Natural Photographer Blog

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    My Favorite Five Things to Photograph in Costa Rica

    Jul 25, 2017 · Court Whelan

    Costa Rica is yet another destination that is a nature photographer’s dream. With stunning scenery, and fascinating wildlife, you really can get it all. However, whenever I’m down in the…

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    Tips on Photographing the Grand Canyon

    Jun 21, 2017 · Court Whelan

    When it comes to Canyon Country, the Grand Canyon stands alone. While there are many other iconic desert landscapes within short drives from both the North and South rims of…

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    The Best Camera Settings for a Tanzania Wildlife Safari

    Jun 14, 2017 · Court Whelan

    It’s always a bit lofty to call any camera setting “the best,” as people have different styles and preferences, and the environment is always changing. But since you have to…

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    How to Turn any Sunset into a Spectacular Photo

    Jun 7, 2017 · Court Whelan

    We’ve all been there before. We’re out photographing, maybe in our local park or perhaps in a far off destination in some corner of the world…anticipating an amazing sunset on…

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    How to Take this Photo: Galapagos Tortoise

    Feb 15, 2017 · Court Whelan

    If you have a photographic expedition planned to the Galapagos Islands, the famous Galapagos Tortoise is sure to be something you’ll encounter. And it’s also something I’m sure you’re really…

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    How to Get This Photo: Wildebeest Migration in Kenya

    Jan 30, 2017 · Court Whelan

    No doubt one of nature’s greatest spectacles, the great wildebeest migration is a top photography event—and Kenya’s Maasai Mara is unparalleled. While documenting the herds of grunting ungulates may be…

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    Three Techniques for Photographing Polar Bears

    Jan 25, 2017 · Court Whelan

    Right now, there are over 1,000 Polar Bears roaming over the sea ice of Canada’s Hudson Bay, hunting for ringed and bearded seals. In eight short months, those same bears…