Category Archives: NATURE

YELLOWSTONE

Posted on March 2, 2023 by bilyreid

On this day in history, President Grant signed the bill to fund America’s first national park. I was fortunate to experience the park under both summer and winter conditions in the space of one eventful and photographically sublime week. No … Continue reading →

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AUTUMN SPLENDOUR

Posted on November 4, 2019 by bilyreid

We were fortunate to have a spectacular display of fall colour in the Gatineau Hills this year. Below is a scene typical of the area. MEECH CREEK COVERED BRIDGE, GATINEAU, QUEBEC

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INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY

Posted on August 12, 2019 by bilyreid

Today is International Youth Day and my young friend Zac Wagman makes an official stop in Ottawa on his cross Canada ride for sustainable forestry development. Zac started the ride in Victoria, BC and hopes to finish in St. John’s, … Continue reading →

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DAVEY TREE CALENDAR 2019

Posted on December 12, 2018 by bilyreid

The Davey Tree company, established 1880 and North America’s oldest and largest tree service company, has just released their 2019 promotional calendar, “The Trees of Davey“. The calendar presents a spectacular display of 12 remarkable trees throughout North America currently … Continue reading →

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SPITFIRE

Posted on December 8, 2018 by bilyreid

Sad news out of Yellowstone today. Wolf 926F, otherwise known as “Spitfire” of the Lamar valley pack, was shot outside the perimeter of the park.   This incident recalls my encounter with a member of the pack during my last visit … Continue reading →

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TO BEE….

Posted on August 11, 2018 by bilyreid

…or not to be? That is the question!   Shakespeare in the back garden!!. The acquisition of the new Nikon D850 has rekindled my interest in macro photography. Amazing what life and death struggles are going on in my   own garden!! … Continue reading →

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ISRAELI BIRDS

Posted on July 31, 2018 by bilyreid

While far from a birding trip per se, I did manage to snap a few photos of some birds seen along the way.  SPUR-WINGED PLOVER This handsome fellow with the glaring red eye was snapped on the shores of the … Continue reading →

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THE MAPLE LEAF FOREVER!

Posted on March 14, 2018 by bilyreid

COMFORT MAPLE, PELHAM, ONTARIO The Comfort Maple is Canada’s oldest and finest example of a climax forest Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum). The tree has been estimated by the Ontario Forestry Association to be between four and five hundred  years old.  … Continue reading →

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ALASKAN ADVENTURE

Posted on February 20, 2018 by bilyreid

My new photobook, ALASKAN ADVENTURE, is available for preview here.

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ALASKA BLACK BEAR

Posted on October 22, 2017 by bilyreid

Some photos of Alaska Black Bears shot during my recent trip. BEAR CUB UP A TREE    

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