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Trekking with Trevor Animals are my passion and the outdoors is my life! Photographer/ Explorer/ Conservationists/ Guide

12/06/2026

As I led a bird photography workshop in Mindo Valley, Ecuador, we visited multiple sites that had a bunch of hummingbird feeders. Several species of hummingbirds would come and feed as we photographed them. These birds were habituated. There were many times while photographing them I would have one sit on my shoulder, my hand, and even my camera gear. It was always a precious moment having a tiny bird perched on you. During one of our stops, I decided to experiment with capturing shots of the birds with both my Canon 15-35mm lens and my Canon 100mm macro lens while holding a small feeder in my hand. It was a lot harder than it looked. Having a tripod would have been ideal. After several minutes of photographing these birds in a frozen position, my arms became tired.

I had a great time with these little birds. The abundance of hummingbirds at these sites provided several opportunities to experience with different angles and ideas. If you ever get a chance to visit Ecuador, I highly recommend going on a birding adventure in Mindo Valley. It is a birder’s paradise.

During my recent trip to Ecuador, I decided to experiment with shooting hummingbirds with my Canon 100mm macro lens. I w...
01/06/2026

During my recent trip to Ecuador, I decided to experiment with shooting hummingbirds with my Canon 100mm macro lens. I wanted to test the waters to see if I could capture close-up, detailed images of the birds while they were feeding.

Several shots later, these images were the ones that made the cut. I love the vibrant details in their iridescent feathers. It's like seeing close-up photographs of tiny fairies dancing in the jungle. Next year, when I return to Ecuador to lead another bird photography workshop on behalf of Backcountry Journeys, I plan on capturing more shots showcasing the bird's intricate patterns.

On my way to Alaska to lead a week-long photography workshop focusing on photographing Alaskan wildlife on behalf of Bac...
31/05/2026

On my way to Alaska to lead a week-long photography workshop focusing on photographing Alaskan wildlife on behalf of Backcountry Journeys.

Here is a bear I photographed in remote Alaska during a past bear expedition.

One of the things I love about the Galapagos Islands is what lies beneath the surface. There are SO many hidden gems liv...
28/05/2026

One of the things I love about the Galapagos Islands is what lies beneath the surface. There are SO many hidden gems living in the sea. These images were photographed while leading a photography workshop in the Galapagos Islands (May 2026), on behalf of Backcountry Journeys. Shot with a Canon R5 and 15-35mm lens in an Ikilite underwater housing.

Meet the world's largest venomous snake, the king cobra! Photographed during an expedition to India. This particular sna...
26/05/2026

Meet the world's largest venomous snake, the king cobra!

Photographed during an expedition to India. This particular snake was rescued and relocated away from human activity. My goal was to document the rescue, but I just missed the opportunity. However, I still got the chance to capture some nice images of this beauty upon being released back into the wild. Gorgeous animal! I can confirm, they are a little more intimidating when you're down on the ground with no barrier between you and the snake. Considering there is no anti-venom for this species, one bite would mean death. One day I do plan on returning to India to once again try to document a cobra rescue.

This morning our dogs woke us up to go outside. When I stepped out, I noticed it was foggy and throught to myself, "It's...
24/05/2026

This morning our dogs woke us up to go outside. When I stepped out, I noticed it was foggy and throught to myself, "It's beautiful this morning." As a result, I felt inspired to go on a drive to take some photos.
Cruising down the road not too far from the house, I passed this barred owl perched on a fence post. Turning around to go back, I assumed thie owl would fly off once I pulled over. Too my surprise, it did not! So I leaned out the vehicle window with my new, Canon R5 Mark II attached to my RF 600mm lens to capture the first image
After I shot the first one, I decided to driver further down the road so I can incorporate more of the fence.
After that, I opened the door to get out of the vehicle so I can get lower to the ground. Sadly, the moment I stepped out, the owl flew off. I am very appreciative that the owl stuck around as long as it did, allowing me to get some moody, foggy images of this mystical bird. I consider the morning drive a success.

Out of the three images, which one is your favorite?

One afternoon in the Galapagos Islands, we ventured into a mangrove cove in our dinghies. These coves are a valuable hab...
23/05/2026

One afternoon in the Galapagos Islands, we ventured into a mangrove cove in our dinghies. These coves are a valuable habitat for many species that live among the islands, often serving as a nursery for marine life. As we cruised around, we spotted sea turtles, black-tipped reef sharks, eagle rays, and these cow rays. With my Canon gear in an Ikelite underwater housing, I leaned over the dinghy, placing my housing into the murky water. As the rays swam between us and the mangroves, I managed to capture this image.

22/05/2026

I finally decided to invest in a second camera body, upgrading to the Canon R5 Mark II.

It all started while leading a bird photography workshop in Ecuador. I had a guest kept bragging about how great the Mark II was while trying to convince me to get one. Well, I cracked. I went online, lost some money, then BOOM! A few packages magically appeared at the front door. 😅

22/05/2026

Located on Isabela Island in the Galápagos Islands is the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center. A facilitated devoted to increasing tortoise populations to the islands after nearly going extinct. This is a great facility to visit to learn more about tortoise conservation and see Galapagos tortoises at all stages of their lives. If you love tortoises, this is also a great place to volunteer if you wish to aid in giant tortoise conservation and husbandry.

Galapagos Tortoise photographed with a Canon R5 and 100-500mm lens in the Galápagos Islands. After a week exploring the ...
18/05/2026

Galapagos Tortoise photographed with a Canon R5 and 100-500mm lens in the Galápagos Islands.

After a week exploring the islands, my time in Ecuador has come to an end. It was a wonderful expedition with a great group of folks. I can’t wait to return in the future.

Well, now it’s time to catch up on photo edits and start preparing for my next expedition!

To be continued…

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