Nikon Canada Rocks! Happy to receive a note from Nikon Canada today advising that we are among an elite international group of special Nikon photographers and that we are now a Nikon Professional Services Member.
Expedition Svalbard 2019 with Jett & Kathryn Britnell
“Interested in stories about underwater photography and protection of our oceans’? What are you doing 14-24 August this year? I am so pleased to say that our friends across the sea, both fellows of the explorer’s club and much much more, are joining us on board the M/S Quest these dates! Come join Jett...
It’s Our 11th Wedding Anniversary!
“Blue skies of Hawaii smile. On this, our wedding day.” ~ Hawaiian Wedding Song. Today, April 2nd, is our 11th wedding anniversary! It was a stupendously gorgeous sunny day 11 years ago when Kathryn and I posed together for wedding pictures on Waimānalo Beach, with our toes in white sand framed by the scenically...
Help ban the sale of elephant ivory within Canada
Oh, Canada! If you are Canadian, here’s how you can honour and protect wild elephants in less than a minute! Please go “here” and enter your name, email and postal code. That’s all it takes to automatically send a pre-written email to your local Member of Parliament, asking for a domestic ban on the...
The Holy Trifecta of Explorer Fellowships
“Her soul was too deep to explore by those who always swam in the shallow end.” – A.J. Lawless. A shout out this post for my wife, Kathryn Britnell, who in January was named a Fellow in the world-renowned and exclusive Explorers Club. Over the past 6 months, Kathryn has been elected a Fellow...
That Was Fun!
A huge shout out and thanks to all who came out for our presentation at Vancouver Diving Locker last night! After an exhausting few days leading up to the event it was gratifying to see such a large turn out. Some friends also surprised me by coming. Over the past days Kathryn had a...
“A Life in the Depths!” Presentation
“Overture, curtain, lights. This is it, the night of nights. No more rehearsing and nursing a part. We know every part by heart.” ~ This Is It (Bugs Bunny, Overture). Tess Hedderich over at Vancouver Diving Locker has invited Kathryn and I to give an evening presentation at the shop on Friday, January 25th,...
Kathryn Britnell: Elected Fellow to Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Nothing is given. Eveyrthing is earned. Yesterday, Kathryn, was inducted into the College of Fellows of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. Fellowship in the RCGS College of Fellows has, since its inception in 1929, represented the very best of Canada, including distinguished individuals from many different fields, united in their commitment to the Society’s...
Adams River Salmon Expedition
Adams River Salmon Expedition It’s been a successful few days for us here at Adams River. I feel, Kathryn deserves a shout-out of sorts for all her efforts over the past couple of days. From hauling snorkeling and camera gear down a steep forest canyon to the river, jumping in for several hours to...
Congratulations Kathryn!
Kathryn Britnell is an RGS Fellow So very proud and happy for my wife, Kathryn, as she received confirmation today that she has been named a Fellow of London’s prestigious Royal Geographical Society (RGS) with the Institute of British Geographers. Fellowship is reserved for those who can demonstrate their academic publications in the field...