Author: James Smedley
About James Smedley
Professional photographer and writer James Smedley’s contributions - more than 400 written pieces and close to 1,000 images - to U.S. and Canadian books, magazines and newspapers have earned him over 40 National and International awards. In addition to teaching photography workshops, James is Travel Editor at Ontario OUT OF DOORS Magazine. James has fly fished for brook trout and arctic grayling in far northern rivers and continues to cast for trout, bass and steelhead near his home in the northern Ontario town of Wawa where he lives with his wife Francine and daughters Islay and Lillian.
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Easy Fishing in Algoma
Published: May 30, 2024 James SmedleyPlan a trip to the woods and waters of Ontario's Algoma Country for a bounty of fishing adventures for walleye, smallmouth bass and pike.
Walk Among The Trees
Published: Jan 16, 2024 James SmedleyEmbrace the benefits of a restorative and Indigenous-led educational walk through the forest with guides of Walk Among The Trees.
Algoma Day Hikes
Published: Jun 3, 2022 James SmedleyAlgoma day hikes include spectacular lookouts, intriguing trails, and opportunity to learn through educational signage and guided day hikes.
Canoeing in Algoma
Published: Feb 24, 2022 James SmedleyLake Superior in Algoma Country is the perfect place to take your canoe out on the big lake or on smaller inland lakes.
Allure of the Splake
Published: Feb 2, 2022 James SmedleyThere are many reasons to drill a hole in the ice in Algoma Country and fishing for splake is one of those reasons.
Charms of the Chippewa
Published: Jun 30, 2021 James SmedleyAnyone who has driven on Hwy 17 North of Sault Ste. Marie has stopped at Chippewa Falls, the halfway point along the TransCanada Highway.
Fly-in Fishing Trips
Published: Mar 16, 2021 James SmedleyAnglers from all over the world visit northern Ontario’s Algoma Country because it offers some of the best fly-in fishing trips in the world.
Hiking in Algoma – What to Bring on the Trail
Published: Feb 11, 2021 James SmedleyConsidering the rugged terrain, it should come as no surprise that hiking trails are one of the Algoma Region’s greatest assets.
A Beginner’s Guide to Camping in Algoma
Published: Feb 3, 2021 James SmedleyThe Algoma region's lakes, rivers and boreal forests provide a foundation for camping and wilderness exploration that is virtually limitless.
Foul Weather Photography
Published: May 1, 2017 James SmedleySome of the most dramatic shots are taken during periods of foul weather. The Outsider Foul Weather Photography Ontario's Algoma Country.
Tips for Dog Photography
Published: Mar 21, 2017 James SmedleyIt's no surprise dogs are subjects of photographs in this The Outsider - Dog photography in Algoma Country, Ontario blog.
Winter Photography Tips
Published: Mar 4, 2017 James SmedleyIn this blog The Outdoor - Winter Photography in Algoma, Northern Ontario, learn tips for capturing a winter scene.
Breaking the Photography Rules
Published: Apr 22, 2016 James SmedleyBreaking some photography rules features the subject of shooting into the light versus shooting with the sun at your back.
Making A Group of Seven Connection
Published: Apr 13, 2016 James SmedleyCanada’s Group of Seven spent much time in Algoma painting the lakes & rivers within the rugged country along the Algoma Central Railway.
Tips for Macro Photography
Published: Mar 4, 2016 James SmedleyThe Outsider - Photography in Algoma Country is a blog series featuring tips and techniques. Learn about macro photography.
