Adventures, Wildlife and Nature - Story, Artwork and Photos of a Little Boy Making Mischief in Muskoka.
On the weekend some friends and relatives stopped in Gravenhurst to visit a local community event. While at the event they encountered a display hosted by a Muskoka area turtle conservation organization known as “START” (Saving Turtles at Risk Today). … Continued
The clear skies and minimal light pollution in my part of Muskoka, Ontario (Barkway-Lewisham near Gravenhurst) is ideal for stargazing and night photography. This is a view of the northwest sky over my backyard pond. It was actually pitch black … Continued
A couple weeks ago I shared a painting of a boy at his Little League baseball game created for a family in California. After the family received their painting they asked me to do another one. This time they wanted … Continued
This summer the family of river otters is having as much fun in and around the pond as I always do too. Their visits are more frequent and last longer than in past seasons. It is nice to see all … Continued
For the past few weeks I’ve seen a healthy flock of Eastern Bluebirds hanging around my house in the Barkway-Lewisham area of Muskoka (near Gravenhurst, Ontario). This year the color on the birds seems much more vibrant than I’ve seen … Continued
My secluded Muskoka home is well clear of any town or city light pollution making it an ideal location for stargazing and experimenting in night photography. From my front step I caught the moon setting behind the treeline and managed … Continued
A Northern Harrier Hawk makes regular visits to our fields, soaring low over the grass searching for mice. Over the seasons I have tried many times to get a good shot of him in flight but the quick and acrobatic … Continued
After seeing some of my artwork a family in Southern California asked if I would do a painting for them. They were specially interested in having a painting done of their son at one of his Little League baseball games. … Continued
In the spring, while exploring local fishing spots, I discovered this church in a very remote and isolated location at the end of a country road in the deep forest. I was curious to have another look so while fishing … Continued
Some of my favorite Muskoka fishing spots look amazing at this time of year. Massive colonies of pickerel weed growing in shallow water are in peak bloom. The blue-purple flowers, reminiscent of lavender, bring a rare display of spectacular color … Continued