Vancouver Island Wildlife, a Photo Journey is a Nautilus Award-winning Book

I am happy to announce that Vancouver Island Wildlife, a Photo Journey has just won a prestigious Silver Nautilus Book Award.

Created in the U.S.A. in 1998, Nautilus Book Awards have been given out annually to promote ‘’books that inspire and connect our lives as individuals, families, communities and global citizens.’’ The judges panel includes editors, writers and librarians.

If you don’t have a copy of Vancouver Island Wildlife yet, now is the perfect time to order a signed one! When you order anything on my website, you are supporting a local small business.

Je suis heureuse d’annoncer que Vancouver Island Wildlife, a Photo Journey a remporté un prestigieux Silver Nautilus Book Award.

Créé aux États-Unis en 1998, le Nautilus Book Award est remis chaque année pour promouvoir des ‘’livres qui inspirent et connectent nos vies en tant qu'individus, familles, communautés et citoyens du monde’’. Son jury est composé d'éditeurs, d'écrivains et de libraires.

Si vous n’avez pas encore d’exemplaire, c’est maintenant le temps d’en commander un signé ! Lorsque vous commandez quelque chose sur mon site web, vous soutenez une petite entreprise locale.

Nature Photo Exhibition in Vancouver

I am happy to announce that my artwork will be exhibited at the Centre culturel francophone in Vancouver, from 21 January to 4 March 2021. This is a great opportunity to see my photographs in big format and get a better appreciation of my work as a nature and wildlife photographer. During your visit, you will see intimate portraits of fauna and flora, and wild landscapes of the West Coast. Details here.

The ban on events in British Columbia has been extended until 5 February at midnight, which means I won’t be giving workshops for the moment. In the meantime, if you are looking for inspiration and photo tips, I invite you to order a signed copy of my book Vancouver Island Wildlife, a Photo Journey.

Once workshops resume, only local residents will be able to sign up since non-essential travel is not recommended at this time in British Columbia.

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Wishing you all the best in 2021!

Latest news!

Since my book Vancouver Island Wildlife, a Photo Journey was released in early October, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Marc Fournier (Culture et Confiture, Radio-Canada), Jacques Dufresne (Boulevard du Pacifique, Radio-Canada), Pierre Chauvin (Radio Victoria), and Sheryl McKay (North by Northwest, CBC). Newspapers, such as the Comox Valley Record, and online media have kindly covered my book release.

Since October, I gave virtual presentations, in English and in French, to several organizations in British Columbia and beyond, and I have many more planned for the coming weeks and months. Follow me on Twitter to get the latest updates. Feel free to contact me if you wish to schedule a virtual presentation.

During the month of December, you are invited to see 15 of my photographs on exhibit at the Bayside Café in Courtenay. From 21 January to 4 March 2021, my photographs will be on display at the Centre culturel francophone in Vancouver.

Also my image of a Bald eagle eating a halibut has been published in the 50th edition of Nature Sauvage, a beautiful magazine issued in Quebec. My work will be on the cover of another magazine in January.

The holiday season is fast approaching. If you are looking for a unique gift for the nature lover or photographer in your life, consider getting a fine art print. Choose from a variety of prints featuring charismatic wildlife, beautiful landscapes or abstract art, and check a few names off your list! Prints come in various sizes from 12x18’’ to 24x36’’. And of course, there is always my book that will fit nicely under the Christmas tree.

Best wishes,

Catherine

Vancouver Island Wildlife, A Photo Journey - Book Release on 5 October

I am proud to announce the release of my book Vancouver Island Wildlife, A Photo Journey. I hope it offers a good perspective on a unique region, on the west coast of Canada.

Over the last year, I travelled by foot, snowshoes, floatplane and boat to photograph some of the charismatic wildlife that frequents or lives on Vancouver Island. For this project, my challenge was to take candid shots of elusive species, such as the Roosevelt elk (Cervus elaphus roosevelti). I remember looking for them in Strathcona park in snowshoes, stepping over their tracks, and finally, months later, finding a herd of females caring for their young.

On Vancouver Island, many species are of special concern, threatened or endangered like the Vancouver Island marmot (Marmota vancouverensis). Given the fact that there is only a few marmots in the wild, the same size as a domestic cat, and dark brown in colour, it is quite rare to spot them in the alpine regions. However, I was able to photograph marmots at Mount Washington.

My goal was also to photograph the fragile ecosystems where these animals live to raise awareness about our collective responsibility in the sustainable development of this amazing part of the world, as well as its preservation and restoration for future generations.

I hope that you will enjoy this journey in the heart of Vancouver Island wilderness.

Je suis fière de vous annoncer la parution de mon livre Vancouver Island Wildlife, A Photo Journey. Un livre qui, j’espère, ouvrira une fenêtre sur une région unique de la côte ouest du Canada.

Au cours de la dernière année, j’ai voyagé à pied, en raquettes, en hydravion et par bateau afin de photographier quelques uns des animaux charismatiques qui peuplent ou fréquentent l’Île de Vancouver. Pour ce livre, je m’étais lancé le défi de capturer des moments candides chez des espèces élusives, comme le wapiti de Roosevelt (Cervus elaphus roosevelti). Je me souviens l’avoir pisté en raquettes dans le parc Strathcona, avoir marché dans ses pas pour enfin, des mois plus tard, tomber sur une harde de femelles en train d’allaiter leurs petits.

Sur l’Île de Vancouver, bien des espèces sont en situation préoccupante, menacées ou bien en voie de disparition comme la marmotte de l’Île de Vancouver (Marmota vancouverensis). Son petit nombre fait qu’il est très rare de la rencontrer sans compter qu’il est difficile de la repérer dans le paysage alpin car elle est de la grosseur d’un chat et de couleur brun foncé. Cependant j’ai pu la photographier au Mont Washington.

J’ai souhaité aussi photographier les fragiles écosystèmes dans lequel vivent ses animaux afin de nous rappeler notre responsabilité collective dans le développement durable de cette incroyable région du monde, ainsi que sa préservation et restauration pour les futures générations.

J’espère que vous apprécierez ce voyage au coeur du monde sauvage de l’Île de Vancouver.

Book Release: Vancouver Island Wildlife - A Photo Journey

As you all know, over the last year, I have been working hard to photograph interesting species that call Vancouver Island home, such as the elusive Roosevelt elk and the rare Vancouver Island marmot. The result is the creation of my book Vancouver Island Wildlife - A Photo Journey, which is being released in early October.

Divided into two sections, On the Coast and In the Forest, this photographic journey features over 150 stunning images of Vancouver Island’s biodiversity and wild landscapes. This books presents rare and candid moments featuring charismatic animals, such as the black bear, sea otter, Roosevelt elk, sea lion, bald eagle, and the rare Vancouver Island marmot as well as intimate portraits of flora species found in the rainforest and in subalpine meadows. Splendid images of moss-covered trees in autumn foliage complete this compilation of impressive photographs. Captioned with anecdotes, and conservation and photographic techniques information, this beautiful book invites you into a natural world with unique ecosystems, and is certain to capture the interest of photographers, travellers and nature-lovers.

Pre-order your signed copy today! Books are shipped worldwide.

An amazing photographic journey in the wilderness of Vancouver Island that presents compelling images of elusive wildlife, stunning landscapes and unique ecosystems.