When I think back to my formative years, I have always had a desire to document my world.  I even considered a career in journalism but for some reason ended up in education.  After many years of teaching, I retired from this occupation to farm full-time.  And I feel that this career change has been instrumental in my growth as a photographer.  As our farmland stretches from my home southward to the US border (some 50 miles) and encompasses the beautiful Pembina Valley, I am constantly exposed to amazing wildlife and incredible scenery.

Every day during the growing season and many days afterwards, I am out and about in my rural Manitoba – camera in hand.  My true passion is wildlife – anything with a heartbeat – and I am constantly pursuing one species or another. At the start of every year, I am seeking owls – like the Great Grey and the Snowy.  Then it is lynx mating season followed closely by dancing Sharp-tailed grouse, the bird migration, and black bears emerging from their dens.  Rarely, do I return home without capturing at least a few dozen images.  Manitoba is a mecca for creatures big and small, providing me with endless sudjects to help me hone my skills.  

Although wildlife is my go-to, the sky is a close second in terms of my favourite subject.  From the foreboding skies of an approaching storm, the awe-inspiring prairie sunsets, the sparkling stars in the Milkyway, and the dancing Aurora, my photographic opportuities are endless!

Beyond my need to document, I also have a desire to share my experiences with others.  So I thought, why not create a blog.  In this way I can share both my images and the stories behind them.  Hopefully you enjoy the results!