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Women in Wildlife Photography

Women in Wildlife Photography

Guest Blog written by Environmental Visual Communication student Krystal Seedial It’s that time of year again that all wildlife photography enthusiasts have been waiting for! The winning images from the eminent Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition are currently on display at the Royal

The Japanese Art Collection of the ROM: A Look at Edo Period Tsuba

The Japanese Art Collection of the ROM: A Look at Edo Period Tsuba

  The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) has a large collection of tsuba (sword guard): 278 pieces ranging from the 15 th century to late 19 th century, some of which are currently on display in Prince Takamado Gallery of Japan. The primary function of the tsuba is to protect the wielder’s hands by

Ten Tips to Get Started in Wildlife Photography

Ten Tips to Get Started in Wildlife Photography

Guest Blog written by Environmental Visual Communication student Robert Elliot Wildlife photography is equal parts hard work, dedication, and creativity. But with the ever-growing accessibility of quality camera gear and the ubiquity of photos across the web and social media, it can be challenging

Incredible Wildlife Photos... Taken by 10-Year-Olds

Incredible Wildlife Photos... Taken by 10-Year-Olds

Guest Blog written by Environmental Visual Communication student Cassidy McAuliffe If you think you need years of experience to be a good photographer… think again! After viewing photos taken by youth in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year  exhibit at the ROM, you may find yourself itching to

Blue Whale Update: From Trenton with Love

Blue Whale Update: From Trenton with Love

It’s that time of year where many of us are pretty focused on the holidays. Spending time with family and friends, baking and eating loads of treats, and- let’s be honest- the gifts. Finding them, buying them, wrapping them, and getting them to where they need to go, whether the destination is

Infoflash rorqual bleu: De Trenton avec amour

Infoflash rorqual bleu: De Trenton avec amour

Comment expédie-t-on un cœur de rorqual bleu ? Quiconque a déjà offert un cadeau ou expédié un colis connaît bien les joies de l’emballage. Question: comment expédie-t-on le cœur d’un rorqual bleu ?  VIDÉO en anglais De Trenton avec amour : Emballage du cœur d’un rorqual bleu

#EmptyROM 3!

#EmptyROM 3!

Back by popular deman, we're hosting our 3rd #EmptyROM tour and 1st of 2016! This time we will tour the Dinosaur gallery for some alone time with T. rex and the rest of your favourite dinosaurs. February 24th from 8:30-9:30am Know your way around Instagram? Handy with a DSLR? Add your details

Photographer thoughts: A conversation with Mark Peck

Photographer thoughts: A conversation with Mark Peck

Guest Blog written by Environmental Visual Communication student Fatima Ali In a recent CBC interview Mark Peck, the Royal Ontario Museum’s (ROM) very own ornithologist and devoted baseball fan, said, “If the baseball team plays with as much heart as the birds show in everyday life, we'll

Conversations with Theo

Conversations with Theo

Guest post by ROM Member, Anne Thériault     When I was growing up trips to the ROM definitely topped my list of Amazing Fun Stuff I Sometimes Get To Do. When I had a kid of my own, I knew the ROM was something I wanted to share with him- plus I needed somewhere to take him on the days when it

Behind-the-scenes with OKCHF researchers and the ROM's Korean collection

Behind-the-scenes with OKCHF researchers and the ROM's Korean collection

In the summer of 2015 the ROM’s Department of World Cultures hosted a team of Korean researchers from the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation (OKCHF). In August 2016 the OKCHF project team will be returning to the ROM for the second half of this two part assignment in order to finish