Hello I'm Daniel Hillert, a nature photographer and writer based on Malcolm Island, has spent decades enjoying our natural beauty, but at the same time witnessing the decline of our ecosystems. Reluctant to be outspoken. But now, a turning point has come—one that compels him to speak, to question, and to reflect on the fragile beauty of the natural world.

In my series Vancouver Island and Beyond, I explore the meeting place of wild beauty, community, and conservation. Through my lens and words, I try to capture the stories of landscapes and the people working tirelessly to protect what remains, reminding us of our shared responsibility to the earth..

Rooted in the rhythms of coastal life, Dan's perspective is both intimate and expansive—shaped by decades immersed in the mist, forests, and tides of Vancouver Island. His work invites readers to slow down, notice the subtle rhythms of nature, and rediscover the wonder that still lingers in the world—before it slips away..