This post explores the transformation of Alberta's landscape due to wildfires, impacting the usual springtime photography. The 2023 Alberta wildfires have devastated over 842,000 hectares, causing a stark contrast from previous lush Mays. Despite the destruction, the author turned to minimalist black and white photography to capture the unique seasonal landscape. A trip to the outskirts of Edmonton offered an opportunity to photograph stormy skies using a Fujifilm GF 20-35mmF4 lens, where the camera's in-body stabilization system effectively countered the challenges posed by the wind.