2CV1C0PGDZ0FY5Y/aSeven-471.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Circle back Heading back to walk along the shoreline, a little flock of shorebirds (semi-palmated plover?) skim just over the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603734619977-Q0X3ID5W7U8FNRXL1BSW/BC-085.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Light on the snow caps Clouds above but sun peaking through the across the mountain peaks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572912757591-ZE8O9ZIQJKVPBDKQ2MVH/rtwo-425.jpg Locations - Western Canada - The sun peaks through On the path down to the coast at San Josef Bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603734606446-LJZXIB3OO4HO3W4Y1ZNG/BC-032.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Looks icy cold That amazing colour of a glacier fed lake. In this case one of the Joffre lakes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603734593013-6FUIU5ZAO8T47YHXCS4K/aSeven-776.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Watching me A Harbour Seal watching us just off shore in Victoria, BC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603734588360-LIA9BHVDKHX1J5DTE9DT/aSeven-732.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Least Sandpiper on the Shore at Whiffin Spit in Sook, BC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603734656759-M7B6I0BDI09WQNHNKFWY/BC-274.jpg Locations - Western Canada - A spot of sun The sun does peak through into the trails along the Sunshine coast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1607484942353-260C5Y48PWTT86SI2Q56/gighorn-062.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Curly Head on view of a Bighorn Sheep along the Kootenay Highway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603734637610-AY42PBME0EZDMAPFTFXV/BC-092.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Like a backward S Water falls in a little S curve down the broken rocks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603734757351-T3CYME14VXAA1NKBIF6U/rtwo-313.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Out from the cave Low tide in San Joseph Bay gives a great view from the back of a cave like feature surrounded by barely attached trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572912606743-69R1N890JLJVARADR4PE/rtwo-302-3.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Sun Star Oasis Back behind the rocks a little sanding beach oasis is revealed by the sun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603734655456-JK3LZ0FDOVIDAKK5QETV/BC-128.jpg Locations - Western Canada - The glacier that feeds Feeds the 3 Joffre lakes. This was quite a hike past many mounds of Bear skat on the way up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603734707025-Q5NEUNU7IDTU6OVKUNAI/rtwo-189.jpg Locations - Western Canada - Low tide On Malcolm island looking back towards Vancouver Island by those distant clouds. That’s Zoe ahead of us out there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603734780831-4QN598TO9VE836QCGKVI/rtwo-284.jpg Locations - Western Canada - On the beaches edge Small upcroppings of rocks are scattered on the beach at San Josef Bay. https://www.naturephocus.com/locations/tanzania-1-hxfae monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765133129263-IWZ91VPQ6R74BRAC0QK8/AfricaDay5and6-082.jpg Locations - Tanzania - A comfy branch Leopard relaxing in tree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765133216504-2AXAHZG9XG8CWYLF3EQM/AfricaDay2Sony-350.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Small train Two small elephants in line on the dry grasslands with an iconic baobob in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132404906-33K302ILFMO510EJIC45/AfricaDay2Sony-273.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Long legs, big distances Lone giraffe on the plains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765131959999-89KV2TKAZVFT47ZSNACS/AfricaDay5and6-460.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Slow walking Lion slowly moving across the dry grass towards a better location to rest in the heat of the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765131513907-0S3C8JW7WTCEB63ZBT3W/AfricaDay7Canon-1434.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Three of a kind One of my favourite moments while in Tanzania, three leopards looking like they are ready to hunt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765131839246-408XWOE2OALYW5AF9IIN/AfricaDay9Canon-477.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Big mouth One of the most dangerous animals in Africa, that big powerful mouth is only part of the reason. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132996751-8FINRCQAKYS4NX8BW7VO/AfricaDay1Canon-1883.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Looking back A quick look back as this Vervet monkey crosses what little water is left in the Mtoni River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765131406824-H7STL6QP45VN4TMVISYW/AfricaDay5and6-2228.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Ready to pounce Textures and patterns of the tree bark and the leopard spots with the mottled light from the tree branches. This shot called out to me to be in black and white. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765133272570-8JZ2BF137IUDUGFZO8WA/AfricaDay1Canon-1625.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Black and white In this case a Black and white Colobus Monkey, one of the iconic primates of Arusha National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132710583-8DBJHGTFOW8WE3Y0E2GB/AfricaDay2Canon-2741.jpg Locations - Tanzania - The Stare I would imagine that stare would be scary in a few years but for now this lion cub is really very cute. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132596999-OHL997AUTN52TH2K6J3L/AfricaDay2Sony-379-2.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Ears out Not sure if this ear flapping was to help cool down or posturing as it approached but it certainly made for an interesting shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765133177344-HHGXEENB8FPOW3J6E4O2/AfricaDay5and6-1656.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Down Climb High key leopard making its way down from the high branches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765131245253-TBX59K3ZNGYV07L3XQCW/AfricaDay5and6-541.jpg Locations - Tanzania - One cub pops up Hyenas may be considered a bit fugly but their pups still are rather cute. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765131087517-PTMFYMDAPYJDGQ20N6GS/AfricaDay10Canon-679.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Bat Ears Whoa, stop,stop. Looking across the Ngorongoro crater floor from our land cruiser I spotted something small in the grass. Turned out to be a bat-eared fox and now one of my favourite finds from the trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765131131782-K2F6M3WBUD7I8SBY8EJB/AfricaDay9Canon-080.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Scratch It noticed us mid scratch. Black-backed Jackal looking relatively relaxed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132646316-PHPK16AAX8Z0QMA7XQ6G/AfricaDay2Canon-2269.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Play fight Two mid-sized elephants play fighting on the river bed. This went on for a good fifteen minutes for some great entertainment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765133215547-50G8GOL6J3V93C94WXD5/AfricaDay2Canon-798.jpg Locations - Tanzania - From the mound Cheetah and cub on an old termite mound, a good way to get a bit of height above the grasses to keep an eye out for something to chase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765131870503-G1KE0ORJCQQ64G9G2HXU/AfricaDay7Canon-433.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Back to the mud Hippo heading back to the mud pond, but showing a nice little reflection in a puddle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765131171626-7DRZ482EDHPZACJZ0WMM/AfricaDay10Canon-708.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Hyena doing take away This hyena got a leg up on us. I’m here all week:) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765131338840-LJR1BRWLJQBB2K0LPEXB/AfricaDay5and6-1335-2.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Spots With plenty of zebra and gnu hanging about this leopard headed into the tall grasses to see if it could find something to play with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765131577753-IQI3SSEDDS079LFQDU07/AfricaDay7Canon-1441.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Looking back Continuing to look back at the photos from Tanzania and the cheetahs stand out as one of the most memorable moments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765131969303-TBIADP7YVIXHH2MJNMYV/AfricaDay5and6-1426.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Everything is lion coloured A beautiful animal as seen from the safety of a Land Cruiser. Not sure how I would feel seeing a pride walking towards me without that barrier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132321294-6EXQSTYQXH8N21VJCURC/AfricaDay2Sony-219.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Getting a drink That awkward looking stance of a giraffe getting a drink of water, and then the head whipping up to spray water all around. The oxpeckers were not amused by the sudden motion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765131475672-FKG1AC1KOIGE6MPR04CE/AfricaDay5and6-1739.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Time to get up After a bit of relaxation time on this branch there was something interesting coming by that made it get up and get ready to go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765131624991-HIXOW7OCQX7TFYL005AJ/AfricaDay7Canon-1205.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Cheetah on the mound King of the termite mound. Young cheetahs playing around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132519023-7LTV77MLPFLZ9IR1OD1R/AfricaDay3Sony-442.jpg Locations - Tanzania - On the run Giraffes and waterbuck running across the scrub land near lake Manyara. Startled after a big truck trundled down the bumpy dirt road in front of us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765131274671-BZ7EKBFX2FYV90WZC27K/AfricaDay5and6-2630.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Looks mean, even on its own Hyena are such an interesting animal. in some ways very much dog like but so different as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765131694369-W79N8YUNDCPW2BQ3W2C2/AfricaDay7Canon-1233.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Making sure your siblings are keeping pace Three cheetahs walking across the grasslands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765131749638-00T5XZYYSE3T9F02MMUP/AfricaDay8Canon-955.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Somebody’s making a mess in the pool Hippo rushing across a bunch more in a muddy pool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132457735-LZK1VAVKXFLMMZQDSULJ/AfricaDay1Canon-1569.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Giraffe headshot Just the beautiful animal closeup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132388692-MRO5TN7HGLAUOVI4O5MC/AfricaDay2Sony-260.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Head in the clouds Just a giraffe and a lot of space out there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765133020075-7DB0CZJBNNIWHEPGQ33V/AfricaDay1Canon-696.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Baby monkeys. Not sure if they are cute or freaky looking In this case Vervet monkeys outside of our little mud cabins at Mtoni River Lodge near Arusha. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765133001935-QNQ43BGG69EDYJRWEM3A/AfricaDay1Canon-944.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Hanging out Bronze sunbird hanging upside down on the shore of Lake Manyara, Tanzania. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765133315577-I965PIYXS775SXN1MXJS/AfricaDay1Canon-1595.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Blue Monkey We saw plenty of these in small family groups grabbing fruit in the trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132665186-9VEJN502326AJCPGWGY6/AfricaDay3Canon-002.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Snake eater First bird of prey shot from Tanzania. Looks to be a brown snake eagle. I think I’ll be looking up ebird quite often over the next few days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132750162-4XGMB7Z5A0CIHKAXUVW2/AfricaDay2Canon-2733.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Lazy day in the sun Most of the lions we saw were relaxing in the sun since we were out there in the middle of a hot day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132872687-CRPRLU8H5MRZ3HJKQZVP/AfricaDay2Sony-338.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Following a remembered trail Watching family groups of elephants was so interesting. Even while walking in a long train they were constantly communicating with each other. I could easily spend years trying to learn more about these creatures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132886365-Y2FO6QDNM736MNZO80FK/AfricaDay5and6-2837.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Serengeti Sunset Sunset on the Serengeti with Safari Land Cruiser making its way across the horizon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132886345-5JKKNEGK8F5FKQJ6PXA7/AfricaDay2Canon-1231.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Now that’s a colourful bird Lilac-breasted roller taking off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132901204-L0I52FK1B14VWIKII7R3/AfricaDay1Canon-1301.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Little bee-eater Little bee-eater with a little meal. Doesn’t look like a bee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132978469-Y0ZYO0MUB9J9Q1P39XZ2/AfricaDay2Canon-978.jpg Locations - Tanzania - A chance sighting Such a magnificent cat. The cheetah stepping out from the bushes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132934379-5TMJ1DI94NSUQZYOZSSU/AfricaDay1Canon-186.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Kissy kissy Vervet Monkeys in the Mtoni River valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765133086234-UPT3DJ7HDG1ZKLJUE1KS/AfricaDay9Canon-056.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Reminds me of Coyote, Coyote lite? This furry little thing is a black backed jackal that we saw in the Ngorongoro crater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132062612-GC1Z5KHM63EQBSQ3PTAK/AfricaDay56Sony-081.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Heads up Male lion looking back towards us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765133461338-P211M0MA3DBFX34BVJNO/AfricaDay10Canon-200.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Augur Buzzard In the Ngorongoro crater an Augur Buzzard hunts along the grassy crater floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765133509555-2U4DJRVTCRI7R0PIDP33/AfricaDay4Canon-172.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Brown Snake Eagle Perched and ready, I would have loved to have seen one catch a snake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765133514192-KAS0SRRV1TNC4NDOU8YB/AfricaDay10Canon-958.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Tawny Eagle Seemed to be one of the more common eagles at least that we saw in Tanzania. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765133469099-4C3ATHA0YFORY1UESLSN/AfricaDay10Canon-144.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Augur Buzzard In the Ngorongoro crater an Augur Buzzard on the grassy crater floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132164286-YQKT3T9YKRVF8RP8SQO8/AfricaDay56Sony-100.jpg Locations - Tanzania - A good place to relax at the hottest time of day Lion under a shady tree in Tanzania. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765133575799-WM5L5SKGH21WYHX1G3PE/AfricaDay7Canon-922.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Martial Eagle One of the larger eagles in east Africa listed as endangered but we saw a few in each of the parks we visited. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765133656240-77JSH8UGHPRA0841UPFO/AfricaDay5and6-2703.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Four eyes on target Tawny eagle pair at the top of an acacia tree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132175375-VOIY0SFDV9MKYW8Z4TAT/AfricaDay5and6-679.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Not sharing Goshawk with a rodent dinner getting ready to do take away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132085089-O2LE1GP7C8EIISPLDV5M/AfricaDay5and6-2310.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Lion in a tree Well that’s one off the list of shots I was hoping for https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765133648939-U2ZFHUAHISQTSL01KMN8/AfricaDay3Canon-1508.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Bateleur Eagle One of the more endangered eagles in Africa, the Bateleur Eagle is relatively easy to spot with the chestnut colouration on the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132203270-GOYFXBEPM461ZVFQQA15/AfricaDay4Canon-1104.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Flying in one spot Pied kingfisher hunting along a creek in Lake Manyara National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132216396-WKMVXOLXDIW9AMEG2XYR/AfricaDay4Canon-396.jpg Locations - Tanzania - bee-eater on a twig Cinnamon-chested bee-eater resting between bug hunts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765133683543-TLD8P7P7OLOD2YUVX99W/AfricaDay3Canon-1129.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Martial Eagle in flight One of the larger eagles in east Africa listed as endangered but we saw a few in each of the parks we visited. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765133681877-T9J4UPBCXL5BCHPPUJ9J/AfricaDay3Canon-569.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Tawny Eagle In flight in Lake Manyara National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765133044207-22DUQBNRE1KTXONR4WFI/AfricaDay1Canon-1639.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Colourful pair Pair of little bee-eaters in Arusha National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765133361878-GH4Q1OA483PJHKDXNC9S/AfricaDay1Canon-807.jpg Locations - Tanzania - A baboon ride Much easier to hitch a ride than to try to keep up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765133367690-DVAMRYUPSJGDIDRO1UUW/AfricaDay1Canon-1446.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Jumping silhouette Blue monkey jumping across the tree canopy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765132840097-TIAM76S7CXMIXBYFMCAU/AfricaDay2Sony-342.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Six elephants in a row Long walk in a panoramic landscape https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765559272521-RIZGXLQHZYTGSA73Q9VK/AfricaDay2Canon-2755.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Fuzzy baby Lion cub relaxing not too far from the others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765559273853-OQIVBC6255JDHN4DTC18/AfricaDay8Canon-1233.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Duo These two male lions did a little dance before lying down. This shot was as they spiraled down together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765559356094-PZN1INL2G4YRGJH44LZS/AfricaDay5and6Sony-094.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Finding a nice spot to relax Young lion in the Serengeti https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765559351738-693LPZX71TV6KH34XUI4/AfricaDay56Sony-230.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Lion in a sausage tree A sentence I never thought I would say. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765559492160-GZHY5CL9W8DRU1KLZES7/AfricaDay5and6-1731.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Big cat, big teeth, big yawn One big leopard yawn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765559576491-ROR5LV5U7KMSNYTJIR3E/AfricaDay5and6-1443.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Watch point Maybe it’s a bit lonely being a leopard but it is nice to have this much space all to yourself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765559567301-GQD4WEFBG50PYKOPQ2K5/AfricaDay5and6-279.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Lying leopard Contemplating life from the branch of a tree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765557406990-AWWDZZHQI1JYGS0DU48L/AfricaDay8Canon-097.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Hartbeest A large antelope with an elongated face and bracket shaped horns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765557281180-BAGN03WWZKR5GVLTJRAD/AfricaDay8Canon-398.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Eland These cow like antelope are the largest of the antelope species. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765557273306-YUTI52LG3TVDA3J4SX7U/AfricaDay8Canon-124.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Topi Medium sized, very fast antelope with redish-brown markings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765556969206-R3QGW52FU8SRQDURWLSG/AfricaDay1Canon-1647.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Sleepy Waterbuck Another antelope but this one has spiral horns, a more shaggy coat and marking on the rump that look like a toilet seat which seemed to be their nickname to our guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765556935471-F1OR4KWNWWK81ZFEB90Q/AfricaDay3Canon-806.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Bohor Reedbuck One of the more solitary antelope species with forward pointing horns on the male. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765556800260-XK30JN94AVDSTPXR9X8M/AfricaDay8Canon-1344.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Toilet seat A weird nickname but appropriate one for the waterbuck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765556706743-A9TGH9LKEGEPZK5VL4YS/AfricaDay2Canon-2620.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Tiny Dik-Dik are pretty small but now that I’ve seen a young one it is just tiny. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765556593106-P3NSCGHN56IKIS72YNWU/AfricaDay2Canon-2630.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Dik-dik One of the smallest of the antelope the Dik-dik is definitely one of the cutest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765556630507-DX44SE2YTWQHI5MTCBM1/AfricaDay8Canon-150.jpg Locations - Tanzania - On the Rocks Another tiny antelope, the Klipspringer tends to stick to the rocks instead of the grasslands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765555128694-KIOJ6XIDPUO0V2JFT4DT/AfricaDay3Canon-594.jpg Locations - Tanzania - The baby sees me Impala mom and calf. They have to be quick on their feet even when so young. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765555129328-G1SM8VK3JITGH5HLIF98/AfricaDay3Canon-124.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Impala Landing Leaps and bounds, a good way to get away from fast cats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765554841281-K5A9GLWH9GLWLK1VVAUJ/AfricaDay8Canon-016.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Chasing Impalas Energetic impalas, not sure if this was for fun or more of a territory thing but it was fun to watch how quickly they went. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765554838766-8YJTQX3VI1R9IRFR5O8U/AfricaDay4Canon-1072.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Just a lone Impala With so many types of antelope on the plains it took some time to figure out what they all were. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765554004941-25M5W9I4RER0HZIHABRF/AfricaDay5and6-2859.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Two Gazelles Thompson’s Gazelles on the Serengeti https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765553939867-2HRGI5QL864QAP7AF90G/AfricaDay5and6-2809.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Showing of that butt Thompson’s Gazelle turning back to us just for a second. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765553859493-QGGLZCOPMW0R2X43OH6S/AfricaDay5and6-323.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Quick launch Thompson’s Gazelle gaining speed and raising a bit of dust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765553783072-5H9JQKE6BUD4IU15UQU1/AfricaDay5and6-2572.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Thompson Gazelle running across the grasslands in the Serengeti There’s a good reason that cheetahs run as fast as they do. Trying to keep up with these little McNuggets of speed keeps them on task. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765553764168-X7TC5HAXYHXWWQZB4R7H/AfricaDay7Canon-1118.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Resting Thompson’s Gazelle have a bit of a rest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1765553740084-EJQN1DJVRQVCJ3PU4HEJ/AfricaDay5and6-2508.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Grant’s Gazelle Grant’s Gazelle, similar to the Thompson’s but without that black stripe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1766515773932-KFLGWEPXMNUUGPJXV2OB/AfricaDay7Canon-994.jpg Locations - Tanzania - A face only a mother.... oh, nevermind. Warthog in the mud. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1766515827265-FB8U2EGWDBEILGNF3M3F/AfricaDay7Canon-964.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Bathing in the drinking water When it is hot and dusty any pool of water has many purposes. Family of warthogs (ngiri) making the best of what little water is there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1766515893287-93O9IF6QO3NOCI5LI54B/AfricaDay10Canon-815.jpg Locations - Tanzania - One big drumstick Male Ostrich in the Ngorngoro crater showing off a big of leg. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1766515936330-J3U4SHS762YIG1UUNTCG/AfricaDay8Canon-827.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Multi-coloured lizard A rock agama lizard (agama lionotus) appropriately on rocks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1766516150017-I6PGPN50YYALCNJTC8VA/AfricaDay2Canon-1092.jpg Locations - Tanzania - On the run Baboon running across the dry grassland back to the rest of the troop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1766515963950-H6R4UAHCGSL67DGQVU4F/AfricaDay5and6-885.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Lucky find While watching a leopard in a tree I looked up to find a Verreaux’s eagle-owl hanging out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1766516188705-ILF0J4H3SX7IC7ZWN57J/AfricaDay1Canon-511.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Don’t mind me, I’m just passing though Vervet monkey wandering across the Mtoni River near Arusha, Tanzania. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1766516478328-N6HX3UMUXNWUVV4UZZIM/AfricaDay1Canon-1090.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Keep that tiny one safe Black and White Colobus Monkey holding a very young one close as it looks to jump over to the next tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1766516506541-O1K43ICV0893WDFMTD8H/AfricaDay1Canon-1402.jpg Locations - Tanzania - Grabbing fruit Young Blue Monkey hanging on with one hand after reaching out for something to eat. https://www.naturephocus.com/portfolio daily 0.75 2026-03-07 https://www.naturephocus.com/portfolio/astro-1-jw8lg monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1759546428940-JO6MGHSXP05HXK1JKPIE/canonaurora-037-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - Northern Lights over Oyster Bay This show went on for a good hour but a very late hour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1715779952711-GXAL5MYVJF1JQ568AUX8/aurora-088-Enhanced-NR-2.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - Pastel Skies 3 of 3 Three views of Aurora Borealis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1715780013391-VPNZK8F9SPZSRYVQS764/aurora-099-Enhanced-NR-2.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - Pastel Skies 2 of 3 Three views of Aurora Borealis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1715779983485-UA788P3WVP5403XMKQ8Q/aurora-101-Enhanced-NR-2.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - Pastel Skies 1 of 3 Three views of Aurora Borealis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539823871907-IGZ96YVP50K88QOUK8X4/36674960846_bd80ae1a92_o.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - Totality The eclipse was pretty spectacular today, didn't know what to expect but certainly enjoyed the whole show. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539823860108-F1PO0CYXR6Y0QBB7PZYW/36786070975_ed7d096048_o.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - Filaments Total Solar Eclipse seen from Lake Robinson, SC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548386193868-1UNGJG3W56FLOQJQCFDD/lunar_eclipse.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - Lunar eclipse composite progression through the super wolf blood moon eclipse…that is a mouthful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1715779895854-R2SR8LRUT27ZU2KX0QPJ/aurora-126.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - Vivid Northern Lights The brightest part of the evening, we left town to get away from any lights. These shots were taken from a bridge over the Campbell River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1715779922299-VQMINOEAI10T99HFSGHG/aurora-045-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - First light Looking south towards Campbell River as the Northern Lights started to come alive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1664333725411-05HE3BN39DKN1CXQ0BMO/moondrop-009.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - Less that half A beautiful view of a slightly crescent moon as it was about to drop behind the cliffs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1664333857885-UC2FWNNT8JVXRN3BCT1P/fisheye-021-2.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - a full view Fisheye view of the milky way over the cherry farm in the Okanagan valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1595897168110-JNJ2L46XU564ODB57CQH/halib-192-2.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - Jupiter, Saturn and the Milky Way Out taking shots of Neowise in Haliburton and turned around to look at Jupiter and Saturn sitting just above the horizon to the left of the Milky Way. So nice to get back to where you can see dark skies at night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572311762864-U5I2FSU2511CUS9SQ50A/rtwo-235-3.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - Milky A second shot from a friends porch on Malcolm Island. It sure was nice to see dark skies again after years of living so close to so much light pollution. This was a single 30 second exposure at 16mm, f/4, and ISO1600 on the A7RII. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1563638280580-6URF5YFDCRFI4RB1MGEE/tiny-029.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - The Stars over Georgian Bay Canada Day weekend and we had a beautiful evening with friends on Georgian Bay. Nice to have some time for a few wide angle night shots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539824044442-U49Z74CLYJLS49KC9WDV/highspeed-400.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - Clear night in Okefenokee After a crazy day of rain the skies cleared for a beautiful night of camping in Okefenokee swamp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1595896999067-979YRSZWB22VKE42LG1U/sequator-002.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - Milky way over the tops of the trees 7 shot stack built in sequator to get rid of some of the noise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540043639329-SEI8V8M8KPHLLGYPAFM1/38496600926_afc05ec5cd_o.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - Edisto beach that night Beautiful cool night camping at Edisto beach, SC. Night sky was clear so I worked with the lights in the park against the palms since there is no real chance for perfect darkness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539823808788-C6WB3BADBM9VZLUGIQ9F/highspeed-409.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - Clear Night Night sky and the channel entrance for kayaking into the Okefenokee Swamp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1595851356573-D7LVXRQIAIGOIAX0OV5C/Neowise-013.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - Just Neowise 600mm plus cropping on Comet Neowise in a highly light polluted Niagara Falls region. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1595897028778-KGSZ6MJCP1DACOL0JG8Z/campinga7-078.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - Full Moon rising Taken from a Kayak in Sherborne Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540043579369-0TFNTU7W520ZWFCDV6VW/37737145845_7dd9b2ca04_o.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - What's out there Nothing but stars to see and the crashing of waves to hear. The camera can make 30 seconds into an instant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548194448793-150HTBFEHR16EJ0UMJ8L/m50-024.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - Full but near the end The Full eclipse lasted for more than a half hour, this was taken near the end as the top left started to become brighter again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1595280414013-Q1MZGZE9AM3XMUVJEV1E/Neowise-065.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - Comet Neowise over Niagara Falls Of course you can't see the falls since we are facing north but you can see the lights city scape along with a few of the mist clouds that come off the falls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539823913094-FQ3H1ME1SR8L285AX4TJ/36766635631_ef10a424fd_o.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - eclipse progression This image is built from a progression of shots that I did throughout the eclipse. I have more shots of the beginning of the eclipse but the clouds came in near the end so I thought I would stick with a semi symmetric set. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680787098630-IWFGUNNV0MNYVVNI475R/VofFdayoneA7RIV-062.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - Fire at night Long exposure from just outside our campsite in Valley of Fire, Nevada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680787104982-N2HT9MJ9A1TULNTVCKKD/VofFdayoneA7RIV-066.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - Temporary home Night sky with our Arkto Camper in the foreground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680787117613-SQAKTR0V11PZRDIW5GEI/JoshuaA7III-037.jpg Portfolio - The Night Sky - Joshua Single image from Joshua Tree national park. https://www.naturephocus.com/portfolio/tree-clinging-birds-1-5lydy monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1689793229957-57FI42POK95NQELZ26JA/pil-115-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Tree Clinging Birds - Pileated spread That is quite the pattern under the wings of a Pileated woodpecker. This one was looking for food on the deadwood by the beach in Rathtrevor Provincial park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1689793208196-APFW4E2GVKP7M7JXTLYA/pil-120-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Tree Clinging Birds - Departing northern flicker that I managed to quickly get as it took off from some of this deadwood on the beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680750937523-IQ81FRZLPEGKA92YKFUJ/plentyofbirds-460.jpg Portfolio - Tree Clinging Birds - Fight or Flight Acorn woodpeckers can be seen and heard just about everywhere down in Arizona. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1673206454452-2KLUB5IMTZ7ZTPGYL402/patagoniaday1A7RIV-087.jpg Portfolio - Tree Clinging Birds - Gila portrait Gila Woodpecker posing, I’m assuming this was it’s good side :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680750945414-CJ8TF3R5OHIVRL52LFYM/plentyofbirds-180.jpg Portfolio - Tree Clinging Birds - Arizona Sometimes it isn’t the brightest bird that catches your attention. These Arizona Woodpeckers seem to blend in a bit more but they are still a beautiful bird. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597858560919-M9CIHZ733ZKKQ5GROR3K/image-asset.jpeg Portfolio - Tree Clinging Birds - Redhead Visit Nice of this red-headed woodpecker to stop by in front of the house today for a photo shoot. Good break from a day full of meetings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539810529439-AOF6OFLZCQYW09R77RDQ/14065080101_dd89ebea3a_o.jpg Portfolio - Tree Clinging Birds - Getting up close and personal I spent a good half hour watching these two Flickers chase one another around a set of about 6 trees. Luckily a few of those stops were in some nice light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680750927360-TISJ3B4IM1CPQRMV9TVQ/plentyofbirds-437.jpg Portfolio - Tree Clinging Birds - Hiding Not sure if the one acorn woodpecker thought that it was hiding but it sure seemed to be trying to keep still while the other one circled the post. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1551626856888-RC0T6VLLLXQQU1I3RBP1/red-headed+medium+crop.jpg Portfolio - Tree Clinging Birds - Turn your head Red-headed woodpecker about to take off from the nest hole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540427157326-HE9NVJ4K8CPSRLXLI3JZ/23486550671_58e4f5883a_o.jpg Portfolio - Tree Clinging Birds - Where to hide that nut? Red-headed woodpecker looking for a good spot for an acorn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539810372209-6M3NW32UF56PWWML0EY7/13958974822_3fae35fee9_o.jpg Portfolio - Tree Clinging Birds - Cedar Flicker Pair One of the most consistently vocal/noisy birds in spring the flickers are back building nests and competing for attention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539810435069-N15ZWQVHLHYHQ3BLO0II/18173957822_20d4a95fa6_o.jpg Portfolio - Tree Clinging Birds - Over-the-shoulder A nice pose, even light and few shadows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1585487831642-JZ4QF78CVXX7WXL5ZW6F/knon-127.jpg Portfolio - Tree Clinging Birds - Head out Somebody definitely wants to be fed. Pileated woodpecker back at the nest to give something to that open mouth in the hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1590925932992-CRG195M1EMX9A701CFLF/gosling-016.jpg Portfolio - Tree Clinging Birds - Hairy close up You can tell the difference between the downy and the hairy woodpecker not just by size but also because the hairy has a longer beak. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1590969129489-QJLNYHV5H66WKDQ1XJWD/snowystuff-055.jpg Portfolio - Tree Clinging Birds - Red-bellied stare Red-bellied woodpecker taking a quick look around before taking off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540042103916-FT5XF04LJN2H4RM482V7/33212932146_c29393f848_o.jpg Portfolio - Tree Clinging Birds - Bright Red Such a beautiful crest, so bright and red. Pileated Woodpecker searching for food at the bottom of a rather rotting old tree in the marshy parts of Lake Conestee Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1590969187437-ZG9R02CX640ZRABIYOOE/little-108.jpg Portfolio - Tree Clinging Birds - Right on Top Red-breasted nuthatch on top, with an attitude to stay that way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1590969202303-31F7NJOXSBCN7V96QIKH/parkwalk-114.jpg Portfolio - Tree Clinging Birds - Creepy crawler Well, actually kind of cute, for a tiny brown creeper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1590969247777-QSNRMRUJTAGJM26ED1HH/finallyout-026.jpg Portfolio - Tree Clinging Birds - Downward facing nuthatch One of the squeaky toys of the forest, you can always hear them making their way up and down the trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1592343457760-4IKEK01Z19P4FCG22KSG/fu-009.jpg Portfolio - Tree Clinging Birds - 4 Little holes Yellow bellied sapsucker beside 4 little holes that it has made for sucking that sap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1592343499353-TUSOBFKXIN4AAAK0VI6P/birdynumnum-101.jpg Portfolio - Tree Clinging Birds - Elegant Winter picture of a Red-bellied woodpecker on a fence post. https://www.naturephocus.com/portfolio/perching-birds-1-lge6c monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680749470173-Z1H21R6JFC6FAN8K8HO0/firstdays-063.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Bugs over water A Violet-green swallow hunting for bugs over the Kootenay River near Castlegar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680749574169-GY2Q8FRR96X11165XG15/plentyofbirds-979.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Hoody A quick stop at Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge gave us some nice views of this hooded oriole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680749641263-HTNZ2TQWURO2OLXPI614/plentyofbirds-089.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Hepatic Tanager Another new bird for me, one of many on this trip south. The Hepatic Tanager seems a bit bigger than the scarlet ones we are used to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680749794985-OB0E0DTZ8DA0U8I3BQ60/sonoracaves-074.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Lesser A lesser goldfinch, seems to be kind of derogatory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680749807580-X16Y4D6IMFE5D6Z0PIWZ/sonoracaves-099.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Is that a Cardinal? Nope Female Cardinals and Pyrrhuloxias are very similar but once you see the differences in the beak and the colouration they are hard to miss in Southern Arizona. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680749617910-MRMDJ97VFV3BQ4EYNGLJ/maderacanyonplus-284.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Bridled Titmouse I was very used to seeing and hearing the tufted titmouse at our house in South Carolina. This Bridled titmouse seems so similar yet…well not. Seen in Madera Canyon, Arizona. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680749868555-E7N92G24WDI11L1IUR8K/patagoniaday1A7RIV-016.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Green-tailed towhee Always messing around in the leaves on the ground, it is easy to see the relation to other types of Towhee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680749966243-8GHZCZ4LGLJOBQMNH8A1/JoshuaA7RIV-079.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Woodhouse? From the location and looks I think this is a Woodhouse Scrub Jay. This one found in Southern Arizona. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680749689793-UD3TMH8ATC41LD464OMK/plentyofbirds-201.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Attentive A Mexican Jay looking for some trouble to get into in Madera Canyon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680749920749-THG1V5HL9MLRYNRFZPKL/VoFDay3A7RIV-036.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Mountain Blue and Mountain Red A Mountain Bluebird sitting on the red rocks in Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680749744134-94LSB80LA6CAJIWGQ8PB/OrlandoA7RV-077.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Boat Tailed Grackle Seems they have black eyes in this part of Florida https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680749679019-ADSS9U9UF6VVEVFKU224/plentyofbirds-129.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - A different Junco I’m used to the Dark Eyed juncos in winter in Canada, sometime we get the Oregon variation. Down south in Arizona there are a number of variants, including this red-backed junco. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1673206467188-MZNV63UMSG09PE8TC1EU/PatagoniaLakeA7RIV-126.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Tiny Stretch Anna’s Hummingbird stretching in the morning light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680749632596-KWWRARO3WKRJ4HUR18S2/maderacanyonplus-270.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Rivoli's Hummingbirds are hypnotizing to watch, and this Rivoli’s hummingbird kept us sitting and waiting for the sun to show off it’s colours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1673192630075-9DI28T6I72DXQEQ2C9X1/TucsonMountainParkA7RIV-001.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Good morning thrasher Curve-billed thrasher on a Cholla just outside the window of our trailer in Tucson Mountain State Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1673191360186-NM4YLCDEKP1UOK0HE988/JoshuaandOrganPipeA7III-100.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Spread perch Cactus Wren on an Ocotillo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1673206550688-5KU2M0KMAZU5F4EQ2T22/firstafterhdcrashA7RIV-641.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Painted Pretty little painted redstart seen at a ranch near Portal, Arizona. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1613683013116-FOBZJRFXOU9QNZ9YJN8Q/moreblue-044.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Two Blue Pretty little pair of Western Bluebirds resting by the side of the river near Osoyoos Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1563638496320-0IIICLASDQFV3S06N0GI/dufferinisland-048.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Blackburnian Warbler A few more warblers today, these ones on Dufferin Island on a cold but sunny morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539810227525-MMFEPBB5WCSWW0RNOR7D/40124821251_5c4afc4463_o.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - A turn of the head Phainopepla on a palo verde checking me out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539810288576-ORHYL5GWVXS5FNA9C38F/here-070.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Blue bud There must have been 50 Bluejays down in Lyndeshores conservation area today...first time there in 4 years and the birds were out in force. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1615169971911-R04P5WII5IBZUYXRR7VL/great-046.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Singing away Bewick’s Wren singing away in the bushes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540041840352-02JXYXA1ZB4YVE7SII8R/37149016015_3ce7063ef5_o.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Young and Blue juvenile eastern bluebird in some nice morning light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1583544825486-NGENZHM1R81GPGGRASIH/conestee-025.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - With a spider's web Prothonotary Warbler taking bugs and the odd spider from the webs on these branches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540042945931-OR246XPB5MSZH5B0N0TO/15912167823_69296d2b20_o.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - I am regal Bit of a showoff with that beautiful backlit crest and all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540043053096-73LKJ5YIYTB618B22N35/37902307996_8a1a9994c9_o.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Good morning Mr. Bluebird Morning shoot along the Cottonwood trail. The bluebirds come out just after the sun collecting bugs that seem to awaken around that time as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1590926108185-OV875DKS07ZPGJAQ2BMA/Algonquin-271.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Looking a little Grey The Canada Jays were landing all around us as we watched the spruce grouse. Also known as a Grey Jay, they are notorious for stealing things in search of food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1590926256096-FO0PHW6FG8PEU6S314M4/morewarbler-171.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Wilson's Wilson's warbler stopping for just a second beside a wiggly branch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1590926274025-KTR27OMBQ3BJ4J9TDJYS/morewarbler-141-2.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Magnolia Magnolia warbler down low in the thick of the bushes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604248119957-WOGF476I49CW28ECIWRS/monday-185.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Smorgasbord A nice spider has collected a smorgasbord of bugs for this Northern Parula. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604248128467-I68W84304QQND6QK0JS5/hooded-113.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Belting out the blues A Black-throated blue warbler singing its heart out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604194393340-UO5K3NIQHV12F4Q3F3N5/oldstuff-151.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Oriole and spring leaves Beautiful Baltimore Oriole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604248333413-U82MFQ6AHYOD5NXR5ML0/more-194.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - In black and white On a silver birch a Black and White warbler searches for tiny bugs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604194698455-YV4UT911F95SEFXXWNH3/saturdaymorn-139.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Blue-Headed Vireo Another migrant resting after crossing Lake Ontario https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604248162666-47JEVWH39DFK4LQE7525/miscfriday-186.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Magnolia and pine A magnolia warbler hanging onto some dead pine twigs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603734576095-8V9SC1DNKKO68BWN6EMQ/aSeven-260.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Just Stellar Stop for lunch at a roadside park on Vancouver Island and a stellar jay came to see if it could grab something. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604194406119-IT0S003WLRRX1NJT3CKG/prothonotary-301.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - House Wren So hard to get these little wrens down in the thickets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1611543609949-X9EJ9GDY8PGJT504MB04/kingy-160.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Shrike on a post Norther Shrike on a cold and windy morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1615169995234-X48K717T6AIYVAPTB0B7/friday-032.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Spider Lunch Say’s Phoebe on a sign post with 8 legged lunch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1590926217812-F33YSJ3J4NASYASL3IL2/warble-189.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Nashville Nice and close to the ground unlike most of the others I tried to take a shot of today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604248075670-Z91ZVPMMVGSAVINT85ZU/moreandmore-257.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Veery Nice Sometimes subtle colors make for the prettiest of birds. Pretty sure it is a Veery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604248287114-Q9KZ6KI43WZXKS3AWUWK/monday-126.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Chestnut One of the more colorful warblers the Chestnut sided is fairly easy to pick out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1590926231693-6G9CUFHY4AUY3LQ6KXG0/home-108.jpg Portfolio - Perching Birds - Scarlet Scarlet tanager on an oddly formed pair of twigs https://www.naturephocus.com/portfolio/water-shore-and-marsh-birds-e8xk7 monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1720790571151-9D3RQQV7IGCRQTS3ZMEI/loons-225.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - Three of a kind Pacific Loons fishing at the mouth of the Campbell River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680727253049-CUNES07RGHGLD6UJ85X3/huntingIsland2A7R5-736.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680727795053-CD0KEUQVW4T1FJ3WB8M5/mosspark2-137.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680727423221-AEVD8GDKXWQQIGN5GWKX/monarchotters-539.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680727693236-9XV7HBD7HY6PHA57V2JL/huntingIsland2A7R5-708.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680727733874-NEMPX9YPVWMNRVDMIK9I/OrlandoA7RV-160.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680727757673-A82VM99R1IPYE7FLCELI/OrlandoA7RV-084.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680727497055-WL4K1BRNNU485PEERSR3/OrlandoA7RV-148.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680727786239-8WPD1PYCWY616OG1DBHC/mosspark2-126.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680727325555-FIGGQ9V9PQIQN8UHZS2X/headingotherway-001.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680727678490-E29KCI4VB8VXI84OT1SB/huntingIsland2A7R5-069.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680727647889-N1AKHQRD22NXJQD0DVOU/huntingIsland2A7R5-040.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1600777682348-GXK5M3R0LL3FN10LZ8V0/cranberry-648.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - Getting out of the way Trying to capture the action of a pair of yellow legs fighting was a lot of fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1614121944811-EL6JL4UKEFD9FTISCK50/killd-125.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - Quick Turn Male kingfisher turning to head back to a perch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680727869659-HAIIKTFM01ZQ2OJ7CT0J/huntingIsland2A7R5-159.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1598132714246-EFVCKWJEFUKIG895I5PU/morningonwater-119.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - Great Egret in the morning We found about 20 great egrets in a set of ponds near Niagara Falls competing with each other for the best fishing spots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1601120655940-NF3SWO8GMUCUL91Y9BJ6/cranberry-313.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - Awkward landing Juvenile Black crowned night heron looking awkward and kind of half dressed as it tries to land in Cranberry marsh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1563637171363-PJVMTZZOSOQII7WPXJ2S/chicks-130.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - Out from under wing One of two killdeer chicks coming out from under a parent's wing. You can see the second looking out to see if things are safe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1563637074378-L2Y65O5KAYLNBRZOO7ND/untitled+shoot-053.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - I see fish down there At the bottom of the peace bridge the terns have found a place that the fish rest from the current. Plenty of chances to catch some good hovering shots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1598137178385-EBDMUE9FAWW1P1ZFPMDR/morningonwater-113.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - Morning Chase Beautiful morning light and a pair of greater yellow-legs chasing each other along the shore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1584306470644-M1K92P1YV7NX88IV3R2H/huntingIlse-431-2.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - Moving quickly across the beach Tri-colored heron moving quickly along the beach as the tide goes out and little fish are trapped in the pools. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1601917415013-T0M8VODFLM50EE8FRZQS/bonaparte-176.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - Bonaparte B&amp;W There were a plethora of Bonaparte gulls feeding on minnows on the Niagara River yesterday. Flying inches over the water and quickly turning and diving at anything that moved near the surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539809788997-CBCK01X63LGE6KW3VGIL/30957761141_e676992efa_o.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - Awfully cute You can watch these guys for hours following the waves with quick little stops for food that I can never see. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1611028395492-ZE6THMENA9F9NRX6NPDU/king-027.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - King Nice to find a belted kingfisher that doesn't leave the moment I bring up the camera https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539809822313-IAK459MN8K2RENHA5A6K/9310681280_2760d39782_o.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - Run along now Two oystercatchers patrolling the beach, they were very cooperative...eating, flying running and posing for me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539809932249-9KTPQ1CEBGH6U21I2NLC/8340845428_69ac503501_o.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - Searching for goodies Mayan Riviera - Ruddy Turnstone looking for things to eat on the shoreline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539809964888-VEAQWU001YJMC9RE31UX/10301173264_a71661d754_o.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - I am pretty great Great Blue Heron with a pretty perfect landing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539809998309-EREJAAB0XGKVUEKU0BR0/38571056701_21124abab7_o.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - Little morsel I can sit and watch sanderlings running along the edge of the waves for hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539810058738-FM6M4U6CTQ103JUQ48O0/26254077724_18e1f31043_o.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - Dual elegance Two little blue herons perched back somewhere in the Okefenokee Swamp....found a massive number of them after about 3 hours of paddling the kayak. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1563637105745-WATJCJL6DQHOYVKW7D22/terns-016.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - Forster’s tern turning at the start of a dive Another high key shot....thank the weather for that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1590927002183-4W2Z5GE95L4XKF3VHEQ2/canoe-218.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - Black Crowned First nice day to get out in the canoe and we managed to see quite a few herons. This Black-crowned Night Heron was perched on a branch over the creek just as the sun was going down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540039985631-33HGNGJOCJ8JQI2OM6V5/9779082341_f9381666f0_o.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - The Chase A good chance to test out my new lens, these 2 yellowlegs chased each other around for more than 40 minutes back and forth around Sobey's pond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539809916954-GV3KN5EZ823EV2QYEUR7/6134132005_900540bf64_o.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - solitude There is a small window of time in which you can sometimes catch something pretty spectacular. This chance evening on the St. Lawrence River just behind where we set up our tent for the evening is one of the best I have experienced. Definitely best viewed large and on a dark background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540040098731-6D3MNO4FPKHPFJ8WU97K/29518246236_f1ecb1598b_o.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - Unfolding Great Egret unfolding those long wings just before heading off back into the marsh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1601917430669-E06YP7XWAQZK0TRY2QVL/newcam-019.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - Gentle Landing Greater yellowlegs coming in for a landing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540040186558-8GLM2PNJ9NC8D19XTBPW/35232597830_b7914ae08f_k.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - escape or fight Fun to watch the territory fights between the tri-colored herons. This one took some time and the third heron watched but didn't get involved at all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540040042954-QMPIXGKNIKE9PIT5IO9F/26791894171_2b9ce4ec0a_o.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - Three stages Three little blue herons, each in a separate stage of taking off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540040299082-NA11LDHPVMSJQNTFQHOP/34840491674_b240e3fc6b_k.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - Sideways glance Snowy egret keeping an eye on any motion in the shallows as the waves come in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540041235578-PSH3IMC9JDN9ZXNEDK1Z/29061995796_d45f6d708f_o.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - wings over water Killdeer spreading its tail feathers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539809901409-XGSI3EPMDGY2K6CK35YO/37683045595_7acaef1645_o.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - Stumped Non-breeding plumage ruddy turnstone looking for food on a stump revealed in the low tide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1563638695249-GDJ68WMSUGC5K6WSLJWJ/chicks-072.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - Cute and Tiny Killdeer chick wandering across the beach pecking at anything that looks like it might be food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680727538187-DGH5ZUOB1WBRYJKGDFWQ/plentyofbirds-1024.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1590927045279-ZKC1X26EALQZZCG7NGAS/newterns-244.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - Loon I've had a hard time this spring getting any good shots of loons. Either too far away or the weather is crap. Finally got to see one on the river but in some harsh light, we do what we can with the light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1626655605227-ZRH554GHZ322P11E3IXO/Loons-182.jpg Portfolio - Water, Shore and Marsh Birds - Two Loonies The equivalent of two bucks, but much like Red Rose tea… only in Canada eh! https://www.naturephocus.com/portfolio/bighorn-8de55 monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671232587604-1Y8RPN5LJ4A61GJ5A8YV/VoFDay3A7RIV-115.jpg Portfolio - BigHorn Sheep - Big Curl and Red Rocks Near our campsite in Valley of Fire State park we had the pleasure of being able to photograph a couple of groups of Desert Big Horn Sheep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1634571481216-Z77LZAHWD8L4W9GXYT0R/ontherocks-016.jpg Portfolio - BigHorn Sheep - The long chase This poor sheep looked so tired after the male chased it all around the field, up across the rocks and back again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1634571485638-LN374FUDK0XAKDLDNC80/ontherocks-059.jpg Portfolio - BigHorn Sheep - It's an ego thing Even when just standing around there is a lot of jostling and pushing between the males. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1633572337297-WCQ268ALIVRQTVNC0GZ7/chukar-195.jpg Portfolio - BigHorn Sheep - Looking out A pair of Bighorn sheep looking out over the rocks with a little sun on their faces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1634571552507-S6QR9M9PQIJ6W85A6XWS/littlefight-140.jpg Portfolio - BigHorn Sheep - quick fight I haven’t had many chances to get shots or videos of Bighorn sheep fighting. This is one of the few shots from a long distance looking over Vaseux Lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1634571501833-BU1BW7Y92RDEYK2MX9XD/ontherocks-091.jpg Portfolio - BigHorn Sheep - At play They start young, fighting on the rocky outcrops. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671232627292-SD19B31QIAJ9NWB6VNCY/VoFDay3A7RIV-217.jpg Portfolio - BigHorn Sheep - In the Valley of Fire Desert Big Horn Sheep hanging out in Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1633572339678-T2UTINYMWKY9QO85LN83/chukar-181.jpg Portfolio - BigHorn Sheep - Sentry Looks like a lone sentry standing watch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1634571579797-EJJWSXAHVGCUCTH0TOSJ/littlefight-130.jpg Portfolio - BigHorn Sheep - quick kick Seems that kicks are like taunting in the Bighorn sheep world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1625840431358-DGH78DKQ77K8ZFP8ZG34/jumper-055.jpg Portfolio - BigHorn Sheep - Over tucking in the back feet and looking elegant and strong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1611028204628-5YAC9LF33C5CEGC6DC6P/wednes-022.jpg Portfolio - BigHorn Sheep - Close The great things about having a big lens is being able to get closeups sometimes without ever getting too close. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1633575364690-B63HM6KX0F0CSUV5XPOC/moresheep-028.jpg Portfolio - BigHorn Sheep - Sniff Nothing like having all the males come around sniffing every few minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1633572369889-VBSFTGQJ2KCTT2KXQ17Q/weekend-104.jpg Portfolio - BigHorn Sheep - hitchhikers I’m not sure if they are just getting a ride or if they are helping to get bugs off his back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1633575298011-OV8PEFG543UXX7RCZUYZ/moresheep-053.jpg Portfolio - BigHorn Sheep - Looking back The rest of the herd is moving on but for one sheep that gives me a quick stare. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1633575293089-BIFW8A5GIQ8QU00XOC6S/moresheep-041.jpg Portfolio - BigHorn Sheep - No wonder it is difficult to find them With the colours of the grass, rocks and shrubs from a distance it is very difficult to see these sheep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1610474091355-QISRC8BUOZOBXHOBIJDM/bunch-147.jpg Portfolio - BigHorn Sheep - Jump There seem to be preferred paths up and down these rocky slopes. Once you find some of them it is easy to find a good shooting location to wait for them to wander through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1633572575788-YW17U3BEHISRPU9IK559/marmot-103.jpg Portfolio - BigHorn Sheep - Camo It was only the movement that allowed me to see it. Textures and colours are nearly indiscernible between the rocks and sheep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1633572713056-VI3HIMR0E909L6XN85W5/saturdayhike-099.jpg Portfolio - BigHorn Sheep - Resting Cold and snowy ledge, but still a good place to rest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1614964555065-D32N50AGD8J0C6YK1RXV/saturdayhike-110.jpg Portfolio - BigHorn Sheep - Out of the woods (Copy) Out of the woods Male Bighorn sheep stepping out of the woods to look across the rocky cliff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1633572878905-R33BS5SYFG0A25NB0Y71/chukar-199-Pano.jpg Portfolio - BigHorn Sheep - All the males Usually I see larger groups of females and young sheep, but on this day a large group of males were just relaxing up in the hills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1633573785999-RMZLTAUUOQUWEGZWFCRA/moresheep-032.jpg Portfolio - BigHorn Sheep - Separation Easy to separate the subject from the background when the background is actually hundreds of metres away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1625840449987-85BVLPC8F062TRI8PDRT/jumper-040.jpg Portfolio - BigHorn Sheep - Up They make these jumps look so easy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1633572771419-TSVUKMQTME9LJSPGJTZK/wednes-023.jpg Portfolio - BigHorn Sheep - Head and shoulders Young but strong looking Bighorn sheep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1634571523691-64P0CL7I4LNJDF2M483A/moreontherocks-073.jpg Portfolio - BigHorn Sheep - Stability So quick, strong and agile. They make short work of rocks that we would be scrambling up. https://www.naturephocus.com/portfolio/wildlife-1-ln6l6 monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1757978112909-HD8TF3PBMXB496MJRV4W/sealhummer-061.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Sea Puppy So curious and quick in the water. Harbour Seal at Brown’s Bay on Vancouver Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680726326367-OP49Y8PP2NZM4VG3DXXL/plentyofbirds-701.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Anyone seen that roadrunner? Wile E. Coyote came out from behind one of the Saguaro Cactus…I was looking for an Acme trap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1728338453741-37HY0C6GXJ2AW0KSGZ84/coupleofdays-042.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Big eyes A little rain and some big eyes popping out of the surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1725827064759-61S6UP1OHTJ2K7HH1M1S/minky-073-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Lucky mink This little mink has found a great spot along the edge of the salmon hatchery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1725652507148-TLT5CA35QAQWSQ0T3G9S/otterone-036-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - River Otter Comox marina is home to a family of River otters, only one of which I was able to get a shot of on this trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1725652374678-ZYMH6PS5OLSWCZRZSTI0/dearplus-136-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - River Deer Pair of deer wandering up the river….hopefully they don’t run into a bear along the route. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1696001815746-YZP7IT79LU53I0A0WVC2/Brownsbay-128.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - A bit of a rest Mom and pup Harbour seal taking a little rest on a partially exposed rock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1696001743648-LBDZJK8OM2V4AFP509J5/Willowpointmammals-049-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Quick peek Mink on the shoreline taking a quick peek out to see if it is safe to try to grab some food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1696001685708-IS5OQIQ2X2VBET4E9J6L/minks-248-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - The long chase A little light brown mink chased the other for what felt like a full couple of minutes. I got at least a hundred shots but this was one of my favourites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1689792823626-CDZLZ6MX0RK127TSI4D7/househuntday1-261-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - A good spot to sleep River otter getting ready to nap with the tide out on these rocks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1689792957438-DP83657K6XJDOX57N4IV/fixedlens-053-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - food fest Four of seven otters grabbing anything that moved in the water and on the rocks as the tides was going out on Vancouver Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680057753440-JIFKZHZJO7V10KTY1N4L/morroa7r5-1-366.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Sleepy time Sea Otter at rest in Morro Bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680057700376-WVTOEIOSIG8RBN04ULJG/morroa7r5-1-424.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Baby on board Sea Otter with a sleepy little one resting on her chest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680726348384-SLM7RE63YYX9PY1UX6JU/elk-226.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - In between bites Spring has come but many of these young bulls still have their antlers. So in between nibbling on some grass it seems like a good time to do a little sparring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680057920952-BX9TKR31D8F2O9S125YM/elk-204.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Locking horns...I mean antlers Spring is almost here but there is always time to practice a bit of fighting for these bull elk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680726316802-0VLHXHYJZJSOYDC22S10/plentyofbirds-692.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Maybe they won't see me Coyote just off the side of the road “hiding” behind some small bushes in Tucson Mountains State Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680726373322-E2N1VPYRRZVWYDFO4P45/privilege58a-013.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Hitch hiker I was just trying to get a quick shot of this little gator but did notice that a spider had decided to grab a ride for a while. I guess that is a safe spot until it goes under. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1669257513526-IKTPGIH014KRO16CKOO5/headingotherway-162.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Moss and Martin This was a lucky find, thanks to another photographer who saw it off the trail in Goldstream provincial park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1696001749941-9FER0YZJ7MT67T8CZA6G/Willowpointmammals-047-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Silky smooth River Otter’s smooth pelt reflects nicely on the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680725695428-AS5AP4TQAI7CBVDKMRH1/maderacanyonplus-311.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Coati or Coatimundi? In places we would normally think of seeing a raccoon, these Coati are a curious and mischievous little character to find in Madera Canyon, Arizona. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1670537151562-RPSA798VMF2CCTVSD6R0/monarchotters-461.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - wrapped up in the kelp This sea otter was puffing up its fur and wrapping itself in the kelp for a good half hour before settling into a good nap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1664333589013-S15L6E6FUZIFZNFFZZ2V/kokaneestuff-062-2.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Pika I have heard the sound of Pika in the rocks on other hikes but this was the first time I was actually able to watch one sit in the sun and “meep” at whom ever was listening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1670534794960-M8VMBA8RGG91T4EANO8N/monarchotters-442.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Face wash Close up of a sea otter washing and puffing up the fur around its faces near Moss Landing, California. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1664333604529-TH8IVL4SHU2RJ5UULNGY/bat-102.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Unusual daytime flight A very unusual sighting of a bat hunting at high noon. There were plenty of bugs to eat over the trees so I guess it was worth the risk of being seen by birds of prey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1644880862525-469NQA4BLXIZ8EP33BVK/image-asset.jpeg Portfolio - Wildlife - Big Girl Lone cow moose up on the side of a logging road in the mountains east of Kelowna, BC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1689794610293-3O2WW4BRSRIK7Y0SFNDZ/bison-088-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Big head My first Bison and a nice one it was. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1643426343164-N00VY7IY259YUJW6X7Y8/pairs-126.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Coyote Pair A pair of Coyote taking a look across the field at me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1643426165496-GAITF5K4J519DCYLG6OZ/friggincold-161.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - River Otter After a very cold couple of weeks the river has nearly frozen solid, just a few holes for the otters to fish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1634572437628-PWH5O0S6RDL0NKB0RRQD/BC-184.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Teach the children well Doe teaching fawn which leaves to eat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1634601409171-2G5G8RWLWHZLMRIDEIPD/BC-419.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - The light through the trees Young buck with a bit of sun on its face. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1611543599264-MMI0U1TOTWG7LRA7MIFP/goat-012.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Mountain Goats Found a small herd of mountain goat just off the side of the road today north of Summerland. They had found some patches of edible grass near the bottom of what seemed like mostly scree slope. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1625840413909-612ZUBAZHMWYY83TCAMU/jumper-083.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Look at that felt rack Mule deer turning to take a look at me just as the sun drops behind the mountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1613165933354-5I67CJ5GF8SRFAFEMZLI/coyote-113.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Relax Lone Coyote resting on a sandy hillside in the Okanagan Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539809054949-ITKOLNF1WFTHZHA5KOT5/36552751085_c4f63117b2_o.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Mirror Image Amazing morning light and no wind. Perfect for getting reflections of gators in Okefenokee Swamp from our kayaks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1541300890292-G1B2TQ3OB9MC4RHFXQQ8/whitbyshoot-026.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Hello! White-tailed doe sticking its head out of the grasses, ears forward. I wasn't much of a threat and it was back to munching on the grasses a few seconds later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539901068839-RN4OK1U9WFJAE8Y78P3U/37331594952_99f3dba850_k.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - One big rack Early morning with a full rack....we came back a few weeks later and he had lost half in a fight. He was still the master of this Cataloochee Harem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572224036673-6VWGG5VSFABCATXHMN9S/tiffttwo-073.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Not guilty Young raccoon reaching down along the edge of this dead log looking for snails and if lucky maybe a crawfish. It would look up at us every once in a while and then back to the important things in life....that next meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539809131731-IPU5TXKXXQUTDFV4GA4V/29154670306_a711bf164d_o.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Looking back Bull Elk giving us a quick look back down the trail after quickly passing us by on the sidelines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539809479005-5R34OLZJ43BFDS1BTVHK/32950562573_03fc42cd88_o.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - A big boy Getting a little late morning sun in the Okefenokee Swamp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539901172179-584AT10H5WYO10WRM5GM/44650775342_6226a3dff7_o.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Looking back Cades Cove Coyote on the prowl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540044137777-MHFMFZ5XLEPY81E8XWK2/33342562994_99552b4a23_k.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - A little kiss Intimate look at a pair of chipmunks. Sometimes the backyard is a good place to capture a moment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539901081068-1YOEHZK8A867DR7VTUIN/23438570742_5c386096b2_o.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Fish in the morning Another Cottonwood trail resident that I haven't seen before. Little river otter taking a bit a snack back to the den. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540044035192-80IDRO444E4GTFGZA38I/36614089330_adfbc69a52_k.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - My Pasture One of the alpha bull elk in his kingdom, Cataloochee valley, Great Smoky Mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1563637674954-Y3B98IENA3S3NMD2D65U/muskratluv-045.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - muskrat misty morning alliteration and animals.... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1563637774554-NDNYIQHBTJR783O4LMYZ/dufferinisland-018.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Hungry beaver Not so nervous beaver grabbing a little mid-swim snack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572224026239-DQBJM303V2E1VS7CNBVP/tiffttwo-120.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Not angry, just hard to chew One of two young raccoons searching for food along this dead log. Pretty successful at grabbing snails off the side of the deadwood but some of the bigger ones are hard to crunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1547675397231-VN0MTRP73I8MOO9E5WAE/highspeed-136.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Tiny Gator big rain drops Perfectly round rain drops on the waters of Okefenokee Swamp and a tiny little alligator. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1728338424559-KMGS8XY5RBC6JL2P9OFC/elkandbear-111-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Bugling Elk Autumn on Vancouver Island and the Elk are starting the rut. This male is trying to make some noise for the girls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1625796208054-F0NQT1U3M7P40BACBN5U/marmot-019.jpg Portfolio - Wildlife - Yellow on the Belly Marmots, funny little rodents in the mountains here in BC always seem to be getting a little sun on that yellow belly. https://www.naturephocus.com/portfolio/birds-of-prey-1-ygfy6 monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1770403667411-KHTEPT1KH3D1BXJTCQL3/shorty-596.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - launch and spread Short eared owl taking off from a dead tree branch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1634572884770-TKJLYMD2Y2NQ1SQLA4WF/awalk-044.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Around the tree Great Horned owl in flight in the hills near OK Falls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1708312142440-IGRG8OCKF96BJIIPU8KJ/eaglesandsuch-153.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - The cold shoulder A pair of bald eagles keeping an eye over both sides of the spit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1689792543812-YFEK3OVSHL47QFYDG7QR/bison-028.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Light and shadow Osprey heading towards the nest on a very bright day so we had sunshine directly on the head and wings but plenty of shadow underneath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1611627157531-8TIQQDPGZ9NJETXPNVOA/hawks-134.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - A red tail Got to watch a couple of mature red-tailed hawks hunting over the valley. Getting some practice handholding the Canon EOS R5 with the 500mm and 2x teleconverter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1613013490143-M2T90WHCHBKVSHS4TLVR/harrier-057-2.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Snow and Harrier Low light and with a bit of snow coming down and I was still able to track this harrier while hunting at 1000mm on the EOS R5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1697557735656-MLRM1X0JH77LG6DBFG7P/eagleclose-074-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Autumn eagle Fall on Vancouver Island brings the salmon run and with that those who feast on them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1626655582232-CN4KZNFJNDJ76PAMEK8D/gotit-050.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Got it The Osprey with the yellow perch and me with a shot I’ve been wanting for quite a while. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1623194064052-WQRX5CL8CQYUI9POFRB2/babyeagle-131.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Spread your wings Mom does not seem impressed but that is not stopping this eagle chick from flapping away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1611628008379-OITQFHW45Q93YDDXLDQJ/baldy-009.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Baldy in the thick of things Sometimes getting a bird with a within a complex environment gives a bit of context into how in this case a Bald Eagle likes to feel protected while watching over the lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1605288521959-FCIXT2XJXDKJSNG3GOSJ/barr-149.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Where to go for lunch? Talons and beak, such an amazing little hunter. Now that it has the Vole time to find a better place to eat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572310414252-GFRFCZKJE3P5ORO17BZ3/riverosprey-026.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Take off eh! It was on the Canadian side of the river. Osprey taking off from his perch for another round of hunting up and down the Niagara River. It came back to say hi about 10 minutes later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1770403746340-9HUQRME09QLH89VS6AZR/shorty-311.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Up from the grasses Short eared owl rising up from behind the grasses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1608223560188-VBKOC2JB4ML10YGJ2SZL/slocan-157.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Looking into the Mist Bald Eagle hanging out along the Slocan River as the mist starts to clear a little exposing a bit of the mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1583116397078-CDDJ31GIM9CNMY87NIFJ/shorty-430.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Eyes on Target Short eared owl on the hunt over the farmers field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1600564819417-TWJTF0XCH7YC1IMRBWLV/hawkhunt-148.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Hunting up close This hawk came rather close on this hunt, but really didn’t care about me at all. It continued on four more attempts over the next 10 minutes all less than 30 feet from me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1585619330188-RB0WI143R6WKY4DU1BKG/twocooper-094.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Cooper calling This cooper's hawk was calling continuously as we walk by. We found the one it was calling a few steps away with its back to us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1583361433522-LYNMD2UGZTCN0YOOK5RE/morehawkowl-174.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Quick on the take off Out to see the celebrity Northern Hawk Owl again yesterday. It always seems to surprise me on take off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539805838982-3JXYC2D6J3U6GY14JNQ7/sparkle-214.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Look into my eyes Osprey landing on a dead branch while keeping a good eye on me in the kayak. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539805971604-QXB9K1OUO1V81P9JZGF3/10432482573_41b949bc45_o.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Wind Blown Juvenile Redtail sitting on a fence post. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539805882407-W7ICZYOBFTWMUHBZTCXP/36141384975_09ae995705_o.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Get more food Like most birds this young Swallow tailed Kite is endlessly hungry and seems to require delivery of food constantly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539806066601-W8MRICOTABVF8N095W5U/sparkle-229.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Coming and going A nesting pair of Osprey very active in Lake Marion off Sparkleberry landing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539806182535-C8O9TPLNU8B2M85S4FR3/10429632023_14eec76ca0_o.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - On Target Eyes on target, quick launch from the fence post down to something in the grass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539805730951-XVIO786FHN2D8G1JEH0B/37618684764_349bec26c4_o.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Wind Blown Red-shouldered hawk stretching a wing and a leg. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1623194125041-34PA7KFT7EVLZM7TG7G3/babyeagle-246.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Looking down Bald eagle mom and chick closeup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539996391112-QPEG7QOB2X4GIVUGBMUE/26083721592_2ff5ce606c_o.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - One claw on Keeping your balance on the end of an piece of deadwood isn't as easy as it looks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539806220550-GV6K0SSKENOPA7AQ9L90/16290419780_488b23fbe7_o.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Search the swamp Red-shouldered Hawk searching the floor of the swamp in Conestee Park, Greenville SC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1597931378641-9UC720IRSL2DVYKIK1TA/moreosprey-076.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Searching the river Osprey doing an evening pass of the Niagara river hoping for a last minute fish to tide it over for the night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548298572855-I02R252E5SKR3XQLE233/barred-087.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Barred on a post This was taken on the side of the road, the Barred owl hunted right in front of us for nearly an hour. Yes, it did get a nice Vole shortly after this shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1770403712185-HUSJNEBSZ8KYXDYU8KZF/shorty-576.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Short ears Short eared owl looking through the evening light across the estuary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539996371978-DIJQGOOB8ITEWSFKU527/28493633506_fe268908b5_o.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Banking toward target Swallow tailed kite concentrating on a nice juicy june bug, letting the wings do their job as the head stays on target. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539996412285-N4HDG27C9WAQPVHHD68V/31540578480_9fa0a4c2a9_o.jpg Portfolio - Birds of Prey - Testing the wind Bald eagle stretching out before take off. https://www.naturephocus.com/portfolio/black-and-white-1-z67c6 monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1759363211149-HA80VWPEJF5KHKFSU6G1/plentyofbears-470-Enhanced-NR-2.jpg Portfolio - 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Black and White https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1636936676978-2B8SAR5IBRSLC1725TNR/waves-056.jpg Portfolio - Black and White https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1636856558828-KQRBV7FVHOYVGWYFD3ZF/whitbyshoot-030.jpg Portfolio - Black and White https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1636855240448-SD4S6XZNQ7HNXOQNOV3M/image-asset.jpeg Portfolio - Black and White https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1636856591620-PQ6EF55C71LLSPJOV20A/riverosprey-094.jpg Portfolio - Black and White https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1636854474347-Z4B622ZJWCYYBOSFEO4O/saturdayhike-044.jpg Portfolio - Black and White https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1636854882959-S75B5TMPE77R8IPQOAF9/image-asset.jpeg Portfolio - Black and White https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1636855089176-VLQSPNZ10ERYNEJ0Y3V4/image-asset.jpeg Portfolio - Black and White https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1636855356535-OMOO4NIIGIJUPITVPQ8A/backtowhitelake-005.jpg Portfolio - Black and White https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1636856690615-5C44YLPUU7S4RVNK3BFW/wellsgray-157.jpg Portfolio - Black and White https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1636856655699-9BM6QSDBSYEB8BXCRXJ9/rtwo-455.jpg Portfolio - Black and White https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1636856674028-TSEDNIXIJJNG1H03EFY1/rtwo-479.jpg Portfolio - Black and White https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1636855362710-DSQS5CO7XIRFT3XXB98A/backtowhitelake-011.jpg Portfolio - Black and White https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1636936645849-Z089I2NQPK8AZBJWLM7B/snowee-085.jpg Portfolio - Black and White https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1636935901378-KMA0EDU8IF869WT29DOW/1DCardthree-1300.jpg Portfolio - Black and White https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1708311097259-STTZIU7KZP3SI1HC1JL3/campnight-031.jpg Portfolio - Black and White - Naka Falls A rather cold day for a hike on Vancouver Island, but this was worth it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1636935939727-CK4LRIURORU37C5I6RR9/EdistoXmascan-163.jpg Portfolio - Black and White https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1636850896016-B2KHXWYJ93GRBPY9NH96/revelstoke-135.jpg Portfolio - Black and White https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1636936704337-RDQ7UJ813KPMLK306QRR/whit-037.jpg Portfolio - Black and White https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1636936734730-Y7L3BUPI9P4GLNNB6MU1/greymorph-039.jpg Portfolio - Black and White https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1636936743495-5EF1LVXU6YUV5XGWZDA8/untitled+shoot-073.jpg Portfolio - Black and White https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1728338523958-3HD8KAS7ERNWE4RJXLF5/grizzle-112.jpg Portfolio - Black and White https://www.naturephocus.com/portfolio/panoramas-266wp monthly 0.5 2026-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1759363169227-TXCYP4ASW1RAV54RRIYM/justcubs-009-Enhanced-NR-2.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - The river walk Two cubs doing their best to keep up with Mom who is trying to grab some salmon for dinner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1685552348478-ST9Z2P56UWXKACBFSWL1/Edmontontrip-094-Pano-3.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Look at that blue 8 vertical 61 Mpixels shots used to make this panorama. Abraham Lake looking into the mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1678756641218-JSRHJOAI51C6ZIYS3DDH/plentyofbirds-741.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Peeking One of the few owls in North America that I had not seen in the wild was the burrowing owl. Found this pair on the side of a road near some farms. Spent a good half hour watching them. This was when we first saw them, they became less wary of us very quickly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1676162649981-APILO9HFAR8FTAK9YL8K/orlandoa7RIV-044-Pano.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Live Canopy Fantastic surroundings for us to camp in with live oak everywhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1673192661191-XX63ZCFK7V0DNQXRS8HU/MtLemmonA7III-015-Pano.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Balanced Rock Pano multi-shot panorama taken near Mount Lemmon, Arizona https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671978581810-PASFKQCB1DCE3VWRSFYJ/JoshuaA7RIV-039.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Face in the rock You can always find something in the rocks, much like staring at the clouds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668706780300-DUAHXJNRCBA6B0UYDM13/coxandlongA7III-008.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Foggy morning Simple trees in the fog, but it really caught my eye as we were making our way to Cox Bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668535552364-OKP337RTZNRCBHSX3BZ5/sunnylater-099-Pano.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Cox Bay lookout The climb to get to this lookout was like walking up a muddy waterfall. In the end it was worth it for the view across the bay towards Tofino. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668706908303-FX1ICWN4YX39GIZEXD0U/surfplus-232-Pano.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - The view from Ucluelet As you look out to the south from Ucluelet there are so many Islands to explore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1664333824225-AC9JX8NLA6OJS5LRAXLA/sunsetbackyard-059.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Fire in the sky The wild fires have been making for some interesting sunsets again this summer over the Okanagan Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1633572878905-R33BS5SYFG0A25NB0Y71/chukar-199-Pano.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Is this a gaggle of Rams? I’m not sure of the proper term but gaggle seems right for this group of Rams resting in the afternoon light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1607560569516-ZYFLXJ12SALYUKGOWALB/pano-001.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - View of the Kootenays from a hot spring The scene changes minute by minute. It was snowing just before hand and we couldn’t see the peaks again minutes later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1626656240910-EM2VVHKH2GDBKCURC1B1/Loons-073.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Early morning Loons Nothing like the sound of Loons as the sun starts to rise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1622870551952-1HBILAUTWL4K5MW1MADE/stars-009-Pano.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Milky Way across the Okanagan Valley I couldn’t sleep this night so I got up and took a look outside to see some amazing stars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1625454590915-IRA0J0URE9QXVO87F24X/loggingroadPano.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Evening light over OK Falls Fire season has started early this year after a week of record temperatures in the Okanagan Valley. Not sure if that is changing the light at sunset or just a bit of haze from the heat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1618871816691-4Y8GRFDT2AZFN1FGZKGH/cranesandkayaking-182.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Kayaking on Vaseux Lake A beautiful spring morning in the Okanagan Valley and beautiful reflections on a pristine lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1615167175477-XMXFUE2E8JNCLB30IV59/friday-090.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Back to the nest Bald eagle on its way back to the nest with some new straw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1636849362443-HBUGFFJK6KQH01ATYLVV/morningmoon-020.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Moon Set Moon Set The moon sets down behind the cliffs behind our place in the Okanagan Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1614964555065-D32N50AGD8J0C6YK1RXV/saturdayhike-110.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Coming out from behind a tree One of a small herd of male Bighorn sheep up high above Vaseux Lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1614964500897-UL2KJYI3LK6283IUJQ4K/saturdayhike-001-2.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - An icy view of Skaha Lake Hiking on a February day up above OK falls in the Okanagan Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539901540618-P2J3QNTZSIYWJ0TY17Q3/42671571260_1c85404b80_k.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Blueridge Mountains 6 shot panorama from a pretty nice open stop on the Blueridge parkway. Definitely best viewed as large (and long) as you can. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1600691099283-HXYJJEBGMW3UC3T70LBW/hawkhunt-185.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Low flying red-tail A red-tailed hawk hunting over the grass near the Niagara River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603398014075-UB7FA235LBPUEHR8FEUO/eastcoast-550.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Percé Rock and L'Obélisque Road trip along the Gaspé Peninsula, so many sights https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1601237919443-8P8CCCDLWHYOLPGVXLKK/mostlyalgonquin-077-2.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - In the Highlands Back home to the Haliburton Highlands for some lake views and autumn colours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482724833-IHS3DX120IGDR506825U/s95aussie-287.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Falls over the Blue Mountains A beautiful walk along the edge of the Blue Mountains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572484428989-AQQDA34W2ELGARHG1R9R/rtwo-185-2.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Getting the lowdown Morning on Malcolm Island with a bit of fog and the tide way out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539901743260-581VVHAPIFICX67AP36L/30816206271_660ac50d4d_o.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Cades Cove Cropped from a single shot from the Sony A7RII and 16-35 f4. Hitting the end of the shots from our last trip to the Smoky's off to the coast for some more birds and gators and some Kayaking fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482754822-VH2NWQKCKZA3IRQAWJVJ/1DCardtwo-494.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Whitsunday The beaches and coast of the Whitsunday Islands can urge you to buy a sailboat and never go back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1601237967436-ALTBMC5924CZFED42H48/mostlyalgonquin-098-Pano-2.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Reflecting on Fall Fall has many colours, some vibrant some muted https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572484368990-VCYVV77QNR4EYL2P055C/lateststuff-146.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Lone duck Beautiful reflections of the green of the trees surrounds a gadwall in morning light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572651529389-XVRE3HS1MFQ10D5O8PEK/kayaker-172-Pano.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - As the sun disappears Standing on the Blueridge Parkway at dusk looking south across the range. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482703715-785B2H330UXVRTMKXYJC/1DCardone-312.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Just a long pier Brisbane coastline on a morning walk. Given a rustic colouration to bring us back to a time where all the action was on the pier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1599482694847-A9Z2QRPSAZMY28LYS7DW/1DCardone-306.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - rusty morning light They say red sky in the morning, sailors take warning but everything was calm at low tide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603839024984-VXAXH06WH8O1CSSQBRKC/DesertStates-037.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Moon over Zion Taken from the floor of the canyon up towards the edge of the sheer cliff face with a telephoto lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604423556281-AY9GX2EFFA8AA0OZEEC1/tonight-016.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Another fabulous sunset At home, looking across to the mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1606488400523-LDTC0GTHN8Q461IGO8HM/trumpet-131.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - Heading south from the Tundra A flock of about 150 tundra swans stopped off on the Niagara river before heading towards their winter hangouts likely along the Chesapeake Bay and down to Cape Hatteras. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1612990951023-II5T6VO3HE4OJV8ZXP10/slocan-011-Pano.jpg Portfolio - Panoramas - The view north From the village of New Denver in the Slocan Valley the view is pretty spectacular looking north across the mountains. https://www.naturephocus.com/portfolio/creeks-rivers-and-falls-1-8hhcx monthly 0.5 2026-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1698673853755-H1WPA79U1ZSYV1YJKDU6/campnight-025.jpg Portfolio - Creeks, Rivers, and Falls - A silky thread A beautiful cascade at Naka Falls drops into the rocky creek bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1698673906692-8J949IN07SV9LLAGT1VM/falls-153-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Creeks, Rivers, and Falls - Lupin Falls in Strathcona Provincial Park A pretty falls in with some challenging light, this is an image blended from 3 exposures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1698673878490-JMCJOBODCBVWDFKPLVF8/falls-046.jpg Portfolio - Creeks, Rivers, and Falls - Lower Myra Falls panorama A beautiful, slightly misty morning. Love the multiple cascades now that we have had a good bit of rain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1635908773338-9SA6Z59JGG8MX2H5T3NH/image-asset.jpeg Portfolio - Creeks, Rivers, and Falls - One misty morning Helmcken Falls in Wells Gray Provincial park on a Misty Halloween morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539807643158-I8F6NCAFKVS1P1QTYK28/30693239281_8350b6f346_o.jpg Portfolio - Creeks, Rivers, and Falls - Abrams Falls A very enjoyable hike in Cades Cove lead us to Abrams Falls. Time to take a few shot and head back before the sun goes behind the mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1601232081328-25SWAJJTXRRT2SERUD54/mostlyalgonquin-141-2.jpg Portfolio - Creeks, Rivers, and Falls - Oxtongue Rapids A couple of shots along the Oxtongue River as the clouds started to come in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1592593934747-U56HL9DZZ8DJ00D96DCI/bigcreek-267-2.jpg Portfolio - Creeks, Rivers, and Falls - Now this is a Big Creek Big Creek in the Smoky Mountains, such a fantastic place in any season but fall can be spectacular https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1583372199006-SG9V4X5EYHEBJZXAI6XQ/49485304227_dcfa62bd66_6k.jpg Portfolio - Creeks, Rivers, and Falls - Bend in Frozen Oxtongue A little snow overnight to add some more texture to the trees. Just enough ice to make the open water stand out. A lovely winter scene in the Highlands of Ontario https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539807719219-IT37JGFOBARMPG8V9EL7/38372626542_5fe373e1ef_o.jpg Portfolio - Creeks, Rivers, and Falls - Soft white Small cascades on big creek. Another 5 shot HDR from a hike in the Great Smoky Mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539822959293-XP112TGZ5YWRD0YTLHEF/30778174561_9858cbd083_k.jpg Portfolio - Creeks, Rivers, and Falls - On the Road to Cades Cove Every stop along the road leads to another beautiful view along creeks, ravines, and rock faces. This was a pretty serene location with a few rapids behind us but the autumn colours kept our attention as the leaves continued to fall onto the rocks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539807763828-4R2HVE404K9K7U66K55T/37515369864_54da1ab38e_o.jpg Portfolio - Creeks, Rivers, and Falls - Many Cascades The water was high after the rains, falling freely from the rocks. I guess that is why it is called Big Creek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539807826093-73V8IJ66VP933VZ7TWR3/38194076472_e66071d6b8_o.jpg Portfolio - Creeks, Rivers, and Falls - Little Mouse is falling The joining of Little mouse creek to Big creek is a pretty sight in the fall. And the cooler weather made the hike up there very enjoyable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539823258016-FDHPD411ZR7VPQD9GPQS/35162772551_c4a405fac2_o.jpg Portfolio - Creeks, Rivers, and Falls - Crabtree Nice hike on a not too hot day, down to Crabtree falls. Always another good hike around the next corner on the Blueridge Highway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539807864166-4SWFEZ1HFEMOHZ4PGPRG/38253133371_623337c304_o.jpg Portfolio - Creeks, Rivers, and Falls - At Big creek, but this isn't it There are some pretty spectacular smaller creeks around Big Creek that are worth a few minutes of shooting time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539807904491-TF0BD43WQ90YNYGJ34V5/bigcreek-024.jpg Portfolio - Creeks, Rivers, and Falls - A Big Creek One of the more beautiful locations in the Smoky Mountains is Big Creek. Right in the Tennessee and North Carolina border it is a smaller access point and can fill up the available parking quite quickly. This shot was taken after some heavy rain for the last couple of weeks, everything is lush and green and very humid. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1583372279071-9CZR4MWR9S3YDC1YI2ZH/49485302262_4fb0d6bee7_6k.jpg Portfolio - Creeks, Rivers, and Falls - Mostly Frozen Ragged Falls on Oxtongue river https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539823324911-K4Q61SJAOA5B8QK8YY3E/32897391621_0f3ff7cba5_o.jpg Portfolio - Creeks, Rivers, and Falls - Rolling down Glen Falls near Highlands in North Carolina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603068155311-4ZATKDIBG3KGFR8DEZYZ/shorthills-050.jpg Portfolio - Creeks, Rivers, and Falls - Is it still a water fall? If there is almost no water…more leaves than water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1601230453601-S0HSDWMOGZ4WVOV442K1/mostlyalgonquin-176-2.jpg Portfolio - Creeks, Rivers, and Falls - Through Autumn Leaves Little hike along the Oxtongue River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1563636940528-NMZPGPUQL8IVOAB242JY/newhome-010.jpg Portfolio - Creeks, Rivers, and Falls - reflections on black creek Back to our temp home outside of Fort Erie. Finally some nice weather and a beautiful sunset across black creek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1563637030725-VO8OZKXTFR6W3RI6X5VW/letchworth-063.jpg Portfolio - Creeks, Rivers, and Falls - Down through the Canyon Letchworth State Park allows for some great views of the canyon dug out by the Genesee River as it heads towards Lake Ontario. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540427340762-S2O43UYRV11VNG88GY2L/34600937915_7025e1c5d9_k.jpg Portfolio - Creeks, Rivers, and Falls - Little Bird falls Nice little find but we never saw this falls with this much water again. https://www.naturephocus.com/portfolio/moody-landscapes-1-8zlee monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680789067157-OE8V3TD5157Z2FWNSMQB/DeathA7RIV-201.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - Quick changes The day we spent at the sand dunes in Death Valley had the most variable weather I think I have ever seen. Crazy wind, harsh rain and then amazing sunlight all within a few minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680789359390-UQQ8BNF5LV85BKBPUWZA/garden-012.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - Like fractals Wandering through the Japanese garden in Portland is like having a natural sculptures everywhere….I guess that is by design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680789098542-XRGVS3RTW3BIL5PBPKLJ/JoshuaandOrganPipeA7RIV-072.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - Everything stings Walking through the Cactii at dusk can lead to some painful pokes but finding a good spot to capture the sunset is nearly always worth it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680789067633-AAKB3R8XY9N7ONK6M0AM/DeathA7RIV-198.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - After effects We ended up completely soaked but it was worth it to get the light after the storm pushed through Death Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671232400452-JGMNFRF6XH2SI37RX5TG/DeathA7RIV-113.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - A harsh land Death valley can have all fours seasons come at you in a matter of a few minutes. Rain, snow, sun and wind all multiple times in a single day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680789388140-G27BM7YD33LKYQ3AXSRL/tunnelbeach-320.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - The rain approaches Another rain squall heads towards the Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife refuge in Oregon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668706899378-4G5QVOYTQ8I6IRJ9E2SL/surfplus-243.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - Shoreline Silhouette Sunset near the lighthouse in Ucluelet, BC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680789273352-30426JRQ9G1GIQGA5T4I/backtodesert-106.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - The road to sunset Some nights you find just an amazing spot to camp on BLM land. This was Indian Bread rocks area in eastern Arizona. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680789539346-TJABNUX45WVKIUL8T3YH/blanco-112.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - Like a sore thumb Some rocks just stick right out there, and the closer you get the more interesting they are even on a very wet and cloudy evening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671232428297-YV0X2S12GOSXGG4T9KHH/DeathA7RIV-121.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - Sand storm Between us in the sand dunes and the mountains in the background the wind was wreaking havoc across the valley. It came to us soon enough for a blinding walk back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1636935994847-LGRODP0XBPL06FXVK2KC/canona-595.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - Sunset at White Sands Those white sands take on the colours of sunset light bouncing off the clouds with long shadows to up the contrast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1636936002330-C67KI2YDSVC7UQCMCVWK/sonya-318.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - Cold night in Bitter Lakes It gets cold quickly when the sun goes down around Christmas in Bitter Lakes national wildlife refuge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1610485089131-DTNG6XJHIGJAA6F6088Z/can-012.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - Clouds move upwards The clouds were in the valley but were moving up and across the trees as the sun broke through. A fine day on the road to Nakusp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603399038788-VZ0NPJYUHC911L0MFDMX/eastcoast-380.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - Reflections Sometimes it is just about reflecting on the colours. A very calm sunset over the St. Lawrence River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539806920402-RYB9LSR2URCSMF7PRNA0/30214024903_db2c403666_o.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - Ethereal Fields The sun is starting to burn off the fog on this edge of Cades Cove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539806945958-XI3R222V0Z4LZLC4XG7K/roadtrip-227-HDR.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - Blueridge HDR We wandered along the Blueridge all day Saturday, grabbed a bite to eat in Waynesville before attempting to get to one of the good overlooks before sunset. Well worth the drive and the wait since you never know what you are going to see as the weather changes pretty much everytime you turn around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539806991770-Y5R69BN0DEEO52MWO98A/29778037215_747a393e2c_o.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - Islands in the Clouds The sun just coming up and the mists in the morning are flowing like a slow motion river through the valleys along the Blueridge Mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539807017539-S69QZAVXSK8YM7KDZDEM/24900692408_fca4a0875d_o.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - Shine on down Clouds on the horizon helped to give us some visible breaks in the sunbeams across the ridges of those Blueridge Mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539807222996-3PDTK3GQJFME17IUOOS5/30214061753_3b152abee0_o.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - Rolling hills Even after you leave the Smoky Mountains National Park you can find some great views on the way home along the Blue Ridge Parkway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539807391688-C9L0D95M19NZ4DBI6NK7/32069959996_013082f7eb_o.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - A Key Evening The view as the sun goes down on Big Pine Key https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539807465627-POVNATNANW1KUF27QIPJ/5334388975_1d207c830b_o.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - red sand white snow snowy desert landscape in Bryce Canyon, Utah. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539806868403-29NWBTE90UKA8R4P99EL/25332915758_e9fff7f5b6_o.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - Dreamy Sunset over White Sands. Everything is coming up Pastel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1592349940360-PD7DW9L66HHJFI8RAQRR/congaree-020-2.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - Morning light on cyprus knees The sun was coming up as we wandered through the cypress forest in Congaree National Park, SC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539901626979-R8I6T9GEEM07B9B5OUX0/34886899740_dfa4382270_o.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - Putting the Blue in Blueridge Fun day along the blueridge ending in a pretty fantastic sunset. The temperature was dropping pretty quickly, a bit of mist rising and the sun setting.....in the end, I think a perfect combo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539901817360-SW88MFHET93WNQRWC685/10018164984_8af6023909_o.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - As the fog lifts Beautiful last morning of camping for the year. Herb lake in Haliburton Highlands Water trails on a beautiful autumn morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539901894789-R6K2MSPL8B9NUMIBR4G9/29348010933_2f477d68f8_o.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - Drifting through the morning In this case the clouds along the valley. Telephoto Landscapes from the Blueridge Parkway. Best viewed as large as possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572311064888-8YRABX8MBD022SI9N0CL/rtwo-425.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - A few rays of sunshine With the tall canopies in the rainforest on the north-west end of Vancouver Island the sunlight tries to make its way through but the shadows seem to always be stronger https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680788895638-5Z7ROEPCCKFEP7IQJCOU/allsun-185.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - Golden sunset over Frank Island Chesterman Beach leads to Frank Island when the tide is low. As the waves recede we get a beautiful reflection on the wet sand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539902098697-GFE4I4H3616SRT5VAI59/roadtrip-318.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - Blue Ridges Long glass gives you a narrow view across ridges and valleys on a lovely evening sunset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539902055736-SEVR5AQTIVUPM8CFF643/40329663674_c0c9eb2281_o.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - Storms have passed We have had a good number of thunderstorms pass through this spring, each one leaves a different misty view over the mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540043793463-QON6OTCQ7P5JJQG3FIH7/27335878689_d0d9b40163_o.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - White Sands Subtle shades and many shadows as the sun goes down across the mountains while standing in White Sand National Monument. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539902013859-C4MYQ0HT6O6RYMM86JMP/37713865831_17d666fec9_o.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - On the long road home Yesterday was a great day for wandering along the Blueridge Parkway down to the Smoky Mountains and back home. Here is one of the last moments of sunlight across the Blueridge Mountains before the long dark drive home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668706790093-FI62I96WULTGULSDPMY4/allsun-111.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - Into the setting sun If you drop your exposure when shooting directly towards the sun you can sometimes get this silvery hue to the reflections on the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572311097389-RH6QR92JF1204HPE9TF3/rtwo-302-3.jpg Portfolio - Moody Landscapes - A hidden sandy cove Wandering around San Josef Bay with the rocky hoodoos and sand exposed on a low tide. https://www.naturephocus.com/portfolio/along-the-coast-1-kmz59 monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1757977663816-XMJX5YTDJ5RBD864XI51/Vancouver+Island-034.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - Long beach, Low tide With the tide out at San Josef Bay these two islands are now accessible along with all those interesting tide pools. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680063144251-6B0210JV9RX9I685G2OR/capelookout2-016.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - Dark and misty Shoreline near Cape Lookout in Oregon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680057819048-X4JVMC3W5JV9GSBHD18H/CoosBayA7R4-044.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - What is left After the wind and waves have removed much of the rock there are often interesting features left that are harder to erode. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680058311169-6R7EHG0IXZJPT4JJI5UN/CoosBayA7R4-294.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - Splash Some pretty good sized waves hitting the rocks near Coos Bay, Oregon. We will definitely come back for some storm surges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1669751770503-RVZNBQTXPRGE7924NFXK/LoneranchA7RIV-139-Edit.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - What you catch when it rains When we started walking the beach looking for shots it was mostly sunny, a few minutes after this shot we ended up completely soaked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680058088055-JT0A1T7SAXQ8ME87BJQJ/blanco-039.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - Oregon rocky beachscape pano Some similar rocky features on shore to match the rocks and sea stacks out in the bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1669257869207-QRXS9JDQ7OLO8VN32YZ6/A7IIIdisappoint-040.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - Stand tall Lone tree standing on a small island in Deadman’s Cove, near Cape Disappointment, Washington. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1678304618750-NYNGM6JUQAUJXPNOOJ13/huntingIsland2A7R4-138.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - Boneyard sunset Sunset over the beach boneyard at Hunting Island, SC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680058409006-KRFBK71M8ACH5IPVR8GH/CoosBayA7R4-002.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - Rocky shoreline Beautifully textured rocks shaped by the wind and the waves near Coos Bay, OR. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680063143445-YS93RB6XJQJW2W2NAI2R/yaquinahead-289.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - Devil's Punch Bowl More rock features along the Oregon coast on another rough windy day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1668706790093-FI62I96WULTGULSDPMY4/allsun-111.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - Into the setting sun If you drop your exposure when shooting directly towards the sun you can sometimes get this silvery hue to the reflections on the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680058178566-VO2MMGF2SH701MSTPGLD/blanco-044.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - Colourful lichen Some interesting colour in the foreground and that lone rock between the grey sky and the waves. Seemed like an interesting composition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1671658554007-HRERO4M5KNZ88PNYQM62/sunnylater-097.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - Can you tell which way the wind blows? A consistent wind from the ocean makes many of the trees grow in a way that they look like they are being pushed inland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1670533954485-JCG4S2DN2YTTKU7U9SET/BodegaBayA7III-011.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - Side Light A little side light on the bluffs at Bodega Bay, California. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1669655075735-DVHCTUZPQBKMQVAU4CN2/BandonA7Riv-237.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - Oregon Sunset Oregon has some spectacular coastlines, this area around Bandon certainly kept us busy looking for shots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1595606151321-BO7AWHIL9JYGJ68K10FZ/highres-230.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - Sunset on Hunting Island Beach Boneyards at dusk make for some spectacular beachscape silhouettes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539806378336-S0GBW2V3V4B0YZ8NMSHI/9298195707_db4ae41c47_o.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - Whitehaven beach In the Whitsunday Islands, a fantastic place to play in the white sands with blue crabs, nurse sharks and sting rays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572222644819-A4EB6CISQBETZBEUDT3G/rtwo-455.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - The clouds are coming in We wandered down to China Beach, just past Sook on Vancouver Island. The weather was beautiful as we came down but the clouds quickly came in and soon after this shot the wind came up. Welcome to west coast weather. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539806430558-CW88HBGH4JNS2TYJFXIT/highres-232.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - Sunrise on Hunting Island Managed to catch the sun coming up through the branches. It was a pretty beautiful sunrise and a fantastic day of wandering along the beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572310598927-A5RKYHOY9OO2NX0S7LSI/rtwo-291-2.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - Rock on the beach A fantastic beachscape on the North West coast of Vancouver Island. San Josef Bay in Cape Scott Provincial Park is a bit of a trip along logging roads from Port Hardy, but the drive and hike were definitely worth it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539806451828-MRIPOE5ZB751CLHWP3TR/26889051119_c8f7a55043_o.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - Shadow branch beach When the sun is in front of you, do what you can with the shot. Silhouettes and shadows on the beach at Botany Bay Plantation, Edisto Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539806533712-JRPAU7TBY1BXRR6QOMCX/highres-137.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - What fell before Every hour is a different view at the beach boneyard on Hunting Island. As the sun went down, the light became pretty fantastic but the no-see-ums came out and made taking any shot an exercise in frustration at least until the wind came back up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539806554783-ID0DFRTXPFQ37MZHXPPQ/35784675705_4f04b8da8f_o.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - The waves don't stop Back to Maui for another seascape from the travel archives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539806677082-8RXKS1JFCT11MQ4JFKXQ/6616586619_a326f17f65_o.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - Oheo Gulch Fun with the 8-15 lens giving a cool wideass view of the so called 7 sacred pools. Maui, Hawaii. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539806708929-ZRU5KLU6OBXLD4PTRCCE/highres-178-2.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - Still standing There is something special about the boneyard beaches on the South Carolina coast, the view changes dramatically on each tide and especially at dusk as the harsh light gives way to mostly shapes and sounds. Perfect time for long exposure shots and black and white shots to show the different textures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539822901748-2FF636G8O15T8SY8MH4G/35597938082_fb8d38ec42_o.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - On the rocks Everywhere we went there was another coastal view that was jaw dropping. Working on some coastal pictures from some of our travels, this one along the east coast of Australia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539822925199-LU3WF9C74ZXHK4GMLE7Y/40331771160_4610ec3d8a_o.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - Sun, Silhouette and Shadows A fantastic morning wander on Hunting Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539867960959-0ISMSZC27FLSD3H11QZB/29246737401_7cfa456e8e_k+%281%29.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - waves in the boneyard Botany Bay Plantation has a fantastic boneyard beach, well worth the walk in the blazing sun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548196188784-I8S277QKK0Q2ZVRF9UN9/EdistoXmascan-178.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - Sunset on the boneyard Botany Bay Plantation has one of the best beaches for exploring. Here we caught the sunset as the tide was quickly pushing us back off the beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1572310749709-CPO5TWEKQVEAUEDFOWWC/rtwo-183.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - The Tide Comes In On Malcolm Island...off the north east coast of Vancouver Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1596027284918-K6N0MZD95HQU4NTN546M/California-468.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - Silhouette Sunset Camping on the California Coast you can see some spectacular sunsets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548196186526-7ICXSOBO1X6ABDRMJCN5/EdistoXmascan-163.jpg Portfolio - Along the Coast - Shadows of another time Everytime we come down to Edisto Island and Botany Bay Plantation we get a different scene. Some years we can't come down due to damage by hurricanes and the amount of change from storms is astounding. The changes just makes for new views and different shots so we look forward to what we will see next time. https://www.naturephocus.com/portfolio/whales-hfcb7 monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1728338616664-HMMWTFVY8JA63XFO1AQF/grizzle-112.jpg Portfolio - Whales https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1716267765847-ICDI9TAWQ4TAI7P5BQQ3/whalesunday-379.jpg Portfolio - Whales https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1716306560046-JPVNUM353YKT8I3HBHCL/whalesunday-432-2.jpg Portfolio - Whales https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1716267850696-ZDF5JA396H0WNERPHRBY/whalesunday-463.jpg Portfolio - Whales https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1716267894673-PWP8AYW2Z7IFD5P8Q3F3/boattour-574.jpg Portfolio - Whales https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1728338595437-V360FCOW4GOGGTED828Z/grizzle-077.jpg Portfolio - Whales https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1716267925973-GG2GUQVO59VTNHVKC8WX/boattour-556.jpg Portfolio - Whales https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1716267840913-4RUYHPXPSL6SLVQM5VXU/whalesunday-432.jpg Portfolio - Whales https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1716267991984-VK5L4FQZ5FLDLUV96RRH/firstorca-031-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Whales https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1716268016905-8Z6S5S99ON3655FOMGZT/firstorcacanon-021.jpg Portfolio - Whales https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1716268072441-MMF0LYNFNKUOHY8OBZ4V/firstorcacanon-043.jpg Portfolio - Whales https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1716268076979-O8HU59BC6SR61YFF0OMV/firstorcacanon-004.jpg Portfolio - Whales https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1728338571481-HGQXJN570TMO5VOB4U9F/grizzle-878-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Whales https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603325868924-UZTZ4EVSM9V2IAVNYC76/eastcoast-761.jpg Portfolio - Whales - East Coast whale tail Humpback whale in the Bay of Fundy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603325900243-CO72CU7T2F6SR31VIXQF/eastcoast-802.jpg Portfolio - Whales - Like a Waterfall Humpback going for a deep dive https://www.naturephocus.com/portfolio/bears-8zdjr monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1759363121795-4TGM7W07MWE8XVRJ5ZZM/momandcubs-391-Enhanced-NR-2.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Trying to keep up with Mom Mom looks back to ensure the safety of her cubs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1759363100916-W56AFYD6XMCXW9GWZ35U/owlandbear-160-Enhanced-NR-2.jpg Portfolio - Bears - High speed launch Black bear chasing after pink salmon in the Quinsam River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1759363230649-C0L03PNAWPZZSZUSW7UK/plentyofbears-215-Enhanced-NR-2.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Fat boy A rather large Black bear trying to get a little rest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1757978562239-PFEV4MPG2Q5NEYYRQOA6/sonystuff-115-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Making a splash A rather big black bear chasing salmon through the rapids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1757978825888-UOL9CJOSM583QMC35FP9/coupleofbeardays-224-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Scratch A good scratch always feels so good https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1757978690927-UGKRMKT3R60N8Q550M5C/4rthbearcanon-100-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - He's coming right at us Big bear launches towards a salmon that just happens to be directly in front of me. Luckily I’m still a good distance away with a nice telephoto lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1757978741912-90WYV8ET48PUP1W9C1LB/4rthbearcanon-202-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - River Crossing A nice quite part of the river, where I can relax and watch the bears as they look for salmon on these little rapids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1729359810887-6FJ2NL119ZKJURT8NZB7/jays-1245-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Big boy, Big splash Spreading those paws out to try to grab that salmon as it rushes through the rapids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1729359866061-4N4W239SE1XMIXFP94Z9/cubs-1579-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Mom is giving a scolding Two young cubs were a bit slow making their way up river so Mom gave them a bit of encouragement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1728336209994-SH0717EXCCZKI6H93WEQ/grizzle-672-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Grizzled stare One of the first Grizzlies I have been able to get a picture of and this one certainly gave me a good look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1729359823999-5BVP7VPJEKAN4H86TSFO/jays-673-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Big feed Easy catch at the hatchery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1729359951696-X3PU86M87A8YFN8WK8S9/cubs-1550-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Cute Cub Black bear cub walking along the rivers edge trying to keep up with mom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1729359888427-UH5VZ4VV6WBCMSLKN6M0/cubs-1509-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - It went that way Little black bear turning as it another salmon catches it eye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1729359795901-V1QZHWFJPLTQF7OB8A8N/fishingagain-233-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Like the water isn't there Black bear launching through the water after salmon as if that water was not even there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1729359927605-ZAAA4BA3KR43CGINOFE5/cubs-1930-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - One for you Momma bear caught a nice big salmon and is bringing it to shore for the cubs to share. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1728336239713-LM0ZBL2PT5IGVG8O5XMO/grizzle-781-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - A little wary Young grizzly cub keeping an eye on us as it heads back towards Mom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1728336133489-ZQF4FAWI23IR0AZK1V0Y/grizzle-859-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - A bit skinny This grizzly definitely needs to fatten up, I hope it manages to get a good salmon feed over the next few weeks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1728336251855-6V4X59AVY7E2M7XAPV9J/grizzle-380-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Tree bench Not sure if it was resting or still searching for fish with its other paw, but it was an interesting pose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1728336189129-WDSST33ME50F5SQMXYRS/grizzle-744-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Bath time Grizzly crossing the river in a nice calm section. Almost seemed like a relaxing bath if that water wasn’t so cold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1728336155538-GJ2S450DPBRGFABMCTVR/grizzle-621-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Missed it Grizzly bear after not quite catching whatever was below the surface there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1728336103495-63YN12G37T6L3CU4VM3O/grizzle-354-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Looking for an easy meal dead and dying salmon get caught in the fallen trees. often an easy meal for the taking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1728336074930-MQZPQFPDZJHSRIZY825C/followbear-225-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Balancing act keeping steady on the rocks while looking for salmon can be a challenge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1727030996359-6FDDWBCAXHUYC16RE1PM/afewbear-537-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Hard to know where to look This rather brown looking black bear was very active in the stream as everywhere it looked salmon were moving across the rapids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1728335976777-7XQSM6V6U5HEPJNCL1W5/longsunday-517-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Safety in the tree Mom gave a quick huff as a large male bear started to come up river and this young cub obediently took to the trees until mom rushed the other bear off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1727029722339-HTMP11EKSHF6YYGZZUH8/noonbear-091-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Found one Sometimes searching under the dead trees lands you a quick meal….even if it has been there a while. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1729359909806-62YS0OSD5XWYAIORC13B/cubs-1694-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Lollygagging Two bear cubs just hanging around and getting into things….I think the term my parents would have used is lollygagging. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1727030013655-AGURSB70QCRA0KLYQ46A/treeclimber-226-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Butt on a branch Young bear that decided it was better to be safely up a tree when a much larger bear came through. It watched me for a bit but decided I wasn’t a threat and made its way back down river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1727029749362-L9ES9T3S163ZXAALNI2T/swimybear-221-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Deep in the pool This black bear used its back paws to find some scraps and then scooped them up from the deep water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1727029771580-ZW0703EB09B0EBJ6QKDG/longsunday-344-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Big bear, even bigger rock Black bear at Stamp falls on Vancouver Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1725651295928-WKGBH3DLBGSSA97LQ44K/justone-068.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Come into the light One of my favourite spots to watch for bears as they come out of the woods to the river. The light stays on this spot right up to dusk and gives these shots a lovely brightness as contrast to those deep shadows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1725651131167-PSV21OOO0J65O6A153LU/afewbear-456-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Nice natural table This bear managed to catch a number of fish while I was watching and it wasn’t shy. Each time it would plunk itself down at this rock and eat away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1725651183044-9B04EEPX799MKVY88EQG/afewbear-532-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - About to launch back in for another fish Black bear early in the season has found a spot with plenty of salmon going by. It had already caught two and was now looking for thirds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1725651250484-VVXLPGMY20J8JJM2PD3B/morethanbears-186-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Somebodies going to have to move Great blue heron getting out of the way as a black bear walks the edge of the river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1725651204458-QJ4BN30W8RCF1QT91Y5H/slownight-083-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Walk the plank Black bear walking down a log on the rivers edge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1725651322140-L4EWXBG8KFKVXDA13A3Q/justone-086.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Walk in the evening light The light doesn’t last long as the salmon season goes on so when you have nice light it is nice to have a bear to photograph. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1696469479361-BA5E5JUHALXHXOFFGPXX/salwasback-132-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - So Proud Young black bear cub carrying a dead salmon like a trophy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1696219419654-52HWV8PD8BP8FZN77PDQ/satbears-220-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - The chase is on Black bear in hot pursuit of a pink salmon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1695995681573-HKFFDT2WLR1DDMZHTQDV/bear-327-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Balancing Rock Amazing how you can balance a black bear on such a tiny rock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1695995765055-8UIPBGXPE08HJCV8FIRW/wedbears-268-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - If I teach you to fish.... Bear cub keeping a close eye on what Mom is doing with that fish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1695995733132-4QS2UPE0Y14HS13M8IGA/wedbears-297-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Cute and Fuzzy Very fuzzy bear cub following Mom along the river bank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1697554681685-QQDYYYPPCZGVA1JWUF86/momma-153-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Coming out Black bear cub coming out of the woods to the river edge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1695995707877-IYYRXS8H7JD9PVBW6GME/tuesdaybears-119-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - That's a good sized catch Black bear with a nice Pink Salmon looking for a good spot to enjoy the meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1695995852583-NPSXF9KVCIOIRHNC69SI/bearafternoon-213-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Gimpy foot I’m not sure how this bear injured its left front paw but after watching him a few times over the last few days it looks like it is managing to eat fairly well but definitely keeps well away from other bears. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1695995909451-TKDN494JJCWI0JFFY05H/bearafternoon-060-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Big fella This is one of the bigger bears I came across on the river this fall. It was really just intent on fishing but that look is very intense. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1696219376677-Q6U4G92XJ9U9NO9XIP89/bear-343-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Ready, set, dive? Patience seems to be rewarded, and balance on these rocks is key. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1695995878888-ZFKXMGJ44IYALE0U1YEN/bearafternoon-140-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Lazy walk Unlike some of the other bears that seem to just be thinking of their stomachs this one was just doing a relaxing stroll up river. Probably has a favourite spot and wasn’t bothering with any distractions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1696219378597-4GHZ89R05ES678WD35RA/satbears-230-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Looking for the next meal Black bear crossing the rocks towards some shallow rapids where the salmon are easier to catch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1696219416585-KTM45QY3HXZ7UY41MGNY/wedbears-158-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - 4 feet together Amazing to watch how many times bears seem to like to balance on small round rocks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539901108099-8G4Y9HWNBUR12ZYVG8YA/30697131485_14efa43102_o.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Coming out Big male black bear coming out of the woods to grab some of the new grass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540043956932-30BOHIKEO5KP4DAEC9H9/43380061115_da1414c5dd_o.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Out on a limb Stretching out to grab those cherries, this mother bear gorged herself while her cubs played lower in the tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548790725850-ZFKIL0Q4K9028O6UIG55/black+bear+cades+cove.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Scooch Time to come down from the tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539809100009-8SA8DASZPQ92BP1JPF3N/medlens-410.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Peak around A little nervous and not quite sure if it is time to climb to safety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539809222454-SWPIM5VVADSMT8WKPKYF/34320328900_a90fe953ae_o.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Across the road In Cades cove mother bears need to lead their cubs across the roads often with many cars around. This little one took its time to catch up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540664938612-V7PBZGJQ55DNG5JZFIUO/medlens-710.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Do you smell something? Two young bears standing up to ensure they can seem mom and any dangers around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540664733124-EGIGD39H3UKVM9R4XUFN/medlens-614.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Stay behind your mom Momma bear checking out a noise and the cub learning quickly to keep close. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604423487619-7BFTE51NGYHDJK9GYWHZ/oowfinally-848.jpg Portfolio - Bears - More Cherries You would be surprised how far out on the branches these bears could go to grab cherries. If they got too far out it would grab the branch and chew it completely off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539809651052-RMLCW1762RLQ8DE8B2X0/medlens-379.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Going up? First response to any danger, get to a good tree and be ready to climb. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1540664840250-YL135BLRPZTFUPW9KNO9/medlens-371.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Looks easy Amazing how easy it looks for these bears to quickly run up a tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604423381763-C40EEKCUUHYVQ27VEEMQ/biglens-080.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Where did she go? In the long grasses it is easy to stray away from mom, but a quick look around should do the trick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604423500705-YJ5IDVQNC8L9YGUNCFJG/oowfinally-888.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Look at all those cherries Getting to smaller branches but they are still strong enough to hold a hungry bear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1551626274988-JBV3QGZDM30U0ZVTNWBR/black+bear.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Portrait of a young bear They stand so much like us, in fact Salwa wasn’t sure which was me and which were the bears :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1729359841648-CIK68Z1RQ1DMNT7YUOAN/jays-408-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - That's a good sized salmon Black bear with a nice catch heading to a quiet spot to enjoy the meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1729359971306-A328PG9W3NWUWM899AYL/cubs-2084-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - Size is relative That fish almost seems small in that big bears mouth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1729359990123-7FIRNGPAHAP9CU3DEF77/cubs-2183-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - What does Mom have for me Black bear cub joining Mom in the river to see what she caught https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1729360018660-SAM1DN556AXBFTCUVPDW/cubs-1641-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Bears - So Curious Just like a young cub to get distracted by a branch. https://www.naturephocus.com/portfolio/owls-1-69x8d monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1770403230389-PE2SX0ODSNAIEFV7LHRG/shorty-667.jpg Portfolio - Owls - evening flight Short eared owl in beautiful evening light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1708312745130-JQ82O826M0BZYBZXUR7G/pygmy-010-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Sunny day and Northern Pygmy Owl It had rained for nearly a month, but we got one day of sun and some time to get out with the camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1678747270188-419R1J9OM921LB478QCD/plentyofbirds-923.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Places to go, people to see Burrowing owl heading back to that burrow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1678747224964-F6XDLKU5JCBLILA09BCI/plentyofbirds-863.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Burrowing Owl in flight I have been wanting to see burrowing owls in the wild for years, turns out I just need to drive by them on a road near a farm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1678747304319-PN8HK1QXJK2BGEU52I5L/Floridagoingnorth-061.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Spanish moss...oh and a Great horned owl Backlit Great horned owl watching over its young in a nearby tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1770403268094-24W8BYFL4L2V915A613E/shorty-590.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Wings low Short eared owl taking off https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1614913668399-CMG5K68XA07XQS35ON6J/greathorned-232.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Two is better than one When you are talking about Great Horned Owls....especially if they are beside each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1605288541519-Z8SW0LTRDWPYU807PJBL/barr-101.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Love the eyes of a Barred owl Those black eyes just look right through you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1603066195344-MKYZRVA417SFEC3I4GSK/hawkowl-427.jpg Portfolio - Owls - On a tiny perch Hoping for a chance to see more Northern Hawk Owls this coming winter as we search out new areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548195644812-E9C4WBKFPA8ZRV8UTVLV/barred-067-2.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Cedar Barred Barred Owl on a Cedar Branch near Cranberry Marsh on the north shore of Lake Ontario https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539804814414-Z0AGGGMLTF4TRFJB4UKJ/12933886943_6be52bf4ab_o.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Just another little action shot After touching down, that look and those feathers....rather intense. Great Grey owl on the hunt, can’t remember if this one was successful, but it definitely heard a sound under the snow at that point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1634572336402-ZZF3I4U8LJDW5SFXK83Q/awalk-034.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Ready to hunt Great Horned owl perched low in the pines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1578265748486-S5JJTS2FJPFQJ2VUQBDN/hawkowl-390.jpg Portfolio - Owls - land on a tiny branch Northern Hawk Owl trying to get a good hold on those tiny branches while landing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1664769634382-4G3B0BRVV3BTPT8C59P2/moresnow-251-Edit.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Tilted wings but not the head Snowy owl coming straight towards me and over the Whitby pier to hunt for ducks along the rocks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539804579523-KKCT4SP0VS63PBTGMC82/7933834278_8c3f1ecb15_o.jpg Portfolio - Owls - my best side Playing around with a few older shots tonight....almost missed this one but something in the lighting caught my eye. Saw-whet Owl in just enough light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1578265791356-TRSL9FH52Z3HXVIKFL5C/hawkowl-504.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Heads up Something flew by and peeked this young males attention. What ever it was I couldn't see that far. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1583115895704-71FNJGRA542L2OGSQ7CG/shorty-291.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Short Diagonal Short eared owl banking a turn while hunting. So cool to watch the head stay perfectly stable as the body turns through the corner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539804696786-ZJ4AL3KL09K0P0EU6KLD/15955452835_eab5cf8487_o.jpg Portfolio - Owls - A cold and windy day Great Grey Owl on a very brisk day...it seemed to handle the weather better than I did, I was lucky to get any good shots that day with my hands shaking from the cold. It was worth standing and waiting for it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1610474116021-HT9RKWSEQ1GT3IFUGPDT/pygmy-021.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Pygmy It took a couple of weeks of looking but I managed to get a shot of a Pygmy owl. Definitely looking forward to getting to see more of these tiny hunters in better light and hopefully in flight but this is a good start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548195561396-9A0XAJTWQYM4UL0JVXUG/barred-100.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Launching towards success This was the start of a successful hunt. Straight down and back up to this post for a nice vole lunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1583115935199-568XGGJIULFGNIZ297JK/shorty-481.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Ghost like I really had no idea how light the underside of a short eared owls wings were....such a contrast to the top side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548195497463-6LQ5WJ7YD8V7AELWYR5A/untitled+shoot-004.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Fantastic Find Came home last night after getting out of the house for a showing and saw a little lump of feathers standing in our driveway. It was pretty dark already so I couldn’t tell what it was at first...until it flew to a branch and then I could see it. Luckily I had the cameras in the car and took out the Sony a7III put it up to iso6400 and -2 exposure and took a couple of shots. I managed to get focus in very little light and pull up the exposure to get a reasonable looking shot. Amazing that I was able to get a pretty clear shot at 1/13 s at 400 mm. What a beautiful owl. Red morph eastern screech owl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1548195594158-ND85769F5QWBNN8E3NPS/barred-109.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Quite a prize catch A good sized vole but still a quick meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1596027468668-4EL5EEZ5819KFQVDEBN0/moreowls-117.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Small but Mighty Without something in the frame for perspective this little Saw-whet Owl could seem much bigger than it really is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539804764446-E5F0WVITYBO2O4YXMSW1/26909066281_3afbc7c86a_o.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Great Horned Family Camping on the coast can have benefits as we were told of a family of Great Horned Owls on one of the hikes in Crooked river State Park in Georgia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539804927211-F5O066H9OXR4HIAAHC92/8599677994_6cdcdc6ba5_o.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Spread'em wide I really love the patterns you can see on both the top and under side of the wings. Really spread out nice for this shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539900694499-MPTL4NBE1K109ZQ8KCDY/25420810367_f2c9bf02e4_o.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Screech close up Zoom right into the thick of the tree to focus on the screech owl trilling out a tune. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539900708885-LXXHU63T995Q59M33YC8/11720385784_ba07b97837_o.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Snow fly away This was a good representation of moving into the new year for me. Felt like a new start, and that is exactly what I was hoping for. Turned out to be a pretty good year for snowy owls along the coastline of Lake Ontario. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539900722711-AHAOEBS6J2CGQVPRLL1S/12469369223_020f2840a7_o.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Over the Shoulder, over the pier Snowy owl surprised me today, I knew it was sitting out there on the pier but it looked asleep. I started taking shots of some of the ducks in the harbour until I saw its shadow out the the corner of my eye. Luckily for me it circled twice and then took off inland right past me allowing me to get a few shots (ok, more than a few) on the way by. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539804719784-HF948UH5T2FWPKNPZOI6/32961281455_e72ac136fc_o.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Fluff Screech owl fluffing up the feather before getting ready for the nights hunt. This little fella came to a tree in our front yard for a couple of months before moving on for the winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539804649691-J8AGECB8U8HNA8C5UZHP/8446355414_f88fc87fd7_o.jpg Portfolio - Owls - Eyes wide open Finally, I have been hoping to find a Long eared owl for years. Found on a cold and windy day. It definitely took notice of me with the shutter going off but was pretty happy to just sit and try to figure out what I was doing standing in a cold field. https://www.naturephocus.com/portfolio/birds-in-flight-1-kexxa monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1770403397300-XYWWGEXU6PO2J9MSEV31/CowichanEstuary-218.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Start your turn Short eared owl starting to turn down across the farmer’s field https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1611543680191-9S8EHBWN07PEOI64AIA5/harrier-082.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Harrier Beautiful lighting just before the sun dropped behind the mountains. Female northern harrier hunting over the field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1757822565559-MHFQA6QLUWLZRAF53E5X/eaglepaircan-146.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Full spread wings and talons Bald Eagle taking off near a warehouse type building at the edge of the spit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1680721845978-NXV53QWVUBICH8I1ISCK/plentyofbirds-864.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Burrowing Owl in flight I have been wanting to see burrowing owls in the wild for years, turns out I just need to drive by them on a road near a farm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539803686925-ASXBR3XFTE67RJB2W70I/12569680425_19fa586587_o.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Looking right through me This specific Snowy owl was a resident of Whitby Harbour for almost 6 weeks on a cold winter. It would sit off the pier or sometimes on one of the local buildings and hunt ducks along the ice edge and in the harbour. I got this shot as it started a hunt over the harbour and flew almost directly over me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1757821515558-OCH205H6UAWAG1T5FTBD/eaglestuff-1368.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Shadows Lovely shadows of the wing tips across the neck of this Bald eagle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539803726704-VPB3QFG7737JFLSPR1HO/12776295035_cbf995b163_o.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Returning to Hunt Position Great Grey Owl returning back to starting point after a failed hunt. I watched this owl hunt for a good hour before dusk on a rather cold afternoon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1757822464727-474P0S3WOF3Q58DJKITQ/eaglestuff-1152.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Quick turn Adult bald eagle circling back towards some fish remains at the boat launch with a juvenile watching in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1757822503325-ARMSJ3A0ACGWOLC8ML6S/eaglestuff-992.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Banking a turn Bald eagle banking with the coast in the background https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1757822431431-6YPFLT6V2AWDVA2IJJUS/moreeaglefeast-321.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Slow turn Bald eagle turning along the shoreline as the tide recedes below to reveal what may be the next meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539803851047-FM9G3ZGT4LUJLQ4AEL1A/8263309588_6e46a28b68_o.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - rainy day flight 2 Barred owls this weekend down at Thickson woods along with the 2 others I saw in the usual area. Along with the 2 Great horned owls it was a pretty good rainy day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539803993998-XLZ28AODMKB2GI528FKY/36210493906_8b9d6d1149_o.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Swallowtail Kite Got down to Allendale, SC again this year but didn't get quite the same number of Kites as last year, probably missed it by a week or so. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1696522405635-HB4EZPDMUI38ZQH579YU/Willowpoint-359.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - In the talons Bald eagle grabbing what is left of dinner to take to a better location to eat in peace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1614913577386-K9DRBJ93EWZQD1LAN15K/nest-043.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Pretty under wing A young dark morph hawk flying in the Okanagan Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1634572445302-SXS7RKAVNYWJS7DS05MZ/BC-025-2.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - A ray of light Bald Eagle flying over Kootenay Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1626655657577-UJQEI7FFWK0JGITB4M4V/gotit-161.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - In one talon Osprey with a single talon on this unfortunate perch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1623193765496-D4UTV7F6Z9M5CIZJUCGE/babyeagle-534.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Returning to the nest with some leftovers Bald eagle trying to get back to the nest on an extremely windy day. Hard to tell what is for lunch other than it has fur, a tail, and two hind feet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539804125282-E57YCI0E5LWFYC50D9SL/14543713544_7dd3a0516c_o.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Feeding in the Salt Pond Snowy Egret feeding in Great Salt Pond on Block Island, RI. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539803894408-7YTGMSS7YZCL8KYXUHHQ/28130866924_6981ba77cf_o.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Eating on the wing Mississippi Kite eating the latest catch while flying. No time, it seems, to sit and eat or you will miss the bonanza of bugs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1613177787843-UICFGXXTPG8YLCUD9LBD/coyote-041.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Dinner on the fly Juvenile bald eagle grabbing a bit of fish from its talons while in flight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1611543622326-J2266JJFCHNOHPQIOQK0/kingy-146.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Red tail Lovely pattern underwing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539804090807-8ALCNI9DKVGH3TYI1OLY/31103543453_51030752f5_o.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Time to go We waited for about 40 minutes for a good take off shot in the nice evening light. Bald Eagle at Big Pine Key, Florida. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1583116560884-S7MQ37Z1V5C5X78SD15G/shorty-384.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Beige, white and those yellow eyes Pretty monochromatic with all the shades of browns....the yellow and black of the eyes really stood out though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1600691514026-I7UJXGFFBTDRB02QLA9U/hawkhunt-181.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Long legs Nice pants and long legs being shown off on taking off from the grass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1604794378213-2BTZKD3870RPWZSEGQ82/duckhawk-091.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Beautiful side view Juvenile Red-tailed hawk hunting along the Niagara River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539803827064-X84N2NRML9FLHPXKRZMK/38859119874_3a72f4bc9c_o.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Flying past the Saguaro This hawk was perched on the rocks above us as we started our hike through Tucson Mountain park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1563638103981-8571U5EEMH0YIKI77LM2/osp-005.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - the light behind Osprey hovering over the river, only a few seconds to get a shot and it was pretty much fully back lit. Makes for a nice shot of the spread wings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1563638061610-EHTG8JVMSMZADL3Y8W81/pileated-098.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Stop then drop A tern hovering in place with the help of a good head wind giving it time to determine if there is something worth dropping in on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1592346345243-PNRAF4BVBI1QB1NFGONA/a73stuff-321.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Taking off Purple martin taking off from the houses on the Lake Erie shoreline https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1592346681008-ZDZ398WMXFJNI1660SUJ/shorty-359.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - On the up swing Short eared owl sweeping across the field, looking for anything that moves or makes a sound. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1539803925472-MWBM62DAOV793NVK3Z1L/26658549106_27f83dbcd3_o.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Hover Hunt Osprey hovering over something that caught its eye in the creek below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1608224150997-RS6SYVSW3F5KIPVE5QV7/slocan-072.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Time to go Juvenile bald eagle in the trees near the Slocan River. Object tracking on the Sony A7RIV really helps to keep focus with the complex backgrounds as the eagles take off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1614913621538-N81XVU2LNGIH35Z7MCXI/nest-181.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Nesting material Bald eagle heading back to the nest with a bit of straw and grass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1563638442412-IFL5ID3VPCA23K7QCA7Z/falls-029.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - Got Leaf? Purple martin coming back to the nest with a present. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1696522415762-0QKANZS2MVZQCP6HKDG2/Willowpoint-299-Enhanced-NR.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - A little morning light on the tail feathers Bald eagle landing on the beach as the tide goes out on Vancouver Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bc6048993a632734e4b89ae/1770403452414-AJK98NHYM5HRYYESH6JS/CowichanEstuary-219.jpg Portfolio - Birds in Flight - L-wing The new Star wars fighter, the L-wing short eared owl.