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How to Get this Shot – Eye of the Elephant
There’s something special about elephants and we all know it. We connect with them on a deeper level and nothing takes you even deeper than focusing on the eye and…
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Pro Tips
Steps for Getting Super Sharp Landscape Photos
The sharpness of a photo is often a cornerstone to its aesthetics. Now, I’ll tell ya, there are absolutely times when sharpness isn’t everything, and we must remind ourselves that…
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What's in the Bag
What’s the BEST Lens for the Galapagos Islands?
Considering how amazingly varied the nature photography can be in the Galapagos, this is quite the doozie of a question! However, it’s an important one to answer, as photography in…
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Pro Tips
Advanced Settings for Wildlife and Landscape Photography
When in front of extraordinary wildlife or sensational landscapes during a nature photography expedition, your settings make a big difference in the overall quality of your photos. In this article,…
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Pro Tips
How to Get Perfect Portraits of Tigers
Photographing tigers in the wild is of course challenging, but the challenge-factor actually makes it all the more rewarding when you nail the photo. Part of this challenge is truly…
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How to Get This Shot – Layers of Monarchs on Tree Trunk
If you know me, you know that photographing the monarch butterfly migration has been a cornerstone to my photographic (and guiding) career for over 20 years. Thus, I’ve seen lots…
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Pro Tips
Wildlife Photography Tips for Borneo
A wildlife photography adventure in Borneo is a safari unlike any other in the world. Borneo is teeming with the delightfully weird and whacky animals, and is also home to…
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Learn by Example
How to Get This Shot – A Gorilla’s Gaze
Photographing gorillas puts you in front of perhaps the single most impressive photographic subject on earth. Within the time you have with these primates, you’ll have ample photo opportunities, but…
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Pro Tips
Three Ways to Get Perfect Focus for Outstanding Northern Lights Photographs
Photographing the aurora borealis is exceptional in so many ways. The images you get, the environment you’re in and the challenges…well, yes, the challenges you face. Northern lights photography can…
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What's in the Bag
The Best Lens for Photographing Polar Bears
Photographing polar bears in the wild is one of the most exciting and rewarding wildlife photography experiences one can have. To maximize this incredible opportunity, you need the right lens…
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Learn by Example
How to Get this Shot – Sunset Sunburst with Iceberg
Photographing icebergs in front of sunsets is just a winning combination. But then you get some moody clouds and nail the iconic “sunburst” with it? Well, that’s what great landscape…
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Pro Tips
How to Take Stunning Photographs of Orangutans in Borneo
As we seek more authentic wilderness in today’s world, Borneo stands out. It’s a spectacular combination of expansive tropical landscapes and epic wildlife—both large and small. The orangutan tends to…