Learn by Example
How to get this shot: Blue-Footed Booby in Galapagos
The wildlife of Galapagos is extraordinary for so many reasons. Not only are most inhabitants found nowhere else on earth, the vast majority of animals have no natural fear of…
Natural Photographer Blog
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Pro Tips
5 Techniques and Tips for Photographing Polar Bears
It’s hard to find any nature photographer that doesn’t want to go on an adventure to photograph wild polar bears in the Arctic. They’re one of the most impressive animals…
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Pro Tips
The MOST Important tip for Wildlife Photography
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…
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Pro Tips
Macro Photography 101 & 102
What better time than now to learn some new camera techniques, get in your backyard or local natural area, and showcase the vibrant little things in life…flowers, beetles, butterflies, and…
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Learn by Example
How to get this shot – Motmot in Costa Rica
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. …
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Gear We Love
Nikon Z6: A wildlife photographer’s perspective
By Guest Contributor Mac Mirabile My passion for photography began more than 20 years ago, before digital SLRs, with coursework in photojournalism. The drive to document what I see and…
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Pro Tips
Tips for Photographing in Low Light
When it comes to wildlife photography, shooting in low light conditions is pretty commonplace. Dawn and dusk tend to be some of the best times of day for large animal…
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Pro Tips
Tips and Tricks for Photographing Mountain Gorillas in East Africa
An opportunity to photograph mountain gorillas in either Uganda or Rwanda is a life-long dream for most wildlife and nature photographers. Between the raw beauty, charisma, and proximity with which…
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Pro Tips
Photo Jargon – What is a “Fast” Lens?
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”…
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Stories from the Field
Monarch Butterfly Migration Update
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…
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Pro Tips
3 Tips for Photographing Kenya’s Maasai Mara
The Maasai Mara of Kenya, which turns into the Serengeti across the border into Tanzania, is perhaps one of the greatest places in Africa for spotting big wildlife. Not only…
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Learn by Example
How to Get this Shot – Gorilla “Filling the Frame”
I’m just returning after a sensational photo expedition to Uganda and Rwanda and can’t wait to share photos from the field, as well as techniques for how to get incredible…