Outdoor Journal and Notes on Nature

From rugged coastlines, night skies, and mountains across Canada to other naturally beautiful places around the world, I share advice and insights focused on landscape photography, inspired by time spent outdoors and travel.

Waves of Ontario 5/11/26 Waves of Ontario 5/11/26

Photographing Pyramid Mountain from Sunset to Sunrise

Golden hour to first light, Pyramid Mountain is a full scope location for landscape photography. From a great stragazing view at Pyramid Lake in Jasper National Park, chasing sunsets, stars, aurora, and sunrise.

Waves of Ontario 5/8/26 Waves of Ontario 5/8/26

Northern Lights Hunting and Photography in Iceland

A guide to photographing the Aurora Borealis in Iceland, including the best locations, camera settings, and how to plan around Northern Lights forecasts, weather, and moonlight.

Waves of Ontario 10/27/25 Waves of Ontario 10/27/25

Jasper National Park After the Wildfires

I returned to Jasper after the devastating wildfires to see what remained. Some places were scarred, others untouched, but the spirit of the landscape was still there. Here’s what it looks like now through the lens of a photographer.

Waves of Ontario 10/2/25 Waves of Ontario 10/2/25

Moraine Lake Sunrise Photography

Sunrise photography at Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, AB

Waves of Ontario 9/2/25 Waves of Ontario 9/2/25

Photographing the Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland

This article explores photographing the Matterhorn while staying in Zermatt, with a focus on viewpoints, timing, light conditions, and what to expect when working in an alpine environment. Rather than listing every possible spot, it reflects on a small number of locations and situations that consistently offer strong photographic potential.