Tour of southwest Saskatchewan
I will be leading a private tour to southwest Saskatchewan for participants of the AsReml workshop which is taking place at the University of Saskatchewan in late July. Registration space is limited. However, if you are interested in joining the group please contact me and I will let you know if there is an opening. More information about the tour can be found in the photo workshops section.
Read MoreIceland photography tour – Strokkur geyser and Gullfoss waterfall
The second day of the tour to Iceland was filled with great photography opportunities just a short drive from Reykjavik. Tim took us to the Þingvellir National Park on Reykjanes peninsula, a remarkable geological site with a rift valley that separates the Eurasian and North American plates. This geological formation is part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a tectonic plate boundary along the floor of the Atlantic ocean that forms the longest mountain range in the world. The two tectonic plates still separate from each other at a rate of 2.5 cm per year, a constant source of earthquakes and active...
Read MoreIceland photography tour – Reykjavik
I just returned from a two-week photography trip with a group of friends to Iceland. The tour was led by photographer and guide Tim Vollmer. It was an incredible experience and I will share a few photo moments from the trip in upcoming posts. Tim is a great guy, accomplished photographer and an excellent tour guide. The first day we had a brief introduction to Reykjavik and it’s main attractions. We were housed at the Sunna Guesthouse, 10 minutes walk from the city centre. From the balcony of my room I could see the imposing tower of the Hallgrimskirkja Cathedral. At 74.5 m, the...
Read MoreThere is life on Mars
I have spent the last few days on Mars photographing strange geological formations. While exploring the rock deserts of the Red Planet, I noticed footprints in sand left behind by a large bipedal creature. Although I have a definitive proof that there is life on Mars, I could not find any indication whether this was a sign of the presence of an intelligent life form.
Read MoreWinter photography in Kootenay Plains, Alberta
At the end of February I had a chance to spend two days photographing in Kotenay Plains near Nordegg, Alberta. This unique wilderness is one of the last undeveloped areas on the easterly slopes of Canadian Rockies, half-way between Jasper and Banff National Parks. Because of the rain shadow effect caused by the Rockies to the west, there is much less moisture compared to other places just an hour drive away. You can see the climate effect on the vegetation – the semi-arid plains rich in plants and animals, and conifer forests that are much thinner compared to forests in the Rockies....
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Dr. Branimir Gjetvaj is a biologist and internationally published environmental photographer specializing in western Canadian landscapes. He leads photography workshops and photo tours, and gives public presentations on photography, natural history and conservation biology topics.