Lisa Marie

We’ve been introducing your @canada_photolovers moderators to you this week. Last but not least we have @ymustang5 Lisa Connor is a wildlife and macro photographer from Southern Ontario who is passionate about capturing the beauty and essence of the creatures around her. She is married with two young sons and is a woman of the Upper Mohawk Nation belonging to Six Nations of the Grand with mixed settler roots. Her work is deeply connected to the land and the creatures that call it home. Lisa has spent nearly two decades working in healthcare, but her true passion lies in nature and photography. Her interest in plants led her to study horticulture, which has deepened her knowledge of plant and insect life. She shares both their beauty and the science behind them through her photography. Specializing in avian and insect photography, Lisa is continually learning and refining her skills. Her work has been featured in publications such as Canadian Geographic and Wild Planet Photo Magazine. She is a proud member of the Canadian Collective, a group of artists who auction their work in support of important conservation initiatives. She shares her love of wildlife and macro photography with her children and others, aiming to inspire greater environmental awareness and a deeper appreciation and respect for nature and the beauty that surrounds us. Images captured in Ontario

Inspired by an image from a lecture I had in Sustainable Landscapes class, that I loved and had to replicate it with one of my boys. We were out to exploring the beautiful forests of the @longpointbiosphere 💚 If you’ve ever been to this area of Southern Ontario and visited the Carolinian forest regions, you’ll know how amazing this place is. It’s full of old growth trees, birds, insects, reptiles and other plants that make it a thriving ecosystem. There are hardworking individuals are responsible for maintaining and caring for these special areas and my family thanks you all. Taken and edited on my IPhone 😄 @ncc_cnc @lpblt #conservation #carolinianforest #exploreontario #longpointbiosphere #ecosystem #hugatree @lightroom #madewithlightroom @canada_photolovers #saveourtrees #canada @imagesofcanada #forestontario #sharecangeo @cangeo Original image is here at this link 🔗 /image/upload/t_fit-1000w,f_auto,q_auto:best/newscms/2014_23/488921/pc-140605-nepal-tree-hugging-mn-730.jpg

Dicranum scoparium broom forkmoss 🌿💚 Hands down one of the softest mosses I’ve ever felt on the forest floor — just look at that texture. Broom forkmoss is also a valuable bioindicator, offering insight into the health of its environment. It’s incredibly sensitive to air pollution, making its presence a quiet sign of clean, thriving air and ecosystems.

I went into this spring migration with absolutely no expectations, and somehow it’s become the most magical one yet. The woods have felt so alive lately — filled with tiny travelers stopping briefly on their long journey north to the Boreal. And somehow, this season has brought species I’d hadn’t seen in a few years. Moments like this remind me why I return to these local woodlands again and again. There is so much wonder waiting quietly among the trees. I will forever be in awe. 💚🌿🌱 The Magnolia Warbler. In a non-native black alder #magnoliawarbler #birdphotography #ontarionature

Yesterday I had the honour of photographing my first Cornus florida (flowering dogwood) in its natural habitat. This flowering tree is native to eastern North America that attracts many species of birds and butterflies. It’s is a host plant to the Spring azure butterfly 🦋 There is something to be said about getting to know your local woodlands. The more time I spend exploring the Carolinian forest regions, the more in awe I am of the diversity of plants and life that can be found here 🌿💚 So get and explore your local areas. There’s so much beauty to be seen. #floweringdogwood #nativeplants #caroliniancanada #naturelover

It felt like migration day yesterday. The cedars, yews, and junipers were fluttering with birds and buzzing with insects all afternoon. Cool air, quiet moments, and a good reminder to get outside. The palm warbler #warbler #birdphotography #ontario #naturelover #pinewarbler

Erythronium americanum (yellow trout lily) 💛🌱 Spring ephemerals are everywhere in our woodlands, but not for long. These beauties are almost gone now 🥺

Anemone quinquefolia wood anemone 🤍 One of the many beautiful flora found in the Carolinian forest this time of year 🌿 #forestfloor #carolinianforest #anemone #plants #ontariophotographer

It’s so hard to keep my eyes up for the birds as they migrate through the local woodlands when these beautiful white trilliums are in bloom everywhere 🤍 It’s wild how your interests can shift in photography over time. The plants have my 💚🌱

Red Trillium - Trillium erectum Kanienʼkéha (Mohawk language) tsyonà:tsya onekwénhtara niyotsi’tsyò:ten, áhsen niioneráhtonte- translates to “three leaves” or “ three pedals” https://gibsurvey.ca/species/red-trillium-white-trillium How beautiful is this spring ephemeral? I love this time of year. 💚🌱

If you have ever spent time photographing the waterfowl, you will know how peaceful it can be. I waited for the sun to go down completely before I left this place, hoping to get the opportunity to photograph one last time as the reflections of city lights became more prominent on the water. This bufflehead came into view and lined up perfectly. There is something so mesmerizing about watching wildlife on water, wading around and gliding effortlessly, and the calmness it brings. February 2022

I’ve been out checking my local patch for any signs, but so far, it’s only the plants 🌱 I’m seeing. So here’s a palm warbler from last year 💛 #birdphotography