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Rebecca St. Pierre
Port Carling (Muskoka Region), Ont./Ont.
A September cruise in 2023 on Lake Rosseau in Port Carling, Ontario, revealed not only a beautiful landscape of mature forests and rocky islands, but also the immense connection people have with this ...
To access Lake Helen you have to walk on a trail for 5.8 km, during my visit in early July, there was still some ice on the lake
Pour accéder au lac Helen on doit marcher dans un sentier pendant 5 ...
A rainy day at the lake celebrating my son's birthday (can barely see them fishing on the other side of the lake in this wide angle shot). But my patience paid off with this fleeting moment of beauty.
Hidden Waters
After a long and strenuous mountain hike, we arrived at our destination just as the curtain of clouds started to disappear. This small lake came seemingly out of nowhere, striking in ...
Marmot Haven
Grizzly Lake is located 11km from one of Tombstone National Park's trailheads, hidden amongst some of Canada's most unique mountain peaks. Along the way we were greeted by marmots, gro ...
Chatham Kent Region, Rondeau Provincial Park, Morpeth, Ontario, Ont./Ont.
Lake Erie Shoreline beside the grasslands off of the South Point East Trail. In late fall the grasses turn a bright rusty orange. The sand, heavy with iron deposits on this stretch of beach are dark r ...
This was taken in the golden hour at Vermillion Lakes 2. The paddle boarder traversed the entire lake, enjoying the lakes stillness and the approaching sunset light.The water was a deep blue, the clou ...
Une courte randonnée permet d'accéder à ce superbe lac de couleur émeraude qui, lors de ma visite, au début juillet, était encore partiellement couvert de glace.
Mountain and forest reflection at Vermilion Lake 2 during golden hour.
Light and shadow play on the mountain and forest. The lake is at peace, but alive with color.
I was at Trout Lake, looking to capture a sunset scene during golden hour. As the sun set past the horizon, and civil twilight began, I noticed the trees and bramble in the distance shoreline possesse ...
Photo taken from the north shore of Emerald Lake.The small tree in the foreground and the reflection of the mountain attracted my attention.
Photo prise à partir de la rive nord du lac Emeraude. L ...
Chatham-Kent Region, Rondeau Provincial Park, Morpeth, Ontario, Ont./Ont.
Lake Erie Shoreline, Rondeau Provincial Park off of the South Point Trail East, beside the black oak savannah, a few days after a snow storm. Photo taken in January, 2024.
Southwestern Ontario, Rondeau Provincial Park, Morpeth, Ontario, Ont./Ont.
Lake Erie Shoreline on the beach access from the South Point Trail West, where the blowdowns from the edge of the oak savannah litter the beach. Taken in November, 2023 during a storm.
Medicine Lake On a Misty, Rainy Day
This B&W image was shot while the rain was coming down at Medicine Lake. The day was cool, misty, damp and rainy. As a result the light was soft, diffuse, an ...
Southwestern Ontario, Chatham-Kent, Rondeau Provincial Park, Morpeth Ontario, Ont./Ont.
Lake Erie shoreline off of the South Point East Trail where the grasslands end and the black oak savannah begins. Photo taken in April, 2024 during a rain storm.
Misty Days at Medicine Lake.
This image was shot on a very misty, rainy day at Medicine Lake. The light quality was perfect-soft, diffused and evenly dispersed. Little or no hotspots as the cloud c ...
Chatham Kent District, Rondeau Provincial Park, Morpeth, Ontario, Ont./Ont.
Lake Erie Shoreline, Rondeau Provincial Park, off of the South Point East Trail, looking east from the black oak savannah to the grasslands. Photo taken in April, 2024.
Chatham-Kent District, Rondeau Provincial Park, Morpeth Ontario, Ont./Ont.
Driftwood embedded in sand at dawn beside the black oak savannah on the South Point Trail East in Rondeau Provincial Park. Photo taken in January, 2024.
A Mississauga Masterpiece: Sunrise at Jack Darling Park
This photo captures the serene beauty of a sunrise at Jack Darling Park, on the shores of Lake Ontario. The stillness of the pre-dawn hour is ...
Rondeau Provincial Park, Morpeth, Chatham-Kent County, Ont./Ont.
Lake Erie shoreline at the First Beach Access swimming area, in Rondeau Provincial Park, looking East through the grasslands, and taken in September, 2023 in the early morning.
View of east end of lake from West Brook II tour boat. The morning fog just dissipated enough to reveal stunning cliffs in the fiord later in the afternoon.
Although the name is called a pond (landlo ...
The distinct ecological conditions of these lakes with bottom sediments that contain a mixture of clay and carbonate minerals support unique flora and fauna.
Great Slave Lake, NWT; East of Yellowknife, N.W.T./T.N.-O.
Saw this little inukshuk on a small, unnamed island on Great Slave Lake (headed back to Yellowknife from Blanchette Island) and had to stop. It was beautiful…
Sunset is often a spectacular time on our lakes in Canada. Each is unique and I never tire of them. This photo of Lake Opinicon, facing towards the Queen's University Biological Station, shows a cloud ...
Warm hues of a setting summer sun on the 100 meter high Mazinaw Rock. With over 260 pictographs, we are reminded of the inextricable weaving of lake biodiversity and indigenous culture and what we can ...
Slocan Lake provides a beautiful backdrop below as wildflowers blaze on the mountainside along the Idaho Peaks Trail. I think this is one of the most spectacular, relatively accessible sights in Briti ...
This hashtag#LakeBlitzPhoto2024 was taken by DataStream’s Aislin Livingstone of the Yukon River! Did you know, the Yukon River is one of the longest rivers in North America, stretching over 3000 km ...
This is an aerial photo of the Long Sault Parkway, an island chain linked by a road in the Lake St. Lawrence, which formed after the construction of the Moses Saunders Dam in 1958. The building of the ...
Early morning minimalist interpretation of Lake Ontario from a camping trip in April to Presqu'ile Provincial Park. The Great Lakes have many moods and this image reminds me that I need to make an eff ...
The history of glaciation and ice ages is written upon the geology of Ontario. Glacial lakes are some of the most beautiful examples of this. This photo is of Long Lake, a small lake in South Frontena ...
This photo was taken in June 2024 while I was kayaking on Pyramid Lake, Alberta. The wind picked up shortly after this was taken and the glass look was replaced with soft waves.
The Long Sault Parkway is a series of islands on the St. Lawrence River, in the portion known as Lake St. Lawrence. The area was flooded with the construction of the Moses Saunders dam, inundating ten ...
Lorsqu'un milieu forestier, comme les berges d'un lac, est sursaturé en eau, il se transforme tranquillement en tourbière. Les tourbières jouent un rôle important car elles stockent environ le dou ...
This photo was taken while I was kayaking on Pyramid Lake Near Jasper, Alberta. It had been so windy forever and our last morning in the Jasper area was calm. We grabbed our kayaks and took off to Pyr ...
I've spent every summer on Perry Lake, and every year I see new and beautiful wildlife. I could spend hours sitting in the marshy wetlands, listening to the blackbirds and the dragonflies, watching tu ...
Central Kootenay, Selkirk Mountain Range, B.C./C.-B.
A beautiful tranquil little lake nestled within Stagleap Provincial Park in the Central Kootenay Region, right on the Crowsnest Highway #3 at the Kootenay Pass Summit.
J'adore cette photo. Plage narurelle au Lac La Minerve.
Elle montre le calme, la paix, la beauté.
Les rides du sable, les frissons de l'eau évoquent la vie du lac.
Le mois d’avril offre parfois des décors formidables. En cette fin d’après-midi, au retour du travail, la nature offre une scène tiré d’un film. Le lac est majestueux avec ce brouillard et l ...
On Vancouver Island it is unusual for lakes to freeze over. Thetis Lake on the west coast had a very thin layer of ice for just a few days, showing a totally different character and dimension to its t ...
Early morning at Lake O'Hara, with its crystal clear water and the sun rising fast from behind the Rocky Mountains. Lake O'Hara region has sensitive alpine conditions and is carefully protected to kee ...
Sunkissed! A photo of our dock across the lake. As the sun went down, the rays hit the top of the trees and produced a nice reflection on the calm lake as well.
A spring view of Lost Lake, Whistler, in the foreground with two resident birds, human sunbathers in the mid ground while skiers enjoy the last of the winter snow of Blackcombe Mountain in the backgro ...
Un des magnifiques couchers de soleil, tous plus uniques les uns que les autres que nous avons au Lac Saint-Jean.
J'ai pris cette photo au mois de septembre vers la fin de l'été.
A beautiful, calm day on the shore of Duck Lake. This lake is known for its small mouth bass fishing as well as being part of a provincial protected wetland.
This outbuilding of the Marriott Homestead built in 1915 sits on the shores of Big Bar Lake in the British Columbia Cariboo region. This building, and the others around it, have all not been torn down ...
We have lived on the shore of this tiny lake since 1981, and never tire of its beauty and the up close and personal encounters with nature it provides.
We are especially thrilled with the nesting pai ...
Ces deux loutres étaient affairées à pêcher et à se cajoler près de la rive l'automne dernier. Dès la mi-novembre, le lac gelait plus fréquemment, ce qui permettait à ces deux mustélidés d' ...
Dans cet endroit, il y a des grands hérons et des grandes aigrettes qui guettent leur nourriture... Sur cette photo, on voit un grand héron déployant ses magnifiques ailes au vol et une grande aigr ...
Who goes there? This big guy was hiding out along the rocky shoreline. Western toad? Is she (?) spawning? She looked very plump. Hiding out from gulls most likely!
Ever get the feeling that someone’s watching you? 🐢👀
DataStream’s Meghan McLeod caught this adorable picture of a snapping turtle on Cirrus Lake in Quetico Provincial Park. The snapping t ...
Rough Skin newt portrait.
I took this picture with breathhold as my second visit to this lake.
This smaller newt was curious about its reflection in the camera dome port. The first summer I tried to ...
This is the first time I have been able to capture a photo of a painted turtle shedding its scutes. I never actually knew that was a thing until I saw this turtle on the log.
While kayaking I came across a river otter making quite the noise as it made a lunch of a newly caught Crayfish. I was surprised to see how huge the catch was. Didn't take long for it to be devoured.
A loon cries out for his mate through the fog. I watched and listened to this loon for about an hour before his mate finally showed and they went off into the fog, where I lost sight of them.
Burnaby Lake Regional Park, Burnaby, BC, B.C./C.-B.
"Bathing Bird": Every year migratory birds come to Burnaby Lake from Spring to Summer. It has been a place where I have gone to many times and simply enjoyed being there listening to all kinds of bird ...
"Relaxation underwater"
Rough Skin newt on a leaf.
I was snorkeling on many lakes when I a realized that when slowly approached, rough Skin newts will tolerate human moving slowly.
I went back with ...
A connection to the wild: In this fleeting moment, a bird becomes one with the elements, its spirit soaring in harmony with Lake Erie's rhythm. Port Dover, a witness to this extraordinary spectacle, a ...
The serene waters of Ontario Lake. The warm summer sun beats down upon the surface, creating a gentle ripple effect on the otherwise glassy surface. Suddenly, a flash of brown and white feathers break ...
Snapping Turtles can live for up to 70 years and grow to over a foot long. I saw this one on the boardwalk at the Queen's University Biological Station. With a sharp beak and flexible, agile neck, the ...
A Columbia spotted frog (Rana luteiventris) was spotted at the Cambridge Creek and Violin Lake Ecosystem Restoration Project near Trail, BC, where four dams that no longer served the City of Trail wer ...
Blanding's turtle (Emydoidea blandingii).
⚠️ The blanding's turtle is an endangered species throughout most of its range.
🏞️ Major threats to their populations include habitat fragmenta ...
Wetlands are the lungs of freshwater ecosystems, and often contain submerged trees depending on the water level. After strong winds, it's not uncommon for some to fall over. This image was taken by dr ...
Marshlands are nature's filter, and are integral parts of lake ecosystems. They help moderate water levels, filter pollutants and excess nutrients, and provide valuable habitat for fish fry and other ...
This is a green frog that I saw by the side of the road at Lake Opinicon, near the Queen's University Biological Station. This waterway is part of the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site that l ...
At the south part of Sturgeon Lake we have a strong population of beaver, muskrat and otters. Here is an otter enjoying a cray fish. Look at those teeth!
On ne sait jamais qui on va rencontrer sur la plage de notre Lac. Ce jour-là, ce fut des outardes qui nageaient avant de reprendre leur grand voyage vers le sud.
While kayaking on Lake Scugog I came across a frog sitting on a lily pad in the bay. I thought it was an interesting perspective to include the bay also, like the frog was the owner of it.
Meal time!!!
Red-necked Grebe's family.
Dad brings food, mostly minnows until all chicks are fed. For chicks, it's a learning experience. They learn how to handle their food, and how to get fish bac ...
We have a heron that lives in our bay, lucky for me it is very used to seeing me on my kayak so I am able to catch it in many poses. I have named it Sid!
River otters playing in a wetland feeding Balsam Lake which is the summit of the Trent Severn system. The lake system is under pressure from increased nutrient loading and invasive species.
The RedWing Blackbirds are very protective of their nests. Both male and female are very vocal when you approach on the kayak. This female was keeping a close eye on me.
It's always a joy to see new families at the lake. We had a lovely family of ducklings that were very photogenic. They visit regularly as a family to munch in our bay until they grow up and go on thei ...
Ice-cooled water from the largest non-polar icefield in the world, the Kluane National Park is one of the most diverse lake we have in Canada. The picturesque background of towering ice-capped mountai ...
A true Canadian "follow the leader" photo. This gaggle of geese was out enjoying the sunshine when they all lined up nearly single file and paddled past me. Nice to see the youngsters at the back of t ...
A breathtaking scene unfolded at the tip of Point Pelee as a majestic group of American White Pelicans glided gracefully across the water, their pristine feathers shimmering in the sunlight. Accompany ...
Canada's lakes are majestic and imposing places of nature. Without a doubt, its immensity, its color and its wonderful radiance are characteristics that make these places incredible landscapes in the ...
This photo is of an American White Pelican at Frank Lake. Frank Lake is an important productive wetland that provides habitat for approximately 190 plant spp., 194 bird app., and 16 mammal app.
Searching through the debris to find a spot to get to shore. This is one example of how shorelines on this lake have eroded away due to fluctuating water levels caused by hydroelectric activities.
The landscape of this lake was completely changed by an out of control wildfire in 2023. This was taken in the fall after access to the area was permitted and the land was still smoldering. However, n ...
In 2024, snowfall was below average in the Lake Kénogami watershed (influence of climate change?). In mid-June the lake level was still very low, in several places we could see the lake bed and sever ...
In June 2024, the level of Kénogami lake was abnormally low due to low winter precipitation. In several places, we could see the lake bed as well as rusty waste thrown into the body of water probably ...
"La route du feu" dans le parc national des Grands-Jardins. La proximité des voies routières a un impact négatif sur la santé des lacs et sur leur aspect visuel. Le lac Saint-Anne du Nord est au m ...
Du haut du mont Saint-Michel, on peut voir le lac de la Tourterelle Triste au premier plan et le lac Saint-Georges à l'arrière-plan. Le premier se porte bien alors que le second est en train de s'at ...
Dans le secteur Arthabaska du parc national des Grands-Jardins, on peut voir l'impact des deux feux successifs qui ont eu lieu dans les années 90; les traces laissées par leur passage sont bien visi ...
B.C. Wildlife Federation staff building tiny beaver dam analogues (BDAs) on the shore of Violin Lake (near Trail, B.C.). BDAs were built as a training exercise for the BCWF's Watershed Team. This spec ...
Our actions can have unintended consequences on lake ecosystems. High levels of motor boat activity can spreads invasive species between lakes, accelerate shoreline erosion with their wakes, destroy v ...
Light pollution affects animal habitat quality, migration patterns, and even human health. I took this photo of Lake Opinicon at 2 AM. To my astonishment, we could see light from the nearby city of Ki ...
A view towards Lougheed Village and surrounding high-rises from the east end of Burnaby lake, overlooking a patch of water lilies. The lake is centrally located in Burnaby and is a destination for loc ...
Peace River Basin limnological region, West Moberly First Nations & Saulteau First Nations reside on the shores of this lake., B.C./C.-B.
Conservation checking the fish populations in Moberly lake.
There has been a problem with the fish populations, since the early 70’s.
Restocking efforts and programs have been taking place since 2 ...
Smokestacks & Silhouettes at Sunrise.
Looking east across Hay Bay as a new day dawns, the smokestacks of a nearby gas-fueled power generating station sit quietly while vegetation in the foregro ...
Taken on June 8th 2014 Saturday at Atlin Lake, British Columbia. A 2 hour drive from Whitehorse, Yukon. Using Iphone 14 pro max. Not a pro here. I just used whatever setting I have and took a shot.
Bruce Nuclear Generating Station, taken from North Bruce at the southern boundary of MacGregor Point Provincial Park, near Port Elgin, Ontario. Bruce Power, according to their website, conducts extens ...
This photo was taken in the middle of Katepwa Lake, Saskatchewan. It depicts the lake framed by the hills of the valley, all under a blue, almost cloudless sky.
I took this photo when I went to measure this lake's temperature and Ph. I thought it was cool that ducks were approaching me, and I decided to take this picture.