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  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in My Camera Bag? Madagascar Wildlife Adventure

    May 19, 2017 · Court Whelan

    Madagascar is a wildlife photographer’s dream. And it’s also a travel photographers dream. As well as a landscape photographers dream. And heck, it’s a macro wildlife photographer’s dream, too! That…

  • Pro Tips

    7 Reasons to Photograph Botswana’s Green Season

    May 10, 2017 · Court Whelan

    As a photographer, you should seriously consider Botswana’s green season when thinking about your next safari destination. The wildlife is abundant and the colors are sensational. And if you’re the…

  • What's in the Bag

    What’s in My Camera Bag? Namibia

    May 1, 2017 · Court Whelan

    Well I’m going to make it difficult for you on this one. Namibia is one of the most photographically-diverse destinations on our planet. This is great for the photographer, but…

  • Stories from the Field

    Stories from the Field – Tiger Photo Safari

    Apr 24, 2017 · Court Whelan

    The excitement was mounting greater with each minute that passed as we bumped along in our safari jeep into the interior of Ranthambore National Park. The scenery – stunning, the…

  • Stories from the Field

    Viewer Mail Question: Full Frame vs. Crop Frame?

    Apr 12, 2017 · Court Whelan

    We’re rolling out a new type of article here, where our faithful followers can ask those burning questions about photography they’ve always wanted to have an expert opinion on. We…

  • Pro Tips

    Tips for Smartphone / iPhone Photography

    Apr 6, 2017 · Court Whelan

    The cameras found in modern-day smartphones are getting to be very high quality and many travelers are using these exclusively for their travel photography. While the default cameras are great,…

  • Stories from the Field

    10 Inspirational Photos from the Monarch Butterfly Migration

    Mar 13, 2017 · Court Whelan

    The monarch butterfly migration is quite simply one of the most jaw-dropping spectacles on earth. While one may initially think that the migration event is one dimensional (after all, it is…

  • Photo Challenge

    March Photo Challenge: Together Possible

    Mar 8, 2017 · Court Whelan

    As many of you may know, I am a Photographic Expedition Leader with two world-class organizations – Natural Habitat Adventures and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Together, these organizations are…

  • Pro Tips

    Back to Basics: Tips for Point-and-Shoot Photography

    Mar 2, 2017 · Court Whelan

    Large cameras with interchangeable lenses aren’t for everyone, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t get show-stopping photos while on your photographic adventures! And the great thing about point and…