If you know me, you know how much I enjoy spending time in our National Wildlife Refuge System. Having lived in California for most of my life, I spent countless mornings exploring and leading photography tours through the refuges of the San Joaquin Valley, particularly the Merced and San Luis National Wildlife Refuges. Those areas […]
One of my favorite wildlife subjects lately has been the Eastern Chipmunk (Tamias striatus) that visits my backyard. It’s a good reminder that you don’t always have to travel to a national park or wildlife refuge to create meaningful nature photographs… although if you do decide to travel, I’d love to have you join me […]
The first hint of dawn was just beginning to touch the Absaroka-Beartooth Mountains as we quietly drove through Lamar Valley. The world was still wrapped in that soft blue light that only exists for a few fleeting moments before sunrise. Then I spotted movement near the confluence where Soda Butte Creek flows into the […]
This is my second summer living where fireflies are part of the landscape. As someone who grew up on California’s Central Coast, I never experienced them as a child. I’d seen them in movies and read about them in books, but nothing prepared me for the first evening I watched dozens of tiny green […]
Three seasons have passed since I was given the rare privilege of photographing this albino/leucistic fox squirrel. An animal like this is something most people will never encounter in the wild, a quiet anomaly that reminds us just how much mystery still exists in the natural world. Moments like this feel less like opportunity and […]
Our adventure to Sax-Zim Bog was everything a winter wildlife photography trip should be—challenging, breathtaking, and full of unforgettable moments. Shari, Kliff, and I set out hoping to experience the magic of this iconic boreal habitat, and it did not disappoint. The morning of our first day was crisp and still, the kind of quiet […]
Having heard captivating stories and seen award-winning images of Africa, I had long dreamed of experiencing the renowned Matebole Hide in Botswana. When the opportunity finally arose, granting me two private sessions with Aubrey Tseleng at this extraordinary location, my excitement was palpable. I envisioned myself amid a throng of elephants, capturing those majestic moments […]
The morning wake-up call came very early; the knock on the door was at 5:00 am. However, I was already awake, eagerly anticipating my first-morning game drive. This morning, I would meet Aubrey Tseleng, who would be my guide for the rest of my game drives. Aubrey is a master photographer here at Mashatu; his […]
Upon arriving at Tent Camp, I found myself a bit late for lunch, but perfectly timed for a quick nap, a snack, and to prepare my camera gear for the afternoon game drive. While Tent Camp may evoke images of a rustic camping experience, it was, in fact, a luxurious and intimate setting. The accommodations, […]
Mashatu: Land of the Giants I’ve returned a changed person, warned before my departure and reminded upon arrival: ‘Africa gets into your soul.’ As Richard Mullin famously said, ‘The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa, for he has so much to look forward to.’ Though my visit […]
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