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Sunrise paddle on the lake? Yes please! . Despite being up the night before somehow many of us woke up in time for the sunrise, with these adventurous people deciding to take the canoe out. . It was a beautiful and tranquil moment at Blachford. . Would you wake up for a sunrise paddle on the lake? . Nikon Z 9 with Z100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 at 400mm, f/4.5, 1/400sec., ISO1400 . #thisisblachford #explorecanada #spectacularnwt #exploremagazine #outsidemagazine #canoe #canoeing #sharecangeo #cangeotravel (at Blachford Lake Lodge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CinFG1wOsjf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[thesmaku]

Hello! After almost three weeks of being off Insta it’s great to be back! We had one wonderful showing of the northern lights during my workshop in late August at @blachford_ll that it was the first time in a while that I pulled off an all-nighter. Haha! There’s always fun times to be had during these workshops. . When’s the last time you stayed up all night long? . @nikoncanada Z 9 with Z 14-24mm f/2.8 at 15mm, f/2.8, 5sec., ISO1600 . #thisisblachford #blachfordlakelodge #spectacularnwt #explorecanada #sharecangeo #twanight #northernlights #auroraborealis #nightphotography #nikonambassador #zcreator (at Blachford Lake Lodge) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cic_A6cuO-I/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Random moments @blachford_ll. I found out that light painting by yourself in the middle of the night, with a long word, writing backwards is really hard! . I have two spots left now: one female and one male single participants to share cabins with other participants. . Just two spots left for my Aurora Borealis Photo Workshop in Yellowknife for August 25-28, 2022! . Please feel free to DM me for any details or share this post to anyone who might be interested in coming! . Nikon Z 7 with 14-24mm f/2.8 at f/2.8, 30sec., ISO1600 . #thisisblachford #yellowknife #spectacularnwt #explorecanada #auroraborealis #northernlights #lightpainting #photoworkshop #photoworkshops #photographyworkshops #photographyworkshopsandretreats #sharecangeo #yourshotphotographer #nikonambassador #zcreators #nikon_canada #visityellowknife (at Blachford Lake Lodge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbfTK2tOQl9/?utm_medium=tumblr

[thesmaku]

Workshop update! This here is the Old Trappers Cabin, the original cabin that was built here before it became part of Blachford Lake Lodge. It sits atop a hill overlooking Blachford Lake where the aurora borealis can be seen right from the windows of the cabin! . If you want to join me here at this cabin for three glorious nights of aurora borealis shooting, give me a shout or check the link in my profile. . I have four spots left for my next photo workshop in August 25-28, 2022! . Swipe left for the full landscape view! . Nikon Z 7 with 14-24mm f/2.8 at f/2.8, 14mm, 8sec., ISO1600 . #thisisblachford #nikonambassador #spectacularnwt #explorecanada #yourshotphotographer #sharecangeo #petapixel #auroraborealis #thenorthernlights #photographyworkshop #photoworkshop #photoworkshops #photographytour #canadanice (at Blachford Lake Lodge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRJfQ3sL2B5/?utm_medium=tumblr

[thesmaku]

When the sky blows up in green, you know it will be a long night for you. . Winter in the Northwest Territories might be cold but seeing the beauty of the aurora makes it all the worthwhile. . My Aurora Photo Workshop in August is still happening (assuming we can travel safely) so if you’re interested in joining me here without the harsh temperatures, please DM me for more info. . Nikon Z 7 with 20mm f/1.8 at f/4, 3sec., ISO800 . #thisisblachford #blachfordlakelodge #spectacularnwt #canada #imagesofcanada #ykonline #winterwonderland #workshop #workshops #photoworkshop #photoworkshops #photographyworkshop #auroraborealis #thenorthernlights (at Blachford Lake Lodge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJljLfEBWwP/?igshid=8mhzk1y49qm2

[thesmaku]

As many of you know, I love seeing the Aurora Borealis. So it is with great sadness that I have to cancel my Aurora Borealis Photography Workshop at Blachford Lake Lodge this year. Even though our country is slowly starting to open up, there is too much uncertainty to know how things will be in late August. . The good news is I have set the dates for 2021 to be from August 29 - Sept. 1! So if you might be interested in joining me then, please feel free to DM me. . The Aurora Borealis will always be there waiting for us to admire them when we go at a safer time. . #stayhomestaysafe #thisisblachford #blachfordlakelodge #yellowknife #spectacularnwt #spectacularnwtinstagram #auroraborealis #thenorthernlights #canadiancreatives #workshops #photoworkshop #education #photographyworkshop #thegreatestlightshow #explorecanada #passionpassport #natgeoyourshot #nikon_canada #nikonnofilter #naturelovers #discoveryellowknife #stayhome #staysafe #imagesofcanada #cdntourism #canadasworld #canada_epic (Blachford Lake Lodge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA0G5xHgZ6s/?igshid=10eq6w57ufrgl

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With no snow in the city, I’m having to reminisce back to the time when I was in a winter wonderland @blachford_ll snowmobiling through the forest. . So much fun, and a bit challenging at times holding my camera in one hand and having to steer the snowmobile with the other. . Will this winter ever produce anything like this? . Join me at this lodge in August for an Aurora Borealis Photography Workshop: http://www.takukumabe.com/Workshops/Aurora . Nikon Z 7 with 20mm f/1.8 at ISO100, f/9.0, 1/200sec. . #thisisblachford #blachfordlakelodge #nikonnofilter #nikonasia #nikon_canada #nikonaustralia #nikonz #nikonz7 #z7 #winterwonderland #snowmobile #spectacularnwt #yellowknife #ykonline #winterfun (Blachford Lake Lodge) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7TiMI9AN_M/?igshid=12iqkgoydna7n

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And that’s a wrap! I’ve been away the last little while leading my Aurora Borealis Photography Workshop @blachford_ll and it was a great success! With three nights of absolutely magnificent showings, warm temperatures throughout, and s’mores by the campfire, we couldn’t have asked for anything more. Thank you to all the participants and to the staff and volunteers at Blachford Lake Lodge for making this another memorial trip! . Interested in a 2020 Aurora Borealis Photography Workshop? DM me as I’m currently planning the details! . #nikon_canada #nikonnofilter #sharecangeo #explorecanada #thisisblachford #spectacularnwt #yellowknife #auroraborealis #workshops #education #learning #photography101 #photography101workshop #ykonline (Blachford Lake Lodge) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1wdGLbgLST/?igshid=17d4k5r9pv5ci