Back in the early 1990’s, my education at Sir Sanford Fleming College in Lindsay, Ontario included a course in insect identification. I must admit, I did quite well. Today, I remember little to nothing. When I got hooked on taking images of our little friends this spring and summer, I had to start all over…Continue reading Flying Bugs: The Ultimate Travellers
Category: Flora and Fauna
The $11.89 Alternative To A DSLR Macro Lens
In June, the urge to have a macro lens for my Canon Rebel T3i popped up again. Not able to afford a brand new lens at this time, I though I’d browse through eBay and see what was available on the used market. What I found was a brand new kit of filters that simulate…Continue reading The $11.89 Alternative To A DSLR Macro Lens
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada – Where Are The Sea Turtles?
Opened on October 16, 2013, the crowds had hardly subsided by our first visit to Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada on January 14, 2014. However, going on a Tuesday and right after the kids were back at school after the Christmas Break made for a liveable crowd. Friends had gone the Saturday before us and there…Continue reading Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada – Where Are The Sea Turtles?
Toronto Zoo: Morally Wrong or Just Plain Entertainment?
Is a zoo right or wrong? There are valid arguments for both sides. Zoos like the Toronto Zoo are doing great work to attempt to bring certain species back from the brink of extinction. They take in injuried and abandoned animals that would have otherwise died in the wild. Their onsite research is undoubtedly invaluable.…Continue reading Toronto Zoo: Morally Wrong or Just Plain Entertainment?