Category: photo hints

10 Amazing Spots for Sunrise and Sunset in Saskatchewan

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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

5 Top Spots to see Lake Superior Waterfalls along the Trans Canada Highway

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Kakabeka Falls

The north shore of Lake Superior in Ontario is a great place for waterfalls. Several rivers cut through the rugged Precambrian Shield landscape, with cataracts and rapids galore. But if you’re looking for falls that are both impressive and easy to access along the Trans Canada Highway, these five places shouldn’t be missed. Kakabeka Falls Only a short drive west of Thunder Bay, Kakabeka Falls… Read more5 Top Spots to see Lake Superior Waterfalls along the Trans Canada Highway

Photographing the Saskatoon Riverbank in Winter

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CP Rail Bridge, Saskatoon in winter

The riverbank in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is among our favourite places for winter photography. But when we get bone-chilling temperatures in the minus 30s and 40s, as we had recently, it gets even better! Even in the coldest stretch of winter, the South Saskatchewan River has open water as it flows through downtown Saskatoon. The cold air mixing with the relatively warm water produces great clouds… Read morePhotographing the Saskatoon Riverbank in Winter

How to Photograph Patterns in Nature

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Moss on forest floor

The patterns of nature are all around us. We find them in ice, snow, rocks, sand, water, leaves, lichen, spider webs, the texture of tree bark, to mention only a few. It’s a type of photography that is very accessible and easy to do. While we certainly can find great opportunities in grand landscapes, we can find equally compelling compositions by simply going for a… Read moreHow to Photograph Patterns in Nature

Cool Tips for Winter Photography

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Hoarfrost on tree, winter photography

It’s cold. It’s snowing. Everything is covered in frost. Days are short. What could be a better time to get outside for some photography? Winter gives us some great photo opportunities we don’t find at other times of the year. It’s all about the light While winter days are short, the light tends to be attractive throughout the day. In summer, prime times for landscape… Read moreCool Tips for Winter Photography