May the new year bring you opportunities filled with joy, love and connection. Nature is an endless resource showing us all that is good, true and beautiful in the world. Let’s take care of each other and our planet in 2025!

Wishing you a joyous holiday season filled with love, laughter, and the beauty of nature.

As we approach the longest night of the year, take comfort in the quiet, the darkness. Enjoy the restorative place of simply being and let go of doing.

“What shall we look for today Kupai?” I asked as I climbed into the Land Cruiser in the predawn light. “Let’s go on a lion hunt!” said Kupai with a grin. “Yes! Let’s go!” I replied, eager for the day’s adventure.

Daughters for Earth invites you to our virtual event - A DISCUSSION WITH WOMEN HOLDING THE FRONTLINES OF CLIMATE CHANGE - where we'll hear from extraordinary women at the forefront of climate action. These inspiring leaders will share their knowledge, experiences, and vision for a sustainable future.

Baby elephants have a monopoly on cuteness. Read the full story about how this newborn calf entertained us with its antics.

There is no reconciliation without truth. Murray Sinclair

Look and think before opening the shutter. The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera.

Yousuf Karsh

Skunked: a fishing trip where no fish were caught. Not one bear sighting. What if the salmon never showed up?

The 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.

Grizzlies 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!

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.

Dawson 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.

Stay calm, be brave, wait for the signs. Tom King, Dead Dog Café Radio Show sign off. Day 1: Notes from Bear Camp.

Like many adventures, my Grizzly Bear photo trip has unfolded in ways I never expected. I’ll tell you more about it next seek when I’m back home..

An elephant’s hide looks tough, but in fact it is sensitive to the strong African sun and parasites like ticks. Coating themselves in dust or mud protects their skin from the intense sun and biting insects.

Many thanks to everyone who submitted their images the Bum View/Photo Bomb Competition. We had 72 entries! Many of you wrote how going through your pictures rekindled special memories. Photography is like an archive of treasured moments in our lives. What matters most in an image is what it stirs in our hearts and minds. Read the full story to see Grand Winner and finalists in several categories.

Our Grand Winner Bum View winner is Phil Ayers! His zebra image invites an immediate reaction and tells a powerful story. Phil we grant you full bragging rights for this wonderful photo.  Phil wrote “Thanks for running the contest.  We were glad to have a reason to go through our photos, which brought back many happy memories.”

We have 42 submissions so far in the Bum View/Photo Bomb Competition. Animals do what they do, it’s up to the photographer to capture the best gesture, lighting, and story. Often the animal’s behaviour doesn’t match what we hoped for, but humour redeems the shot. Like this Grevy Zebra with ears askance. He could guide an aircraft landing with those ears! 

So far Zebras are outnumbering submissions with elephants a close second in the Bum View/Photo Bomb competition. There’s still time to email me your submissions. Winners will be announced Aug. 28th.

The Bum Views/Photo bomb competition is open! Many thanks to those who have submitted images. I will share submissions until Week 3 August 21st on my Facebook page Kathy Karn Photography.