Photo Contest 2014| School of Environment and Sustainability
SENS Photo Contest 2014
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Photo Contest 2014| School of Environment and Sustainability
The Natural Environment
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NAT 1 – Polar Bear, Churchill, MB
This photo was
taken in Churchill,
MB, in September
2013. I like this
photo because the
polar bear seems
so comfortable
among the trees..
Photographer:
Aimee Schmidt
NAT 2 – Lake Diefenbaker
Lake Diefenbaker the great lake of SK: I
took this photo
during a site visit for
my research in the
summer of 2012. I
like this photo
because it shows the
signature rolling
skies of SK and a
great shot of the lake
and its sharp edged
banks.
Photographer:
Jania Chilima
NAT 3 – SK Provincial Flower Emblem
The SK provincial
flower emblem: I
took this photo in
the backyard garden
of my former
landlord in 2011. She
was the one who told
me this is the
provincial lily. I like
this photo because it
shows the close up
beauty of the flower.
Photographer:
Jania Chilima
NAT 4 – At Sulphur Gate in Grande Cache
At Sulphur Gate in
Grande Cache, AB
where the Sulphur
River joins the Smoky
River and the two are
very distinctively
different in water
clarity as seen in this
photo.
Photographer:
Jania Chilima
NAT 5 – Sackville, NB
Sackville, NB. Fall
2013. This photo has
not been altered in
any way. The clear
sky provides a stark
contrast with the
intense colors of the
maple leaves.
Photographer:
Jay Maillet
NAT 6 – Memramcook, NB
Memramcook, NB.
Summer 2013. This
photo was a long
exposure night shot
taken at 3am. The
moon is central to
this picture and
almost resembles the
sun and its rays.
Some stars are still
visible behind the
moving clouds.
Photographer:
Jay Maillet
NAT 7 – Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires,
Argentina. October,
2008. A single palm
tree stands out
behind the twisting
branches.
Photographer:
Jay Maillet
NAT 8 – Copper Canyon
Copper Canyon
Photographer:
Manuel Chavez-Ortiz
NAT 9 – South Saskatchewan River
CATEGORY
WINNER!
A flight of birds in a
beautiful sunset, no
wonder why they
call Saskatchewan
the land of the living
skies!
Photographer:
Manuel Chavez-Ortiz
NAT 10 – Waterfall
Waterfall
Photographer:
Manuel Chavez-Ortiz
NAT 11 – Down By The River
This picture was
taken down by the
river in Saskatoon in
the fall. I like it
because the features
of the tree are just
so sharp.
Photographer:
Mary Tait
NAT 12 – Near Nokomis, SK
This picture was
taken outside of
Nokomis, SK this
past summer. I just
love everything
about it.
Photographer:
Mary Tait
NAT 13 – Clearwater Lake
This picture was taken
at Clearwater Lake
near the Pas, Manitoba
last spring. I like it
because the water is
so unbelievably clear
and it's just beautiful.
Photographer:
Mary Tait
NAT 14 – Pronghorn
Pronghorn (Antilocapra
americana) found 30
minutes south of
Saskatoon. Came up on
it when we were
returning from looking
for moose.
Photographer:
Merci Rapolti
NAT 15 – Moose
Moose, found 30
min south of
Saskatoon. Went
out specifically to
look for this
mother and her
calf.
Photographer:
Merci Rapolti
NAT 16 – Deadwood
Location: Jiuzhai
Valley National Park,
Szechwan, China
Date: December 25,
2012.
Description: a
fishbone shaped
dead wood in water.
Photographer:
Min Jia
NAT 17 – Frozen Waterfall
Location: Jiuzhai
Valley National Park,
Szechwan, China
Date: December 25,
2012
Description:
waterfall got
frozen in winter
Photographer:
Min Jia
NAT 18 – Habitat
Location: Dongping
Lake, Shandong,
China
Date: May 24, 2013
Why I like it: It's so
hard to capture the
moment since the
bird flew away and
didn't fly back.
Photographer:
Min Jia
NAT 19 – Old Man on His Back Prairie and Heritage Conservation Area
Sunset at the Old Man on His
Back Prairie and Heritage
Conservation Area, Saskatchewan. A large donation of land by
the Eastend area ranchers Peter
and Sharon Butala provided a
nucleus for the 5,300 hectare
(13,000 acre) of protected native
prairie, now managed by the
Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Photographed in July of 2010. I
visited OMHB several times that
summer to photograph different
prairie wildflowers that appear at
different times throughout the
growing season.
Photographer:
Branimir Gjetvaj
NAT 20 – North Milk River
North Milk River meanders
through the Sandstone Ranch
near Del Bonita, Alberta. The
property is managed by
several conservation organizations with a goal to maintain and enhance important
habitat for species at risk
present in the area. A unique
benefit of conserving this
property is that it creates an
opportunity to leverage further
stewardship and support for
the local community through a
grazing co-operative. Photographed one warm August
evening, a few minutes after
sunset.
Photographer:
Branimir Gjetvaj
NAT 21 – Athabasca Falls and Mt. Kerkeslin
Athabasca Falls and Mt.
Kerkeslin (2955 m high)
at sunset, Jasper National
Park, Alberta. Many of
Canada's most cherished
national parks are under
threat from commercial
development. A controversial 400-metre-long
guided interpretive trail
with a 30-metre glassfloored observation
walkway was opened in
Jasper NP on May 1, 2014.
Photographer:
Branimir Gjetvaj
NAT 22 – American White Pelican
American White Pelican
(Pelecanus
erythrorhynchos)
taken end of May at the
weir.
Photographer:
Merci Rapolti
NAT 23 – Lake Louise
Lake Louise, October
2013. This photo is one
of my favorites because
of the apparent
foreground (wispy
shrubs), middle ground
(the lake and shore line)
and background
(mountains). I find it
fascinating that there
are lakes in the
mountains of Canada
that remind me of the
water in the Bahamas.
Photographer:
Noel Galuschik
NAT 24 – Lake Louise Flowers
Lake Louise, October
2013. I like the
contrast of the bright
yellow flower and the
light snow.
Photographer:
Noel Galuschik
NAT 25 – Paint Waxwings
In a hurry to snap
some waxwings
feeding, I accidentally
majorly overexposed
the photo. It turned
out to look pretty
unreal!
Photographer:
Raea Gooding
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The Urban Environment
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URB 1 – Churchill, MB
This photo was
taken in Churchill,
MB, in September
2013. I like this
photo because the
ugly buildings and
power lines come
alive with the
sunset.
Photographer:
Aimee Schmidt
URB 2 – Montreal, QC
Montreal, QC. Fall 2013.
The monolithic Olympic
Stadium Tower stands
tall behind a few frail
trees.
Photographer:
Jay Maillet
URB 3 – Buenos Aires, Argentina
Buenos Aires,
Argentina. October,
2008. Insatiable
development in a part
of the city that was
rapidly expanding. The
timing was also right
to capture a single
bird in mid flight.
Photographer:
Jay Maillet
URB 4 – Ice Man
This fellow graced our front
step during the winter of
2013/ 14. I try to
incorporate the natural
environment where
possible in the crafts that I
do with my children.
Photographer:
Katie Suek
URB 5 – Water Level Measurements
This was taken in our
backyard early this spring.
This was my son's first
time playing in puddles.
Photographer:
Katie Suek
URB 6 – Meewasin Trail
I have enjoyed living in Saskatoon
because it has easy and quick access
to nature, such as the Meewasin Trail.
Photographer:
Manuel Chavez-Ortiz
URB 7 – Respecting the Speed Limit
Funny picture of urban
life merging with nature.
Photographer:
Manuel Chavez-Ortiz
URB 8 – Summer Rocks
This is one of my
favorite spots in
Saskatoon. This rocks
are under the
Broadway bridge.
People paint rocks
with different positive
messages. I think this
is a great way to
share thoughts, love,
and smiles.
Photographer:
Manuel Chavez-Ortiz
URB 9 – Train Tracks
This picture was taken
in my hometown
Nokomis last summer. I
like it because the sky
looks beautiful and the
train track is so
reflective!
Photographer:
Mary Tait
URB 10 – Ireland
This picture was
taken in Ireland. I like
it because it is so
green and the
structure is beautiful.
Photographer:
Mary Tait
URB 11 – Peggy’s Cove
This was taken at
Peggy's Cove in Nova
Scotia. I like it
because it captures
the culture of rural
coastal Nova Scotia.
Photographer:
Mary Tait
URB 12 – Boulevard
Location: the road
beside Saskatchewan
River, Saskatoon, SK.
Date: 2013 Canada
Day.
Why I like it: It's so
beautiful, I love
Saskatoon summer!
Photographer:
Min Jia
URB 13 – Prairie Crocuses
Prairie crocuses along South
Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon.
This image was taken in May of
2013, in preparation for the Nature
City Festival. This is a week-long
festival run with a goal of enticing
a stronger, everyday connection
between "nature and culture in the
city". Through my photography, I
strive to foster development of
positive values towards nature and
the natural environment among the
residents of Saskatoon.
Photographer:
Branimir Gjetvaj
URB 14 – Saskatoon Skyline
CATEGORY WINNER!
Saskatoon skyline reflecting in South Saskatchewan River at dusk.
This is a panorama composite image created from 3 separate
frames. I took this picture to mark the World Rivers Day last year.
Photographer:
Branimir Gjetvaj
URB 15 – Autumn Colours
Autumn colours
along South
Saskatchewan River
in Saskatoon. A light
breeze spoiled the
perfect reflection of
Delta Bessborough
Hotel in the river.
Photographed at the
end of September.
Photographer:
Branimir Gjetvaj
URB 16 – Bridge
Photo taken
September 2013,
very soon after
moving to
Saskatoon.
Photographer:
Merci Rapolti
URB 17 – Saskatchewan Legislative Building
Location: Regina, SK
Date: August 5,
2013.
Why I like it:
awesome building!!
Photographer:
Min Jia
URB 18 – Bird vs. Vehicle
Location: Shandong,
China
Date: July 15, 2011
Description: a bird
standing on a car.
Photographer:
Min Jia
URB 19 – Quito, Ecuador Bell Tower
Quito, Ecuador,
March 2011. This
photograph was
taken looking
through the bell
tower on Basilica del
Voto Nacional in the
heart of Quito at one
of the few green
spaces that could be
found in the city.
Photographer:
Noel Galuschik
URB 20 – Canmore, Alberta
Canmore, AB.
October 2013. This
is a peaceful lake
found in the middle
of Canmore. I had to
stop and take a
picture of the
autumn leaves
reflecting in the still
water.
Photographer:
Noel Galuschik
URB 21 – First Time Skiiers
Newcomers to
Canada try out cross
country skiing in
Kinsmen Park. It's
always a joy getting
these folks out
enjoying winter
activities, as the
weather is a shock to
most of them. You
can always find ways
to enjoy it - even right
in the heart of the
city!
Photographer:
Raea Gooding
URB 22 – Ravensburg Market
This is a bustling
weekend market in
the heart of the
small town of
Ravensburg,
Germany. I love the
expansive pedestrian
area so
common in these
towns. I wish
Saskatoon had more
areas like this!
Photographer:
Raea Gooding
URB 23 – Small Town Charm
This small town in
Germany has
gorgeous
architecture that
really blends in to
the environment.
The whole town has
a very peaceful
feel, with lots of
greenery and water.
A beautiful medley
of urban and natural!
Photographer:
Raea Gooding
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RES 1 – Wapusk National Park
This photo was taken
while hiking in
Wapusk National Park
in August 2013. I like
the photo because
captures typical
human wildlife
interactions which
are increasingly
mediated by the lens
of a camera!
Photographer:
Aimee Schmidt
RES 2 – Mistastin Lake, Labrador
Mistastin Lake,
Labrador. Summer
2013. A float plane
sits on the lake as
we set up our
equipment in a very
remote region of
Northern Labrador.
Photographer:
Jay Maillet
RES 3 – Nain, Labrador
Nain, Labrador.
October 2013. Band
dendrometers are
being used to
monitor white spruce
tree growth in
Labrador.
Photographer:
Jay Maillet
RES 4 – Jasper, Alberta
Jasper, Alberta.
September 2013. A
group of students
conducting research
within Jasper National
Park under the
supervision of Dr.
Colin Laroque.
Stopping to enjoy the
view of Saskatchewan
glacier.
Photographer:
Jay Maillet
RES 5 – Bird Banding
OVERALL
CONTEST
WINNER!
CATEGORY
WINNER!
ENVS 801 - Bird Banding
I really like this
photograph because it
can be seen as a
metaphor of how fragile
nature can be and the
influence we have to
change it.
Photographer:
Manuel Chavez-Ortiz
RES 6 – Wind Turbine
Studying at SENS has
giving me the
opportunity to learn
more about wind
energy and study
more closely wind
turbines.
Photographer:
Manuel Chavez-Ortiz
RES 7 – GSA Banquet
This picture was
taken at the GSA
banquet this year. I
like it because
everyone is so
clearly having a
great time.
Photographer:
Mary Tait
RES 8 – Moon Odyssey
I wasn't sure what category
this picture would belong
under, but since astronomy
was part of my student life I
figured this is probably the
most appropriate category. I
call it "Moon Odyssey"
because it looks like it was
taken out the window of a
space ship.
Photographer:
Mary Tait
RES 9 – Winter Field Work
This photo was taken
during my winter field
work in the
Saskatchewan River
Delta in March 2014.
To get to some of the
lakes I was sampling,
we sometimes had to
cross bridges, some
of which were a tight
squeeze.
Photographer:
Brett MacKinnon
RES 10 – Spring Snowstorm
Location: University of
Saskatchewan
campus.
Date: March 6, 2012.
Description: In
Saskatoon, spring
never coming.
Photographer:
Min Jia
RES 11 – “Let’s Go Home For Dinner!”
Location: Beach of
Bohai Sea, Shandong,
China
Date: June 4, 2013
Description: my dogs
are AWESOME!!
Photographer:
Min Jia
RES 12 – Memory
Location:
Thorvaldson building
classroom, University
of Saskatchewan
Date: June 6, 2012,
Graduation
Convocation Day
Description: this is
the classroom where
I had my first class in
U of S (2009), three
years changed
nothing in the
classroom but made
me a better person.
Photographer:
Min Jia
RES 13 – Team Photo
My research group
took a trip to our
study area together
to scope out
sites. I snapped this
photo as we were
surveying a site from
a bridge. I
love the way the
shadows turned out.
Photographer:
Raea Gooding
RES 14 – Water Explorer
MES student Noel
Galuschik checks out our
site from a different
perspective. That trickle
was a gushing torrent that
filled the culvert months
before, as evidenced by
the erosion in the
background.
Photographer:
Raea Gooding
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Sustainable
Community
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SUST 1 – Backyard Garden
This photo was taken while in
my backyard in Saskatoon in
July, 2013. I like this photo
because it documents my first
attempt at being more
sustainable by planting my
own backyard garden.
Photographer:
Aimee Schmidt
SUST 2 – Waldron Grazing Co‐operative, Moving cattle between pastures,
Alberta
Waldron Grazing Co-operative,
Alberta. This co-operative has
over 70 share holders that can
run cattle on the property to
supplement their grazing operations. The Waldron Co-operative received the 2010 Alberta
Beef Producers' Environmental
Stewardship Award for their
stewardship practices that focus
on energy management, watering systems, rangeland health,
and wildlife management.
Nature Conservancy of Canada is
currently running a fundraising
campaign to secure purchase of
a conservation easement on the
30,535 acre Waldron lands.
Photographer:
Branimir Gjetvaj
SUST 3 – Moving Cattle
Anderson family moves
cattle every spring
between the wintering
pasture near Fir Mountain,
to the summer range
south of Mankota,
Saskatchewan. The cattle
are trailed on horseback
just as they were when
their ancestors first
settled the area. Part of
the route leads them
through rugged landscapes of Grasslands
National Park in southern
Saskatchewan.
Photographer:
Branimir Gjetvaj
SUST 4 – “Paws & Boots”
CATEGORY WINNER!
'Paws & boots' at Wolverine PFRA
community pasture near Lanigan, Saskatchewan. Community
Pasture Program, administered by
the Canada's federal government
was designed to assist small- and
medium-sized mixed farm
operations. Each fall, PFRA
pasture managers work with
hired riders to sort out cattle for
delivery to patrons at the end of
the grazing season. These cowboys are crucial in maintaining a
proper management of the
pastures, for the benefit of
pasture users as well as plants
and animals that rely on a healthy
prairie ecosystem. In October of
2013 I visited the Wolverine PFRA
pasture to document the cowboy
life, part of our cultural heritage
and tradition that has a crucial
role in sustainable management
of our grasslands.
Photographer:
Branimir Gjetvaj
SUST 5 – St. John's Musicians
St. John's, NL. Summer
2013. A group of
musicians meet for an
impromptu performance at a local bar. The
expression of creativity through any form
of art is an excellent
way to bring a community together. There
is no shortage of
music in St. John's, NL.
Photographer:
Jay Maillet
SUST 6 – Tree House
St. John's, NL. Summer 2013.
This "tree house" built along
the cliffs of signal hill works
around the natural
environment instead of
trying to make it conform.
Photographer:
Jay Maillet
SUST 7 – Growing Season
I learn best by doing. To
fully embrace my 992
project, I am incorporating
a few urban gardening
techniques I have learned
through my literature
review. This is my first
indoor-grown seedling of
my urban food production
venture.
Photographer:
Katie Suek
SUST 8 – Community Garden
Water drops lying on a
vegetable leaf at a
Saskatoon community
garden.
Photographer:
Manuel Chavez-Ortiz
SUST 9 – Drums
Drums.
Photographer:
Manuel ChavezOrtiz
SUST 10 – Pow Wow
Pow wow.
Photographer:
Manuel ChavezOrtiz
SUST 11 – Reflection
Location:
Zhejiang,
China Date:
June 11,
2013.
Description: a
new
community
beside lake.
Photographer:
Min Jia
SUST 12 – Golden Fall
Location: Linyi, Shandong,
China
Date: November 6, 2011
Description: a garden between
communities.
Photographer:
Min Jia
SUST 13 – Corridor
Location: Zibo,
Shandong, China
Date: May 25, 2013
Description: a
community beside
river.
Photographer:
Min Jia
SUST 14 – Farm in Quito, Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador, March
2011. I like this photo
because of the stark
contrast not only in
colors but in con-cepts.
In the distant
background you can see
the urban center that is
Quito, however the
higher you travel in
elevation the more the
way of life changes. This
photo was taken on a
small family farm.
Photographer:
Noel Galuschik
SUST 15 – Misty Cabin
I was very taken with
this site in the Austrian hills. Cabins have
always had a special
place in my heart for
being areas to change
from the busy pace of
city life, and be surrounded by nature.
Spending just a little
time in these areas
inspires me to fight
for the conservation of
natural spaces, so that
future generations can
enjoy them too!
Photographer:
Raea Gooding
SUST 16 – To the Woods
This lake in Nepal is a takeoff point for locals to travel
by row boat to the forest
and bring back wood, nuts,
and other supplies. It
always astounds me how
much labour goes into the
daily life of the people in
this area, just to sustain
themselves. I hope this
beautiful land can continue
to provide resources for its
people well into the future!
Photographer:
Raea Gooding