Photographing a Canadian icon

beaver

They remain elusive until the sun begins its quiet descent behind a stand of trees. It’s nearing 5 p.m.; air bubbles appear in the still waters and move in the direction of the lodge. I’m anticipating some great photography as I sit motionless on the banks of the pond. My camera’s mounted on a tripod and ready to shoot. Suddenly, head, eyes, … [Read more...]

Essential tools for better photos

Sulzle_MuleDeer

This image of a Mule deer doe at sunrise was taken on a chilly winter day on an old road between Kamloops and Sun Peaks. I had only a few seconds to record the scene and was in such a hurry that I left my tripod behind and used a fence post to brace my camera and lens. This moment of improvisation really helped in making a good photo. Lens … [Read more...]

Showcase your images on the web

moose

Now that you have a few hundred, or even thousands, of digital images stored on your computer, you may be thinking of posting your work on the web. It can be a very exciting time for the photo enthusiast as there are many options available to you. The first step in creating an online gallery is preparing your images. You wouldn’t want to … [Read more...]