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Dodging Hurricanes
IN NEWFOUNDLAND
Last fall I finished a long road trip, living and
travelling in a VW camper van for an entire year,
visiting some of the best nature photography
hotspots in North America. The trip started the
week of my 35th birthday, so I dubbed it “Freedom
35.” It was the best photo adventure of my
life… so far, anyway!
For me, the end of a big trip needs to
be an awesome destination, a fitting finale
that’s not only memorable but will also
pay off with some epic photos. I decided
on the province of Newfoundland....
By Ethan Meleg
Contributing Editor
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BIO
Ethan Meleg is a professional nature photographer
from Ontario, Canada. He specializes in photos of outdoor recreation,
landscapes, birds and wildlife.
Ethan grew up near Point Pelee National Park,
a world-famous birding site in southern Ontario. The park inspired
his love of nature, and he often skipped classes to chase songbirds
during spring and fall migrations. With an in-depth knowledge
of nature, Ethan has led bird and nature tours for fifteen years
and is a member of the champion Kowa 'Canadian' Birding Team.
In between watching birds and taking photos, he miraculously
completed a bachelors degree in Environment and Resource Studies
at Trent University.
Ethan is a self-taught photographer. His photos have
been published all over the world in books, calendars, brochures, magazines
and corporate ads. Credits include: National Geographic books, Ranger Rick
books, Forbes Magazine, Canadian Geographic, Wyman Calendars, Lonely
Planet books, Cottage Life, Birder's World, Birding, Birdwatch, Wildbird,
Living Bird Quarterly, Birder's Journal, National Wildlife, Nature Canada,
ON Nature, Canoe & Kayak and many more. At only 33 years of age, Ethan is
already established as one of Canada's leading nature photographers.
Ethan lives by the shore of Georgian Bay near the town of
Midland, Ontario. His great passion in life is exploring the natural world
with his camera, whether on distant travels or in his own backyard.
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