We had visited Grasslands National Park both east and west blocks before. I like each area for different reasons and decided to return to the east block for a second look. We were going to try backcountry camping for the first time – yes, pack all your gear out onto the bald prairie and spend the night. Continue reading Grasslands NP East Block
I rushed to Dunnet Park to catch the sunset on a huge supercell to the southeast. Although I was too late to get much of the sunset, the lightning turned into quite a show. The above video has 4 timelapses I from last night. Push the play button. When I began, there was a hint of a rainbow over the canola. It continued to intrigue … Continue reading Night of Lightning
We hadn’t organized a Halloween shoot for a couple of years, and so we decided we’d like to do it again. I called the farmer to obtain permission to take photos by this really interesting old grain elevator. Continue reading Halloween Shoot 2018
They said there was a chance of aurora this night and the sky was clear, so we ventured out. Continue reading Aurora 10 Oct 2018
I had the privilege of watching Lady Aurora dance last night. Friend’s social media posts alerted me of her possible presence. The evening did not look promising. At dusk, it was overcast and I thought for sure she would be a bust. Continue reading Aurora Timelapse 20181007
The Avonlea Heritage Museum hosted another photography workshop featuring the incredibly talented Colin Chatfield last week. He gave a very informative talk about night photography and I’m sure we all learned a lot. Afterward, I led the group out to the Avonlea Badlands (private land, but we had permission) to practice what we had learned. Headlamps and flashlights enabled us to see the way and … Continue reading Avonlea Badlands by Starlight
Check out this great little park near Avonlea! Camping, fishing, boating, mini-golf and swimming when the brand new outdoor pool is complete. Viewed from the air. Continue reading Dunnet Regional Park
This week, our owl babies are growing fast. Mama Hoo comes by often with food. Then the second week, one goes missing from the nest. We found it on the floor of the quonset and Richard dressed up in winter parka and gloves to put it back in the nest. All is well. Continue reading HooCam [Season 2 Episode 4] Youth
When the stars align, a nighttime photo tour can be amazing! Tours to the Avonlea Badlands are amazing. Continue reading Milky Way Rising
Our Great Horned Owl eggs have hatched! We caught some of the action on webcams. Check out the video. Continue reading HooCam [Season 2, Episode 2] Owl Babies
