Greetings from Siesta Internet Cafe in Wasagaming, Manitoba.I'm on a photo trip through the Canadian Prairies and Rockies right now, currently shooting in Riding Mountain National Park (Manitoba) before heading to the grasslands of southern Saskatchewan.
Riding Mountain has some pretty good wildlife photo opportunities - for moose, beaver, elk and especially bison. The bison herd is in a massive enclosed prairie area that you can drive through - it's a pretty easy shoot if you can put up with the long dusty road to get there.
Riding Mountain is known for its diversity with three ecozones present in the park. Although the scenery is subtle, one of my favorite photos from here so far was taken a couple nights ago when driving back to camp. With the crescent moon low in the sky, I was able to frame it with the silhouettes of dead trees against the sunset afterglow.
Technicals:
EOS 1Ds m2
Bison: with EF 600/4 lens
Trees/Moon: with 70-200/2.8 lens and Singh-Ray Gold & Blue Polarizer
More to come when internet is available!
cheers,
Keep blogging, Ethan! As per usual, your pics are precious! More commentary on your trip's interesting highlights would be nice to read.
ReplyDeleteWe were at the new Visitor Centre last Monday, as visitors this time. Pretty incredible! And don't worry, your baby is still teething but doing just fine!
Ethan, thanks again for the introduction at the Visitor's Centre on August 12. We had a great time chatting with you-hope the Blue Heron exhibit turned out well! Our vacation included another 13 days following that to the North Shore of Superior. Wonderful place to photograph.
ReplyDeleteAs I am sure that where you are now is just as amazing. Good for you to have such an opportunity!
I look forward to more updates.
Be well Ethan, and as well..thanks for the shot! :) It has fit perfectly in my blog.
~Tom
wonderful photos.thanks for sharing these.....
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