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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2026

@sundogplanets This is a good visual of the chaos of the time-zones thats about to occur per Accuweather.

A Map showing the timzones across Canada and USA as of November 1st, 2026

A Map showing the timzones across Canada and USA as of October 31st, 2026

Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2026

We regret to inform you that your #FootPathFriday pathway is now just a series of logs. *ignore that other thing. We don't talk about side trails... #WestCoastTrail

A cut tree lays on the forest floor cut so that the surface is flat and walkable so it can be used as a pathway through the mud. The surrounding forsst is overgrown, lit by the mid day sun.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/10/2026

It's #TreeTuesday and the #Fall vibes are starting to hit hard. Lots of fog and mist is starting to hit my area of the world. Exciting times for #Photography #landscapephotography #naturephotography #trees #forests #lpw

A sturdy tree trunk stands backlit by hazy morning sun, its remaining golden leaves glowing softly against a misty late-autumn forest floor.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/10/2026

I just re-published one of my old blogs from back in 2020 about my first roll of film ever, some #KodakGold200 taken with a #Zenit E soviet era camera. This was self scanned and inverted - so excuse my novice colour skewing... but I like the way it turned […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A film photo of the mountains that sit on the far side of Bow Lake, Alberta. The trees are extra green due to film underexposure and slightly improper film digitization.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/10/2026

I finally have a decent image for #FootpathFriday Actually, I have a lot from my recent through hike... Expect to see more of these raw trail photos over the next months. #photography #canada #WestCoastTrail

A footpath of mud goes straight down a temperate forest. Shrubs border the right if the frame, while tall Douglas fir sit to the left. The ferns on the ground shown the first signs or orange fall colours.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 30/09/2026

George Update - he has completed his transition and is now fully into his T-Rex phase. #petsofmastodon #dogsofmastodon #dogs

George, my dog, curled up in his bed in a way that makes his head look enormous and front paws tiny... Kinda like a trex.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/09/2026

#ThickTrunkTuesday One of the few images I captured on my #Japan trip that I felt matched my #LandscapePhotography preferences. I struggled immensely to find the peace that I desired on my trip. Moments like this one gave me the small reprieve of feeling […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A dramatically twisted, moss-covered ancient tree stands amid a quiet Japanese cedar forest, its gnarled spiraling trunk rising from a ring of stones on a leaf-covered forest floor.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/09/2026

#MountainMonday Taken on my wonderful through hike of the #TonquinValley in fall of 2025, this scene was taken as we crested the top of the valley pass and started are slow descent back into the meadows below. It was one of our favourite moments of the hike […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A serene alpine meadow at Maccarib Pass glows with autumn tawny grasses, a still tarn reflecting the pastel sunset sky and jagged Canadian Rockies peaks stretching across the horizon.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/07/2026

Last August my partner and I did one of the most incredible backpacking trips back to back, hiking more than 130km in 6 days (two of which were rest days) through the #CanadianRockies This frame was from on our rest days when we did a small hike to a nearby […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/07/2026

It's #MountainMonday lets celebrate #Yukon today! On this multi-day backpacking trip we had maybe 6hrs of sunlight over a full week as the late summer storms hit us every day. This was one of the fleeting moments of brilliant light that pierced through the […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A dense foreground of low tundra shrubs in yellow and green autumn colour sweeps toward a dramatic wall of dark, jagged peaks under a turbulent storm sky, with shafts of light breaking through the cloud cover and illuminating sections of the rock faces and the valley between the summits. A massive sheer cliff face dominates the left side of the frame, while rain or mist visibly falls through the gap between the peaks in the middle distance.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/06/2026

To think that days after I landed in #Italy I fell ill, ruining my chances of hiking and exploring this area more - Instead, I had a few hours of proper energy each day where I could explore safely away from others, and not feel like death. This is one of […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Dramatic snow-dusted rocky peaks of Cimbanche Mountain in the Dolomites rise above a forested valley, with wisps of cloud clinging to the rugged cliff faces beneath a partially cloudy sky.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/06/2026

#MonochromeMonday and #MountainMonday mashup again! The incredible Elpoca Mountain range deep in #Kananaskis region. An incredible place to explore. I took this image while hiking with some friends in 2022, and honestly, hiking this area felt like a moment […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A sweeping black and white portrait-orientation photograph looks across the rocky, tufted alpine terrain of Piper Pass toward the jagged, heavily snow-covered peak of Elpoca Mountain in the Canadian Rockies, its dramatic pointed summit piercing a turbulent sky of rolling dark clouds with bright light breaking through from behind. Large dark boulders and clumps of wild grass fill the shadowed foreground, leading the eye along a winding alpine stream through the open valley toward the mountain beyond. The monochrome treatment heightens the contrast between the brooding sky and brilliant snow-covered peak, lending the scene a powerful, timeless quality.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/05/2026

The incredible #NiagaraFalls in a way you're probably not used to seeing them - frozen, frosted over, and with the thick icicles hanging off the rocks. If you look closely you'll see the large gulls flying around the turbulent waters, dwarfed by the scale of […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A snow and ice-covered rocky outcrop stands at the base of a massive waterfall, draped in dramatic icicles against a misty white backdrop. The long exposure renders the cascading water as silky smooth curtains of motion, contrasting with the jagged, frozen textures of the rocks below. A serene yet powerful winter waterfall scene captured in monochromatic tones of white, grey, and pale teal.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/05/2026

This is one of my favourite images I've ever taken - a pivotal moment in how I saw my images, and a moment that marked a moment of progression in my journey in the #Art of #Photography I took it while balanced on the edge of a cliff, capturing what was a […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A narrow stream winds deep into a misty old-growth rainforest canyon, framed by thick moss-covered branches and towering conifers with soft light filtering through the fog above. The lush green moss, dramatic depth, and ethereal mist create a deeply immersive and enchanting Pacific Northwest forest scene.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/05/2026

#WaterWednesday is here and I have a very dramatic shot to share. I've revived this edit from my archives recently - a scene I captured back in 2023 while exploring the Canadian #Mountains near #Canmore. I had a friend that wanted to checkout this creek and […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A partially frozen mountain stream winds through a rocky, snow-covered valley in the Canadian Rockies, its surface etched with delicate swirling ice patterns that curl elegantly around scattered boulders in the foreground. The iconic three pointed summits of the Three Sisters rise dramatically in the background above Canmore, Alberta, silhouetted against a warm, glowing sunset sky of soft gold and pale blue. This breathtaking fine art winter landscape photograph captures the serene beauty of an alpine creek in winter with one of the Canadian Rockies' most beloved mountain landmarks as a backdrop.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/05/2026

#MountainMonday meets a bit of humour - I named this image "Peace my Dude" as during our backpacking trip my partner and I could not stop seeing a hunched over dude holding his fingers up to say the title. It didn't seem to matter which angle we saw this peak […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A dramatic jagged mountain peak emerges through swirling mist and brooding storm clouds in this moody black and white Canadian Rockies landscape photograph, its dark rocky summit rising sharply into a luminous break in the grey sky with two distinctive rock spires at its crown that bear a striking resemblance to a hand making a peace sign. The monochrome treatment deepens the contrast between the inky silhouetted foreground ridgelines and the bright, cloud-diffused light illuminating the central peak, amplifying the raw power and theatrical atmosphere of the scene. This striking black and white mountain nature photograph proves that the wilderness has a sense of humour, hiding playful moments of joy within its most dramatic and imposing landscapes.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/05/2026

Mount Monolith might be part of the most unique mountain ranges I've visited. In the high northern Tundra these mountains weren't formed by your usual tectonic plates pushing up on each other, but by the volcanoes that erupted underneath ancient glaciers […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A massive dark cliff face with a crown of jagged, upward-thrusting rock spires fills the upper portion of the frame, its upper ridgeline partially swallowed by low cloud moving across from the right. A rounded, lichen-covered scree ridge in the foreground is lit by a shaft of pale light, its yellow-green tones contrasting sharply with the dark, brooding rock face rising steeply behind it.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/04/2026

It only took me two years - but, I've finally published my Drakensberg Trip Report Blog, recounting favourite and daily memories from my multi-day #BackPacking trip across the #SouthAfrica #Mountain range. If you'd like to read about it, and see some of the […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A view from high on the Drakensberg escarpment looking down through a narrow gorge into a broad, lush green valley far below, with a partial rainbow arcing above the sunlit cliff face on the left under a dramatic stormy sky. Dark basalt towers and rocky outcrops frame the foreground on both sides, while the verdant valley floor and rolling green foothills stretch into the distance beneath a break in the clouds. The contrast between the brooding storm overhead and the sunlit landscape below gives the scene a powerful, charged atmosphere.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/04/2026

Meet George :) Paperwork is still being finalized, but, by the end of the day this lil (big) guy will be part of the family! He's a rescue, found in Saskatchewan last winter. We've had him for a week already and he's pretty well settled which has been great […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A photo of our rescue dog. A Labrador Shepsrd Mix with beautiful brindle colourong. He sitd starting at the camera with his bright orange eyes and his blue collar contrasting nicely against his fur.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/04/2026

Happy #MountainMonday everyone :) Today I share a favourite from a trip years ago into the high mountains of the Assiniboine Range in #Canada during fall when the golden larches were at their absolute peak. The golden larches dotting the landscape in golden […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A classic autumn alpine landscape featuring vivid golden larch trees surrounding a rocky, still lake that reflects a dramatic snow-dusted mountain peak under a partly cloudy sky. Scattered boulders fill the shallow foreground waters, leading the eye back toward the treeline and the imposing peaks beyond. The rich contrast between the brilliant yellow larches, grey rock faces, and fresh snow captures the brief but spectacular larch season in the Canadian Rockies.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/04/2026

I almost missed #WildlifeWednesday so, here is a last minute submission - a cute female mallard resting in a small pond. Despite being general jerks, and very common, Mallards are actually one of my favourite ducks. The females have that incredibly gorgeous […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A female mallard duck floats on deep blue-grey water with her head tucked into her wing, revealing the intricate pattern of her brown and cream speckled feathers and a flash of iridescent purple-blue on her folded wing. Small ripples radiate outward across the still water around her, and her orange-tipped bill is just visible tucked against her body.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/04/2026

Citadel (2022) I edited this image last night. I've been trying to crack it's puzzle for years and failed, struggling with it's colours and tones. I desperately wanted an epic shot here when I visited #Yukon in 2022, I'd scoured maps to find a suitable […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A narrow, gently curving river winds through a dense expanse of low tundra shrubs toward a perfectly symmetrical, cone-shaped mountain rising alone on the horizon under a dramatic, cloud-streaked sky. Rendered in black and white, the sinuous river lead-in, textured shrub vegetation, and the isolated geometric peak combine to create a strongly composed subarctic landscape.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/03/2026

Apricity (2022): the warmth of the sun. Although some definitions suggest it is specific to the warmth of the sun in the Winter, I've always just know it as the warmth of the sun on a cold day. Despite the summer look, I took this photo on a cool October […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A sunlit old-growth conifer forest with tall, deeply furrowed trunks framing a luminous middle ground where raking light filters through the canopy and illuminates a small understory shrub in golden yellow. The contrast between the dark foreground trunks and the bright, hazy light beyond creates a strong sense of depth and draw. Ferns and low vegetation dot the forest floor, adding to the layered, cathedral-like quality of the scene.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/03/2026

The Light We Cannot See (2022) I named this image after a statement a friend made upon seeing it. We had gotten up early and met at a local park with the intent of shooting #landscapephotography together - at the end of the day they felt that had failed to […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A serene winter woodland scene with frost-covered deciduous trees reflected in a misty, still lake at dawn. A single tall birch tree catches warm golden-pink first light at its crown, standing out against the otherwise cool blue-grey tones of the snow-dusted forest. Low mist drifts across the water's surface, softening the reflection and adding a delicate, ethereal quality to the image.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/02/2026

This tree has sadly fallen over since I took this image, but, to think of how incredible this tree was when it was alive, before it was hollowed out by a fire. At its death, the tree was over 1.5m in diameter! That's thick! #landscapephotography #photography […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A large hollowed tree leans across the frame. The background a lush forest, obscured by cold blue fog. The trees enormous size overshadows the still living and large trees that surround it. It features a large carved out channel extending through most of the frame, burned and carved by an old fire. The tree is covered in mosses lichens.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/01/2026

Another favourite from #Yukon showing the incredible wild expanses hidden in the permafrost terrain. I've said it many times before, but the scale of this place is just so hard to comprehend. Thousand meter peaks that end up looking like rolling hills, while […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A sweeping valley carved by glaciers and moved by the heave of the permafrost ground. Large oeaks sit on either side, and the overcast day lets small glimpses of blue sky through. A variety of green through yellow coloured foliage rests in the valley, you can see the flow of main water channels across the valley by following the growth of the trees alongside the water.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/01/2026

#ForestFriday is here! So, one of my favourites (even included it in my calendar) - Fledgling, named due to the cute size of this mossy stump that appears to be protected by the large Vine Maple. What a gift to have stunning places like this to explore […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A mossy gross featuring a small stump completely shrouded in loss. Large maple vines covered in loss hang overtop shadowing parts of the scene. The forest floor is covered in lillys and ferns.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/12/2025

Cold Morning at Chefron (2023) Fun fact - I took this image about 15min before I fell through the ice into the river below... That was the first of two times I would fall into a river in winter that year. I wouldn't recommend. Thankfully, I was nearby my […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A snowy winter scene taken ontop thin ice. Holes in the ice reflect the sunrise light and the snowy peak in the distance. The ice over the river is covered in thin ice with frost ontop.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/12/2025

I've spent my morning editing photos - I lost all my 2020-2022 edits with a hard drive messup a few years ago, but, I'm currently working through them. So, for #MountainMonday here is a refreshed edit of A Cold Morning At Assiniboine. #landscapephotography […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

An image of Mount Assiniboine reflected in a small pond. The early morning light touches the peaks, while frost can be seen on the foreground shrubs. Subtle fog drifts off the lake in the distance.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/12/2025

Fly! (2025) Taken from my balcony (it's not fair I know) during the nightly migration of crows from West Vancouver, East, to Burnaby. A fun and daily event to enjoy at sunset. #landscapephotography #vancouver #lpw #canada #mountains

The peaks of the Lions sitting across the water above the City, at sunset as the daily murder of crows flys from the coastline into the suburbs for the evening.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/11/2025

I took today off, so I've been re-exploring the #JuanDeFuca trail over on #VancouverIsland Wish everyday could be like this.

A cell phone shot of the forest along my hiking trail this morning. The temperate rainforest is backlit by the sun with the leaves glowing, nice and bright. In the foreground, a series of ferns are lit and highlighted by the sun while others are shaded by the various trees.

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Geoffrey Giebelhaus @geoff-eg.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/10/2025

Trappers Paradise (2022) I took this photo on my first trip North to #Yukon back in 2022. It's such a unique and wild place. We'd checked in at the ranger station and they told us there were no trails where we were headed, and, to just pick a peak and hike […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A view of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Settlement Lands in Yukon Canada looking West. A small field of bright pink flowers fill the foreground leading down a steep slope to the muskog filled valley below. A lake sits nestled in the centre, with the sweeping steep cliffs of two valleys branching out into the distance. Cloud softens the sunlight across the landscape.

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