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Templo del Dios del Viento - Tulum

Situated on a cliff overlooking the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico stands the Mayan Ruin, Templo del Dios del Viento (Temple of the Wind God). This was one of the more challenging images I have ever taken as I blew out my knee getting down to the base of the cliff to capture this image (knee surgery 9 months later). I did get the shot though.

Gullfoss (Golden Falls)

Gullfoss is one of the most spectacular Waterfalls in all of Iceland. It is a massive waterfall which is composed of two distinct steps which fall at 90-degree angles to one another. The upper tier cascades down a 12.5 metres (41 ft) rock staircase that spans nearly 240 metres (800 ft) across. The water then rushes into a narrow throat and plunges down 32 metres (105 ft) into a lower canyon. This image is a little tricky to capture because of the vast amount of mist given off by the falls. Be prepared to get absolutely soaked if you stand here.

Roman Colosseum

Captured this different perspective of the Roman Colosseum from the House of the Vestals. Of all the images I have seen of this famous world heritage site, I have seen very few from this vantage point.

Vatnsleysufoss (Faxafoss)

Vatnsleysufoss, otherwise known as ‘Faxi’ or Faxafoss, is a small waterfall on the Tungufljót river, near Reykholt, Iceland. Vatnsleysufoss is only 7 m (23 ft) in height, but what it lacks in stature, it makes up in an astonishing width of 80 m (260 ft). Both the Tungufljót river and the waterfall itself are popular fishing spots for local salmon fishermen.

Black-Capped Chickadee

Captured this little Black-Capped Chickadee perched upon a snow covered Pine Tree at Mew Lake in Algonquin Park.

Auðnir Farm at Drangafjall Ridge

Nestled in the heart of the North Icelandic country-side at the base of Drangafjall Ridge sits the picturesque and peaceful Auðnir (Audnir) farm. The conical peak of the ridge, called Hraundrangi (The Rockfall Spire), towers 80 metres (260 ft) above the ridge.

White Out

Teachers Island (Riggy Island) on frozen Otter Lake in the Algonquin HIghlands (Canada), taken on a cool dense foggy winter's afternoon.

Eastern Gray Timber Wolf

A wider angle view of the Eastern Gray Timber Wolf I came face to face with on the Track and Tower Trail in Algonquin Park. Although I like my other image of the wolf set against a stark snow white background, I think I prefer this image that captures some of the surrounding forest.

Eastern Gray Timber Wolf

First time out with my Camera after my knee surgeries and I decided to stop at the Track and Tower Trail in Algonquin Park. To my shock, just a few metres up the trail I came face to face with this beautiful lone Eastern Gray Timber Wolf. Had the fortune of getting to spend about 10 minutes with this stunning animal before she wandered off into the forest.

Red Lynx (Bobcat)

Captured this image of a beautiful Red Lynx (also known as a Bobcat) looking right at me, during a visit to a local wildlife rescue. I was very fortunate to be able to enter the enclosure to capture this image; however, during my visit this fellow decided to get personal and jumped up on my chest to perch across my head and shoulders.

Seydisfjordur

If you visit only one location in the Eastfjords of Iceland, it should be the picturesque village of Seydisfjordur which surrounds Fjarðará Lagoon. Nestled between the snowcapped mountains and cascading waterfalls from Mt. Bjólfur (1085m) and Strandartindur (1010m), this tranquil little village offers a wonderful atmosphere for explorers to enjoy. While here you should check out Kaffi Lára El Grillo Bar which is located on Regnboga Vegur (Rainbow Road).

Skarðsvík - Sand Patterns

Secluded in the northwestern tip of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in Iceland is Skarðsvík beach, with its beautiful turquoise waters and golden brown sand. The waters at Skarðsvík can be very dangerous with a strong surf and undertow, and I was mesmerized by the patterns left in the sand as the surf pulled out.

Reynisfjara Basalt Sea Stacks

Vík í Mýrdal's enormous Basalt Sea Stacks set against the the stunning Reynisfjara Black Volcanic Sand Beach. The columnar basalt is formed when a lava flow cools suddenly and contraction forces build up. Cracks then form horizontally and the extensive fracture network that develops results in the hexagonal formation of columns which are always upright, standing perpendicular to the cooling surface.

Námafjall Pass

One of the most scenic drives in the world, the Ring Road (Route 1) around Iceland. Pictured here is Route 1 through Námafjall Pass near the Mývatn Area in Northern Iceland. This area is world famous for it's Geothermal activity.

Pine Warbler

Captured this little yellow Pine Warbler perched on a tree stump outside of our Lakehouse in the Algonquin Highlands (Ontario, Canada).

Lómagnúpur Mountain

Lómagnúpur is a stunning Icelandic mountain with almost vertical cliffs that reach a height of 671m, the highest in all of Iceland. Lómagnúpur became famous in the Njáll saga, in which Flosi has a nightmare where he had killed Njáll with his men and then dreamt of a giant coming out of the mountain and announcing the death of his people.

Reynisdrangar (Viewed from Vik)

The Reynisdrangar Basalt Sea Stacks viewed from the shoreline of the picturesque village of Vik. Photographed just before Blue Hour, I just loved the green grass foreground set against a Magenta setting sun, the cool blue ocean waters, and the silhouette of Reynisdrangar in the background. Such a peaceful moment in time.

Osprey In Flight

Captured this Osprey majestically hunting close to its nest in the Kawartha Highlands near Balsam Lake. This large raptor was more than 60 cm (24 in) in length wth a wingspan of about 180 cm (71 in).

Svínafellsjökull Glacier

Sandwiched between the peaks of Hrútfjallstindar and Hvannadalshnúkur mountains falls the easily accessible Svínafellsjökull Glacier. At 8km long and almost 1km wide this glacier looks very impressive; however, this outake glacier is tiny in comparison to the immense Vatnajökull Glacier from which it originates (with Öræfajökull in between them).

Skógafoss Rainbow

Skógafoss is one of Iceland’s biggest and most beautiful waterfalls with a width of 25 meters (82 feet) and a drop of 60 meters (197 feet). Due to the amount of spray the cascade produces, you can often see a rainbow as the sun emerges from behind the clouds. You can walk right up to this waterfall (as I did), but be prepared to get drenched. I was very fortunate to be able to capture this double rainbow image, as keeping the lens free from the mist was a challenge.

White Rhinoceros

Captured this side profile image of a White Rhino at African Lion Safari. I like the Rhino, but was not too happy with the background, so I descided to try my hand at making it a composite with some smokey grey clouds.

Sleeping Galapagos Fur Seal

Captured this close-up image of a sleeping Galapagos Fur Seal soaking up some sunshine on the beach in Punta Suarez, Espanola Island, Galapagos. If you look closely you can see a fly on his nose.

Winter's Boathouse

Canadian winters can often be quite harsh. Captured here on Smoke Lake in Algonquin Park is a winter battered boathouse, partially submerged and collasped. I would not want to try and salvage that boat.