Brian Merry Photography

04/13/2026

Gotta love YHZ!!!

04/09/2026

China is working toward its own moon landing. Could it put astronauts on the moon before NASA’s Artemis program does?

03/15/2026

I first visited this arch the year before I took this photo. The light was was to contrasty and the composition I choose was bland. The photo that I went away with from that first visit wasn't great.

But, after thinking about it for a while back home in Banff I figured out the better shot that could express how I felt about it. And, I researched what I thought would be the perfect time time of day to shoot it.

One year later and I was back in Arches NP and I got the shot with the sunburst EXACTLY where I wanted it to communicate the power of the place! This is a process I've frequently followed over the years that I also think can help others.

"Previsualize the perfect shot and then relentlessly pursue it until it's yours to share with the World!"

03/08/2026

Happy International Women's Day to all women in the World, and especially to the most important woman in my life!!

12/21/2025

In this video I give key information for you to photograph this famous waterfall during your trip to Japan. If you like it then hit the like button and subscribe for more location profile content as I publish them.

I also tagged the location in the video as well. So, just click on that and Google it to find exactly where it is. Then, watch this video again when you're there to find exactly where to stand for the perfect composition. I even tell you what time to be there. This is the quickest and easiest way to learn how to capture this iconic photograph. I really know the hotspots to photograph in Japan. I've been to most of them multiple times after ~20 trips to Japan.

Most people drive here and then walk the short distance from the parking lot to get here. But we hiked 35kms in 3 days on the ancient trade and Samaria Kumano Kodo trail to reach this iconic location. Fun, fun, FUN!

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12/01/2025

So, this is what a capsule hotel room at Narita Airport in Tokyo, Japan looks like. It's adequate for a layover...

11/30/2025

On the wing again...

11/09/2025

Death Valley, CA

One of the most beautiful areas in North America. I was amazing at the huge temperature swings when I was there. Hot during the day, to freezing cold camping at night in the desert.

10/19/2025

This is probably the best summary on how to read space weather that I've seen.Thanks for taking the time to write this Dre Erwin Photography.

08/20/2025

Here's a few night sky photos to celebrate World Photography Day...

07/10/2025

Fun facts for Sunrise photography...

Cloud Classification: Reading the Sky's Language ☁️

Main Point: Clouds are categorized by altitude and shape, helping pilots predict weather and turbulence.

Brief Explanation
Clouds are grouped into 3 altitude levels, each with key types:

1. High Clouds (5-13 km / 16,500-42,500 ft)
- Cirrus (wispy)
- Cirrostratus (hazy veil)
- Cirrocumulus (fish-scale pattern)

2. Middle Clouds (2-7 km / 6,500-23,000 ft)
- Altocumulus (sheepback ripples)
- Altostratus (gray sheet)

3. Low Clouds (0-2 km / 0-6,500 ft)
- Stratus (flat overcast)
- Stratocumulus (low rolls)
- Cumulus (puffy fair-weather clouds)

4. Vertically Developed Clouds
- Cumulonimbus (thunderstorms)
- Towering cumulus (pre-storm)

How It Works – Aviation Impact
✔ Cirrus: Smooth air but may signal approaching fronts
✔ Cumulonimbus: Extreme turbulence, icing, lightning
✔ Stratus: Low visibility for takeoff/landing
✔ Altocumulus: Possible turbulence at mid-levels

Poll: Which Cloud Most Affects Your Flights?
Cumulonimbus (storms)
Stratus (low visibility)
Cirrus (high-altitude)
Lenticular (mountain waves)

⭕️ Did You Know? The World Meteorological Organization recognizes 10 basic cloud types, but pilots track 27+ subtypes for safety!

Open-Ended Question
What’s your trick for quickly identifying cloud types from the cockpit?

Fun Fact
Noctilucent clouds (80 km up) are Earth’s highest—only visible at twilight from polar regions!

Behind-the-Scenes
- Satellites track cloud movements globally.
- Pilot reports help verify forecasts in real-time.

🔹 Why It Matters: Cloud reading is meteorology 101—vital for flight planning and safety.

06/07/2025

Conditions at Peyto Lake today. The lake looks especially blue in cloudy conditions...