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Exploring new places. Taking some shots. Enjoying the scenery. Today was a good day.
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#capturingtheshot #storytelling #golf
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#capturingtheshot #storytelling #golf
November 16, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Exploring new places. Taking some shots. Enjoying the scenery. Today was a good day.
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#capturingtheshot #storytelling #golf
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#capturingtheshot #storytelling #golf
Nothing speaks to a great end of a trip out to see Bears than to have quiet moments with orcas on the way home. This completes my extended series of a fabulous Grizzly trip this year. Next year’s adventure is planned and promises to be an epic trip with Stan Novotny!
#nikonphotographer #nikon #orcas
#nikonphotographer #nikon #orcas
November 15, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Nothing speaks to a great end of a trip out to see Bears than to have quiet moments with orcas on the way home. This completes my extended series of a fabulous Grizzly trip this year. Next year’s adventure is planned and promises to be an epic trip with Stan Novotny!
#nikonphotographer #nikon #orcas
#nikonphotographer #nikon #orcas
Awe the wonderful waters of British Columbia…. Cruise ships and Orcas. Always hard to get full photos of these beautiful whales. They were just swimming freely and quietly that afternoon. It was so magical to watch and listen.
#nikonphotographer #nikon #bcforests #orcas #cruiseships
#nikonphotographer #nikon #bcforests #orcas #cruiseships
November 14, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Awe the wonderful waters of British Columbia…. Cruise ships and Orcas. Always hard to get full photos of these beautiful whales. They were just swimming freely and quietly that afternoon. It was so magical to watch and listen.
#nikonphotographer #nikon #bcforests #orcas #cruiseships
#nikonphotographer #nikon #bcforests #orcas #cruiseships
Baby Face
I have one last photo of grizzlies this year - a little cub finally popped up his little face for a quick shot. I have had such fun with this bear series! I hope you’ve enjoyed following along. Now onto some orca edits….
#nikonphotographer #nikon #pacificnorthwest #bcforests #grizzlybear
I have one last photo of grizzlies this year - a little cub finally popped up his little face for a quick shot. I have had such fun with this bear series! I hope you’ve enjoyed following along. Now onto some orca edits….
#nikonphotographer #nikon #pacificnorthwest #bcforests #grizzlybear
November 13, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Baby Face
I have one last photo of grizzlies this year - a little cub finally popped up his little face for a quick shot. I have had such fun with this bear series! I hope you’ve enjoyed following along. Now onto some orca edits….
#nikonphotographer #nikon #pacificnorthwest #bcforests #grizzlybear
I have one last photo of grizzlies this year - a little cub finally popped up his little face for a quick shot. I have had such fun with this bear series! I hope you’ve enjoyed following along. Now onto some orca edits….
#nikonphotographer #nikon #pacificnorthwest #bcforests #grizzlybear
I have no idea what these black birds were today on the golf course. They croaked like frogs, ran on the water, and when they spanned their wings looked like dragons. They had white beaks and hung out with the egrets on the edges of the ponds. Anyone know what they are?
November 12, 2025 at 3:43 AM
I have no idea what these black birds were today on the golf course. They croaked like frogs, ran on the water, and when they spanned their wings looked like dragons. They had white beaks and hung out with the egrets on the edges of the ponds. Anyone know what they are?
Horses and Donkeys
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One of my favourite things about our Arizona winter home: Donkeys, horses, and their love of carrots! Flies not so much haha.
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#mylab #arizonawinter #donkeys #horses #carrots #arizonawinterhome
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One of my favourite things about our Arizona winter home: Donkeys, horses, and their love of carrots! Flies not so much haha.
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#mylab #arizonawinter #donkeys #horses #carrots #arizonawinterhome
November 11, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Horses and Donkeys
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One of my favourite things about our Arizona winter home: Donkeys, horses, and their love of carrots! Flies not so much haha.
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#mylab #arizonawinter #donkeys #horses #carrots #arizonawinterhome
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One of my favourite things about our Arizona winter home: Donkeys, horses, and their love of carrots! Flies not so much haha.
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#mylab #arizonawinter #donkeys #horses #carrots #arizonawinterhome
Best Part of a Bath
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From head to toe! 🤣
Happy Sunday everyone.
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#mylab #labrador #doggiebathtime #arizonawinter
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From head to toe! 🤣
Happy Sunday everyone.
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#mylab #labrador #doggiebathtime #arizonawinter
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Best Part of a Bath
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From head to toe! 🤣
Happy Sunday everyone.
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#mylab #labrador #doggiebathtime #arizonawinter
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From head to toe! 🤣
Happy Sunday everyone.
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#mylab #labrador #doggiebathtime #arizonawinter
A few hundred yards over from the mum and cubs were two more bears nestled deep up next to the forest. This mama shielded her small cub so much it was hard to see she was there. This was the only shot I was able to get even with the 600mm lens.
November 9, 2025 at 3:07 AM
A few hundred yards over from the mum and cubs were two more bears nestled deep up next to the forest. This mama shielded her small cub so much it was hard to see she was there. This was the only shot I was able to get even with the 600mm lens.
Sometimes you see grizzlies but only their rear ends. Deep in Glendale Cove, we came upon this Mama Bear and her two cubs. Unfortunately, it was hard to see more as we were deep behind sedge and I was on the lower deck of the skiff.
November 8, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Sometimes you see grizzlies but only their rear ends. Deep in Glendale Cove, we came upon this Mama Bear and her two cubs. Unfortunately, it was hard to see more as we were deep behind sedge and I was on the lower deck of the skiff.
Yes, she is in the sedge; and yes, she is waist deep in water. These brave guides help guide the skiffs through shallow waterways to get closer to where we can see the bears. They are cautious, serious, and incredibly gifted at this boat craft.
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pnw #skiff #guide
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pnw #skiff #guide
November 7, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Yes, she is in the sedge; and yes, she is waist deep in water. These brave guides help guide the skiffs through shallow waterways to get closer to where we can see the bears. They are cautious, serious, and incredibly gifted at this boat craft.
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pnw #skiff #guide
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pnw #skiff #guide
On the trip out to Knight Inlet we travel in style, covered, and warm. When we get to Glendale Cove we switch over to these awesome skiffs that let us move around the shallow waters of the cove
November 6, 2025 at 4:53 AM
On the trip out to Knight Inlet we travel in style, covered, and warm. When we get to Glendale Cove we switch over to these awesome skiffs that let us move around the shallow waters of the cove
While photographing bears, there are always quiet moments during the wait. Nothing shows the serenity of being deep in the wild away from the busyness of everyday life than a quiet swim of a Canadian Goose.
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pacificnorthwest #mypqb #forest #bcforests #goose #canadiangoose
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pacificnorthwest #mypqb #forest #bcforests #goose #canadiangoose
November 5, 2025 at 4:52 AM
While photographing bears, there are always quiet moments during the wait. Nothing shows the serenity of being deep in the wild away from the busyness of everyday life than a quiet swim of a Canadian Goose.
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pacificnorthwest #mypqb #forest #bcforests #goose #canadiangoose
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pacificnorthwest #mypqb #forest #bcforests #goose #canadiangoose
New Projects
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Moving on to the final edits of the Grizzly trip. Stay tuned!
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#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #capturingtheshot #livingphotography #storytelling
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#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #forest #bcforests #grizzlies
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Moving on to the final edits of the Grizzly trip. Stay tuned!
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#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #capturingtheshot #livingphotography #storytelling
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#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #forest #bcforests #grizzlies
November 4, 2025 at 3:51 AM
New Projects
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Moving on to the final edits of the Grizzly trip. Stay tuned!
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#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #capturingtheshot #livingphotography #storytelling
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#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #forest #bcforests #grizzlies
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Moving on to the final edits of the Grizzly trip. Stay tuned!
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#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #capturingtheshot #livingphotography #storytelling
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#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #forest #bcforests #grizzlies
Fog frosted mountain trees of BC is one of my absolute favourite things, and I am always happy when I get the chance to photograph these scenes. This is heading into Glendale Cove, off the Knight Inlet.
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #forest #bcforests
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #forest #bcforests
November 2, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Fog frosted mountain trees of BC is one of my absolute favourite things, and I am always happy when I get the chance to photograph these scenes. This is heading into Glendale Cove, off the Knight Inlet.
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #forest #bcforests
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #forest #bcforests
Fog frosted mountain trees of BC is one of my absolute favourite things, and I am always happy when I get the chance to photograph these scenes. This is heading into Glendale Cove, off the Knight Inlet.
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #forest #bcforests
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #forest #bcforests
November 2, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Fog frosted mountain trees of BC is one of my absolute favourite things, and I am always happy when I get the chance to photograph these scenes. This is heading into Glendale Cove, off the Knight Inlet.
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #forest #bcforests
#nikonphotographer #nikon
#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #forest #bcforests
Happy Halloween 🎃 👻
We pulled away from Black Bear #4 and looking back at the cliff above the glacial green waters not only can you see her perched on the side of the cliff, but the sheer size of the cliff. These bears are truly wondrous.
#nikonphotographer #nikon #pacificnorthwest
#blackbear
We pulled away from Black Bear #4 and looking back at the cliff above the glacial green waters not only can you see her perched on the side of the cliff, but the sheer size of the cliff. These bears are truly wondrous.
#nikonphotographer #nikon #pacificnorthwest
#blackbear
November 1, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Happy Halloween 🎃 👻
We pulled away from Black Bear #4 and looking back at the cliff above the glacial green waters not only can you see her perched on the side of the cliff, but the sheer size of the cliff. These bears are truly wondrous.
#nikonphotographer #nikon #pacificnorthwest
#blackbear
We pulled away from Black Bear #4 and looking back at the cliff above the glacial green waters not only can you see her perched on the side of the cliff, but the sheer size of the cliff. These bears are truly wondrous.
#nikonphotographer #nikon #pacificnorthwest
#blackbear
Closer Up
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Black Bear #4 was much bigger closer up than we could tell. I like how on the boat we had the opportunity to get closer and see how big she was. She still seems like she is just attached to the rock face.
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Black Bear #4 was much bigger closer up than we could tell. I like how on the boat we had the opportunity to get closer and see how big she was. She still seems like she is just attached to the rock face.
October 31, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Closer Up
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Black Bear #4 was much bigger closer up than we could tell. I like how on the boat we had the opportunity to get closer and see how big she was. She still seems like she is just attached to the rock face.
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Black Bear #4 was much bigger closer up than we could tell. I like how on the boat we had the opportunity to get closer and see how big she was. She still seems like she is just attached to the rock face.
Barnacle Cliff
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Is there even a ledge on the side of that cliff or is the bear glued on?? I love the texture of the background and the light on this shot.
#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #storytelling
#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #fall #blackbear
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Is there even a ledge on the side of that cliff or is the bear glued on?? I love the texture of the background and the light on this shot.
#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #storytelling
#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #fall #blackbear
October 30, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Barnacle Cliff
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Is there even a ledge on the side of that cliff or is the bear glued on?? I love the texture of the background and the light on this shot.
#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #storytelling
#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #fall #blackbear
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Is there even a ledge on the side of that cliff or is the bear glued on?? I love the texture of the background and the light on this shot.
#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #storytelling
#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #fall #blackbear
I swear from complete camouflage to walking on tiny ledges like Mtn Goats, these bears are amazing! Black Bear #4 scaled a small ledge to eat foliage right off the rock side.
#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife
#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #fall #blackbear
#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife
#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #fall #blackbear
October 29, 2025 at 3:29 AM
I swear from complete camouflage to walking on tiny ledges like Mtn Goats, these bears are amazing! Black Bear #4 scaled a small ledge to eat foliage right off the rock side.
#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife
#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #fall #blackbear
#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife
#pnw #pacificnorthwest #mylife #lifeisgood #mypqb #fall #blackbear
I’ve been experimenting videoing with my z9 - it’s a bit shaky handholding and on a rocking boat! Holding a cell phone is much easier, but the power of the z9 is amazing.
I love watching Elderberry climb the rocks. So sure footed!
#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #storytelling #grizzly
I love watching Elderberry climb the rocks. So sure footed!
#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #storytelling #grizzly
October 27, 2025 at 2:02 AM
I’ve been experimenting videoing with my z9 - it’s a bit shaky handholding and on a rocking boat! Holding a cell phone is much easier, but the power of the z9 is amazing.
I love watching Elderberry climb the rocks. So sure footed!
#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #storytelling #grizzly
I love watching Elderberry climb the rocks. So sure footed!
#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #storytelling #grizzly
We are just about to leave Elderberry. I have loved this time editing her shots. There are a few videos still to look through and share. I hope you’ve enjoyed this series. Thanks for following!
October 26, 2025 at 1:38 AM
We are just about to leave Elderberry. I have loved this time editing her shots. There are a few videos still to look through and share. I hope you’ve enjoyed this series. Thanks for following!
This Look. Those Claws.
It’s rare to have a bear look up into the camera when the they are so busy eating. I loved the look on Elderberry’s face and the perfect view of her claws. I have cropped in on this photo and blurred the background to have her stand out.
#grizzlybear ##bearclaws
It’s rare to have a bear look up into the camera when the they are so busy eating. I loved the look on Elderberry’s face and the perfect view of her claws. I have cropped in on this photo and blurred the background to have her stand out.
#grizzlybear ##bearclaws
October 25, 2025 at 2:07 AM
This Look. Those Claws.
It’s rare to have a bear look up into the camera when the they are so busy eating. I loved the look on Elderberry’s face and the perfect view of her claws. I have cropped in on this photo and blurred the background to have her stand out.
#grizzlybear ##bearclaws
It’s rare to have a bear look up into the camera when the they are so busy eating. I loved the look on Elderberry’s face and the perfect view of her claws. I have cropped in on this photo and blurred the background to have her stand out.
#grizzlybear ##bearclaws
It is so amazing how Elderberry blends with all the environment around her. I particularly like the shape of the coastal rocks with Elderberry walking along the edge.
#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #livingphotography #storytelling
#pnw #mypqb #grizzlybear #elderberry #coastalrocks
#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #livingphotography #storytelling
#pnw #mypqb #grizzlybear #elderberry #coastalrocks
October 24, 2025 at 3:19 AM
It is so amazing how Elderberry blends with all the environment around her. I particularly like the shape of the coastal rocks with Elderberry walking along the edge.
#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #livingphotography #storytelling
#pnw #mypqb #grizzlybear #elderberry #coastalrocks
#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #livingphotography #storytelling
#pnw #mypqb #grizzlybear #elderberry #coastalrocks
Seaside barnacles harvested, Elderberry quietly moved along the shoreline still camouflaged on a rock shelf obscured by overhanging branches. Where do you think her next stop may be?
#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #capturingtheshot #livingphotography #storytelling
#pnw #grizzlybear
#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #capturingtheshot #livingphotography #storytelling
#pnw #grizzlybear
October 23, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Seaside barnacles harvested, Elderberry quietly moved along the shoreline still camouflaged on a rock shelf obscured by overhanging branches. Where do you think her next stop may be?
#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #capturingtheshot #livingphotography #storytelling
#pnw #grizzlybear
#nikonphotographer #nikon #photographerlife #capturingtheshot #livingphotography #storytelling
#pnw #grizzlybear