Learn by Example
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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What's in the Bag
What Are the Best “Wildlife Lenses” for a Safari in Botswana?
Given the immense array of options out there, I realize what a big question this is, with potentially varied answers. However, picking out the best wildlife lens for a Botswana…
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Gear We Love
Essential Photo Gear for Capturing Moments with Mountain Gorillas
Chances are, you probably have a general idea of your camera kit when photographing general landscapes, wildlife, and even travel scenes. However, this article is geared toward honing in on…
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Pro Tips
How Much Is “Enough” Telephoto for an African Safari
When you’re gearing up for an extraordinary photo safari in Africa, you want to make sure you have the right amount of telephoto/zoom to capture amazing wildlife photos. But how…
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Pro Tips
Three Time-honored Ways to Photograph Wildlife in Africa
Who are we kidding, there are a million ways to photograph the incredible wildlife of Africa. However, when you distill African wildlife photography into key categories, you’ll find that the…
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Pro Tips
An Essential Lens for Photographing Greenland
When headed into a landscape-oriented photo trip, one often thinks about the classic landscape lenses first. You know, the 18-55mm or 24-70mm types. In other words, your wide angles that…
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What's in the Bag
What Is the Best Lens for Photographing Wildlife in Alaska?
Although it’s a loaded question, it’s a critical consideration when prepping for a photo expedition in one of the wildlife hotspots of our planet. Do you go for the flexibility…
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Learn by Example
How to Get This Shot – Monarchs Edge to Edge
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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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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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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Pro Tips
How to Photograph an Arctic Sunrise or Sunset
Sunrises and sunsets are wonderfully fun to photograph, no matter where in the world you might be. However, there truly is something special about encountering—and photographing—them in the Arctic. To…
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Pro Tips
How to Photograph Hippos at Waterline
Photographs of hippos are deceptively challenging. Not because it’s hard to find them, necessarily. Nor is it because they aren’t photogenic or found in beautiful, wild habitat. Mainly, it’s because…