Look and think before opening the shutter. The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera.
Yousuf Karsh
Read More“Thank you. I bow in gratitude for the gift of you that you have shared. The Wednesday morning emails became balm for my anxious soul. You continue to inspire me.”
Look and think before opening the shutter. The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera.
Yousuf Karsh
Read MoreSkunked: a fishing trip where no fish were caught. Not one bear sighting. What if the salmon never showed up?
Read MoreThe ends of the hairs on grizzly bears’ flanks, backs and shoulders often have white tips and give the bears a “grizzled” appearance, hence the species’ name.
Read MoreGrizzlies are great swimmers. They are also fast, they can sprint faster than 55 kph. Take note - a grizzly will easily outrun, outclimb, and outswim you - so don’t swim with bears!
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Indigenous people have co-existed with bears for thousands of years. At the core the bear represents courage and strength. The bear is seen as protector and healer.
Read MoreDawson turned off the motor and we drifted closer. No doubt about it, the bear knew we were there. He slipped into the water, raised his head as if to say hello, then proceeded about his business of looking for fish. We followed along at a respectful distance.
Read MoreReposted from July 2023.
The pastoralist Samburu people of Northern Kenya believe elephants were once people. Their oral tradition tells the story of how they became the ancestors of the elephant.
Read MoreIf you go down in the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise
If you go down in the woods today, you'd better go in disguise
For every bear that ever there was
Will gather there for certain because
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic
Read More‘There’s one!” I called out. “Good spotting!” said our guide Kyler, as he spun the boat around as confirming the humped black form at the edge of the shore was a black bear. The thrill of seeing a large mammal in its natural habitat never gets old for me.
Read MoreI am thrilled to learn that four of my images have been accepted into the 2024 Canadian Association for Photographic Art Digital Salon Competition!
Read More“I’m not a criminal,” said Paddington, hotly. “I’m a bear!”
Read MoreNature has a throng of four-legged and six- legged farmers planting, fertilizing, harvesting and rotating crops.
Read MoreThere is something special about close contact with one’s food source. Caring for the chickens and enjoying the delicious reward of farm fresh eggs is a very different experience from reaching into the cooler at the grocery store.
Read MoreStill scenes aren’t silent. They speak of our near presence and momentary return. Sam Abell
Read MoreIf you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit. — Bansky
Read MoreRead about the dramatic rescue of baby Tembo who tumbled ll into the water trough on his first day.
Read MoreMy Baby had a baby! And his name is Tembo which means ‘elephant’ in Swahili.
Read MoreIf you educate a woman, you educate a nation. African Proverb
Read MoreMake room for wonder and celebrate Earth Day 2024. Every effort to protect nature protects our future.
Read MoreA beautiful prayer for the world by Harold Kushner
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