Natural Photographer Blog

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  • Learn by Example

    How to Get This Shot – African Sunset

    Mar 4, 2019 · Court Whelan

    There’s something unmistakable about the sun setting over the glorious African savanna. Between the wide open expanse of places like Kenya’s Maasai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti, along with the amazing hues and…

  • Pro Tips

    Tips for Great Composition with Wildlife Photography

    Feb 24, 2019 · Court Whelan

    This is a big topic, and entire books have been written on this topic. It’s that important. However, the best way to master a specific topic is to dissect it into…

  • Gear We Love

    What’s in my Camera Bag? Madagascar Photo Adventure

    Feb 17, 2019 · Court Whelan

    I often call Madagascar a biological treasure chest, and for the wildlife photographer it might as well be a treasure chest full of diamonds. Between the uniqueness of everything you’ll…

  • Pro Tips

    Photo Jargon – What is a “Fast” Lens?

    Feb 10, 2019 · Court Whelan

    The term fast, when talking about lenses, is a little misleading. Although they are good for capturing fast-moving subjects, that’s not really the core of it. Simply put, a “fast lens”…

  • Stories from the Field

    Monarch Butterfly Migration Update

    Feb 3, 2019 · Court Whelan

    As many of you may know, in addition to being an Expedition Leader, I head up the Sustainability and Conservation Travel programs at Natural Habitat Adventures. Thus, this special story…

  • Learn by Example

    How to get this shot – Tree Iguana in Costa Rica

    Jan 27, 2019 · Court Whelan

    When it comes to regions and countries with high biodiversity, reptiles are often one of the groups that tend to be highly photogenic and amazing to watch. They’re often unique…

  • Pro Tips

    Get to Know your ISO

    Jan 20, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Understanding ISO is one of the quickest and easiest ways to elevate your photography. And the great thing is that you can do this with ANY camera, and you are…

  • Pro Tips

    Should you start shooting in RAW?

    Jan 13, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Being able to photograph in RAW is a unique toolkit item for photographers. Simply put, it allows your photo to withstand more editing than if you were photographing in JPEG. …