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A blog by Paul Bettings

Camera. Story. Backpack.

Stories from the field

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Capturing Canadian Fall Colours

In this video I journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Northern Canada during the fall season. 🍁📷

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Great Photos Require Time

I captured the Maasai dancing in their traditional clothing, women carrying piles of wood on their head...

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The World Needs Your Creativity

It takes a lot of extra work, but the world needs your creativity. Take a look behind the scenes, and see what it takes to capture footage.

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I Must Capture This Place

The mist on the water at sunrise makes for stunning photos, but the back of the bay is where the calm, glassy, water is.

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You Just Need To Be Ready!

To capture amazing imagery you need to be there. Get to the space where your creativity happens 100% naturally...

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Aerial Views of Wildfire Smoke Covering Georgian Bay

Where was the fire!? Not too far away, and there was more than one wildfire in the area.

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THE Epic Golden Sunrise

But, did I capture the moment the sun hit the cliff face!? I did not give up, I chased the sunset and was not disappointed!

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Chasing The Sunset

But, did I capture the moment the sun hit the cliff face!? I did not give up, I chased the sunset and was not disappointed!

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Standing On The Edge Of The Lion

I was standing alone atop Lion's head lookout, staring at a blue sky, crystal clear water, 200 foot cliffs and rugged forested landscape.

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Aerial Views of an Abandoned Ski Resort

I found an abandoned ski resort in the Beaver Valley, 40km southwest of Collingwood, Ontario, Canada...