Sweet memories of a rewarding Winter....

Well I am sure most of us are more than welcoming the coming of Spring. We sure have had our share of snow, ice and freezing rain conditions in our areas in Central Ontario. But for all our adventures in Algonquin Park, we were always rewarded in one shape or form, with amazing  captures of her winter residents. As well as gorgeous landscape opportunities.

It takes a special effort to get going on those chilly winter mornings, but I am always amazed how some photographers travel for hours from the south of us, to be present for a sunrise and to view her many winter birds and mammals, on their daily struggles for survival. My hat is off to them.

Winter shooting can be challenging at the least, with varied light densities, cold tempts, brutal winds and never knowing what animals will be present. As my long standing rule applies, it's by chance and not by choice.

Sadly we also witnessed way too much interference with signs of baiting and harassment towards some of the mammals, just so these unethical photographers can get their shots. Education is the key but unfortunately that will not stop the problem completely.

Anyway here  are some of my favourite Bird, Wildlife and Landscape shots that were acquired over the 4 months of an Algonquin Winter.