Fall in Jasper National Park – Part 2
Photographing wildlife and fall colours in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.
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Photographing the Elk Rut in Jasper National Park
In Jasper National Park one fall morning, a wildlife drama is unfolding. An imposing bull elk runs to the top of the ridge, where it looks over a small herd of females grazing near the riverbank. With a magnificent set of multi-point antlers stretching a metre above his head, the bull is clearly showing off to the gals. It’s the annual fall rut, or breeding… Read morePhotographing the Elk Rut in Jasper National Park
Top 10 Fall Colour Spots in Saskatchewan
Fall colour season is almost upon us. Already we see the changes taking place. In Saskatchewan, the height of the season is usually around the third week of September, though every year is different, and there are variations in different parts of the province. The wild card this year is the severe drought we experienced over the summer, so we don’t know yet what effect… Read moreTop 10 Fall Colour Spots in Saskatchewan
10 Ways to Improve Your Fall Colour Photography
Fall colour season is just around the corner, so it’s time to prepare for most landscape photographers’ favourite time of year. On the surface, it seems fairly straightforward – wait for the leaves to change and start snapping away. But a bit of planning can go a long way to getting the most out of this special time. We’re not going to deal with technical… Read more10 Ways to Improve Your Fall Colour Photography
Getting the Shot – Hummingbird in Flight
Find out how we set the scene for this image of a juvenile ruby-throated hummingbird in flight. The goal was to get the bird in flight but also to have it stand out from the background.
How to Use Auto ISO for Wildlife Photography
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