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    How to Get This Shot – A Monarch among Monarchs

    Oct 27, 2026 · Court Whelan

    This photo combines two of my favorite things to photograph on any Monarch Migration Photo Expedition. First, I love getting that “layered” look of monarchs absolutely covering a tree trunk.…

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    How to Get This Shot – Monarchs Edge to Edge

    Mar 3, 2026 · Court Whelan

    Getting a photo of migratory monarchs filling the frame like this is a coveted photo for any nature photographer lucky enough to embark on a monarch migration Photo Expedition. The…

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    Three Spectacular Ways to Capture the Monarch Migration

    Dec 9, 2025 · Court Whelan

    The annual migration of hundreds of millions of monarch butterflies is one of the most breathtaking natural phenomena in our wild world. While it may seem straightforward to capture photographically,…

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    How to Get This Shot – Layers of Monarchs on Tree Trunk

    Sep 28, 2025 · Court Whelan

    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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    Video Tutorial on Monarch Migration Photography

    May 10, 2023 · Court Whelan

    It’s no secret that the monarch butterfly migration is one of my favorite things to photograph. I’ve been guiding and photographing those little buggers in the fir forests of Central…

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    How to Photograph Soaring Monarch Butterflies

    Jan 23, 2023 · Court Whelan

    The image of hundreds of monarchs soaring in the air is definitely one of the most desired and coveted on any monarch migration photo adventure. At first glimpse, it may…

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    Monarch Migration in Action

    Mar 11, 2022 · Court Whelan

    Another incredible monarch migration seasons draws to a close and I’m still in awe of the marvels I witnessed from me recent monarch photo adventures. Each time I immerse myself…

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    How to Get This Shot – Brilliant Butterflies in Mexico

    Aug 7, 2019 · Court Whelan

    Photographing the Monarch Butterfly Migration is one of the most spectacular and surprising things you can do in the world of nature and wildlife photography. It’s fascinating how many ways…