I’ve always thought of Dr. Seuss books as magical, transporting me to the most creative landscapes I’d ever known as a child. Winding shapes, curious plants, fantastical fauna…
So when I stumbled upon a Dr. Seuss-like forest along the rugged and remote coast of British Columbia last fall, it occurred to me that maybe I’d discovered the most magical place on earth I’ve ever known as an adult.
Truly, nothing else describes my spirit bear trip with Natural Habitat Adventures better than this singular word: magical. It may not have been a Dr. Seuss book, save for that one spot in the lush rain forest, but it was a different kind of magic, revealed in the green of the rain forest and the blue of the water…in the early-morning howls of wolves and the innocent gaze of a curious bear cub…in misty fjord-shrouded meadows and the microcosms of wild mushrooms and berries. And it was absolutely a photographer’s paradise at every turn! I’ve never experienced more joy trying to capture the essence of a place in an image than on this trip.
Here are my favorite shots from this stunning adventure:
All photos (c) Megan Koelemay. Megan was on Natural Habitat Adventures’ Spirit Bears, Humpbacks & Wildlife of BC trip. Learn more and see the full itinerary here.