Natural Photographer Blog

  • Learn by Example

    How I Got this Shot- Platypus Close-Up in Tasmania

    Oct 7, 2025 · Mike Hillman

    Let’s start with the obvious: photographing a platypus is a ridiculous pursuit. You’re chasing a creature that looks like it was designed by a committee of drunk zoologists; duck bill,…

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    Chasing Feathers: Tips & Techniques for Better Bird Photography

    Jul 31, 2025 · Mike Hillman

    Whether you’re trekking through a Brazilian wetland or perched quietly in your own backyard, photographing birds is a rewarding challenge. These feathered subjects are fast, flighty, and rarely follow direction,…

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    Embrace your Inner Artist: Abstract Photography

    Sep 6, 2024 · Mike Hillman

    Ever want to break the rules? Like Andy Warhol circa-1960s, you can take your camera and rebel against the photography norms to create fascinating and playful art through Abstract Photography.…

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    Previsualization – The Art of Picturing your Pictures

    May 31, 2024 · Mike Hillman

    One of the biggest things that I think separates a tourist with a camera from an amateur/pro-level photographer is planning. If you’re like me, then you probably think about the…

  • Learn by Example

    How To Get This Shot – Silky Australian Waterfall

    Apr 26, 2024 · Mike Hillman

    Have you ever been in a hotel lobby and seen a photo like the one above? A picturesque waterfall with the water’s movement blurred to give the image a feeling…

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    Macro Photography 101 & 102

    Jul 5, 2020 · Court Whelan

    What better time than now to learn some new camera techniques, get in your backyard or local natural area, and showcase the vibrant little things in life…flowers, beetles, butterflies, and…

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    Nature, Wildlife, and Travel Photography Webinars

    Apr 11, 2020 · Court Whelan

    Greetings fellow photo friends! Recently I had the great pleasure of presenting two photo webinars for Natural Habitat Adventures, specifically on Nature and Wildlife Photography. Over the course of these…

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    New Year, New Travel Photo Tips for 2020

    Jan 3, 2020 · Court Whelan

    If you’re like many, 2020 will bring you some exciting nature travel plans, whether it’s getting out to your local city or state park more often, or perhaps you have…

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    Photo Jargon – Full Frame Equivalent (FFE)

    Jun 26, 2019 · Court Whelan

    If you’ve got a camera system that requires you to change lenses, you do doubt have a general idea of what focal lengths do what. However, with the advent of…