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  • Learn by Example

    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,…

  • Learn by Example

    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…

  • What's in the Bag

    How to pack light for Alaska Bear Adventures

    Mar 17, 2022 · Court Whelan

    It’s a common dilemma among photographers: hauling your gear to the extremes of the wilderness, while abiding by luggage specifications and weight allowances, all while protecting your camera gear and…

  • Pro Tips

    Monarch Migration in Action

    Mar 11, 2022 · Court Whelan

    Another incredible monarch migration seasons draws to a close and I’m still in awe of the marvels I witnessed from me recent monarch photo adventures. Each time I immerse myself…

  • Learn by Example

    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…

  • Pro Tips

    Tutorial for Photographing Wild Coastal Grizzly Bears

    Feb 4, 2022 · Court Whelan

    If you ask any wildlife photographer in North America what is top of their bucket list, it’s often Alaska’s Coastal Grizzlies, which are found in a relatively specific region of…

  • Learn by Example

    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…

  • Learn by Example

    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…

  • Pro Tips

    5 Techniques for Photographing Africa’s Big Cats

    Dec 16, 2021 · Court Whelan

    Photographing the big cats of Africa is simply extraordinary. There are many thrilling experiences in the world of nature and wildlife photography, from bears, tigers, the entire suite of wildlife…

  • Pro Tips

    How to Photograph Flying Birds in Florida and Beyond

    Dec 1, 2021 · Court Whelan

    Photos of soaring birds are generally viewed as the hallmark of a great wildlife photographer. If only people knew how easy it was to master! This tutorial is designed to…

  • Pro Tips

    Why I No Longer Use a Remote Trigger

    Nov 24, 2021 · Court Whelan

    Technology is a beautiful thing in the world of photography. However, when it comes to nature and wildlife photography that involves travel to far-off lands, having an efficient, lightweight kit…