The sub-arctic has polar bears and walruses and Antarctica has penguins and leopard seals. Lots of photographers visit these two regions for wildlife and landscape photography. Admittedly, I have no desire to be near either of those two places for photography. I have a perfect excuse not to. I enjoy winter photography in Ontario, because … Continue reading Photographing ducks of the Greater Toronto Area during winter freeze and tricky light conditions
Banff National Park, Alberta – friendly adventure destinations in the land of mountains, lakes and canyons.
I visited Banff National Park with my family in early June. Since I was suffering from arthritic pain in my left foot, I was able to do borderline adventurous activities that children and seniors could undertake.
Jasper National Park, Alberta – a land of mountains, glaciers, canyons, lakes and wild animals
Just before the wildfires of summer 2024 that burned down vast swaths of forests and part of Jasper Town itself, we had a 2 days blast at this park that offers trance inducing ethereal landscapes and concentration of mega wildlife of north America.
Kootenay National Park, BC in pictures – exploring the land of ice and grasslands of fire
My son and I drove on Highway 93 from south to north of this national park exploring 8 attractions.
My top 5 most difficult hikes
Let me take you along to my top 5 hikes from the least difficult to the most in terms of length and difficulty of the trail, and my stress level while traversing it.
Wildlife photography of Greater Toronto Area during the winter freeze and tricky light conditions
My adventure for capturing wildlife and landscapes during winter freeze. With few people around, outing in the winter freeze allows time for self-reflection.
December: K2 visits Niagara Falls as we admire Winter Festival of Lights.
Memorable hike for the month of December when K2 and the entourage of 7 family members visited Niagara Falls to enjoy the Winter Festival of Lights.
November: An all boys hike with K2 at Hilton Falls, Ontario on a cold day
Memorable hike for the month of November when K2 and the boys hiked to the Hilton Falls. In this blog, sedimentary rocks and geological features creating waterfalls are explained.
October – K2 with his entourage went to Dorset and Algonquin on a cold and rainy autumn day
The reasons for fall colours explained as this outing with K2 to observe fall colours exposed the family and relatives to cold and rainy conditions.
September – a pleasant day-long hike with K2 through Caledon Hills in early fall
Memorable hike for the month of September when K2 and I hiked initially on the Caledon section of the Bruce Trail, followed by Forks of the Credit Road and then finally on Mclaughlin Road.