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  • Learn by Example

    Shot Settings – Giant Shot of Giant Panda

    Jun 17, 2020 · Court Whelan

    In this Shot Settings article, we’ll be taking a look at one of the most iconic “big wildlife” species on the planet–the Giant Panda of China. Shot Settings: f/3.2, 1/640, ISO…

  • Photo Challenge

    Winner of Backyard Photography Challenge

    May 20, 2020 · Court Whelan

    All I can say is WOWZERS! You have all outdone yourselves this time. This is no doubt the most difficult photo challenge to choose from in our many year history…

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    Shot Settings – Sunset in the Galapagos Islands

    Apr 30, 2020 · Court Whelan

    Here at Natural Photographer, due to popular demand, we’re starting a new category of article. Shot Settings will be a new way for you to browse through photos quickly and…

  • Photo Challenge

    Photo Challenge: Backyard Photography

    Apr 16, 2020 · Court Whelan

    I think it’s safe to say that many of us are spending more time than usual in our backyards these days. That combined with the refreshing springtime air, new blooms,…

  • Pro Tips

    Nature, Wildlife, and Travel Photography Webinars

    Apr 11, 2020 · Court Whelan

    Greetings fellow photo friends! Recently I had the great pleasure of presenting two photo webinars for Natural Habitat Adventures, specifically on Nature and Wildlife Photography. Over the course of these…

  • Learn by Example

    Shot Settings – Polar Bear in Churchill

    Apr 5, 2020 · Court Whelan

    Here at The Natural Photographer, due to popular demand, we have a new category of article. Shot Settings will be a new way for you to browse through photos quickly…

  • Learn by Example

    NEW Shot Settings – Wild Dog in Africa

    Mar 23, 2020 · Court Whelan

    Here at The Natural Photographer, due to popular demand, we’re starting a new category of article. Shot Settings will be a new way for you to browse through photos quickly…

  • Learn by Example

    How to Get this Shot – Bornean Sun Bear

    Mar 15, 2020 · Court Whelan

    They’re the world’s smallest bear species, but what they lack in size, they more than make up for in beauty and charisma. They also have a very limited geographic range,…

  • Pro Tips

    3 Tips to Instantly Elevate your Wildlife Photography

    Mar 3, 2020 · Court Whelan

    Wildlife photography is quickly becoming one of the most sought after forms of photography. This is in part because of new camera technology allowing for better, bigger, more extraordinary photos…

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    How to get this shot – Clearly Mount Denali

    Feb 24, 2020 · Court Whelan

    Alaska is one of those places that just “has it all.” It’s got extraordinary wildlife like bears, moose, orcas, and whales, but also has some of the most spectacular landscapes…