Every Friday we feature an inspirational travel photo of a Canadian destination taken by one of our readers.
Why we chose it: This stunning shot says two things: patience and timing. (Well, maybe three things: patience, timing and a tripod.) The purple sky is simply amazing, the treeline silhouette is a perfect frame and the clarity in the clouds at the centre of the image are fantastic. Bring on the rainstorm season! (more…)
Every Friday we feature an inspirational travel photo of a Canadian destination taken by one of our readers.
Why we chose it: Remember summer? This photo makes us want to book our Great Canadian Road Trip across the Prairies right now. The composition is perfect, the colour is vibrant and casts some much-needed (albeit virtual) warmth on our winter days. The shadow across the bottom third of the canola field creates another subtle, interesting line.
A work of modern art in canola, open sky and silos. (more…)
Every Friday we feature an inspirational travel photo of a Canadian destination taken by one of our readers.
Why we chose it: Icebergs were made for black-and-white photography. Talk about drama! We especially love how crisp the iceberg appears. You can see every nook and cranny and can easily imagine texture were you to reach out and touch it. (more…)
Every Friday we feature an inspirational travel photo of a Canadian destination taken by one of our readers.
Why we chose it: The photographer claims to have set the ISO too high on this shot, so apparently this result is serendipitous. The composition is excellent—leaving two-thirds of the image to open sky is a perfect choice. And though the infrared filter likely amplifies the crispness, the blues and the otherworldly look of the trees, it doesn’t give the image that false, over-manipulated look common in infrared shots. It’s believable that the blind eye might actually see this in nature. (more…)
Every Friday we feature an inspirational travel photo of a Canadian destination taken by one of our readers.
Why we chose it: How did he get them to do that? This fortuitous shot of Canada geese (yup, it’s Canada, not Canadian—they’re not citizens, after all) in an unbroken V formation is even more interesting for the blue-pink sky and the golden light cast on the geese. No doubt these snowbirds are heading south from Georgian Bay on Lake Huron. (more…)
Every Friday we feature an inspirational travel photo of a Canadian destination taken by one of our readers.
Photo by Steve Sayles
Why we chose it: Twilight appears in the early afternoon at this time of year in Nunavut. Despite the potential emotional effects of winter’s dark days, it makes for a great photo! This image really captures the wide open spaces we enjoy in Canada. (more…)
Every Friday we feature an inspirational travel photo of a Canadian destination taken by one of our readers.
Why we chose it: BC has some of the most enviable sunsets in Canada, as evidenced here. It’s a beautiful silhouette—and the fiery sunset makes winter feel almost warm. But it’s the reflections in the puddles that makes it a truly remarkable shot. (more…)
Every Friday we feature an inspirational travel photo of a Canadian destination taken by one of our readers.
Why we chose it: The mountains, the evergreens, the frozen lake, the wide open space without another human being in sight, the sweater, the tuque, the hockey—it’s the quintessential Canadian winter shot! (more…)
Every Friday we feature an inspirational travel photo of a Canadian destination taken by one of our readers.
Why we chose it: In the Prairies, land and sky can blur together in winter. This snapshot of an elk herd on the snowy horizon illustrates just that, in Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park in southwestern Alberta (map). Winter can be a fantastic time for wildlife-viewing in Canada without the crowds—of humans, that is. (more…)
Every Friday we feature an inspirational travel photo of a Canadian destination taken by one of our readers.
Why we chose it: Nearly a year ago (December 21, 2010) a lunar eclipse coincided with the winter solstice—only the second time this has happened in 2,000 years. Northern Canada was one of the best places on earth to see the coppery red glow cast by the full moon as it moved through the centre of the earth’s shadow. (more…)
Every Friday we feature an inspirational travel photo of a Canadian destination taken by one of our readers.
Why we chose it: We almost didn’t recognize Niagara Falls’ SkyWheel from this angle. Bathed in warm light, it looks almost like a yellowing photograph of a Victorian-era Ferris wheel—if it weren’t for the sleek enclosed (and heated!) carriages. (more…)
Every Friday we feature an inspirational travel photo of a Canadian destination taken by one of our readers.
Why we chose it: Now that winter is nearly here, it can be depressing to see the skies darken in the afternoon. But if we all had this view from our balconies, maybe it wouldn’t be so bad. In capturing a gorgeous combo of man-made and natural light, the (lucky) photographer, who took this photo from home, makes Canada’s largest metropolis look downright cozy.
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Photo by BriYYZ.
Every Friday we feature an inspirational travel photo of a Canadian destination taken by one of our readers.
Photo by Sandra Cohen-Rose and Colin Rose
Why we chose it: The Palais des Congès convention centre is one of the most photographed structures in Montreal. This photograph captures the interior at a great angle, getting the light just right, accentuating the soaring ceilings and managing to make the sleek floor look like rippling black water. An artistic and eye-catching take on one of the city’s most artistic and eye-catching modern buildings.
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Every Friday we feature an inspirational travel photo of a Canadian destination taken by one of our readers.
Photo by Greg Kolz (Michael Ignatieff/Flickr CC)
Why we chose it: Today is Remembrance Day in Canada. This photo incorporates nearly everything there is to experience at the official Remembrance Day Ceremony in the nation’s capital: buglers, bagpipers and soldiers in formation. The photographer shows off an amazing command of depth of field and captures a soothing nice colour palette in an event that’s usually a sea of red uniforms. A poignant image befitting a somber event.
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Every Friday we feature an inspirational travel photo of a Canadian destination taken by one of our readers.
Photo by Axel Drainville
Why we chose it: It’s northern lights season! This photo from the remote Baie-James region in northwestern Quebec captures everything that’s mystical about this cold-weather sky show—the swirls of green cauldron-like light swirling through a starry sky. Pure eye candy, it makes us want to go there immediately, no matter the temperature.
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Every Friday we feature an inspirational travel photo of a Canadian destination taken by one of our readers.
Photo by Paul Gorbould
Why we chose it: In honour of autumn and Halloween, we searched high and low for the best pumpkin-patch capture in the land. The hyper-contrasted overcast sky in this photo is deliciously ominous. The narrowing perspective created by the trees framing either side add to the overall spookiness of the snap. And what focus! If this is what HDR can do, we’re sold.
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Every Friday we feature an inspirational travel photo of a Canadian destination taken by one of our readers.
Photo by Pedro fait de la Photo
Why we chose it: This photo proves that surfers will catch waves wherever they can find them—on the Saint Lawrence River right in downtown Montreal, for instance. Whitewater kayakers also frequently tackle this standing wave, dubbed Habitat 67 for the adjacent famed housing complex. Kudos to the photographer on this epic action shot—and to the surfer for braving the northern waters!
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Every Friday we feature an inspirational travel photo of a Canadian destination taken by one of our readers. Share your adventures by joining our Flickr Group so we can easily find you. We’ll credit you and link to your photo. If you have a particular theme you’d like us to showcase, let us know on Facebook or Twitter.
Photo by Denis Collette
Why we chose it: Fall is spectacular in Canada and until it’s over we’re gonna milk it for all it’s worth. A far cry from the standard foliage landscape, this unique abstract reflection is practically a Monet. Sizing the image as a square, mimicking a canvas, was a perfect choice.
Every Friday we feature an inspirational travel photo of a Canadian destination taken by one of our readers. Share your adventures by joining our Flickr Group so we can easily find you. We’ll credit you and link to your photo. If you have a particular theme you’d like us to showcase, let us know on Facebook or Twitter.
Photo by Cody James
Why we chose it: Ever wonder what the fuss is about prairie skies? Calgary-based photographer Cody James removes the guesswork with his series of stirring photos of Alberta landscapes. The sky itself is a masterpiece, but it’s no easy feat to capture all of the nuances in those windswept clouds, the rays of light that illuminate the fields, and a sense of how quickly prairie storms roll in. Ominous conditions to be sure, but they make for excellent light!
Every Friday we feature an inspirational travel photo of a Canadian destination taken by one of our readers. Share your adventures by joining our Flickr Group so we can easily find you. We’ll credit you and link to your photo. If you have a particular theme you’d like us to showcase, let us know on Facebook or Twitter.
Photo by StephenZacharias
Why we chose it: Ever wonder what speed looks like? Now you know. The vibrant colour and nighttime motion blur effect in this shot make it a work of abstract art. At first glance you might miss the columns and entryway in the background: Who knew Union Station could be so sexy?
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