Video Tutorial – Composition in the Galapagos
We’re rolling out a new type of article here, aimed to give you more of a visual explanation of certain photography topics. For our inaugural “video tutorial” we’re headed to…
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How to Get This Shot – Yawning Lion Cub
As our North American winter approaches, here in the U.S., the green season for Southern African safaris is just kicking off. For photographers, this is a wonderful time to visit…
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How to get this shot – Mysterious Winter Wonderland
It happens every year – winter is coming. And being based out of Boulder, Colorado, I have wonderful access to places like Rocky Mountain National Park, Summit County, and a…
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Getting this Shot – Poison Arrow Frog in Costa Rica
If you are headed to Costa Rica, you’ll certainly be on the look out for these amazing little critters, especially in the lowland Atlantic rainforests (e.g., Tortuguero, Sarapiqui, Tiskitia, etc.). …
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How to Get a Group Photo in Front of the Aurora Borealis
Simply put, auroras are mesmerizing, inspiring, captivating, and…very photogenic! What’s better than having a great aurora shot? A great aurora shot with you and your friends in it, of course!…
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My Favorite Five Things to Photograph in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is yet another destination that is a nature photographer’s dream. With stunning scenery, and fascinating wildlife, you really can get it all. However, whenever I’m down in the…
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How to take a “Big” photo of a Giant Tortoise in the Galapagos Islands
When photographing in the Galapagos Islands, you’ll no doubt be enamored when you see your first (or first dozen) Galapagos tortoises. There are many ways to photograph them, but one…
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The Best Camera Settings for a Tanzania Wildlife Safari
It’s always a bit lofty to call any camera setting “the best,” as people have different styles and preferences, and the environment is always changing. But since you have to…
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How to Get This Photo: Wildebeest Migration in Kenya
No doubt one of nature’s greatest spectacles, the great wildebeest migration is a top photography event—and Kenya’s Maasai Mara is unparalleled. While documenting the herds of grunting ungulates may be…
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5 Tips on How to Get this Photo: Monarch butterflies flying
Photographing monarch butterflies as they burst from Oyamel fir trees is no easy feat. However, if you have the opportunity to travel to Michoacan in search of these regal insects,…
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How to get this photo: The Iconic Arctic
I’m pretty sure it’s just me, but I love this shot I took last winter up in Churchill, the Polar Bear Capital of the world, and the lesser appreciated Northern Lights…
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Getting this Shot: Brown Bear on Silky Waterfall
If you plan on going to Brooks Falls in the Katmai area of Alaska, you’ll likely have the opportunity for the above photograph. And if you’re a wildlife photographer, this is…