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Mr. Unique, Whitetail Buck, Shenandoah National Park
An easy way to get a unique photo is to find a unique subject. I have seen a lot of different antler abnormalities, but this buck sported a new one. Antlers are very strong, but deer frequently break their … Continue reading
Fawn in Spring Green Flora, Shenandoah National Park
For wildlife photography, timing, in a variety of ways, is critical. The time of the year is one timing factor. In Shenandoah National Park, spring brings bright green foliage and these adorable whitetail fawns. Another timing factor is … Continue reading
Grand National 2019 live stream: how to watch the race from anywhere in the world
Time to put down the form book (and, let's face it, the pins) – the 2019 Grand National is very nearly here! 40 runners and riders will be hoping to jump their way to victory in the world's most famous … Continue reading
Bull Elk Posing in Rocky Mountain National Park
The rut is the perfect time to get great bull elk poses. This bull was without a harem but staying close to a larger bull that has one. These satellite bulls are constantly watching for their opportunities to move in. … Continue reading
Bull Elk in Water, Rocky Mountain National Park (2 Openings for Additional Week!)
Just add water, because water usually makes an image better. I was staying ahead of this bull and his harem in a large meadow for perhaps 30 minutes when we arrived at a small pond that I didn’t even … Continue reading
High-Stepping Fawn in the Meadow, Shenandoah National Park
The fast frame rate of the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II caught this high-stepping fawn with a couple of leg joints high in the air, making the already adorable animal look even cuter. Joining me in Shenandoah National Park … Continue reading
Some national parks won’t recover from the government shutdown for decades
News Joshua Tree and other deserts house sensitive soil crust communities. Photos of felled Joshua trees went viral last week, a casualty of the government shutdown and the related lack of oversight in the eponymous national park. Other arid… Popular … Continue reading
Interesting Photo of the Day: Rainbow at Rainier National Park
Landscape photographers know that patience is key. With the right lighting and at the right moment, even the most boring landscape can look splendid. Photographer Thad Mason managed to take this image of a rainbow breaking in at Rainier National … Continue reading
Whitetail Buck Wrapping a Pine Branch Around Its Face, Shenandoah National Park
Did you ever see a whitetail buck wrap a pine branch around its face? The rut brings out the best in unusual whitetail activity. This buck is creating (or freshening) a scrape used communication purposes at this time of the … Continue reading
Create otherworldly landscapes inside these National Parks this summer
How To Grab your camera and capture the beauty inside these natural wonders. You don’t have to travel far to create beautiful landscapes. These fifteen National Parks are visual playgrounds for photographers. Popular Photography
Beautiful Bull Elk, Rocky Mountain National Park
When there is a choice, I nearly always go after the elk with the nicest antlers. While everyone has opinions on what “nicest” means, I generally look for overall size (bigger is better with age, genetics and nutrition aiding this … Continue reading
Unique Limited Opportunity: Join Me for “Whitetail Fawns and More”, a Shenandoah National Park Instructional Photo Tour
Meeting more of you is always high on my to-do list, I have wanted to offer photo workshops/tours/experiences for a long time (many of you have requested such) and my Shenandoah National Park commercial use just arrived. While I enjoy … Continue reading