Natural Photographer Blog

  • Stories from the Field

    Elephants of Zimbabwe

    Jul 26, 2022 · Court Whelan

    Africa never ceases to inspire me and each time I am fortunate enough to visit this amazing continent, I return home with new ideas, new appreciation, and of course thousands…

  • Learn by Example

    How to Get this Shot – Bornean Sun Bear

    Mar 15, 2020 · Court Whelan

    They’re the world’s smallest bear species, but what they lack in size, they more than make up for in beauty and charisma. They also have a very limited geographic range,…

  • Stories from the Field

    Monarch Butterfly Migration Update

    Feb 3, 2019 · Court Whelan

    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…

  • Stories from the Field

    10 Inspirational Photos from the Monarch Butterfly Migration

    Mar 13, 2017 · Court Whelan

    The monarch butterfly migration is quite simply one of the most jaw-dropping spectacles on earth. While one may initially think that the migration event is one dimensional (after all, it is…

  • Photo Challenge

    March Photo Challenge: Together Possible

    Mar 8, 2017 · Court Whelan

    As many of you may know, I am a Photographic Expedition Leader with two world-class organizations – Natural Habitat Adventures and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Together, these organizations are…