On the cover of EVENT Magazine - Sur la couverture du magazine EVENT

Magazine EVENT poetry and prose on a desk. Cover image by Catherine Babault.

My artwork is on the cover of the award-winning magazine EVENT, Edition 51-3. This is the second time I have the honour of having a photograph on the cover of this prestigious poetry magazine.

You can purchase a print of this image titled ‘’Hello Yellow!’’ here. It is a photograph of the wooden facade of an old building painted yellow and weathered by the years.

Hello Yellow!

Une de mes photographies se retrouve sur la couverture du magazine primé EVENT, Edition 51-3. C'est la deuxième fois que j'ai l'honneur d'avoir une image en couverture de ce prestigieux magazine de poésie.

Vous pouvez acheter un tirage de cette photo intitulée ‘’Hello Yellow!’’ ici. Il s’agit d’une photographie de la façade en bois d’un vieux bâtiment peint en jaune et patiné par le temps.

Happy Holidays And All The Best For 2020!

It has been a very busy year for Catherine Babault Photography and I am looking forward to an even busier year in 2020! I am working on a book project about Vancouver Island and currently getting more landscape and wildlife images. Still chasing the elusive elk…

In 2020, I will be giving many workshops in Tofino and on the East Coast of Vancouver Island. Tofino is very popular with nature photographers and offers great opportunities to improve your skills in the field. If you’re looking for a less touristic destination but still very inspiring, consider signing up for a workshop in the greater region of the Comox Valley, on the East Coast of Vancouver Island. As a local, I know the best places and times to photograph nature and wildlife in that area.

There is still time to order a fine art print for the nature lover in your family, for the holidays. This year, I have added over a thousand images in my archives so you have a big selection. Simply note the photograph’s reference number and contact me with your order.

You can also get a gift certificate for a print or a private workshop.

I wish you all the Best Holidays season and a very Happy New Year!

Herring Spawn on the coast of Vancouver Island

After weeks of anticipation, the Pacific herring has spawned in shallow waters along the coastline of the Salish sea. Birds, mammals and humans have been competing for it since the controversial fishery opened last week.

I witnessed wildlife feeding, and even fighting, for the little silver fish. They could do with some good fish to fatten them up before their offspring are born in the coming weeks. They will certainly need a lot of energy at that time. I also saw a courageous mink running back and forth to get herrings from the shoreline, while keeping an eye on eagles perched on tall trees. It was going so fast, I had a hard time to keep track of it with my big lens. The light was great for photography as the sky was overcast and it was very early in the morning.

Enjoy these few images and if you wish to see more, go to my portfolio or in my stock images.

Element of intention and element of chance

I always go in the field prepared and with intent. However my mind is also open for the unexpected.

One morning, I went to the Oyster River estuary with the intention to photograph ducks. I arrived very early in order to avoid the dog walkers, dogs being a major deterrent to wildlife observation and photography. The fog was starting to dissipate as I quietly entered the woods. Every few steps, I stopped, listened and looked for birds and other wildlife. That’s when I had the chance to spot a heron resting on a branch by the trail. The branch was low, which was perfect for an eye-level shot. I slowly approached the heron from the side, warning him of my presence. I quickly set up my camera and took a series of shots. I didn’t overstay because herons have a low tolerance level towards human presence and I didn’t want to disturb him any longer than necessary.

Heron on a branch, Oyster River

On that morning, although my intention was to photograph ducks in the estuary, I had the chance to observe a sleepy heron on a branch and come back with some great images. In nature photography, be prepared for lucky shots!