Catwalks, Cascades, and Canyons

Posted on 10/09/2026 by Jens

Johnston Canyon, not to be confused with Johnson Lake, is famous for its dramatic limestone canyon, turquoise creek, and cascading waterfalls. It has narrow steel walkways that are bolted into the canyon walls. If you continue beyond the Upper Falls you come to The Ink Pots which are small, cold mineral springs with blue-green hues. It’s about 5.8 km one way to The Ink Pots. The trailhead is about 25 km from Banff. The trail is very busy in the summer, so the best time to go is early in the morning because there is less people on the narrow walkways. Johnston Canyon is a very popular natural attraction in Banff National Park.

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Foliage and Fleeting Light

Posted on 10/05/2026 by Jens

I always look forward to the extraordinary colours of Autumn. The reds, oranges, yellows, and lingering greens create natural layers of colour. Misty mornings and softer sunlight create compelling compositions almost everywhere you look. I wasn’t too happy when the alarm clock went off so early in the morning, but I’m glad I got up because I had such a great day. Click on each photo to see a larger version and then scroll through the gallery with your left and right computer keys. Comments are always welcome.

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The Most Visited Lake in Canada

Posted on 09/27/2026 by Jens

This video is about solo hiking at Lake Louise in Banff National Park Alberta, Canada. The lake is framed by massive mountains, evergreen forests, and steep rocky cliffs. As I hiked I photographed hanging glaciers, Hoary marmots, and a Pika. Meltwater from the glaciers carries fine rock flour into the lake, which scatters sunlight and creates the iconic, glowing blue-green colour.

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Jasper National Park

Posted on 09/21/2026 by Jens

I recently spent a week camping and hiking in Jasper National Park which was a great experience. I was disappointed at how little wildlife there was in the national park. If you are ever in Jasper I would recommend Otto’s Cache Provisions + Cafe for breakfast. I really liked the food and the vibe. If you have time please watch my video. All shooting, editing, and the selection of music has been done by me. Comments are always welcome.

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The 431 Air Demonstration Squadron

Posted on 09/10/2026 by Jens

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are currently on their final farewell tour before being grounded at the end of the 2026 season until the early 2030’s. The aging CT-114 Tutor fleet is being retired after 55 years of service due to maintenance and lifetime limits. The Royal Canadian Air Force will transition to the new CT-157 Siskin ll ( Pilatus PC-21 ) aircraft. I knew I had to go and see them at the Abbotsford International Airshow. They always give me goosebumps when I watch them fly their nine plane formations. At 600 km/hr they are only 1.2 metres ( 4 feet ) apart. When the two solo aircraft perform their head-on passes they are about 10 metres apart when they cross. What I like about some of my photos is that you can see the pilots in their cockpits. Their close-proximity flying and collective precision was excellent. I have seen them at so many airshows during my life and I will miss them. Click on the first photo to see a larger version and then use your left and right computer keys to scroll through the gallery.

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Northern Vancouver Island

Posted on 08/21/2026 by Jens

When people visit Vancouver Island they usually go to Victoria, Tofino, and Ucluelet. A beautiful area that receives less visitors is Northern Vancouver Island. I recently returned from a road trip to historical Telegraph Cove, Port McNeill, Port Alice, Alert Bay, and Coal Harbour. In the Johnstone Strait I saw Orcas, Humpback whales, Dall’s porpoise, Pacific White-sided dolphins, and Sea otters. If you can spare about 9 minutes of your time please watch my video. All filming, editing, and drone work was done by me.

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Quarry Rock Hike

Posted on 07/28/2026 by Jens

A beautiful day to spend some time in the forest. I went early to avoid the crowds and parking hassles. All filming, editing, and drone work has been done by me. There is music and you can click on the lower right hand corner to see the video full screen.

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Freshet

Posted on 05/18/2026 by Jens

The mountain streams and rivers are experiencing a surge of melting snow. This Spring runoff leads to high water flows. I’m still learning to take images with my drone, but I like this photo and how the viewer’s gaze meanders through the scene. Click on the photo to see a larger version.

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Common Loon

Posted on 02/16/2026 by Jens

I wasn’t expecting to see a Common Loon ( Gavia immer ) when I went for a walk with my camera. I think this is a juvenile that can be found in coastal waters during the first two years of their life. I watched it doing its submarine maneuvers to catch fish. They are agile swimmers that propel themselves with large feet. Their legs are placed far back on their bodies, allowing for efficient swimming but only awkward movement on land. They spend most of their lives on water and only go ashore to mate and incubate eggs. Click on any one of the three photos to see a larger and sharper version.

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Mistiness

Posted on 01/25/2026 by Jens

In the quiet hours of a winter morning, fog drapes the landscape in soft tones, inviting the eye to wander slowly through layers of stillness. Here, I saw in the distance a Bald Eagle perched on a farm irrigation system. Where the light meets fog and shapes gently unfold, winter whispers its quiet stories. Click on the photo to see a larger version.

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