Nature & Wildlife

Monkeys at Iwatayama Monkey Park

By Jonathan | Published November 29, 2017

Iwatayama Monkey Park in Arashiyama, Kyoto is must visit destination. It’s not a zoo, it’s not even really a nature reserve. It’s just a park on the mountain top where the monkeys roam free. Something like this could never exist […]

Topics: Animals, Nature and Wildlife, Places and Travel

African Grey Parrot

By Jonathan | Published November 11, 2016

This guy (or girl, I can’t remember) is one of the resident’s at the Bloedel Floral Conservatory in Vancouver. He’s not as colourful as this yellow bird, but he’s every bit as beautiful. The most annoying thing about birds is […]

Topics: Animals, Nature and Wildlife

A Yellow Bird

By Jonathan | Published November 11, 2016

This is a yellow bird. I am not really sure what kind of yellow bird it is. It looks kind of like a canary, and it was about the size of a canary, but I don’t think it is a […]

Topics: Animals, Nature and Wildlife

Backlit Ferns

By Jonathan | Published July 7, 2016

I was just walking through the woods one day when I saw these brightly lit ferns, way up high in the distance.

Topics: Nature and Wildlife

Sandhill Crane at the Reifel Bird Sanctuary

By Jonathan | Published April 18, 2016

Sit still, would ya! Sandhill Cranes are certainly not the most cooperative of animals. They seem to be incredibly curious about what people are doing and have an annoying habit of advancing rapidly toward the camera lens! It makes focusing […]

Topics: Animals, Nature and Wildlife

Rachelle and the Whiskey Jack

By Jonathan | Published September 13, 2013

I find the Grey Jay to be an incredibly fascinating bird. Also known as the “Whiskey Jack” or Canada Jay these little guys are incredibly inquisitive. It doesn’t matter how far into the back country away from civilization you are, […]

Topics: Animals, Nature and Wildlife

Stump Dragon

By Jonathan | Published September 2, 2013

While out on a hike to Cheakamus Lake I came across this overturned stump. At the time I thought it looked like a horse head, but when I took a closer look I realised that it was actually a dragon. […]

Topics: Nature and Wildlife

Perfect Camping Spot Revisited

By Jonathan | Published August 27, 2013

I am a geek. I love my technology, if it has batteries and a screen there’s a good chance I love it. Of course when you go camping you have to leave that all behind (or at least keep it […]

Topics: Nature and Wildlife, Places and Travel

Greedy Ground Squirrel

By Jonathan | Published August 13, 2013

During a camping trip to the beautiful Kentucky Lake near Merritt, British Columbia, our campsite was visited by this adorable little fellow (or lady, it’s hard to say). He hung around for ages often eating right out of our hands. […]

Topics: Animals, Nature and Wildlife

Maligne Canyon Pools

By Jonathan | Published August 7, 2013

The pools of Maligne Canyon have been carved into the landscape over thousands of years. They are extremely beautiful, but I would not suggest going for a swim here ;-) Jasper National Park, Canada.

Topics: Landscapes, Nature and Wildlife

Dead Branch with Light and Shadow

By Jonathan | Published August 5, 2013

Sometimes the simplest object can turn out to be things of beauty, even this dead branch lying next to a trail at Maligne Lake. I love that the branch itself is dead, and yet other forms of like are taking […]

Topics: Nature and Wildlife

Maligne Canyon – Jasper National Park

By Jonathan | Published August 5, 2013

The rushing waters of Maligne Canyon are in sharp contrast the serene waters of the lake it shares its name with. Jasper National Park, Alberta.

Topics: Nature and Wildlife, Places and Travel

Bighorn Sheep in Jasper National Park

By Jonathan | Published August 4, 2013

As you drive through Jasper or Banff National Parks, you are almost certain to run into a herd or two of bighorn sheep. These are about the friendliest wild animals you will ever come across. I was literally mobbed by […]

Topics: Animals, Nature and Wildlife

Life and Death: Deadwood and Grass

By Jonathan | Published July 23, 2013

Sometimes I take a photo and I am immediately disappointed with it. This disappointment usually leads me to let it languish on my hard drive for several months, sometimes forever. Luckily I re-discovered this photo at just the right moment […]

Topics: Landscapes, Nature and Wildlife

Hello Blog. It’s Been a Long Time.

By Jonathan | Published March 14, 2013

Well hello blog, it’s been a long time. I haven’t been sure what to do with you. I haven’t really known what direction to take you in for a while. I even considered deleting everything and starting over. You see, […]

Topics: Landscapes, Nature and Wildlife, Personal

Silhouette On The Lake – Tofino, BC

By Jonathan | Published January 8, 2011

I snapped this one out the front window from the back seat of a moving 4×4 on a pothole filled forest service road. Turned out pretty good, all things considered. :)

Topics: Nature and Wildlife

Virgin Falls – Tofino, BC

By Jonathan | Published January 8, 2011

Today we went on an off-road adventure to the Virgin Falls just outside Tofino. The lighting wasn’t quite right by the time we got there for good shots of the falls, but I did snap this one of the water […]

Topics: Nature and Wildlife

Bright Green Weeds: Up Close and Personal

By Jonathan | Published May 2, 2010

This photo was taken years ago with my old Canon A95. I usually have a policy of not listing my equipment but I am making exception because that was my first digital camera, and it’s the first “nice” camera I […]

Topics: Nature and Wildlife

Backlit Leaves in Autumn

By Jonathan | Published April 22, 2010

In the end photography is about capturing light. Some would argue that the lighting is in fact more important than the subject. Personally I differ, I think that it depends on several factors. Some genres of photography are subject centered, […]

Topics: Nature and Wildlife

Blue Heron in Stanley Park

By Jonathan | Published February 25, 2010

I came across this fellow on a trip to Stanley Park a few weeks back. The park was flooded after a major rainstorm, but he certainly didn’t mind.

Topics: Animals, Nature and Wildlife

In the Limelight

Words and Pictures by Jonathan Timar

Nature & Wildlife

Monkeys at Iwatayama Monkey Park

African Grey Parrot

A Yellow Bird

Backlit Ferns

Sandhill Crane at the Reifel Bird Sanctuary

Rachelle and the Whiskey Jack

Stump Dragon

Perfect Camping Spot Revisited

Greedy Ground Squirrel

Maligne Canyon Pools

Dead Branch with Light and Shadow

Maligne Canyon – Jasper National Park

Bighorn Sheep in Jasper National Park

Life and Death: Deadwood and Grass

Hello Blog. It’s Been a Long Time.

Silhouette On The Lake – Tofino, BC

Virgin Falls – Tofino, BC

Bright Green Weeds: Up Close and Personal

Backlit Leaves in Autumn

Blue Heron in Stanley Park