Gem Salsberg
@gemsalsberg.bsky.social
I’m a photographer, filmmaker & creative working in multimedia storytelling. I’m a wilderness wolf guide & expedition chef with Seaforth Expeditions. BFA Intermedia Arts from Emily Carr University. I’ve worked in editorial at Aperture Foundation in NY. 🎥🐺📸
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“These are two totally different species of goose. But for some reason, they paired up – and they even produced eggs.”
An unusual pairing of geese draws a gaggle of Portland-area birders
An unusual couple of nesters has attracted the attention of Portland-area birders drawn to a story about the peculiarities of nature.
www.opb.org
May 30, 2025 at 4:06 AM
“These are two totally different species of goose. But for some reason, they paired up – and they even produced eggs.”
In the Canadian wilderness, beauty and life is literally… blossoming. Thought I’d share a glimpse of peace and joy for your day…
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#wilderness #wildflowers #vancouverisland #canada #inthewoods #wildernessguide #bcisbeautiful #pacificnorthwest
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#wilderness #wildflowers #vancouverisland #canada #inthewoods #wildernessguide #bcisbeautiful #pacificnorthwest
May 28, 2025 at 6:28 AM
In the Canadian wilderness, beauty and life is literally… blossoming. Thought I’d share a glimpse of peace and joy for your day…
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#wilderness #wildflowers #vancouverisland #canada #inthewoods #wildernessguide #bcisbeautiful #pacificnorthwest
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#wilderness #wildflowers #vancouverisland #canada #inthewoods #wildernessguide #bcisbeautiful #pacificnorthwest
Regarding protecting & keeping private the exact locations of wilderness ecosystems, as well as locations of wildlife and animals when photographing them. This is an attempt to protect the animals and places. This fellow explains the reasons very well,
www.lukecollinsphotography.com/photo-locati...
www.lukecollinsphotography.com/photo-locati...
Why I May Not Share Locations of Photographs - Luke Collins Photography
"Public lands are for everyone, but not everyone is for public lands" - Phill Monson
www.lukecollinsphotography.com
April 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Regarding protecting & keeping private the exact locations of wilderness ecosystems, as well as locations of wildlife and animals when photographing them. This is an attempt to protect the animals and places. This fellow explains the reasons very well,
www.lukecollinsphotography.com/photo-locati...
www.lukecollinsphotography.com/photo-locati...
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Honeybee populations are again declining, threatening crops. But the honeybee is not the only bee that can work in the fields.
As honeybees die off again, some bee enthusiasts want to give mason bees a chance
Honeybee populations are again declining, threatening crops. But the honeybee is not the only bee that can work in the fields.
www.npr.org
April 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Honeybee populations are again declining, threatening crops. But the honeybee is not the only bee that can work in the fields.
Old growth trees somewhere unnamed - B.C. Canada. Don’t share locations unless it’s place whose goal is to be visited en mass: gallery, museum, venue, exhibit. The lens can protect & share. Find your secret places - care, respect & protect. #keeplocationsprivate #oldgrowth #ancienttree #rainforest
April 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Old growth trees somewhere unnamed - B.C. Canada. Don’t share locations unless it’s place whose goal is to be visited en mass: gallery, museum, venue, exhibit. The lens can protect & share. Find your secret places - care, respect & protect. #keeplocationsprivate #oldgrowth #ancienttree #rainforest
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March 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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At the end of the day, don’t we all just want a humble cottage in the middle of the forest, a vintage mystery novel, the sound of a pouring rain, a crackling fire, a kettle on the stove, and a basket of freshly-baked croissants?
February 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
At the end of the day, don’t we all just want a humble cottage in the middle of the forest, a vintage mystery novel, the sound of a pouring rain, a crackling fire, a kettle on the stove, and a basket of freshly-baked croissants?
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"For us, snow leopards are deities who protect the ecosystem of the mountains. But there must be an alternative source of income that compensates for [livestock] losses."
How local women are spearheading snow leopard conservation solutions in Himalayan Nepal.
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
How local women are spearheading snow leopard conservation solutions in Himalayan Nepal.
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
'For us, snow leopards are deities': The farmers protecting Nepal's snow leopards
In Nepal's Himalayas, a simple solution is keeping both livestock and snow leopards safe.
www.bbc.com
February 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
"For us, snow leopards are deities who protect the ecosystem of the mountains. But there must be an alternative source of income that compensates for [livestock] losses."
How local women are spearheading snow leopard conservation solutions in Himalayan Nepal.
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
How local women are spearheading snow leopard conservation solutions in Himalayan Nepal.
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
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WYOMING:
“Thank you, Madam chairman.”
“I prefer ‘Mister’ chairman.”
“Well you all voted preferred pronouns cannot be compelled speech.”
“Thank you, Madam chairman.”
“I prefer ‘Mister’ chairman.”
“Well you all voted preferred pronouns cannot be compelled speech.”
February 22, 2025 at 5:18 AM
WYOMING:
“Thank you, Madam chairman.”
“I prefer ‘Mister’ chairman.”
“Well you all voted preferred pronouns cannot be compelled speech.”
“Thank you, Madam chairman.”
“I prefer ‘Mister’ chairman.”
“Well you all voted preferred pronouns cannot be compelled speech.”
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Rewilding sees wildlife rebound in Hackney Marshes: how a local community has managed to spectacularly reverse nature loss.
Communities everywhere could be doing the same, reconnecting and empowering themselves AND nature, on so many levels.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Communities everywhere could be doing the same, reconnecting and empowering themselves AND nature, on so many levels.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Hackney Marshes: Rewilding efforts sees 'overnight' animals rebound
Animals are returning to the Hackney Marshes following years of decline, environmentalists say.
www.bbc.com
February 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Rewilding sees wildlife rebound in Hackney Marshes: how a local community has managed to spectacularly reverse nature loss.
Communities everywhere could be doing the same, reconnecting and empowering themselves AND nature, on so many levels.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Communities everywhere could be doing the same, reconnecting and empowering themselves AND nature, on so many levels.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Here’s a dose of nature’s medicinal peace and beauty to hopefully soothe heart and souls … even if only for a moment, remember the magnificence of our world.
#peace #nature #planet #wakeup #kindnesswillwin
#peace #nature #planet #wakeup #kindnesswillwin
February 6, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Here’s a dose of nature’s medicinal peace and beauty to hopefully soothe heart and souls … even if only for a moment, remember the magnificence of our world.
#peace #nature #planet #wakeup #kindnesswillwin
#peace #nature #planet #wakeup #kindnesswillwin
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For artists who are considering Bluesky right now and are on the fence ... As many have pointed out, it's NOT an Instagram replacement. It's much more like Twitter. But here's where it has a leg up...
January 31, 2025 at 6:28 PM
For artists who are considering Bluesky right now and are on the fence ... As many have pointed out, it's NOT an Instagram replacement. It's much more like Twitter. But here's where it has a leg up...
Day in the life of a wolf & wilderness guide during our winter storm wolves expedition. An inside-out sea otter pelt (wolves do that). Sea wolves predate sea otters & maintain a healthy population. My view: legs & camera gear waiting for wolves, frosted grass and some spunky wolf tracks. #seawolves
January 31, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Day in the life of a wolf & wilderness guide during our winter storm wolves expedition. An inside-out sea otter pelt (wolves do that). Sea wolves predate sea otters & maintain a healthy population. My view: legs & camera gear waiting for wolves, frosted grass and some spunky wolf tracks. #seawolves
Driving down the highway and I saw this sign… it made me laugh. I’m pretty sure that every single detail about this sign (and whatever thing it is trying to advertise or sell) … is the literal antithesis of “lavish”. On the way back, I pulled over just to get a photo of it. Made me laugh… again.
January 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Driving down the highway and I saw this sign… it made me laugh. I’m pretty sure that every single detail about this sign (and whatever thing it is trying to advertise or sell) … is the literal antithesis of “lavish”. On the way back, I pulled over just to get a photo of it. Made me laugh… again.
Winter beauty! Some person designed this sidewalk nook garden outside of a Vancouver Island hospital. Not only is it pretty, these berries are a songbird favourite winter food - made me happy to see. They’re usually white berries, but these ones are blushing. Thanks gardeners & landscape designers 🩷
January 5, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Winter beauty! Some person designed this sidewalk nook garden outside of a Vancouver Island hospital. Not only is it pretty, these berries are a songbird favourite winter food - made me happy to see. They’re usually white berries, but these ones are blushing. Thanks gardeners & landscape designers 🩷
Happy Howladays 💛 I lay sick in bed, feverishly reflecting on the year. This summer wolf gently walked past us, found and ate a dead mink, lapped up fresh water, gazed at the sunset. Next year may wolves be safe & protected from humans & able to play their essential roles balancing our ecosystems.
December 28, 2024 at 1:38 AM
Happy Howladays 💛 I lay sick in bed, feverishly reflecting on the year. This summer wolf gently walked past us, found and ate a dead mink, lapped up fresh water, gazed at the sunset. Next year may wolves be safe & protected from humans & able to play their essential roles balancing our ecosystems.
Orca. Worked for years on a research vessel & on cetacean surveys with scientists studying whales. Fin whales, minke, humpbacks, grey whales, dalls & dolphins. People asked, “Don’t you get tired of whales.” The answer is …they’re always amazing.
#photography #orca #wildlife #pacific #wildlifephoto
#photography #orca #wildlife #pacific #wildlifephoto
December 1, 2024 at 9:41 AM
Orca. Worked for years on a research vessel & on cetacean surveys with scientists studying whales. Fin whales, minke, humpbacks, grey whales, dalls & dolphins. People asked, “Don’t you get tired of whales.” The answer is …they’re always amazing.
#photography #orca #wildlife #pacific #wildlifephoto
#photography #orca #wildlife #pacific #wildlifephoto
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🌟 Throwback to my 2020 research published in @science.org 🌼🐝 We showed how bumble bees actively shape their environment—making plants flower earlier to meet their needs. Nature’s engineers in action! 🧪🌏
Sharing this for anyone who missed it—let’s dive in! [1/17] 👇
Sharing this for anyone who missed it—let’s dive in! [1/17] 👇
November 27, 2024 at 10:59 AM
🌟 Throwback to my 2020 research published in @science.org 🌼🐝 We showed how bumble bees actively shape their environment—making plants flower earlier to meet their needs. Nature’s engineers in action! 🧪🌏
Sharing this for anyone who missed it—let’s dive in! [1/17] 👇
Sharing this for anyone who missed it—let’s dive in! [1/17] 👇
Sea wolf pup from the main pack of wolves we work with. Had the blessing to photograph him. His shoulder was wounded yet hunting for himself: fish, mice, snakes & shore crabs. He healed up and was picked up by his family ~ we were over the moon.
#seawolf #photography #puppy #wildlife #nikon #wolf
#seawolf #photography #puppy #wildlife #nikon #wolf
November 27, 2024 at 10:04 AM
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“No matter what happens in the human world, the realm of creativity and dreams will remain free”
Quote - Gem Salsberg @gemsalsberg.bsky.social
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#art #illustration #artist #creative #mixedmedia #painting #pnwartist #treasurethemoment #dreams #drawing #inspiration #peace #poeticmoments #love
Quote - Gem Salsberg @gemsalsberg.bsky.social
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#art #illustration #artist #creative #mixedmedia #painting #pnwartist #treasurethemoment #dreams #drawing #inspiration #peace #poeticmoments #love
November 26, 2024 at 8:29 PM
“No matter what happens in the human world, the realm of creativity and dreams will remain free”
Quote - Gem Salsberg @gemsalsberg.bsky.social
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#art #illustration #artist #creative #mixedmedia #painting #pnwartist #treasurethemoment #dreams #drawing #inspiration #peace #poeticmoments #love
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#art #illustration #artist #creative #mixedmedia #painting #pnwartist #treasurethemoment #dreams #drawing #inspiration #peace #poeticmoments #love
This was a window in my old apartment, filled with light and sky and bottles of multi hued horizons. Remember… the world’s basic essential nature is one of beauty. 35mm film.
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#sky #35mm #film #photography #art #journalism #documentary #world #celluloid #artist #home #rainbow #pnw #eastvan
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#sky #35mm #film #photography #art #journalism #documentary #world #celluloid #artist #home #rainbow #pnw #eastvan
November 26, 2024 at 7:55 PM
This was a window in my old apartment, filled with light and sky and bottles of multi hued horizons. Remember… the world’s basic essential nature is one of beauty. 35mm film.
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#sky #35mm #film #photography #art #journalism #documentary #world #celluloid #artist #home #rainbow #pnw #eastvan
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#sky #35mm #film #photography #art #journalism #documentary #world #celluloid #artist #home #rainbow #pnw #eastvan
I love gorgeous light & intense shadow. I try to concentrate the entire story into each photograph. Hoping the photo might impel you to wonder, imagine, pause, immerse. What do you think happened here? What’s the story? #photography #eastvan #art #skateboard #light #streetphotography #filmic #story
November 26, 2024 at 9:13 AM
I love gorgeous light & intense shadow. I try to concentrate the entire story into each photograph. Hoping the photo might impel you to wonder, imagine, pause, immerse. What do you think happened here? What’s the story? #photography #eastvan #art #skateboard #light #streetphotography #filmic #story
:::: Storm Season :::
Shot with my Nikon while on expedition in the Great Bear Rainforest, B.C. Canada.
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#photography #storm #nikon #greatbearrainforest #art #epic #wonderland #dreams #winter #pacificnorthwest
Shot with my Nikon while on expedition in the Great Bear Rainforest, B.C. Canada.
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#photography #storm #nikon #greatbearrainforest #art #epic #wonderland #dreams #winter #pacificnorthwest
November 25, 2024 at 8:10 AM
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Shot with my Nikon while on expedition in the Great Bear Rainforest, B.C. Canada.
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#photography #storm #nikon #greatbearrainforest #art #epic #wonderland #dreams #winter #pacificnorthwest
Shot with my Nikon while on expedition in the Great Bear Rainforest, B.C. Canada.
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#photography #storm #nikon #greatbearrainforest #art #epic #wonderland #dreams #winter #pacificnorthwest
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‘Fairy tales... give us hope that we can somehow be saved, rescued, healed. Transformed in some way for the better. As we travel with the fairy tale protagonist through the dark & dangerous forest…we follow them back into the brightness of a world renewed.’
—Kate Forsyth
—Kate Forsyth
November 22, 2024 at 1:10 AM
‘Fairy tales... give us hope that we can somehow be saved, rescued, healed. Transformed in some way for the better. As we travel with the fairy tale protagonist through the dark & dangerous forest…we follow them back into the brightness of a world renewed.’
—Kate Forsyth
—Kate Forsyth
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Looking at this one again tonight, one of my all-time favorites: Peter Henry Emerson / Gathering water lilies, Life and Landscape on the Norfolk Broads, 1885–86. Beautiful!
November 24, 2024 at 6:17 PM
Looking at this one again tonight, one of my all-time favorites: Peter Henry Emerson / Gathering water lilies, Life and Landscape on the Norfolk Broads, 1885–86. Beautiful!