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 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 11/22/22 Waves of Ontario 11/22/22

Top 5 Photography Locations in Jasper National Park

Top 5 Photography Locations in Jasper National Park, Alberta

Waves of Ontario 11/21/22 Waves of Ontario 11/21/22

How to get to Spirit Island, Jasper National Park

How to get to Spirit Island, Jasper National Park, Alberta