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
How to Maximize your Landscape Photography
If there is one thing that connects nearly all places of natural beauty, it’s that they also are fantastic places for classic landscape photography. Whether it’s the majestic canyon country…
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Learn by Example
How to get this shot – Golden Arctic
There’s something immensely captivating about the arctic landscape. I’m not sure if it’s the stark barrenness, how remarkably flat the tundra is, the unique look the wind-battered spruce trees give,…
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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
Gearing up for a Colorful Fall
Writing from my home in Boulder, Colorado, I can tell you fall is in the air. While we might be getting a bit of a preview of what’s to come,…
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Pro Tips
Leading Lines as a Photo Composition Tool
A photo with great composition is going to outshine one without great composition 100% of the time. Fortunately, composition is something you can really learn and master as you practice…
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Stories from the Field
Live Presentation – All Things Landscape Photography
Get ready for a Landscape Photography extravaganza in about a week’s time. On Aug 4 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT, I’ll be doing a full 1-hour workshop (always is…
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Photo Challenge
Winner of Backyard Photography Challenge
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…
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Learn by Example
How to get this shot – Clearly Mount Denali
Alaska is one of those places that just “has it all.” It’s got extraordinary wildlife like bears, moose, orcas, and whales, but also has some of the most spectacular landscapes…
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Photo Challenge
Photo Challenge Winner – Capturing Exceptional Light
You all are making this very challenging for ME—so many exceptional entries! What I particularly like is the variety of scenes you’ve submitted. We’ve got some amazing astrophotography, incredible sunsets,…
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Learn by Example
How to get this shot – Cool Blue Night in Antarctica
Antarctica is teeming with legend, lure, and amazing stories of adventure. That’s why I love any chance to continue that tradition, like on an exclusive and adventurous Sailing Antarctica adventure…
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Pro Tips
Tips for Great Composition with Wildlife Photography
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…