Wildlife and Landscape Photography
Wildlife and landscape photography from British Columbia, Alberta, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories.
About Myself
Introduction
“Here you go”. With these words my instructor handed me a well-used Zeiss Praktica camera equipped with a 50mm lens. Of course it was manual focus back then. And the camera controls were manual too. There were no auto settings or programs to help with the taking of photos. “I want you to shoot some street scenes and anything else you find interesting” he continued and also handed me five rolls of black and white film, 36 exposures each. I was all of 19 years old but that day in 1971 started a passion that continues to this day. Between trying to remember how to get the most out of this manual camera with all the different settings and trying to find interesting things to shoot the time passed quickly and the five rolls of film were used up in a relatively short period of time. Developing the film and making contact copies was next. Much to my surprise I had some really good shots. Next I had the chance to experiment with some high-end studio equipment. Another instructor showed me how to extract colours from colour negatives and how to manipulate these colours for printing. Suffice to say that I was hooked. The shutterbug had bitten and found in myself a willing victim. Over the years I have owned several still cameras, all film. Some with manual film advance, some with motor drives, some with interchangeable lenses, which I used to shoot lots of pictures. When the film was full I took them to my favorite photo lab and waited with great anticipation for the results, sometimes great and sometimes not so much. I have boxes of them. Without a proper darkroom there was little choice on what a photo could be.
Then, in the late 1990s, digital photography was the new thing and film was slowly dying. A good quality digital camera was very expensive. So I went on a self-imposed hiatus from photography for almost a decade and a half.
Then the old passion came back with a vengeance. After experimenting with different formats and cameras I finally figured out what was needed to take great photos with the new digital equipment and I also had to decide on how I would like to present myself as photographer. I like to think of myself as a storyteller. Sometimes the story unfolds in a series of photos of an event like a Hooded Merganser devouring a white fish or two Blue Herons fighting over fishing-rights. Other times it is the power of just one photo, which leaves the viewer wondering what exactly happened. One good example is a wolf I photographed a while back. I had been very exited initially when I took the photo but, when I looked at the picture on my computer screen, I discovered that he was blind in one eye. Being no longer part of the pack he was out on his own fending for himself. How did he receive the eye injury? Or it is the story of a trip I took and what I saw through the camera’s viewfinder. Another time two photos taken in two different locations at different times with similar textures can tell a story. The possibilities are endless.
I sincerely hope that you enjoy this website and take part in my adventures of discovery.
Arnim Preuss
On my way to another photographic adventure
.......and action
My favourite photos, explained
A random selection of my favourite photos and the stories behind them. These photos are also available for purchase in my online store at Picfair.
Photo Galleries
Street Photography
The State Of The Herring Roe Fisheries In The Straight Of Georgia And Beyond
The State Of The Herring Roe Fisheries In The Straight Of Georgia And Beyond
Street photography of some of my favourite places
The State Of The Herring Roe Fisheries In The Straight Of Georgia And Beyond
The State Of The Herring Roe Fisheries In The Straight Of Georgia And Beyond
The State Of The Herring Roe Fisheries In The Straight Of Georgia And Beyond
West coast herring roe fisheries and their impact on the environment
Black Brant, An Annual Visitor To The Parksville/Qualicum Beach Area
The State Of The Herring Roe Fisheries In The Straight Of Georgia And Beyond
Black Brant, An Annual Visitor To The Parksville/Qualicum Beach Area
A heartfelt welcome to these eternal migrants
The lighter side of advertising
The lighter side of advertising
Black Brant, An Annual Visitor To The Parksville/Qualicum Beach Area
A collection of funny advertisements for this site
Otters
The lighter side of advertising
Otters
Come back soon for this page. It is currently under construction
Barkerville, A Journey Into The Past
Barkerville, A Journey Into The Past
Barkerville, A Journey Into The Past
Keeping the 1860's alive and well in the Cariboo region of British Columbia
B&W Photography Is Dead! Or Is It?
Barkerville, A Journey Into The Past
Barkerville, A Journey Into The Past
A not so random collection of photos converted to black and white
Last Boat To Orford River
Barkerville, A Journey Into The Past
Last Boat To Orford River
A late season journey to the Orford River in Bute Inlet
Grizzlies, 2019 Edition
Grizzlies, 2019 Edition
Last Boat To Orford River
Another grizzly tour, another grizzly story
Cottonwood Park
Grizzlies, 2019 Edition
Cottonwood Park
A journey through Cottonwood Park throughout all seasons
Landscapes
Grizzlies, 2019 Edition
Cottonwood Park
A random collection of landscapes when traveling
Airpark Memories
Another Grizzly Story.....
Grizzlies And More.....
A Morning Walk In The Park
Grizzlies And More.....
Another Grizzly Story.....
Grizzlies And More.....
Early October Grizzlies
Another Grizzly Story.....
Another Grizzly Story.....
Another Grizzly Story.....
July Outing To Watch Grizzlies
Creepy Crawlies
Wolfs, Coyotes and Foxes
Wolfs, Coyotes and Foxes
They are everywhere.......
Wolfs, Coyotes and Foxes
Wolfs, Coyotes and Foxes
Wolfs, Coyotes and Foxes
It's dangerous out there.......
Of Orcas And The Things They Eat.....
Of Orcas And The Things They Eat.....
Of Orcas And The Things They Eat.....
It's a smorgasbord out there.......
New content added
Eagles, Masters Of The Sky
Of Orcas And The Things They Eat.....
Of Orcas And The Things They Eat.....
Soaring high or catching fish eagles are a delight to watch
Bowron Lakes, A Paddling Adventure
Of Orcas And The Things They Eat.....
The Fish Head, A One Act Play By Mother Nature
I completed it twice.....
The Fish Head, A One Act Play By Mother Nature
The Fish Head, A One Act Play By Mother Nature
The Fish Head, A One Act Play By Mother Nature
A discarded fish head attracts the attention of several different parties.....
Blue Heron, A Bird With Grace
The Fish Head, A One Act Play By Mother Nature
Running Start, A Study Of Motion
A truly graceful bird which is always ready scrap.....
Running Start, A Study Of Motion
The Fish Head, A One Act Play By Mother Nature
Running Start, A Study Of Motion
Trumpeter Swan and American Coot getting a running start.....
The Plains Bison Of Elk Island National Park
The Plains Bison Of Elk Island National Park
The Plains Bison Of Elk Island National Park
The second largest land mammal in its surroundings
Bighorn Sheep Of Jasper
The Plains Bison Of Elk Island National Park
The Plains Bison Of Elk Island National Park
Majestic rams at their finest
Elk, The Monarch Of The Forest
The Plains Bison Of Elk Island National Park
Moose, The Elusive Largest Deer
The majestic beast at its finest
Moose, The Elusive Largest Deer
Deer, The Model For Bambi
Moose, The Elusive Largest Deer
It took a while but eventually success was mine
Deer, The Model For Bambi
Deer, The Model For Bambi
Deer, The Model For Bambi
Cute and agile
Turkey Vultures, Faces Only A Mother Can Love
Deer, The Model For Bambi
Deer, The Model For Bambi
Mother Nature's clean-up crew
Fresh Sashimi
The Misunderstood Black Bear
The Misunderstood Black Bear
A Hooded Merganser and its prey in 50 frames
The Misunderstood Black Bear
The Misunderstood Black Bear
The Misunderstood Black Bear
Cute or a nuisance?
Birds, They're Everywhere
The Misunderstood Black Bear
Of Landscapes, Grizzlies And A Lesson Learned
When all else fails I shoot birds
Of Landscapes, Grizzlies And A Lesson Learned
Of Landscapes, Grizzlies And A Lesson Learned
Of Landscapes, Grizzlies And A Lesson Learned
A Lesson in how to learn from one's mistakes
Foxes
Of Landscapes, Grizzlies And A Lesson Learned
The Owl And The Rabbit
Cuteness with a tail
The Owl And The Rabbit
Of Landscapes, Grizzlies And A Lesson Learned
The Owl And The Rabbit
Sharp talons and a deadly beak made short work of the unfortunate snowshoe hare.
Air Show
Surf's up on Canada's West Coast (photos added)
Fighting Squirrels
Everybody likes airshows
Fighting Squirrels
Surf's up on Canada's West Coast (photos added)
Fighting Squirrels
it's all about food.....
Surf's up on Canada's West Coast (photos added)
Surf's up on Canada's West Coast (photos added)
Surf's up on Canada's West Coast (photos added)
Surfing, Kite Surfing and Wind Surfing at its finest.....
new photo galleries are coming soon
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