Natural Photographer Blog

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    Getting this Shot – Desert Golden Hour

    Aug 23, 2016 · Court Whelan

    Although this is a seemingly simple photo, it’s the subtle nuances of layers and gradients of colors that make it evocative. Finding scenes that allow for “layering” shots like this…

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    The Best Settings for Bird Photography

    Jul 13, 2016 · Court Whelan

    Wow – the best settings, huh? Well, truthfully, saying that one combination of settings is the best is a bit like saying you only have one kind of food that…

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    Shot Setting Tips for River Hiking Photography

    Jun 22, 2016 · Court Whelan

    When in the Canyons of the Southwest, one of the highlights is surely getting into the canyons themselves and photographing the mysterious corridors that appear all around you. Some are…

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    Composition Corner: An Alluring Village Scene

    Jun 3, 2016 · Court Whelan

    Cities and villages encountered while traveling can be a great opportunity to practice composition, for lines and other elements are often quite different than those found in nature. For instance,…

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    Getting this Shot | Adventure Photography

    May 25, 2016 · Court Whelan

    Adventure photography doesn’t always have to be about the epic wildlife and/or landscapes you encounter. Sometimes it’s about documenting the journey. This is crucial for storytelling, but it also can…

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    Composition Corner | Beautiful Wildlife Closeups

    Feb 1, 2016 · Court Whelan

    Whether you’re in the middle of the savanna in Kenya or submerged in the deep rainforests of Costa Rica, there will be close-up shots of wildlife that you want to…

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    Composition Corner | Sharp Contrasts in Namibia

    Nov 1, 2015 · Court Whelan

    A look at composition elements on the individual photo level. Namibia is a landscape photographer’s dream. Sharp contrasts and big scenery create otherworldly images. Nevertheless, the same rules of composition…