Getting up early is not something I’m in the habit of doing, mostly because of my career in the service industry and as a photographer. However on special occasions I do peel myself out of bed to photograph a specific species or jump in the water because the tides are just right. On this particular day I’m so glad I did.
This year was my first year shooting multiple weddings during the summer season. In the past I’ve been way to busy during the summer with my other job that I just could not make it happen however this year was different.
Living on an island, especially Vancouver Island allows you to take for granted a few things: the ocean, the wonderful year-round outdoor adventures and great weather we have on the south island. But getting to go to a smaller island is always such a refreshing way to remember what you have and appreciate it that much more.
I had just complete a 15 hour wedding shoot for my friends the day before on the brides beautiful family property on Saturna Island and was hoping to get a good nights sleep before heading by home but the fiery ball in the sky beaming into my room at 545am wasn’t letting me do that.
So I figured I’d take this chance to do something a little different. I grab my camera and a cup of coffee and headed down to the beach.
After a little time beach combing looking for something to shoot other than the sunrise I heard some very unique sounds come from the water. The high-pitched chirp was unmistakably the sound of young otters. Once you have heard the sound you’ll never forget it.
For the better part of twenty minutes the group of otter’s frolicked and foraged for food in the tidal pools and shoreline. They knew I was there and kept their distance. Non the less it was a great time for me to shoot an animal I don’t get to see all that much living in a city.
I did learn however that my skill as a sunrise animal photographer need to be honed a bit more. I’ve been shooting for years but the conditions that morning, my subjects, and my lack of sleep made things a little more challenging that’s for sure. Maybe I will try and get up earlier more often it diffidently was a beautiful morning.
I highly recommend a visit to Saturna Island or any of the Gulf Islands if you get a chance. Each one is its own small community with its own characteristics and charisma.
Thanks for reading.
Scott
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nice
Great captures buddy, these are awesome!
nice
beautiful :-)
that is the greatest thing i have ever seen great job thank you for your work
amazing captures
A early morning rise I always rewarding, whether it be for your health or for photography, can see you are rewarded with some great photos here scottdphoto.
Everything starts with a coincidence in which it is a creative touch.
Thank you for taking the plunge into the world of quiet nature mixed with your creative passion
Amazing and beautiful pictures, it is a gift that nature give to us, as we say in Venezuela "al que madruga dios lo ayuda".
Nice post
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That's reminds me of my visit on Vancouver Island about 9 years ago, we did some camping and had some great days around Tofino and Ukelet. And some great sunsets too, never get tired of it.
Luckily I'm living near the coast now and another Island, Honshu in Japan. So watching the autumn waves now and writing this comment is just that little cream on top of my nice day
So I might post some sunset picture late on too
A little fish is leaving you a big upvote and will follow you. Great pictures, and the next ones will be even better!!
Love these photos they're beautiful! 😄 Upvoted, resteemed and followed.