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A Walk on the Wild Side

When you see a moose move it looks as if it's in slow motion because of their long legs and tall stature. In reality, however, an adult moose can sprint up to 56 km/h for short bursts. Walking, however, a moose can typically cover a distance of up to 24 to 30 km a day and are able to trot steadily at about 32 km/h. Thankfully, this bull wasn't interested a running mood. He was more focused on crossing the street a few times to sniff out the best vegetation for its breakfast.

Portrait of a Prince

For an animal that can reach up to 7 ft. tall and weigh about 1,000 lbs., these large mammals sure know how to hide in tree lines with the best of them. This young bull was spotted on the side of the road in Algonquin Park, chowing down on some vegetation. He wasn't alone though, a more mature bull moose was just a few feet away doing the same thing. The young bull moose strikes a pose, framed in branches and leaves, showcasing his majestic and beauty with ease. The young bull was just in the midst of growing in his rack, which when fully developed can spread up to 6 ft. wide.

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Catching some 💤💤

Baby bear sleeping in a tree while her mom was grazing on greens below.

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Stories in Stone

Rising abruptly from Lancaster Sound, Prince Leopold Island is a monument to an ancient Arctic that was once a warm, shallow sea. Its layered Silurian sandstone and limestone cliffs were formed more than 400 million years ago, then sculpted by ice, wind and water. As the rock fractured, it created countless ledges that now shelter one of the Arctic’s most important seabird colonies—a remarkable place where geology, wildlife and time remain inseparably connected.

At the Foot of the Prince

Located on Prince Leopold Island, Nunavut, the rugged & rocky terrain dances with depth and texture. Along the shore, weathered whale bones rest among fragments of rock released from the towering cliffs above. The contrast is striking: ancient sedimentary layers formed beneath prehistoric seas, beside the remains of a whale that once travelled the modern Arctic Ocean. Shaped by frost, erosion and time, both stone and bone have become part of the same evolving northern landscape.

Across the Rugged Slopes

Set against the stark, rugged tundra near Iqaluit, this lone caribou moved across the hillside with quiet determination—perfectly at home in one of the North’s most unforgiving landscapes. There was something deeply moving about the sight of it, small against the vastness, yet so beautifully adapted to survive and thrive in this wild Arctic terrain.

A Rare Breath of the Arctic

In the quiet waters off Kekerten, a bowhead whale rises gently through the surface—an extraordinarily rare encounter with one of the Arctic’s most elusive giants. For a few fleeting moments, its immense form moved silently beside us, offering a powerful reminder of the ancient lives still unfolding beneath these northern seas.

Last Light on Kerkerten

On Kekerten Island, the setting sun glows beneath the sweeping jawbone of a bowhead whale, illuminating a landscape layered with memory. Once an important centre of commercial whaling in Cumberland Sound, the island now holds the weathered remnants of that era—where bone, stone and sea quietly bear witness to the passage of time.

Where the Water Runs Clear

Captured while on expedition in the Panniqtuuq Fjord (Pangnirtung Fjord) in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada

Dusted in Golden Pollen

A bumble bee dusted in golden pollen forages on a wildflower, one of nature’s essential pollinators.

On Guard

For just a fleeting moment, this beautiful polar bear paused. Lifted his head to put his nose in the air and gauge our presence. Satisfied we were there only to observe, he continued his hunt for the nearby ring seal.

Hugely Hopeful

Looking over the edge of the ice floe, this large polar bear eagerly scours the water for the seal pups he knows are nearby.

Marsh Wren

Marsh Wren are very skittish, small North American Songbirds. These tiny songbirds live mostly on wet cattails and reed wetlands. As a wildlife photographer, capturing these bird species with a clean background was really challenging since they always stay below the reeds. On this day, I accepted the challenge and tried to make a composition that will feature the bird in its natural habitat; luckily I was able to get a photo of it being framed proportionally by those reeds. It was windy that day. I waited for an hour until I was able to capture this photo that I was aiming for. 📸Edmonton AB

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Ruddy Duck on sunrise!

The best thing waking up early and heading out after sunrise is to capture great wildlife stories with soft ambient light, cool weather and active wildlife. During this day, the wetlands water level was a bit high and during my walk, I saw this Ruddy Duck in the middle of the swamp searching for breakfast. Such a great scene to start your day! 📸Edmonton AB

Ruddy Duck at sunrise

The best thing waking up early and heading out after sunrise is to capture great wildlife stories with soft ambient light, cool weather and active wildlife. During this day, the wetlands water level was a bit high and during my walk, I saw this Ruddy Duck in the middle of the swamp searching for breakfast. Such a great scene to start your day! Captured 📸 in Edmonton AB

Eared Grebe

During this day I decided to take a last minute walk on a local wetland. I didn't expect too much action, but this unexpected visitor showed up around the corner. I sat on the shore, put my camera down and started taking photos. After several seconds, this wonderful waterbird displayed some amazing action and luckily, I captured it on shutter. Sometimes, amazing things come unexpectedly!

Life is Golden

I drove up to our cabin to water the trees we had planted earlier this spring, and on the way down, I found a few different types of wildlife to photograph. This grouse has posed perfectly still on a stump so I started photographing her. That's when the sky started changing to a beautiful golden glow and I moved to position her in front of the sky. Clinton BC

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A Walk on the Wild Side

When you see a moose move it looks as if it's in slow motion because of their long legs and tall stature. In reality, however, an adult moose can sprint up to 56 km/h for short bursts. Walking, however, a moose can typically cover a distance of up to 24 to 30 km a day and are able to trot steadily at about 32 km/h. Thankfully, this bull wasn't interested a running mood. He was more focused on crossing the street a few times to sniff out the best vegetation for its breakfast.

Portrait of a Prince

For an animal that can reach up to 7 ft. tall and weigh about 1,000 lbs., these large mammals sure know how to hide in tree lines with the best of them. This young bull was spotted on the side of the road in Algonquin Park, chowing down on some vegetation. He wasn't alone though, a more mature bull moose was just a few feet away doing the same thing. The young bull moose strikes a pose, framed in branches and leaves, showcasing his majestic and beauty with ease. The young bull was just in the midst of growing in his rack, which when fully developed can spread up to 6 ft. wide.

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Catching some 💤💤

Baby bear sleeping in a tree while her mom was grazing on greens below.

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Stories in Stone

Rising abruptly from Lancaster Sound, Prince Leopold Island is a monument to an ancient Arctic that was once a warm, shallow sea. Its layered Silurian sandstone and limestone cliffs were formed more than 400 million years ago, then sculpted by ice, wind and water. As the rock fractured, it created countless ledges that now shelter one of the Arctic’s most important seabird colonies—a remarkable place where geology, wildlife and time remain inseparably connected.

At the Foot of the Prince

Located on Prince Leopold Island, Nunavut, the rugged & rocky terrain dances with depth and texture. Along the shore, weathered whale bones rest among fragments of rock released from the towering cliffs above. The contrast is striking: ancient sedimentary layers formed beneath prehistoric seas, beside the remains of a whale that once travelled the modern Arctic Ocean. Shaped by frost, erosion and time, both stone and bone have become part of the same evolving northern landscape.

Across the Rugged Slopes

Set against the stark, rugged tundra near Iqaluit, this lone caribou moved across the hillside with quiet determination—perfectly at home in one of the North’s most unforgiving landscapes. There was something deeply moving about the sight of it, small against the vastness, yet so beautifully adapted to survive and thrive in this wild Arctic terrain.

A Rare Breath of the Arctic

In the quiet waters off Kekerten, a bowhead whale rises gently through the surface—an extraordinarily rare encounter with one of the Arctic’s most elusive giants. For a few fleeting moments, its immense form moved silently beside us, offering a powerful reminder of the ancient lives still unfolding beneath these northern seas.

Last Light on Kerkerten

On Kekerten Island, the setting sun glows beneath the sweeping jawbone of a bowhead whale, illuminating a landscape layered with memory. Once an important centre of commercial whaling in Cumberland Sound, the island now holds the weathered remnants of that era—where bone, stone and sea quietly bear witness to the passage of time.

Where the Water Runs Clear

Captured while on expedition in the Panniqtuuq Fjord (Pangnirtung Fjord) in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada

Dusted in Golden Pollen

A bumble bee dusted in golden pollen forages on a wildflower, one of nature’s essential pollinators.

On Guard

For just a fleeting moment, this beautiful polar bear paused. Lifted his head to put his nose in the air and gauge our presence. Satisfied we were there only to observe, he continued his hunt for the nearby ring seal.

Hugely Hopeful

Looking over the edge of the ice floe, this large polar bear eagerly scours the water for the seal pups he knows are nearby.

Marsh Wren

Marsh Wren are very skittish, small North American Songbirds. These tiny songbirds live mostly on wet cattails and reed wetlands. As a wildlife photographer, capturing these bird species with a clean background was really challenging since they always stay below the reeds. On this day, I accepted the challenge and tried to make a composition that will feature the bird in its natural habitat; luckily I was able to get a photo of it being framed proportionally by those reeds. It was windy that day. I waited for an hour until I was able to capture this photo that I was aiming for. 📸Edmonton AB

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Ruddy Duck on sunrise!

The best thing waking up early and heading out after sunrise is to capture great wildlife stories with soft ambient light, cool weather and active wildlife. During this day, the wetlands water level was a bit high and during my walk, I saw this Ruddy Duck in the middle of the swamp searching for breakfast. Such a great scene to start your day! 📸Edmonton AB

Ruddy Duck at sunrise

The best thing waking up early and heading out after sunrise is to capture great wildlife stories with soft ambient light, cool weather and active wildlife. During this day, the wetlands water level was a bit high and during my walk, I saw this Ruddy Duck in the middle of the swamp searching for breakfast. Such a great scene to start your day! Captured 📸 in Edmonton AB

Eared Grebe

During this day I decided to take a last minute walk on a local wetland. I didn't expect too much action, but this unexpected visitor showed up around the corner. I sat on the shore, put my camera down and started taking photos. After several seconds, this wonderful waterbird displayed some amazing action and luckily, I captured it on shutter. Sometimes, amazing things come unexpectedly!

Life is Golden

I drove up to our cabin to water the trees we had planted earlier this spring, and on the way down, I found a few different types of wildlife to photograph. This grouse has posed perfectly still on a stump so I started photographing her. That's when the sky started changing to a beautiful golden glow and I moved to position her in front of the sky. Clinton BC