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  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Arctic Fox Trot

    Jan 23, 2020 · Court Whelan

    The arctic is a truly magical part of our planet. It’s home to sensational wildlife and has been the focus of centuries of ardent exploration, yielding grand stories, and even…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in My Camera Bag? Costa Rica

    Jan 15, 2020 · Court Whelan

    Costa Rica is one of the world’s real biological treasure chests. Not only is it home to multiple species of “big cat” like jaguars, ocelots, margays and others, but it…

  • Pro Tips

    New Year, New Travel Photo Tips for 2020

    Jan 3, 2020 · Court Whelan

    If you’re like many, 2020 will bring you some exciting nature travel plans, whether it’s getting out to your local city or state park more often, or perhaps you have…

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Motmot in Costa Rica

    Dec 28, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Within the greater realm of wildlife photography, bird photography tends to set itself apart. First of all, it requires specialty gear, which usually boils down to a considerably bigger lens. …

  • Pro Tips

    How to Photograph the “Blue Hour”

    Dec 18, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Night photography is pretty neat, but frankly speaking, the time just after sunset, and just before it gets fully dark may be one of the most dramatic time for certain…

  • Gear We Love

    What is the BEST Lens for a Gorilla Photo Safari?

    Dec 5, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Narrowing down a full camera kit to just one BEST lens is always a bit challenging, especially because different people have different styles of photography. However, for specific wildlife encounters,…

  • Learn by Example

    How to Get this Shot – Lemur Posing in Madagascar

    Nov 27, 2019 · Court Whelan

    For the wildlife photographer and naturalist alike, Madagascar is one of the world’s most alluring countries. The biodiversity is astounding, and 80% of everything found on the island occurs nowhere…

  • Pro Tips

    Photo Tips for Green Season Africa Wildlife Safaris

    Nov 22, 2019 · Court Whelan

    If you’ve been reading my articles for a while, you know that I’m a real fan of wildlife safaris during green seasons. That is, going outside of the typical “peak…

  • Pro Tips

    3 Ways to Make your Photos POP!

    Nov 13, 2019 · Court Whelan

    The best photos virtually POP off the page, no matter whether that’s a printed page or web page. There is something truly special about them and we, as viewers, know…