One of the many benefits of working with Phoenix Group on the upcoming Tourism Saskatchewan campaign is being able to experience some amazing locations in our own province. Saskatchewan has a lot of breathtaking scenery.

A rising-but-not-quite-yet-shining Dustin Panko from Phoenix Group mans the bow of the boat as our Java Post crew departs from Twin Falls Lodge in the early morning light.

"Full speed ahead! Gorgeous tourism footage awaits!"

Our Java Post Aerial Photography crew Trevor Bennett (in red) and Jack Tunnicliffe (in green) enjoy the ride while Randy (centre) from Twin Falls Lodge mans the throttle.

Captain Randy, silhouetted against the sunrise.

As the boat makes its way along the forests and rocky outcrops lining the Churchill River, it's almost hard to believe that this is the same province that, mere hours south of here, is dominated by sweeping vistas of uninterrupted prairie horizon.

Java Post technician and aerial camera operator, Trevor, looks right at home. He's probably wishing he had his fishing rod handy. Maybe later. There's camera operating to be done first.

The rising sun coaxes the morning mist onto the surface of the Churchill River in northern Saskatchewan. It's a beautiful and peaceful start to a long day of shooting for Tourism Saskatchewan.

But everybody be quiet right now...it looks like Dustin is trying to catch a few more winks before the boat reaches the first shooting location. :)