personal projects

International Day of Action for Rivers 2017

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"A river seems a magic thing. A magic, moving, living part of the very earth itself.” 
― Laura Gilpin

March 14, 2017 was the International Day of Action for Rivers 2017 and I wanted to share my passion for protecting our local and international rivers.

My short aerial video shows the beautiful Sackville River during this past Fall season. The Sackville river runs through rural & urban areas within the city limits of Halifax/Bedford, Nova Scotia.

This is a river that truly flows through a city. I have personally enjoyed many days of hiking, photographing & fly fishing on this river system.

With the continued restoration efforts from the Sackville River Association, it is a habitat that supports a healthy ecosystem for many types of fish, birds and vegetation.

With Spring just around the corner think about supporting a local river association in your area.

Thank you for taking the time to read my article, if you have any questions or comments please free feel to leave a comment below.

Cheers and keep making photos :)
Mike

Fresh snowfall hike on the Blue Mountain Wilderness trails

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As soon as I saw the fresh snowfall in the early morning hours, I quickly packed up my gear and run out the door to catch the sunrise.

Fox Lake Trail, Blue Mountain Wilderness trails

I get such a charge hiking in freshly fallen snow.  There is a special stillness in the air that is very unique to a fresh snowfall.

All you can hear is your footsteps and the snow falling from the trees as the sun begins to rise.

As the sunrises on the trail

Coyote Bog, Blue Mountain Wilderness Trails. Nova Scotia

The Blue Mountain Wilderness Trails are my goto place to explore our natural world.  

Some much amazing accessible wilderness is found all within the city limits of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Beautiful trails through quiet forest, along lakes and stunning look-offs.  

All this wilderness within the city limits of Halifax, Nova Scotia

So the next pretty winter morning get outside and grab your winter coat, a pairs snowshoes and of course your camera.

To find more information about the trails in the Blue Mountain Wilderness system checkout the links below.

Cheers and keep making photos :)
Mike

Gear

  • Nikon D800
  • Nikon 14-24 / 24-70 / 70-200
  • Drone - DJI Inspire I

Winter Project continues - Film Scanning & Photo Retouching

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Winter (January) is here and for me that means continuing my personal film scanning & photo retouching project. My Grandfather & Great Grandfather were both photographers from the Maritimes. It is a endless pile of images from colour slides, negatives, B&W, 35mm, 4x5, etc).

It is a amazing collection of family memories, cultural events and past maritime landscapes. Someday in the "distant future" ;) I will have it all scanned and archived.