Rocky Mountain high: Elk in the Rockies

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Every year, photographers and wildlife lovers from around the world visit Jasper’s Athabasca Valley to witness one of the more exciting natural occurrences in the Alberta Rockies. As the temperature begins to drop with light snow in the high country, there’s a fresh chill in the air. The leaves in the valley make their transformation from green … [Read more...]

Giving the burrowing owl a helping hand

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Way back in the early ‘80s, the burrowing owl was extirpated in British Columbia. Today, this appealing little owl is getting by with a little help from their friends. The Burrowing Owl Conservation Society of British Columbia (BOCS), volunteers and private landowners are just a few of the people who are restabilizing the owl’s presence in the … [Read more...]

Feeling lucky?

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The most amazing thing about spending time in the field with your camera in tow is when you encounter a species of wildlife or type of behaviour you never expected. The unusual doesn’t happen everyday, but when it does it’s unforgettable. It’s often the moment that binds you to nature and builds upon your passion for outdoor photography. … [Read more...]