The Cypress Hills abounds in scenic driving routes, especially around the town of Eastend, so named for being at the east end of the Cypress Hills. The one that tops our list for photography is a 50-km or so loop trip from Eastend, combining Ravenscrag and Middle Bench Roads. We have more details in our new book, Photographer’s Guide to Saskatchewan, but here’s a brief… Read moreEastend to Ravenscrag top drive in Cypress Hills
Including the milky way is one of the easiest ways to add drama to your night photos. While milky way photography can get quite sophisticated, for this posting we’ll stick to the basics of getting the shot, using the above photo as an example. We took this image in Grasslands National Park in southern Saskatchewan using a Nikon D810 and Nikon 14-28 f2.8 lens…. Read morePhotographing the Milky Way
The Cypress Hills, straddling the Saskatchewan/Alberta border, rank among Canada’s top destinations for photography. Here we’ll focus on one of our favourite parts of the hills – the West Block of Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, which is on the Saskatchewan side, next to the Alberta border. While photo possibilities are almost endless, these are our 5 top photo sites for camera buffs. 1) Conglomerate… Read more5 Top Photo Sites Cypress Hills West Block
Fort Walsh lies in a scenic valley next to Battle Creek in southwest Saskatchewan. There are two main reasons to come here – the spectacular setting in the beautiful Cypress Hills, and a past so significant that it changed the course of Canadian history. In 1873, this was site of the Cypress Hills Massacre, which spawned the name Battle Creek. American wolf hunters… Read moreBig Bang at Fort Walsh
Coyotes are among the most prevalent wildlife in North America. We often catch glimpses of them, and their night time yipping-like howls are common serenades in many rural areas. But despite their prevalence, coyotes are not as easy to photograph as we might expect. Considered pests by many, coyotes are often hunted, and consequently tend to be very leery of people. When you find… Read morePredator Pups – Photographing Playful Coyotes
Grasslands National Park in southern Saskatchewan offers a wealth of photo possibilities. With one of the largest expanses of native prairie in North America, the park abounds with sweeping river vistas, imposing buttes atop rolling uplands, rugged badlands, and a rich array of wildlife from bison, to mule deer, pronghorn, rare burrowing owls, and the only black-tailed prairie dogs in Canada. If… Read moreBadland Photography, Grasslands National Park
