How to Use Auto ISO for Wildlife Photography

Ruby-throated hummingbird, Thickwood Hills, Saskatchewan

We have become increasingly reliant on the “Manual Mode + Auto ISO” method for photographing wildlife, especially for flying birds or for other situations where the action happens quickly, or when the subject is moving among different light conditions. In any type of photography, the more control we have over the camera, the better chances we have of getting the shot we want. For most… Read moreHow to Use Auto ISO for Wildlife Photography

Exploring the Sights and History of Banff Townsite

Vermilion Lakes, Banff Naitonal Park, Alberta, Canada

The scenery of Banff National Park is legendary, with 6,000 square kilometers of outstanding mountain wilderness. Before you wander too far afield in the park, it’s worth exploring incredible places that shouldn’t be missed in and near the bustling townsite. The Bow River Valley and powerful Bow Falls, hoodoos, Cascade Gardens, the gondola up Sulphur Mountain, the Banff Centre, Whyte Museum, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel,… Read moreExploring the Sights and History of Banff Townsite

5 Easy Places to Check Off Your Saskatchewan Bucket List

Roche Percee, Saskatchewan

Want to check out some of Saskatchewan’s most amazing landscapes but not expend a lot of effort getting there? Here are 5 of our favourite Bucket List worthy natural wonders from different parts of the province that are surprisingly easy to visit. Nipekamew Sand Cliffs Brilliant white cliffs and pillars, some as high as 23 metres, rise straight from the banks of the narrow Nipekamew… Read more5 Easy Places to Check Off Your Saskatchewan Bucket List

Drones Take Your Photography to New Heights

Lake Athabasca shoreline, Saskatchewan, drone photography

Drone photography is soaring in popularity and it’s easy to see why. We’re no longer restricted to seeing things from ground level, or finding a high spot for that grand panoramic shot. Can’t quite get the photo you want because the trees are in the way? No problem; the drone can take the camera above them. Photographing scenes with the camera pointed straight down opens… Read moreDrones Take Your Photography to New Heights

10 Amazing Spots for Sunrise and Sunset in Saskatchewan

Conglomerate Cliffs, Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is justifiably famous for having the most dazzling sunrises and sunsets on the planet, with the Land of Living Skies putting on a show practically anywhere we go. But to kick things up a notch, check out these easily accessible vantage points to watch the sun do its magic. The Conglomerate Cliffs in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park The Conglomerate Cliffs in Cypress Hills Interprovincial… Read more10 Amazing Spots for Sunrise and Sunset in Saskatchewan

10 Amazing Saskatchewan Places that Might Surprise You

Porcupine River, Saskatchewan

In another posting, we looked at 10 Easy to Reach Saskatchewan Scenic Viewpoints. This time we kick things up a notch by looking at 10 amazing places that aren’t so straightforward to get to. A couple of these are not difficult to reach, requiring only a relatively short walk. Most others take more effort, sometimes a lot of effort. What they have in common is… Read more10 Amazing Saskatchewan Places that Might Surprise You