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  • How to get this shot – Tropical Dawn

    Apr 29, 2022 · Court Whelan

    I love dawn in the tropics. There is something so mysterious, so enigmatic, and so etherial about the expanse of a tropical jungle like the Amazon, Costa Rica, or even…

  • How to Get this Shot – Glaciers in Summer

    Apr 5, 2022 · Court Whelan

    Photographing frozen water in the summertime just feels odd…but the photos can be oh-so-right. Believe it or not, there are several places that exhibit spectacular glacier photography each summer, like Greenland,…

  • How to Get the Hero Shot – Grizzlies

    Mar 25, 2022 · Court Whelan

    If you’re like me, I’m enamored with the extraordinary homepage images that appear on Natural Habitat Adventures’ main website. If you have seen these already, you know that every couple…

  • How to get this shot – Whale Tail in Alaska

    Feb 11, 2022 · Court Whelan

    Photographing whales is just as grand as it sounds. You take a multi-ton marine mammal, mix it with the excitement of breaching, diving and tail slapping, add in a little…

  • A New Series – How to get the Hero Shot

    Jan 6, 2022 · Court Whelan

    We’re starting a new series today, which focuses on the extraordinary homepage images you’re likely to see on Natural Habitat Adventures’ main website. If you’re already familiar, you may have…

  • How to get this shot – Arctic Sunset

    Dec 22, 2021 · Court Whelan

    Sunsets are fantastic no matter where in the world you get to see them. However, a blazing glow of red, purple, and orange when in the arctic just has something extra-special…

  • How to Get this Shot – Grand Canyon of Yellowstone

    Nov 11, 2021 · Court Whelan

    In the world of adventure and nature photography, capturing the most stunning destinations in all their glory is of prime importance. Whether it’s the extraordinary waterfalls of Costa Rica, the…

  • How to get this shot: Blue-Footed Booby in Galapagos

    Aug 19, 2021 · Court Whelan

    The wildlife of Galapagos is extraordinary for so many reasons. Not only are most inhabitants found nowhere else on earth, the vast majority of animals have no natural fear of…

  • How to get this shot – Golden Arctic

    Jan 6, 2021 · Court Whelan

    There’s something immensely captivating about the arctic landscape. I’m not sure if it’s the stark barrenness, how remarkably flat the tundra is, the unique look the wind-battered spruce trees give,…

  • Video Tutorial – White Balance is a Big Deal

    Sep 10, 2020 · Court Whelan

    Photography is a celebration and portrayal of light. We want to photograph in the best light to get amazing colors, right? Well then why do most folks let their camera…