Stories Behind the Images

Spring's Arrival - Mountain Bluebird
When the first flashes of blue return to the fence lines, we know spring has arrived. In this image, a male mountain bluebird perches quietly in the golden morning light - a simple, heartwarming re...
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There’s nothing quite like the sight of a Blue Jay against fresh snow to lift your spirits. In Winter Blues, we share the fascinating secret behind their vibrant color - an illusion created by ligh...
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Sentinel of the Salmon Run - Bald Eagle
Each morning on our Grizzly Photo Safari, we’d find him waiting - a majestic bald eagle perched above the river, watching patiently for the salmon to run. This image captures the calm power and tim...
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Amid more than five feet of snow, the forest near our home fell silent - except for one patient hunter. Perched atop a buried spruce, a great grey owl waited, listening for the faint rustle of move...
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Morning Melody - Western Meadlowlark
High above the treetops, a bright yellow Western Meadowlark greets the day with song as we check our bluebird boxes - a perfect reminder of nature’s joyful rhythm.
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Tiny Jewel - Black-Chinned Hummingbird
Our first sighting of a black-chinned hummingbird in the Columbia Valley felt like a gift - a tiny jewel shimmering in the morning light, welcoming us home.
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Pine Grosbeak The Blog Stories Whispers of Red | Natures Stories
In the quiet of winter, when the forest near our Water Valley home lay hushed beneath snow, a flash of crimson would appear among the branches - the pine grosbeaks had returned. Their soft songs an...
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In the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest, we captured a rare moment of grace: a white spirit bear stretching in a flowing river. We call it “Spirit Yoga” - a peaceful image now featured on our cus...
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"The Confrontation" While out photographing the Alaskan Brown Bears in Lake Clark National Park in Alaska, we came across a mother and her two cubs digging for clams along the coast. Soon our guide...
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Morant’s Curve tells the emotional story of finally witnessing a train pass through the legendary Rocky Mountain bend after 40 years of trying. On a crisp winter day, a distant whistle echoed throu...
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