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Hello all, big apologies for the radio silence lately! I’ve been tackling some persistent hosting issues which took longer than expected to resolve. I’m thrilled to share everything is now sorted, and I’m excited to resume regular updates and posts.

In wonderful news, a selection of my landscape photographs is currently exhibited at Backroads Brewery right here in town. I’ll also be launching a dedicated prints page on my website very soon for those interested in owning a piece.

For those visiting the exhibition, here’s a brief overview:

Justin Randolph Joffe is a photographer and filmmaker whose work captures the beauty and quiet intimacy of the natural world. All photographs on display were taken in the Kootenays, British Columbia, reflecting his deep connection to the region’s untamed landscapes. His panoramic compositions draw inspiration from the widescreen grandeur of classic Western cinema, merging the immediacy of photography with the immersive storytelling of film.

Each piece is presented on hand-finished birchwood panels, sourced and crafted in Canada. These panels are sanded, painted, and sealed with a matte varnish, ensuring the longevity and vibrancy of the photographs.

With a camera in hand since childhood, Justin has honed a versatile practice spanning landscapes, wildlife, portraiture, street, events, architecture, and product photography. His work balances technical precision with an intuitive eye for narrative and atmosphere.

Commissions, print sales, and collaborative projects are warmly welcomed.

Thank you for your patience and support. Keep an eye out for the new prints page launching shortly!

Mounting photographs onto hand-painted birchwood panels – process glimpse.

Sunrise Kootenay Lake

Sunrise Clouds

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Sunrise photo of the clouds on Kootenay Lake taken a few days ago, which was rather dramatically epic, and I did considered turning into a black and white but loved the colour variation. The refection of the clouds on the water were pristine, and I did also capture an hour long GoPro timelpase which is on my Instagram.

 

From Wikipedia

Kootenay Lake is a lake located in British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kootenay River. The lake has been raised by the Corra Linn Dam and has a dike system at the southern end, which, along with industry in the 1950s–70s, has changed the ecosystem in and around the water. The Kootenay Lake ferry is a year-round toll-free ferry that crosses between Kootenay Bay and Balfour. The lake is a popular summer tourist destination.

 

Osprey Photograph

Kootenay Lake Osprey

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I was lucky enough to to get this eye level shot of this Osprey flying through rain yesterday on Kootenay Lake, if you have a zoom in you can see the rain drops too.

 

From Wikipedia

The osprey (Pandion haliaetus), /ˈɒspri, –pr/,[2] also called sea hawk, river hawk, and fish hawk, is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey with a cosmopolitan range. It is a large raptor reaching more than 60 cm (24 in) in length and 180 cm (71 in) across the wings. It is brown on the upperparts and predominantly greyish on the head and underparts.

The osprey tolerates a wide variety of habitats, nesting in any location near a body of water providing an adequate food supply. It is found on all continents except Antarctica, although in South America it occurs only as a non-breeding migrant.

As its other common names suggest, the osprey’s diet consists almost exclusively of fish. It possesses specialised physical characteristics and exhibits unique behaviour to assist in hunting and catching prey. As a result of these unique characteristics, it has been given its own taxonomic genus, Pandion, and family, Pandionidae.

Mount Loki

Mount Loki

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A recent photo a took of Mount Loki in the Purcell Mountains.

In Norse mythology, Loki is a deceptive trickster, causing trouble and strife among the realms of the gods. And Mount Loki is no different. With false summits, an intimidating profile, and a fierce ascent, Mount Loki challenges hikers to make it to the summit. The reward is top-of-the-world views of the Purcell Mountains and distant Kootenay Lake.