Welcome to PhotographyGoneWild.ca, a forum for sharing some of my favourite nature moments as well as my growing passion for wildlife photography. While I have always been an outdoor enthusiast, my interest in wildlife photography was only recently sparked in the fall of 2006 – shortly after my 39th birthday. Since then, my interest in wildlife photography has grown steadily, and there is always more to see and more to learn.
Most of the photos here are from my native province of Alberta, whose diverse topography and abundant wildlife provide plenty of fodder for an eager wildlife photographer. As the website expands, you will see more from nearby locales such as British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Alaska, and Montana.
There are three galleries to view: Birds, Animals, and Landscapes. You may notice there are a few more Bird photos than there are Animal photos or Landscape photos.
For various reasons, bird photography is my favourite discipline, so the scales will likely always be tipped in this direction. But, not to worry, there will always be plenty of critter photos, and I find myself growing more and more interested in landscape photography, so expect to see more of those in the future as well.
Each photo represents a unique moment – never to be repeated again. Part of the magic of photography is the ability to capture a slice of, or even the essence of, this moment. This allows one to relive this moment, to examine it in even greater detail – appreciating things that were likely overlooked in the concision of a moment – and even to remind one’s self years later that this moment ever existed. More importantly, it grants the gift of sharing this moment with others for years to come.
I hope you enjoy viewing these wildlife photos as much as I enjoyed taking them. – Tim Marsh