I've enjoyed photography since 1968, as an eight year old boy. I was the proud owner of a Kodak Instamatic camera. Over the years I had various cameras and purchased my first digital camera in 1999. It wasn't until 2006 that I was able to fulfill a life long dream of owning some decent gear.

I currently shoot Canon gear, a Canon EOS 7D, a Canon EOS 40D and a Canon EOS 30D are my main bodies. I use a Canon EF500mm F4L IS USM lens along with a Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L USM lens. I mainly use these for bird photography. I also have other Canon lenses as well. My passion is wildlife photography, particularly bird photography along with landscapes.

I've been inspired by many wildlife photographers over the past few years who are very adept at there craft. I hope to continue to improve in my photography. Sites such as naturescapes.net have offered me continuous advice in improving my photographic skill. I have steadily improved over the past few years.

Hunting and Fishing was a big part of my life, upland bird hunting and flyfishing were some of my fondest memories. I could often be found flyfishing rivers such as the Bow river, Crowsnest river and Castle river. I also flyfished many rivers in Montana such as the Madison, Gallatin, Missouri. I also enjoyed days flyfishing Spring creeks like Armstrongs, DePuys and Nelsons. Those times have given me a great appreciation for nature and the outdoors.

Another passion of mine is 3D or computer graphics. I use several 3D programs such as Lightwave 9.6, which is a modelling and animation package used for movies, special effects and games. Other programs I use are Vue, Mojoworld, Terragen and Photoshop. Please be sure to have a look at my C/G page.

If you are interested in purchasing or using any of my photographs or 3D work please contact me at djm@darrenmckenna.com

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