Something is definitely wrong with this picture. I head out into the wild looking for the consummate wildlife image. I have visions of shooting regal-looking animals in gorgeous natural vistas, dappled with perfect light. Or maybe I’m capturing the perfect interaction between two wild critters, or a life and death struggle as a predator tries… Continue Reading
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I want to clearly stately up front that stereotypes have no place in wildlife photography. Herons helped me prove my point. In my meandering around wildlife blogs, it seems like there are herons everywhere. Photographers are capturing them up close and personal with fairly modest zoom lenses. It’s almost like these herons are pets! Just… Continue Reading
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Wild creatures typically concentrate on their own little world. Trying to find enough food to survive and avoiding predators tends to narrow one’s focus. There isn’t a lot of interest in improving the neighbourhood or grander social issues. Of course they fiercely protect their young and often send out Christmas letters exaggerating all their offspring’s… Continue Reading
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I like to think that I stop and photograph beauty … but sometimes I don’t. I will be on a trip dedicated to photography with my camera gear all ready and willing at my finger tips. I will be in a beautiful place and I will dutifully note the fantastic scene beside me … and… Continue Reading
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Can you hunt for landscapes? Is it a good idea? I hope so since I think that’s what I do. I have observed and read about real landscape photographers. They generally have one thing I don’t – a serious plan that often involves a number on an alarm clock that is far too small. I… Continue Reading
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To the casual hiker there are no signs of life in the dark shadows of the boulders guarding the Yellowstone River Valley. But while the intruder carefully picks his way over uneven rocks, there are sets of eyes cautiously watching his every step. As he gets closer to one pair of eyes, they fade to… Continue Reading
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