Category Archives: Summer

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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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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Ten Turkey Vultures

Posted on 08/26/2025 by Jens

I’ve just returned from a trip to Northern Vancouver Island. The temperature was cooler and more pleasant than the heat we’ve been experiencing in the Vancouver lower mainland. During my trip I visited Port McNeill, Port Alice, and Alert Bay. In Alert Bay I would recommend seeing the wonderful U’mista Cultural Centre which is a small museum that is dedicated to the survival of all aspects of the cultural heritage of the Kwakwa’wakw people. I photographed turkey vultures and golden eagles. The turkey vultures were perched in a tree and I had never seen ten in such close proximity to one another. Click on any of the photos below to see a larger version.

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RCAF Snowbirds

Posted on 07/25/2025 by Jens

As part of the fireworks in Vancouver on July 19th and 23rd the RCAF Snowbirds performed over English Bay. I’ve always been a huge fan. Click on an image to see a larger size and then use your left and right keys to scroll through the gallery.

 

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Bike the Night

Posted on 09/15/2024 by Jens

This evening was Bike the Night in Vancouver which was a HUB cycling event. I tried to find a good location for photography. I experimented with different settings for ISO, exposure time, and depth of field. This is a photo of a cyclist who had decorated their bike with lights. With the rider being slightly blurred it conveys a sense of motion. Click on the image to see a larger version.

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Green Bokeh

Posted on 07/12/2024 by Jens

This Bald Eagle ( Haliaeetus leucocephalus ) was perched at the top of a small pine tree. It didn’t look like it was very comfortable as it struggled to maintain its balance. By using a lens aperture of f/5.6 I created a nice bokeh. This aesthetic quality is the blur or out-of-focus part in the background. It was midday when I took the photo, the light was very harsh, and for that reason I usually don’t take photos at this time of day. However, I do like the green background created by the other trees. Click on the image to see a larger version.

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