Most discussions of backgrounds are cautionary. Because, more often than not, backgrounds ruin images. Instead of strengthening our...

Enter the world of macro photography and you see dashers, darners, clubtails, cruisers and skimmers. You also see different kinds of...

I confess, I'm a man of few words. And, although I continue to spend a good deal of time observing the natural world, I'm guilty of...

When we photograph familiar birds, we face the challenge of creating something new and interesting. Although our images might be very...

Most people who have explored photography have encountered the rule of thirds. So, why do I call it a suggestion? In composition, I don't...

This time of year provides unique opportunities to observe Snowy Owls. And a drive along the emptiness of country roads may be rewarded...

I know we live in a climate with real summers and real winters. We know it gets cold. But it is difficult to appreciate just how cold it...

A quick note of thanks to everyone who visited Much Struck in 2018, and best wishes to all of you in 2019! At this time of year, most of...

Many wildlife photography guides encourage students to create a connection between the subject and the viewer. Not every great wildlife...

The winter solstice is upon us and we have arrived at the shortest day of the year. To be exact, we will experience eight hours and...

In wildlife photography, backgrounds make or break images. Yes, there are situations where context is important. And wide angle images of...

Birds in flight are a unique challenge. Unlike landscapes that give you the time to adjust your settings and explore different...

Some time ago, I realized you have to be a little bit crazy to be a nature photographer. You wait for hours. You hope your subject gets...

The days are cold and the hours of light are few. The sun's warmth touches us but with diminished intensity. Nature photographers have...

The image has always been there. You have walked the trail hundreds of times. But you have not seen it. You visit again and again to...

Until recently, I didn't know that ducks such as Mallards are able to sleep with one eye open. They are literally half asleep! The...

Recent snowfalls create many opportunities for memorable images. But properly exposing these images is difficult. Because of the way...

Yes, we are in a deep freeze and that freeze is occurring sooner than expected. Last year, the Viviry Creek remained ice free well into...

While other species might be more rare and their images more valued, I never tire of Mallards, especially at this time of year. Males...

This time of year, one of my favourite birds to photograph is the Hooded Merganser. Males of this species have ornate colouring and...