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Crossing the Road

While stopped in Algonquin at the East Gate one early morning, some ruffling noises came from the bushes by one the walking paths. Suddenly, a mama Ruffed Grouse appeared followed by her chicks. She ushered them quickly one by one to cross the walking path to the other side with a watchful look. This picture is the last little one joining mom on the other side before heading into the thick of the forest. Without moving an inch - I let her call over each little chick one by one. She turned at the end like she was thanking me for being on guard.

The Grin of a Vixen

Mama fox looking back at me with a sly and proud little grin as I admire the sight of this little family playing around in the grass from a safe distance. Her expression beaming with joy and almost laughing at their little antics.

Mighty Moose

I was walking out on the frozen lake when I spotted this moose along the shoreline

RAINFOREST BATHING.

Breathe in the rainforest. Breathe out troubles.

THE RAINFOREST TALKS. I TRANSLATE.

Breathe in the rainforest. Breathe out troubles.

THE RAINFOREST TALKS. I TRANSLATE.

Breathe in the rainforest. Breathe out troubles.

Victoria Chinatown

Victoria Chinatown

A Leap Forward

At Quinsam River Hatchery, Campbell River, BC

The Furious Salmon

At Quinsam River Hatchery, Campbell River, BC

Winter Sunset

A colorful winter sunset in Calgary, lights up the sky in December.

Three Sisters

A nicely lit scene of the Three Sisters in Canmore during sunset.

Foggy Day

A winter foggy day in Calgary creates an eerie yet peaceful scene.

Defiance in the Cold

Perched atop a snow-covered tree on a bitter January morning in Alberta, a northern pygmy owl fixes me with a fierce, unblinking stare. Fluffed against the cold and looking every bit as tough as the weather, it peers slightly downward from its lofty perch, framed by a cloudless blue winter sky. A tiny owl, holding its ground against a very big winter. Captured: January 5, 2025

Ascent to the Den

A determined red fox scales the towering sand dunes along the PEI coastline, carrying a meal back toward her hidden den. The sweeping dunes rise up toward the sky, dwarfing her small frame, while tall grasses from the wetlands below frame her ascent. It’s a quiet glimpse into the daily rhythm of a devoted mother navigating her coastal world.

Breakfast in the Bog

In the quiet light of early morning, a red fox pauses at the edge of a coastal wetland on Prince Edward Island, dinner held firmly in her jaws. She turns back to study me across the waterlogged grasses—curious, alert, and utterly at home in the marshy landscape. The scene captures a brief moment of mutual awareness between observer and hunter. Captured: June 9, 2025

Solitude in the Setting Sun

A red fox basks in the last light of evening on Prince Edward Island, pausing for a rare moment of quiet before returning to her nearby den and the waiting kits inside. Bathed in warm sunset hues, her orange coat glows against the vivid green grass, the scene capturing a brief and peaceful moment of solitude. Captured: June 8, 2025

Evening Snack

A young grizzly cub stands in the tall Kananaskis grasses, barely rising above the blades, a single yellow dandelion hanging from its mouth. More blooms scatter the ground around its feet, blurred in the foreground. Its bright claws rest at its sides as it looks on with a gentle, curious expression. A thick forest softens into the background while Mom stays close, keeping a careful watch as I photographed the moment from a blind at a safe distance. Captured: June 19, 2025

Burn Pile

A Great Grey Owl perched atop a tangle of old burn-pile logs near Cochrane, Alberta. Framed by a glowing backlit forest of spring greens and yellows, its steady gaze feels both ancient and unshakeably present. Captured April 13, 2025.

Snowflake on Blue

This snowflake was photographed on my balcony in Edmonton in January 2025. It landed on the blue railing and held its shape long enough to capture its full crystal structure. The colour behind it is entirely natural and comes from the railing itself. No digital enhancement was used to alter the background or the details of the snowflake. The image reflects the scene exactly as it appeared during a cold winter moment.

Lion-Faced Bumblebee

This bumblebee was photographed in September at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden during an early morning visit. It was feeding on a flower, and the soft pink background comes naturally from another bloom positioned behind it in the field. The bee’s facial features appeared unusually bold and fluffy, giving it a subtle, lionlike expression. Everything in the scene was captured as found, with no digital changes to the background or colours.

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Crossing the Road

While stopped in Algonquin at the East Gate one early morning, some ruffling noises came from the bushes by one the walking paths. Suddenly, a mama Ruffed Grouse appeared followed by her chicks. She ushered them quickly one by one to cross the walking path to the other side with a watchful look. This picture is the last little one joining mom on the other side before heading into the thick of the forest. Without moving an inch - I let her call over each little chick one by one. She turned at the end like she was thanking me for being on guard.

The Grin of a Vixen

Mama fox looking back at me with a sly and proud little grin as I admire the sight of this little family playing around in the grass from a safe distance. Her expression beaming with joy and almost laughing at their little antics.

Mighty Moose

I was walking out on the frozen lake when I spotted this moose along the shoreline

RAINFOREST BATHING.

Breathe in the rainforest. Breathe out troubles.

THE RAINFOREST TALKS. I TRANSLATE.

Breathe in the rainforest. Breathe out troubles.

THE RAINFOREST TALKS. I TRANSLATE.

Breathe in the rainforest. Breathe out troubles.

Victoria Chinatown

Victoria Chinatown

A Leap Forward

At Quinsam River Hatchery, Campbell River, BC

The Furious Salmon

At Quinsam River Hatchery, Campbell River, BC

Winter Sunset

A colorful winter sunset in Calgary, lights up the sky in December.

Three Sisters

A nicely lit scene of the Three Sisters in Canmore during sunset.

Foggy Day

A winter foggy day in Calgary creates an eerie yet peaceful scene.

Defiance in the Cold

Perched atop a snow-covered tree on a bitter January morning in Alberta, a northern pygmy owl fixes me with a fierce, unblinking stare. Fluffed against the cold and looking every bit as tough as the weather, it peers slightly downward from its lofty perch, framed by a cloudless blue winter sky. A tiny owl, holding its ground against a very big winter. Captured: January 5, 2025

Ascent to the Den

A determined red fox scales the towering sand dunes along the PEI coastline, carrying a meal back toward her hidden den. The sweeping dunes rise up toward the sky, dwarfing her small frame, while tall grasses from the wetlands below frame her ascent. It’s a quiet glimpse into the daily rhythm of a devoted mother navigating her coastal world.

Breakfast in the Bog

In the quiet light of early morning, a red fox pauses at the edge of a coastal wetland on Prince Edward Island, dinner held firmly in her jaws. She turns back to study me across the waterlogged grasses—curious, alert, and utterly at home in the marshy landscape. The scene captures a brief moment of mutual awareness between observer and hunter. Captured: June 9, 2025

Solitude in the Setting Sun

A red fox basks in the last light of evening on Prince Edward Island, pausing for a rare moment of quiet before returning to her nearby den and the waiting kits inside. Bathed in warm sunset hues, her orange coat glows against the vivid green grass, the scene capturing a brief and peaceful moment of solitude. Captured: June 8, 2025

Evening Snack

A young grizzly cub stands in the tall Kananaskis grasses, barely rising above the blades, a single yellow dandelion hanging from its mouth. More blooms scatter the ground around its feet, blurred in the foreground. Its bright claws rest at its sides as it looks on with a gentle, curious expression. A thick forest softens into the background while Mom stays close, keeping a careful watch as I photographed the moment from a blind at a safe distance. Captured: June 19, 2025

Burn Pile

A Great Grey Owl perched atop a tangle of old burn-pile logs near Cochrane, Alberta. Framed by a glowing backlit forest of spring greens and yellows, its steady gaze feels both ancient and unshakeably present. Captured April 13, 2025.

Snowflake on Blue

This snowflake was photographed on my balcony in Edmonton in January 2025. It landed on the blue railing and held its shape long enough to capture its full crystal structure. The colour behind it is entirely natural and comes from the railing itself. No digital enhancement was used to alter the background or the details of the snowflake. The image reflects the scene exactly as it appeared during a cold winter moment.

Lion-Faced Bumblebee

This bumblebee was photographed in September at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden during an early morning visit. It was feeding on a flower, and the soft pink background comes naturally from another bloom positioned behind it in the field. The bee’s facial features appeared unusually bold and fluffy, giving it a subtle, lionlike expression. Everything in the scene was captured as found, with no digital changes to the background or colours.