Donna Michiel Photography
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A lover of #wildlife and #photography, getting out into the great outdoors is what recharges my soul, and keeps me balanced. Living on the #westcoast of Canada offers so many beautiful and wild places to #explore. #wildlifephotography #vancouverisland
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Planning to move to Canada? We only ask three things. They’re small, but they matter.
October 29, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Planning to move to Canada? We only ask three things. They’re small, but they matter.
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THE VIDEO IS OUT! Enjoy! 😁
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I Am the Very Model of a Modern-Day Canadian
YouTube video by Tod Maffin
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October 9, 2025 at 2:25 AM
THE VIDEO IS OUT! Enjoy! 😁
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A beautiful black bear takes a moment in between fishing for his lunch. Taken On beautiful Vancouver Island.
#beautifulbc #bcwildlife #blackbear #canonshooter #wildlifephotographer #womenwildlifephotography
#beautifulbc #bcwildlife #blackbear #canonshooter #wildlifephotographer #womenwildlifephotography
May 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
A beautiful black bear takes a moment in between fishing for his lunch. Taken On beautiful Vancouver Island.
#beautifulbc #bcwildlife #blackbear #canonshooter #wildlifephotographer #womenwildlifephotography
#beautifulbc #bcwildlife #blackbear #canonshooter #wildlifephotographer #womenwildlifephotography
A favourite memory shot taken in Etosha, on a photo trip. We had been searching for this lion when our vehicle got stuck. The sun was setting fast and we were worried our evening light would be gone, when this guy stood up just feet away. #wildlifephotographer #canonshooter #etosha #wildlife
May 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
A favourite memory shot taken in Etosha, on a photo trip. We had been searching for this lion when our vehicle got stuck. The sun was setting fast and we were worried our evening light would be gone, when this guy stood up just feet away. #wildlifephotographer #canonshooter #etosha #wildlife
A beautiful California Quail sits quietly in the shade during the heat of the day. #beautifulbc #canonshooter #californiaquail #bcbirds #okanagan #okanaganwildlife
April 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A beautiful California Quail sits quietly in the shade during the heat of the day. #beautifulbc #canonshooter #californiaquail #bcbirds #okanagan #okanaganwildlife
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"On Tyranny" is a #1 NYT bestseller again. I wish the moment were different. But I’m glad the book is useful. And grateful for all the kind words about putting the 20 lessons to work.
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Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow
Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing
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April 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
"On Tyranny" is a #1 NYT bestseller again. I wish the moment were different. But I’m glad the book is useful. And grateful for all the kind words about putting the 20 lessons to work.
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
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verfassungsblog.de/the-authorit... please read….keep on hand. And share, so that others may also.
The Authoritarian Regime Survival Guide
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April 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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A moment of cuteness to hopefully make you smile in the otherwise chaotic world today. A tiny #yellowbelliedmarmot from the #okanagan #britishcolumbia #canada 🇨🇦 #canadaproud #canadianphotographer #canadawildlife #bcwildlife #rk_wildlife
March 12, 2025 at 4:05 AM
A moment of cuteness to hopefully make you smile in the otherwise chaotic world today. A tiny #yellowbelliedmarmot from the #okanagan #britishcolumbia #canada 🇨🇦 #canadaproud #canadianphotographer #canadawildlife #bcwildlife #rk_wildlife
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March 2, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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The #BlueSkyArtShow Saturday for #Spring is now OPEN if it's SATURDAY where you are.
Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
All Day Saturday March 1, 2025
Theme: #Spring
Post your art, repost your favorite.
Hold your posts till Saturday
then unleash the FLOOD!
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All Day Saturday March 1, 2025
Theme: #Spring
Post your art, repost your favorite.
Hold your posts till Saturday
then unleash the FLOOD!
Links to the feed, guidelines, and some suggestions in the comments.
To be included in the feed please use both tags in every post
February 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The #BlueSkyArtShow Saturday for #Spring is now OPEN if it's SATURDAY where you are.
How so many are feeling these days.
A Vancouver Island Black Bear takes a moment.
#blackbear #vancouverislandwildlife #rk_wildlife #conservationphotographer #naturephotography #canadiancreatives #canadaproudphotographer #canonshooter
A Vancouver Island Black Bear takes a moment.
#blackbear #vancouverislandwildlife #rk_wildlife #conservationphotographer #naturephotography #canadiancreatives #canadaproudphotographer #canonshooter
February 28, 2025 at 12:34 AM
How so many are feeling these days.
A Vancouver Island Black Bear takes a moment.
#blackbear #vancouverislandwildlife #rk_wildlife #conservationphotographer #naturephotography #canadiancreatives #canadaproudphotographer #canonshooter
A Vancouver Island Black Bear takes a moment.
#blackbear #vancouverislandwildlife #rk_wildlife #conservationphotographer #naturephotography #canadiancreatives #canadaproudphotographer #canonshooter
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Feeling overwhelmed by Trump’s endless chaos? You’re not alone. But there’s a way to cut through the noise and make sense of it all.
Containing the Flood
Understanding the three ways Trump is seeking to expand his power
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February 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Feeling overwhelmed by Trump’s endless chaos? You’re not alone. But there’s a way to cut through the noise and make sense of it all.
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SKY DANCERS
Thousands of starlings swirl in mesmerizing patterns above Sardinia's coast. These aerial ballets help birds share warmth and protect against predators.
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Thousands of starlings swirl in mesmerizing patterns above Sardinia's coast. These aerial ballets help birds share warmth and protect against predators.
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February 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
SKY DANCERS
Thousands of starlings swirl in mesmerizing patterns above Sardinia's coast. These aerial ballets help birds share warmth and protect against predators.
📹 massimiliano_leoni
Thousands of starlings swirl in mesmerizing patterns above Sardinia's coast. These aerial ballets help birds share warmth and protect against predators.
📹 massimiliano_leoni
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It seems as though #Alberta trophy hunters are having their way with our apex predators - instead of relying on #science accountable wildlife management and transparent governmance. www.jasperlocal.com/2025/02/14/a...
Alberta’s cougar harvest policy doesn’t track - News
Last week, while checking some of his trail cameras near Canmore’s Gap Lake, conservationist and wildlife photographer John E. Marriott came upon a cougar kill. Marriott thought it was his lucky day: ...
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February 16, 2025 at 8:03 PM
It seems as though #Alberta trophy hunters are having their way with our apex predators - instead of relying on #science accountable wildlife management and transparent governmance. www.jasperlocal.com/2025/02/14/a...
A great grey owlet practices flight as it climbs, hopes, and flutters from tree to tree.
February 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A great grey owlet practices flight as it climbs, hopes, and flutters from tree to tree.
The wild horses of the Tonto National Forest in Arizona were quite a spectacle to watch. Multiple herds had all come together to the same area to graze and the inevitable bit of posturing ensued between rivals. #wildhorses #wildlifephotography #canonshooter
January 26, 2025 at 6:54 AM
The wild horses of the Tonto National Forest in Arizona were quite a spectacle to watch. Multiple herds had all come together to the same area to graze and the inevitable bit of posturing ensued between rivals. #wildhorses #wildlifephotography #canonshooter
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A white hermelin elegantly leaps through a snowy landscape. These cute animals (stoats or ermines) are threatened by climate change, primarily due to losing their camouflage advantage in snow-free environments.
January 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
A white hermelin elegantly leaps through a snowy landscape. These cute animals (stoats or ermines) are threatened by climate change, primarily due to losing their camouflage advantage in snow-free environments.
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A GRATEFUL GOODBYE
A penguin's heartwarming farewell: Each step toward the ocean mixed with glances at its caregiver. Penguins mate for life, recognizing their partner's call among thousands
A penguin's heartwarming farewell: Each step toward the ocean mixed with glances at its caregiver. Penguins mate for life, recognizing their partner's call among thousands
January 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
A GRATEFUL GOODBYE
A penguin's heartwarming farewell: Each step toward the ocean mixed with glances at its caregiver. Penguins mate for life, recognizing their partner's call among thousands
A penguin's heartwarming farewell: Each step toward the ocean mixed with glances at its caregiver. Penguins mate for life, recognizing their partner's call among thousands
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January 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Those eyes so cunning, and quick. The red foxes were amazing to watch as they cris crossed the ground in a grid in search of food for their kits. Only stopping to feed.
#wildlifephotographer #redfox #canonshooter #whatanexperience
#wildlifephotographer #redfox #canonshooter #whatanexperience
January 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Those eyes so cunning, and quick. The red foxes were amazing to watch as they cris crossed the ground in a grid in search of food for their kits. Only stopping to feed.
#wildlifephotographer #redfox #canonshooter #whatanexperience
#wildlifephotographer #redfox #canonshooter #whatanexperience
Was such a privilege to watch this #redneckedgrebe and its partner build a nest, lay eggs, and take care of them until this first chick hatched over a span of some 50 days. #bird #wildlifephotography #birdlife #preciousmoments #canonshooter #beautifulbc
January 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Was such a privilege to watch this #redneckedgrebe and its partner build a nest, lay eggs, and take care of them until this first chick hatched over a span of some 50 days. #bird #wildlifephotography #birdlife #preciousmoments #canonshooter #beautifulbc
When mom gives you a garter snake for lunch… Was an interesting few minutes as this owlet tried to consume the snake quickly before its sibling decided to jump in.
#barredowlet #wildlifephotography #canonshooter #vancouverislandwildlife
#barredowlet #wildlifephotography #canonshooter #vancouverislandwildlife
January 19, 2025 at 12:33 AM
When mom gives you a garter snake for lunch… Was an interesting few minutes as this owlet tried to consume the snake quickly before its sibling decided to jump in.
#barredowlet #wildlifephotography #canonshooter #vancouverislandwildlife
#barredowlet #wildlifephotography #canonshooter #vancouverislandwildlife
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If there ever was one pivotal moment in my #photography ‚career‘ then it’s probably this image. It taught me to look behind the curtain and embrace #landscapephotography to be more than just an actual representation of reality. Once you make that switch, true creativity sets in!
January 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM
If there ever was one pivotal moment in my #photography ‚career‘ then it’s probably this image. It taught me to look behind the curtain and embrace #landscapephotography to be more than just an actual representation of reality. Once you make that switch, true creativity sets in!