Outdoor and Nature Photography Workshop
I will be leading an Outdoor and Nature Photography Workshop on Saturday, September 22, 2012. This photo workshop is geared towards novice and intermediate level photographers. There will be several hours of tutorials and a hands-on photography outing in late afternoon and evening. We will explore and photograph beautiful river valley landscapes along the North Saskatchewan River at Shekinah Retreat Centre. This 287 acre (116 hectare) property offers great vistas as well as endless opportunities to capture intricate details in nature at the peak of fall colours. For more information check...
Read MoreKayaking on river Kupa, Croatia
On the last day of my holidays in Croatia, I decided to escape the heat and signed up for a kayaking trip down river Kupa. This beautiful river flows through rugged mountains of Gorski Kotar region in central Croatia. The source of river Kupa is located within the boundaries of Risnjak National Park. With its turquoise waters and bountiful plant and animal life, the Kupa spring is one the most beautiful wellsprings in Croatia. First 25 km of the river flow is fast, passing through a narrow canyon of St. Ana. A set of 5 rapids provide for a challenging rafting adventure during high water...
Read MoreOn holidays in Croatia
The web site has been neglected for a while as I was on holidays in Croatia, visiting my family. It was a very peaceful holiday, without too many activities. I had to recharge the batteries after a few busy months. And the school year will be starting again soon. I made a mistake of going to Europe in August. Last few years have been extremely hot, and 2012 was no exception. Air temperature the day I arrived in Zagreb was 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). That is very hot for a person used to gentle 25 C – 30 C summers. Needless to stay, I did not venture out of the house...
Read MoreArctic terns interacting in mid air
Arctic terns (Sterna paradisea) interacting in mid air. Terns are very territorial birds and will vigorously defend space surrounding their nests during the breeding season. Photographed during the photo tour of Iceland last June.
Read MoreOld Man on His Back – Nature Conservancy seeks conservation volunteers
Nature Conservancy of Canada is hosting another exciting Conservation Volunteer event at their flagship conservation property in Saskatchewan, the Old Man on his Back Prairie and Heritage Conservation Area near Claydon (southwest of Eastend). Just a few weeks ago I attended a Conservation Volunteer event at the NCC Maymont property and really enjoyed it. This 3-day event will run over the weekend of August 10-12, 2012 and is full of activities: bird, mammal and wildflower surveys and help with the management of the Plains Bison conservation herd. In the evening, participants will be able to...
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