11/20/2025
At the end of October, I was fortunate to have some clear skies to view 2025's best comet, Comet A6 Lemmon. I was able to piece together the most intricate and beautiful comet photograph I have ever taken using the knowledge and experience I have gained in the astrophotography field over the past couple years. The image consists of 140 thirteen second exposures stacked for a total integration time of just over 30min. The image was processed in PixInsight with some finishing touches added in Photoshop. It is truly remarkable how much additional detail is brought forth by stacking numerous exposures when compared to a single exposure used in the stack (see comparison below). I was fortunate to see the comet with the naked eye and bring out its true beauty with this imaging session. It won't be back in Earth's neighbourhood for another 1,350 years!
Furthermore, I am excited to share my new 500px account linked here and in the social icons across my site! This account will be a meticulously curated portfolio of my absolute best work.
Final stacked image (140 13sec exposures)
Single 13 sec exposure
10/16/2025
A long overdue update on my recent adventure in Pukaskwa National Park on Lake Superior...Over the course of 7 nights, I completed the Pukaskwa Coastal Trail from the south terminus (North Swallow Harbour) trekking northbound back to the Visitor Centre. The 60km journey was my longest and most challenging backpacking trip to date, however, spreading the itinerary over 8 days allowed for a leisurely pace and spending plenty of time at the spectacular backcountry campsites. I was also able to spend time composing a variety of photographs along the trail and at camp. The first few nights were clear and allowed for stargazing under a pristine night sky with no light pollution whatsoever. While numerous animals were encountered along the trail, the most interesting was a bear encounter at my Willow River campsite after dusk. Fortunately, it took off quickly after I turned my headlamp on it. That same night also brought the only rain of the trip in the form of a heavy downpour that lasted a couple hours in the overnight hours. Overall though, the weather was quite pleasant for mid-late September alongside the famously temperamental Lake Superior. After this equally challenging and rewarding trip, I am already eager to tackle another long-distance trail.
Here is a detailed break-down of each day on the trail:
Total distance logged: 71.04km
Day 1: North Swallow Harbour to Hideaway Lake
Distance logged: 5.59km
Day 2: Hideaway Lake to White Spruce Harbour
Distance logged: 7.64km
Day 3: White Spruce Harbour to Fisherman's Cove
Distance logged: 12km
Day 4: Fisherman's Cove to Fish Harbour
Distance logged: 15.51km
Day 5: Fish Harbour to Willow River
Distance logged: 11.28km
Day 6: Willow River to Hook Falls
Distance logged: 7.64km
Day 7: Hook Falls to Playter Harbour
Distance logged: 6.43km
Day 8: Playter Harbour to Visitor Centre
Distance logged: 4.95km
05/17/2025
In lieu of cancelling my plans to visit Tornado Alley this Spring, Ontario's storm season has gotten off to a decent start. Back on April 30th, I intercepted a severe thunderstorm on the west side of Ingersoll with 90-100km/h winds. In the early hours of May 16th (3AM), I chased a nocturnal squall line event that gave an impressive lightning display and shelf cloud just SE of London.
You can find photos from these events added to my 2025 Ontario Thunderstorms page.
01/02/2025
As I took some time to reflect on my favourite moments of 2024, I realized just how much it became the “Year of our Sun.” From the spectacle of the April total solar eclipse to the magical displays of auroras across the globe and a naked-eye sungrazer comet, the Sun played a crucial role in the most memorable events of the year. I won’t ever forget being left in awe with family & friends on the sandy beach of Point Pelee as totality swept overhead.
Apart from the astronomical events 2024 blessed us with, I also had the privilege to once again visit Tornado Alley in May with many spectacular storms seen rolling over the Great Plains, and to visit the stunning natural areas of Washington State. My time in Washington included some of the best backcountry campsites I have ever been lucky enough to experience.
I now look forward to what 2025 will bring. In February I will be visiting Sedona & the Grand Canyon but the rest of the year remains up in the air in terms of what trips / experiences I will embark on. Looking forward to whatever opportunities come my way!
Cheers to welcoming 2025!
07/07/2024
A few big updates to share....
First, my image gallery from my recent trip to tornado alley is now up and ready to view here.
Second, my images from the historic G5 extreme geomagnetic storm back on May 10th have also been uploaded and can be found over on my Northern Lights page.
2024 continues to be filled with awesome adventures, and I recently got back from a canoe trip into the Algonquin interior which featured some spectacular stargazing. Check out this photo of the milky way core shining over Manitou Lake!
05/03/2024
If you haven't had a chance to check out my images of the April 8th solar eclipse, they have been added to the Solar & Lunar Eclipses page.
I have a selection of fine-art eclipse prints ready to be shipped available at the following link:
04/15/2024
It's hard to believe the Great North American Eclipse of 2024 is now 1 week behind us. The weather panned out well for a good portion of SW Ontario, allowing stunning vantage points along the coastline of Lake Erie. I experienced the eclipse from Point Pelee National Park along with family and friends and was completely awestruck when totality swept over the calm waters of Lake Erie. Several large red prominences were visible to the naked eye and a 360 degree sunset effect painted the horizon in all directions. When the second diamond ring marked the end of totality, cheers echoed down the beach as onlookers marveled at the great celestial sight they had just witnessed. I will be adding my April 8th eclipse photos to the site shortly once I have completed my final couple of composite images. Prints will be made available and ordering information will be posted soon!
03/08/2024
We have reached the 1 month countdown window till the Great North American Solar Eclipse of 2024! This eclipse will be a once in a lifetime celestial event for many, as the next total solar eclipse to grace the skies of Southern Ontario won't occur until the year 2205!
Within the 10-14 day window before the eclipse, we will be able to start to see trends in the global long range weather models in regards to the overall pattern setting up for the April 8th timeframe. At about the 4-6 day window, it will then be time to start analyzing medium-range guidance for cloud cover prospects along the path of totality. I will likely make my decision as to where I am heading for the eclipse about 4 days prior. My hope is the north shore of Lake Erie experiences clear skies, but I will have many backup plans including heading out to Atlantic Canada.
Here is a fantastic resource to check eclipse times and info for your specific location or for your planned viewing spot:
02/14/2024
Solar Eclipse Practice Begins!
During a recent stretch of gorgeous February weather, I was able to put my new solar filter to the test. I purchased the filter in anticipation for the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8th and plan to use it to capture the partial phases of the eclipse. The filter attaches to my Sigma 150-600mm telephoto lens and allows me to capture close-up detail of the solar disc. Below is my first test shot which captured many sunspots in great detail!
01/01/2024
Welcome to my new site! This space will be used to showcase my best photographic work and will be updated frequently with new content. With plenty of collections to browse, there are a great variety of locations and subject matter represented in my photography with something to please everyone. I have had the privilege to visit many spectacular places across North America and travel to see the most powerful storms on Earth. It is my passion to capture these experiences in my photography. I hope you enjoy browsing my portfolio and check back often!