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Gary Nylander 🇨🇦
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I want my work to celebrate nature's beauty without embellishment or exaggeration and to depict nature as I saw it. Fine art photographer & retired photojournalist. Located in Kelowna, B.C., Canada. My website: www.garynylander.com
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Charlie's Trail (No. 900), Colwood, B.C., Canada. October 2025. Photograph© by Gary Nylander. www.garynylander.com #landscapephotography #artphotography #canada #artist #photography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ClassicMono #smArtist
A black and white photograph that shows a dense, natural scene dominated by ferns and other lush foliage, with a large, fallen log running horizontally across the foreground. A large, weathered log in the lower half of the image adds a strong horizontal line and a sense of depth and scale to the composition.
November 26, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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Charlie's Trail (No. 895), Colwood, B.C., Canada. October 2025. Photograph© by Gary Nylander. www.garynylander.com #landscapephotography #artphotography #canada #artist #photography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ClassicMono #smArtist
A black and white photograph of a forest scene. It features a prominent, decaying tree stump, which may be a "nurse log" for surrounding vegetation. The photograph captures the texture of a large, weathered tree stump surrounded by dense ferns and other undergrowth. 
November 25, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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Charlie's Trail (No. 893), Colwood, B.C., Canada. October 2025. Photograph© by Gary Nylander. www.garynylander.com #landscapephotography #artphotography #canada #artist #photography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ClassicMono #smArtist
A black and white photograph of a forest scene, featuring a large, moss-covered fallen tree trunk and abundant ferns. A large, dead tree trunk lies across the foreground, heavily covered in moss and branches spanning Colwood Creek visible at the bottom of the frame. 
November 23, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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Charlie's Trail (No. 892), Colwood, B.C., Canada. October 2025. Photograph© by Gary Nylander. www.garynylander.com #landscapephotography #artphotography #canada #artist #photography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ClassicMono #smArtist
A black and white photograph of a Fern along the banks of Colwood Creek.
November 22, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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White Lake area (No. 840), Near Penticton, B.C., Canada. October 2025. Photograph© by Gary Nylander. www.garynylander.com #landscapephotography #artphotography #canada #artist #blackandwhitephotography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ClassicMono #smArtist
A black and white photograph of a rural landscape featuring a wooden fence post with a faded sign. The sign reads "DANGER HAZARDOUS AREA" and is attached to a weathered wooden post with barbed wire. The horizontal photograph shows a rugged, natural environment with dry brush and rolling hills in the background.
November 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Sunshine Meadows area (No. 690), Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. September 2025. Photograph© by Gary Nylander. www.garynylander.com #landscapephotography #artphotography #canada #artist #blackandwitephotography #EastCoastKin #G+Circle #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ClassicMono #smArtist
A black and white photograph of a wooden boardwalk extending into a grassy, wetland area at the Sunshine Meadows area, Banff National Park.
November 19, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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Royal Roads Lower Ponds (No. 887), Colwood, B.C., Canada. October 2025. Photograph© by Gary Nylander. www.garynylander.com #landscapephotography #artphotography #canada #artist #photography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ClassicMono #smArtist
A black and white photograph of a dense growth of grass-like plants. These plants are commonly found in moist or wet areas, such as the edge of a pond or wetland visible in the background. 
November 18, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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Royal Roads Lower Ponds (No. 883), Colwood, B.C., Canada. October 2025. Photograph© by Gary Nylander. www.garynylander.com #landscapephotography #artphotography #canada #artist #photography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ClassicMono #smArtist
A black and white fine art photograph of a pond at Royal Roads University featuring tall grasses and their reflections in the water. The water's surface reflects the surrounding vegetation and sky, adding a layer of complexity to the visual texture. The monochromatic palette emphasizes form, texture, and light over colour.
November 17, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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Royal Roads forest area (No. 882), Colwood, B.C., Canada. October 2025. Photograph© by Gary Nylander. www.garynylander.com #landscapephotography #artphotography #canada #artist #photography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ClassicMono #smArtist
A black and white photograph of a forest with sunbeams shining through the trees that captures a moody, serene atmosphere with high contrast between the dark forest floor and the bright sunlight. The composition emphasizes the vertical lines of the tall tree trunks and the dense underbrush. The lighting creates a sense of depth and tranquillity in a natural setting.
November 16, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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White Lake area (No. 866), Near Penticton, B.C., Canada. October 2025. Photograph© by Gary Nylander. www.garynylander.com #landscapephotography #artphotography #canada #artist #photography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ClassicMono #smArtist
This black and white photograph captures a wide, open landscape with rolling hills and mountains in the background. The foreground features tall grass and a fence line with wooden posts. A small body of water (White Lake) is visible in the middle ground.
November 15, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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My early newspaper work. January 1986. Mom and babies exercise. For the Kelowna Daily Courier newspaper. More info in ALT. www.garynylander.com #newspaperphotographer #photojournalist #photography #EastCoastKin #G+Circle #ClassicMono #PhotographersOfBlueSky #kelownaDailyCourier
This is a photo taken at the Parkinson Recreation Centre on January 10, 1986. It was an exercise class for moms and their babies. This feature photo won me the Canadian Press Picture of the Month Award (Feature category) for January 1986. It was my second picture of the month award from C.P. I came across the class while out looking for photos between my other given assignments. The photo was made with a Nikon F2 camera and a 24mm lens. Iford 35mm HP5 B/W film.
November 14, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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White Lake area (No. 865), Near Penticton, B.C., Canada. October 2025. Photograph© by Gary Nylander. www.garynylander.com #landscapephotography #artphotography #canada #artist #photography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ClassicMono #smArtist
A black and white photograph captures a rural landscape, at White Lake area near Penticton, British Columbia. The image features a dirt road and a wire fence line on the left that leads the eye towards a body of water, White Lake and rolling hills in the background. Tall grasses are visible in the foreground and along the fence line. Dramatic clouds are featured prominently in the sky, illuminated by bright sunlight. The high contrast black and white processing emphasizes textures and light.
November 14, 2025 at 4:50 AM
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White Lake area (No. 856), Near Penticton, B.C., Canada. October 2025. Photograph© by Gary Nylander. www.garynylander.com #landscapephotography #artphotography #canada #artist #photography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ClassicMono #smArtist
This is a black and white photograph of a field of tall grasses and other wild plants. The image captures dense, natural vegetation with a variety of textures and plant heights. Some of the grasses appear to be a species commonly known as Yorkshire fog grass, which is widespread in various habitats. The photograph uses a high contrast black and white format, emphasizing light and shadow within the dense foliage.
November 13, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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White Lake area (No. 845), Near Penticton, B.C., Canada. October 2025. Photograph© by Gary Nylander. www.garynylander.com #landscapephotography #artphotography #canada #artist #photography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ClassicMono #smArtist
What is left of an old ponderosa tree in the White Lake area, south of Penticton, B.C.
November 12, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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My early newspaper work. Knox Mountain Hill Climb. Kelowna Daily Courier sometime in the 1980s. More info in ALT. www.garynylander.com #newspaperphotographer #photojournalist #photography #EastCoastKin #G+Circle #ClassicMono #PhotographersOfBlueSky #kelownaDailyCourier
Track workers help remove a jacket from a driver during a rain delay at the Knox Mountain Hill Climb, sometime in the late 1980s. The Knox Mountain Hill Climb is an annual motorsports event held at Knox Mountain Park in Kelowna, British Columbia. It is the longest-running paved hill climb in North America, challenging drivers and cars to race up a narrow, 2.2-mile road with steep grades and tricky turns. The event is held on the May long weekend, attracting competitors from the Pacific Northwest who race against the clock to achieve the fastest time to the summit. (From AI overview) This photo was likely made with my 180mm lens and a Nikon film camera. HP5 B&W film.
November 11, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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White Lake area (No. 839), Near Penticton, B.C., Canada. October 2025. Photograph© by Gary Nylander. www.garynylander.com #landscapephotography #artphotography #canada #artist #photography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ClassicMono #smArtist
White Lake is a small alkaline lake approximately 300 metres in diameter.
November 11, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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White Lake area (No. 837), Near Penticton, B.C., Canada. October 2025. Photograph© by Gary Nylander. www.garynylander.com #landscapephotography #artphotography #canada #artist #photography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ClassicMono #smArtist
White Lake is a small alkaline lake approximately 300 metres in diameter.
November 11, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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My early newspaper work. Cold winter day on Okanagan Lake. Kelowna Daily Courier sometime in the 1980s. Back story in ALT. www.garynylander.com #newspaperphotographer #photojournalist #photography #EastCoastKin #G+Circle #ClassicMono #PhotographersOfBlueSky #kelownaDailyCourier
A man warms up a child's hands while out on a frozen Okanagan Lake, sometime in the late 1980s. This photo was likely made with my 180mm lens and a Nikon film camera. HP5 B&W film.
November 10, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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Castle Mountain (No. 812), Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. September 2025. Photograph© by Gary Nylander. www.garynylander.com #landscapephotography #artphotography #canada #artist #photography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ClassicMono #smArtist
A band of light illuminates a section of Castle Mountain, Banff National Park.
November 10, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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Hector Lake (No. 808), Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. September 2025. Photograph© by Gary Nylander. www.garynylander.com #landscapephotography #artphotography #canada #artist #photography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ClassicMono #smArtist
Fall trees in the foreground, Hector Lake is far in the distance, Banff National Park.
November 10, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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Mistaya River (No. 801), Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. September 2025. Photograph© by Gary Nylander. www.garynylander.com #landscapephotography #artphotography #canada #artist #photography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ClassicMono #smArtist
Grasses in the foreground, a rainy day along the Mistaya River, Banff National Park.
November 9, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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Mistaya River (No. 797), Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. September 2025. Photograph© by Gary Nylander. www.garynylander.com #landscapephotography #artphotography #canada #artist #photography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ClassicMono #smArtist
Grasses in the foreground, a rainy day along the Mistaya River, Banff National Park.
November 8, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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Fine art nude photography. Model: Carolina (No. 538) August 2025. Near Vernon, B.C., Canada. Photograph©by Gary Nylander. www.garynylander.com
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Carolina poses beside a small creek near Vernon, B.C., in August 2025.
November 7, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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My early newspaper work. Tomato harvest. Kelowna Daily Courier 1980s www.garynylander.com #newspaperphotographer #photojournalist #photography #EastCoastKin #G+Circle #ClassicMono #PhotographersOfBlueSky #kelownaDailyCourier
Kids hold up a box of tomatoes on a farm in East Kelowna sometime in the 1980s. I likely used a 105mm lens or a 180mm lens on my Nikon film camera. Ilford HP5 film.
November 7, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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Bow Lake (No. 794), Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. September 2025. Photograph© by Gary Nylander. www.garynylander.com #landscapephotography #artphotography #canada #artist #photography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ClassicMono #smArtist
A small tree, perhaps 1 metre high, on the shore of Bow Lake on a day when the water was trying to be calm and reflective. Leica Monochrome camera + 35mm lens.
November 7, 2025 at 12:49 AM