When it comes to photography, framing can often make or break a photograph. The goal of image composition is to create a pleasing visual that directs the viewer's attention to the subject matter. This can be done in a variety of ways, such as using pre-existing objects, changing the angle of your camera or even placing items in the frame to alter the way an image is viewed. In this photograph of a red-bellied woodpecker taken by Nicole Watson, the two trees in the foreground perfectly frame the woodpecker, creating a unique visual that adds depth to the image. The rule of thirds is also implemented here, along with a shallow depth of field to better bring the woodpecker to the foreground and create a well-balanced image. 

Photos of the Week for the month of March

Other photos we featured in the month of March included an image of a beautiful coyote taken by Sharon Gallina and a peaceful northern harrier taken by Nancy Ross

Each Monday, our editors choose a new Photo of the Week to feature as the cover photo on our Facebook and Twitter accounts. We share it on Instagram, too!

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We love when you tag us on Instagram using #ShareCanGeo. Here are a few of our recent favourites.

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The 2023 Canadian Wildlife Photography of the Year competition is now open! 
Get your cameras ready because our immensely popular Canadian Wildlife Photography of the Year competition is back!

This year, we are giving away $10,000 in cash prizes, including a grand prize of $5,000 to one individual deserving of the title of Canadian Wildlife Photographer of the Year! As always, we’re looking for your best shots of wildlife in Canada — big or small, furred or feathered, winged or hoofed. Enter into one of three categories for your chance to win the category prize of $1,000. The Canadian Wildlife Photographer of the Year will be selected from among entries to all three categories. Visit the competition website to read the full list of rules


The categories

Things with wings: We’re looking for birds and bees — plus butterflies, bats, bugs and more. If it flies through the air, it belongs in this category.

Aquatic life: From tide pools to ponds, rivers to oceans, water is teeming with — and essential to — life. We want to see your best shots of fishes and kelp fronds, whales and wading birds.

Terrestrial life: From iconic predators like bears and wolves to majestic and elusive ungulates like moose and caribou to common-yet-charismatic mammals like foxes and squirrels, we’re looking for great images of Canada’s diverse land animals — and the habitats they depend on. 

The competition closes on July 31, 2023, so don't delay!

Enter the competition
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