Dale is a fine art photographer and environmental writer based in eastern Ontario. His work explores the rugged landscapes and untamed waterways of Canada, with a particular interest in advocating for the preservation of wild spaces.
Approach Approaching landscape photography with a conservationist's eye, Dale captures his subjects from diverse vantage points—whether hiking deep into the backcountry, exploring urban landscapes, or navigating open waters by canoe or kayak. He focuses on the quiet endurance of wild spaces, capturing the raw, tactile elements of nature to highlight the ecological narratives woven into the landscape.
Background & Connection Raised in northern Ontario, Dale spent more than two decades working in IT architecture before shifting his focus from advocating for computer systems to advocating for the wild. He established North of Wendigo to merge his environmental journalism with visual storytelling. His deep connection to the outdoors is rooted in a lifetime of exploration, hiking and paddling environments right across the country. Today, he shares this passion with his partner and their young son, often bringing them along on wilderness road trips to pass down a deep appreciation for the natural world. While he occasionally travels abroad, the vast and varied Canadian wilderness remains his primary focus and enduring muse.
The Prints Dale meticulously manages the translation of his digital captures into physical art, producing work on archival fine art paper, canvas and aluminum Continually exploring new ways to present his photography, he embraces various mediums to best suit each individual piece. Every print is carefully finished and personally signed to ensure a lasting connection between the landscape, the artist, and the collector.
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Website: northofwendigo.ca
Contact Dale: North of Wendigo Contact Page