ENTRY DESCRIPTION
In the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest of Uganda, we trekked in to spend time with the Rushegura Group, a family of 17 mountain gorillas. With 17 in the family there was lots going on in all directions. The Silverback's role is to mediate conflict within the group and protect the family for danger. During our encounter, the dominant Silverback named Kabukojo, quietly maneuvered through the forest. He spent most of his time deep in forest and seldom made eye contact, but he was "always watching".
This moment, the young gorillas were playing in front of me. They were too close to photograph so I was scanning the rest of the group. I captured Kabukojo watching intently through the leaves. Truly a magical moment.

AUTHOR
I am a bird & wildlife photographer. Capturing moments has always been a part of my life. When I moved to Cochrane in 2014, I brought my camera out of retirement. It marked the beginning of a new photography adventure. It was the birds that inspired “Nature in my Backyard”! This new journey has opened my eyes to the beauty and nature that surrounds me in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. My adventures are usually close to home. My backyard has expanded, traveling to other provinces, the US and Africa to capture amazing birds and wildlife stories. I am passionate about sharing my adventures through the stories behind the lens. My hope is the images captured from my adventures provides insight into the compelling stories of the animals I am fortunate to spend time with in nature.

The past 10 years have been a learning experience. A big part of this journey is connecting with like-minded photographers who believe that nature comes first. We are privileged to have such a variety of wildlife so close to home.

When we get to see wildlife in their natural environment, it is truly a gift.

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