2013 Birds of Saskatchewan

This is the 2nd year that I've invited well-known SK photographer Wayne Shiels to bless us with his amazing photos. We both have a love for the beautiful birds God has created so we thought a Birds of Saskatchewan Calendar for 2013 would be very fitting. Wayne was my Grade 6 teacher many years ago in Warman Elementary School and since I've become more serious with my camera and especially since creating SK calendars since 2007, he has been a mentor to me and a huge encouragement in this journey. I am so blessed to have him join me once again, in this venture to bless you with another great lineup of SK calendars.

"I (Wayne) really appreciate the opportunity Lisa has given me to be a part of this outstanding line of SK calendars. Growing up on a farm in SK, I developed a love for nature. It is a beautiful world that God has created and I've always enjoyed taking pictures of wildlife. Lisa has been an inspiration to me and we both share an incredible passion for God, His Creation and His Love for us all, and of course photography...as well as a passion for Camp Kadesh."

Camp Kadesh at Christopher Lake, SK is a great family ministry that is so dear to my heart, as well as to Wayne's heart. A percentage of the sales of this Birds Calendar will be donated to the camp in recognition of the incredible passion they have of sharing God's love with kids, both young & old...even seniors. We trust this calendar will be a blessing to you!

Lisa Braun    and    Wayne Shiels

Cover - Mallard - Saskatoon, SK

January - Common Redpoll- Beaver Creek Conservation Area, SK

February - Bohemian Waxwings - Warman, SK

March - Sharp-tailed Grouse - Danielson Provincial Park, SK

April - Tundra Swans - Neuhorst, SK

May - Yellow-headed Blackbird - Osler, SK

June - Horned Grebe - Saskatoon, SK

July - Mallard Ducklings - Saskatoon, SK

August - Mourning Dove - Saskatoon, SK

September - Marbled Godwit - Dundurn, SK

October - Swainson's Hawk - Saskatoon, SK

November - Canada Geese - Saskatoon, SK

December - White-breasted Nuthatch - Pike Lake Provincial Park, SK

Wayne Shiels grew up on a farm near Bjorkdale, Sk. Most of his spare time was spent exploring the woods and waters where he developed a love for nature. It was the desire to share the marvels of nature that led him to photography. Recently retired from teaching he feels truly blessed that he and his wife Tanis can spend time together observing and photographing God's creation. Much of their time is spent photographing the birds in the Warman-Saskatoon area. For seeing the intricacy and beauty of a bird one can only stand in awe of the One who created it.

He was baptized at Camp Kadesh on Christopher Lake in June of 2008, and counts as his greatest joy in loving and living for Jesus. He thanks God for the passion of photography, and desires to use this photography to bless others. 

2013 Saskatchewan Calendars

Watch for the line up of the 2013 Saskatchewan Calendars coming up for a preview shortly!  

Another GREAT line up of Calendars

2013 Saskatchewan Classics

Saskatchewan's Bridges in Black n White

Saskatchewan's Inspirational Living Skies

Birds of Saskatchewan - another great calendar by well-known SK Photographer Wayne Shiels

The above photos are samples of what the photos will be like in the 2013 calendars. A full line-up of each calendar will be coming shortly!  I know you're going to love them! :)

Brenda & Medel Engagement Pics

R & A Family Pics

2012 Saskatchewan Calendars Flyer

So here you have it!  :-)

The lineup of the 2012 Saskatchewan Calendars!

2012 Saskatchewan Prairie Scenes are photos that have been taken around our great province.  As I've been driving around going places, my camera is often with me, ready to take a shot at something that catches my eye.  Kids often say, "We're stopping again mom??"  :-)

2012 Saskatchewan Hidden Treasures are photos that I've taken over the years when we've driven down those back roads, looking for deer or grouse to hunt.  My boys like to hunt every now and then and then I like to go along and hunt so I can "shoot" things with my camera.  :-)  Not all these are taken on back roads though....some are right along a major highway as well.  Can you recognize any of the photos from driving along one of Saskatchewan's 'major' highways?

2012 Saskatchewan Inspirational Women of Praise is definitely one that is close to my heart.  I've always been involved in Women's Ministries in my church and have had many wonderful women come across my life over the years.  Many women have inspired me and so I've wanted to create this calendar for quite some time to share the hearts of women.  Hope you enjoy this inspirational one.

2012 Saskatchewan Wildlife is a special one this year.  Mr. Wayne Shiels was my elementary school teacher and has been a photographer for many years.  He's taught me many things and has always been such an encouragement to me in my photography.  It is such an honor to invite him to share some of his favorite wildlife photos in this special 2012 calendar.  Camp Kadesh is a camp ministry for all ages, it's up at Christopher Lake, SK,  and it's been very dear to my heart and also to Wayne's.  It seems only fitting that a percentage of the sales of this calendar be donated to Camp Kadesh.  I know you're going to love this addition to the 2012 lineup this year with the wildlife photos from Wayne.

If you'd like to order any of these calendars, please contact me at lisaspics@sasktel.net