SYMBIOSIS

sĭm″bē-ō′sĭs noun Lichens have scientific names as though they are a species of organism, but actually a lichen is a fungus and an alga living in a symbiotic relationship (both are benefited by living together.) The fungus cannot photosynthesize so it cannot create food from solar energy, but the alga can photosynthesize. The alga needs …

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WILDERNESS TRAILS I

These photographs represent 10 days of hiking on the La Cloche Silhouette Trail in Killarney Provincial Park. The trail is approximately 80 kms + the distance to travel from the main trail to each of the campsites and back. That put our total distance hiked to just under 100kms. The majority of these photographs were …

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BREAKERS

Who ever said that men can’t multi-task?  Not only could I exercise my creativity, I could also watch the kids in the water, prevent my camera from being splashed by the waves and keep myself cool by playing in the water.  Photographing waves as they crash on the shore is not only an exercise in …

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LIQUID LIGHT

Short Hills Provincial Park is located on the southern extremity of St. Catharines.  This is an excellent place to hike, go horseback riding, mountain biking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.  Two of my favourite destinations in the park are Terrace Creek Falls and Swayze Falls.  There are trails leading to them or you can (adventurous …

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THE CAMPFIRE

As the sun sets and the cool night air creeps in, the camp fire is first on our priority list.  It immediately becomes the social ‘hot spot’ where everyone gathers to keep warm, cook food and wind down from the activities of the day.  Around the fire is where stories are told, dreams are shared …

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LIMESTONE

I spent a decade or so living on and exploring the northern section of the Niagara Escarpment.  The limestone escarpment was everywhere, from towering cliffs off in the distance to the rock just inches under the soil of your front lawn.  Where the escarpment interacts with the waters of Georgian Bay you will find these …

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