These shots of the aurora borealis or northern lights are from one especially amazing night where the entire sky seemed to be on fire. And while we usually think of northern lights as being in the north, these were everywhere. In fact, many of these images were taken while facing south. Points to consider when shooting the aurora Use the widest angle lens… Read morePhotographing the Aurora Borealis
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 Cliffs… 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
Last week we made a return trip to photograph one of nature’s most intriguing phenomena. This wildlife adventure is in a class by itself – people either find it fascinating, or else get completely creeped-out. Every spring, thousands of red-sided garter snakes literally pour out of their hibernaculum on the banks of the Swan River in eastern Saskatchewan. It’s mating season and they certainly… Read moreOrgy at Fort Livingstone, Saskatchewan
