20 stories

  • Underwater Photography in the Galapagos Islands

    Jun 5, 2019 · Court Whelan

    The Galapagos Islands is certainly one of the most fascinating places on earth, and this is true both above and below the water line. While on land you’re likely to…

  • What’s in my Camera Bag? Madagascar Photo Adventure

    Feb 17, 2019 · Court Whelan

    I often call Madagascar a biological treasure chest, and for the wildlife photographer it might as well be a treasure chest full of diamonds. Between the uniqueness of everything you’ll…

  • One of the Only Filters I Use

    Oct 16, 2018 · Court Whelan

    In an age where Photoshop, Lightroom, and other processing apps can do nearly everything we once relied on filters for, it’s key to know which filters are still useful in…

  • What is an X-Factor Lens?

    Jun 11, 2018 · Court Whelan

    If you read any of my “What’s in the Camera Bag” articles here on Natural Photographer, you know that I often consider bringing an “X-Factor” lens on photographic adventures. But,…

  • Great Gear: the Pistol Grip Tripod Head

    Apr 15, 2016 · Court Whelan

    They’re not exactly the “standard” looking tripod head, but they have some major merits that anyone shopping for a new tripod should consider. To start with, they are basically an…