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  • Pro Tips

    The MOST Important tip for Wildlife Photography

    Dec 6, 2020 · Court Whelan

    A lofty statement indeed–the MOST important? Yep, if there is one thing that is so critical to your wildlife photography (particularly those that fill the frame in a “portrait” like…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Pro Tips

    Three tips for Photographing Wildlife in India

    Oct 10, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Although the word “safari” often conjures up images of rolling hills and the savannas of Africa, a wildlife safari in India can be iconic and rewarding in an entirely different…

  • Pro Tips

    How to Harness Depth of Field in Namibia

    Sep 12, 2019 · Court Whelan

    There are certain places in the world where you get the absolute best of both worlds—extraordinary wildlife and some of the most stunning landscapes you will ever see. Namibia is…

  • Photo Challenge

    Photo Challenge – Depth of Field

    Dec 1, 2018 · Court Whelan

    If you’re a veteran reader of Natural Photographer, you probably know that I’m a big fan of using depth of field to your advantage when it comes to nature and…

  • Gear We Love

    Photo Jargon – What’s a “Nifty Fifty” Lens?

    Nov 5, 2018 · Court Whelan

    As one of my go-to lenses for unique travel photography, this is one of the most fun lenses out there when for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. And when…