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Category: Photography

Four Easy Ways to Launch into Night Photography

December 9, 2024February 4, 2025 Robin
Northern lights.

Practical tips and suggestions to launch into easy night photography of the northern lights, a big moon, star trails, and lightning.

photo hints, Photography  2 Comments

Tips to Photograph the Northern Lights

September 11, 2024December 28, 2024 Robin
Northern lights over Pleasant Point Church near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

To photograph the northern lights here’s some tips to capture rewarding photos – equipment and exposure, using a tripod, and having a foreground subject.

landscape, photo hints, Photography  Leave a comment

The Newly Reopened Boundary Bog Trail in Prince Albert National Park

August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 Robin
Boundary Bog Trail, Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan.

Boundary Bog Hiking Trail in Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan combines a patchwork of upland forest habitat with a boardwalk to the heart of a boreal black spruce bog.

Canada, hiking, National Park, Photography, Saskatchewan  4 Comments

Exploring the Jellybean Row Houses of St. John’s Newfoundland

June 21, 2024January 1, 2026 Robin
Jellybean houses in downtown St. John's, Newfoundland.

Jellybean Row Houses in downtown St. John’s, Newfoundland have become a cultural icon, and impart a fairytale charm with their vibrant and bold colours.

Canada, Newfoundland, Photography  4 Comments

Wildflower Summer Bounty in Cypress Hills

June 7, 2024August 15, 2025 Robin
Wildflowers, Cypress Hills, SK

Wildflowers of all colours are blooming this spring in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. Here’s some varieties we found on a recent spring trip to the Saskatchewan side of the park.

Canada, Cypress Hills, landscape, Photography, Saskatchewan, wildflowers  Leave a comment

Wildlife Photography: Mastering the Best Shutter Speed

May 23, 2024 Robin
Bald eagle in flight, Saskatchewan.

How to master the best shutter speeds for wildlife photography. What speeds do you need to freeze the action or give a sense of movement to your image?

photo hints, Photography, wildlife  Leave a comment

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Robin and Arlene Karpan

We’re Robin and Arlene Karpan - travel writers, photographers, bloggers, book authors, and publishers, with several years of experience in the business. Each year we connect with readers and viewers through a combination of print and online media. Our travel stories and/or photos have been published in well over 100 publications around the world, plus our material has been used by a wide variety of tourism organizations and businesses.

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Photo Journeys was named among the 100 Best Travel Photography Blogs on the web by Feedspot, and among the 80 Best Canadian Photography Blogs by Feedspot.

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Two Gold Awards and Merit Award in 2026 Bill Muster Photography Awards

Truck and star trails

Gold Winner, SATW Canadian Chapter Awards, 2026
Fanal Forest, Madeira

Our Recently Published Posts

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    August 9, 2026
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    July 27, 2026
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    July 12, 2026
  • Artistry and Colour Take Centre Stage at Chilliwack Mural Festival
    July 1, 2026
  • Most Beautiful Villages on Quebec’s Saguenay Fjord
    June 8, 2026

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