As the tallest of Vancouver’s North Shore mountains at 1,788 metres, Mount Brunswick owes its name to the 74 gun, 1665 tonne HMS Brunswick of 1790. Reaching the summit is not for those fearing heights, as the final 200 metre push is completely exposed and features near-vertical drops flanking a terrifyingly skinny ridge. Though for those brave enough to conquer the 1,500 metre ascent, the views from atop are unmatched.
During the 1840’s plans were developed to connect New Caledonia with Fort Langley. New Caledonia was the combined interior and northern regions of British Columbia, prior to the province’s establishment in 1871…
Read MoreMost macro lenses have focal lengths longer than 50mm and their angle of view is considerably narrow, which is great for isolating tiny subjects from their surroundings and providing a considerable working distance. However, there are instances when a subject’s surroundings are an important part of its story…
Read Moreou wouldn’t use a power drill to sink a nail and although you wouldn’t want to use a hammer to sink a screw, in a pinch and with a bit of extra effort - the hammer could get the job done. In the same way a slider is the perfect choice for many shots, but with a bit of extra effort a gimbal could get the job done…
Read MoreWhether you’re an experienced cinematographer or a stills photographer exploring your camera’s video functionality - the challenge of creating smooth dynamic camera movement isn’t insignificant…
Read MoreHave you ever want to explore the world of macro photography? It’s an addictive portal for discovering unimaginable microcosms - and with a bit of practice, macro photography can be heaps of fun. In this video I’ll cover the basics so that you can get outside and start enjoying macro photography…
Read MoreThe majority of maple-syrup wanderers limit their Saskatchewan exposure to cruise-controlling across Highway One, stopping only for a Moose Jaw mega-moose selfie. However, there are those willing to abandon the pavement and for them - Canada’s breadbasket quickly defies its horizontally-challenged stereotype with an unfamiliar beauty…
Read MoreWith temperatures dropping well below 0°C bubbles freeze in mere seconds - and as they freeze, spectacular striations of swirling ice crystals create literal works art. In the cold dark depths of winter, the chances of discovering commercially pre-made bubble solution at a local retailer are pretty slim…
Read MoreThe Wild and Exotic Animal Medicine Society is a non-profit organization operated by student volunteers at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and together with the WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre, they provide care for injured wildlife and exotic animals...
Read MoreWhat’s the single most important piece of equipment you need to capture video … besides a camera? The trends of cinematography change as frequently as the seasons, from slow motion to gimbals, to drones, but remaining consistent is the importance of a good tripod…
Read MoreRemember the scene from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade when Junior plummets from the rickety train catwalk into a horrifying crate of wriggling snakes? Well, there are many who share Indy’s fear of snakes, but there are also those who curiously seek out cold blooded critters…
Read MoreAs winter temporarily reaffirms its frigid grasp on the Northern Hemisphere, it seems like a good time to review the basics of photography in extreme cold. From cold batteries to proper white balance, learn what it takes to capture photos while battling winter’s wrath…
Read MoreThe Canon 5D series of cameras holds a reputation as a robust camera capable of adapting to the most demanding scenarios. However, after waiting four years and a release that garnered more criticism than fanfare - has the new 5D mark IV broken tradition?
Read MoreThroughout the animal kingdom there are a variety of animals that have bizarre methods of deterring predators: squid eject clouds of ink, skunks exude clouds of stank, and sea cucumbers eviscerate clouds of their internal organs...
Read MoreWhen moving into a previously occupied house or apartment, most will take time to spruce it up and make their new dwelling feel like their own. However, not even Martha Stewart is accomplished enough to tackle the challenge of dung-based home decor...
Read MoreAs the vehicle rumbles across the first of three teeth-rattling Texas gates a small herd of white-tailed deer scatter, bounding effortlessly along the ridge line. A quick stop to survey the land is immediately greeted by a hundred black-tailed prairie dogs playing a massive game of telephone…
Read MoreImagine yourself in Saskatchewan’s beautiful Prince Albert National Park in the middle of winter. The cold crisp air nipping at nose and cheeks. The winter sun low on the horizon, barely peeking above the treeline and providing little radiant heat…
Read MoreA few years ago I overheard a second hand story involving an Inuit whose logic is irrefutable. The story is that of an elder’s argument pertaining to climate change and the impact of scientific exploration. If two equal volumes of ice are placed in water, a solid block of ice will melt more slowly than crushed ice…
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