Another epic day in my life as a wildlife photographer: woke up at 4 am, drove in thick fog at night to get to my favourite spot for wapiti. Got there at sunrise, saw a few separate herds but too far for good photos. Walked in the forest and stepped in a pile of wapiti shit. Later on my camera attached to my tripod fell in the stinky mud. No damage, just dirt. Never a dull moment. Had a great time! 😁

One of my best images of a Northwestern crow (Corvus caurinus). Taken this month during a private photo tour with a group of photographers from Belgium. #birds #wildlife #photography #nature #Ucluelet #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife

#SilentSunday #photography #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #nature

Honk! Canada geese (Branta canadensis) flying away in an estuary on Vancouver Island. Photo taken this month. #birds #wildlife #photography #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #VancouverIslandWildlife

We interrupt your regular program for this important announcement: I've finally managed to photograph a Pacific chorus frog aka Pacific tree frog (Pseudacris Hyla regilla). It was hiding in a large patch of salal, which by the way produce delicious berries full of antioxidant. #photography #nature #wildlife #frogs #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #VancouverIslandWildlife

I recently witnessed amateur and wannabe pro photographers being too close to black bears in the wild. They prevented the bears from catching salmon, foraging for crabs and feeding on grass. This type of selfish behaviour is detrimental to the survival of bears that need to fatten up before winter. There is also a risk of conflict resulting in injuries or death. Please respect wildlife, avoid disturbing their routine, let them eat and rest, keep your dog on a leash, and keep your distance!

I recently had the privilege to witness a black bear nursing her cub in the wild on Vancouver Island. She knew that I was there but because I kept a safe and respectful distance from them, she felt comfortable to feed her cub. Note that I used a telephoto lens and the photo is cropped. Respect wildlife, keep a safe distance! #photography #wildlife #nature #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia #Canada #VancouverIslandWildlife

Starting the week on a soft note. #mosstodon #photography #nature