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North American Wildlife & Landscape Photography


The stunning beauty of North American landscapes and wildlife awaits you. Explore Red Rock Canyon State Park in California or feast your eyes on abundant wildlife in Alaska. Our American photography features can turn your next journey into a visually stunning experience.



The Art Of Astrophotography


Capturing the heavens can be a rewarding and altogether unique form of outdoor photography


The Art Of AstrophotographyAstrophotography is a word that we seldom hear or read; however, this photography technique was used soon after the first image was recorded. In fact, astronomer Sir John Herschel was the first to use the term “photography,” and the first to apply “negative” and “E2 positive” in relation to photography.
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Colorado National Monument, Colorado


Colorado National Monument


Colorado National Monument, ColoradoThis image of a dead juniper tree, “Sunset Sentinel,” was captured during a warm summer afternoon, cliffside, at Coke Ovens Overlook inside Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction, Colo.
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Getting Connected


Florian Schulz takes his Freedom to Roam project into the second phase—Baja to the Beaufort Sea


Getting ConnectedFor decades, conventional wisdom said that national parks, wilderness areas and refuges were the answer to preserving natural lands and providing sustainable wildlife habitats. But for some time, these large protected areas have been losing the native species they aim to protect.
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In The Valley Of Kashmir


John Isaac puts the exotic world of Kashmir into a universal perspective


In The Valley Of KashmirIn 2008, photographer John Isaac published a book, The Vale of Kashmir. Its 160 images are the product of five years of dedicated photography, encompassing 11 trips to the troubled region—a valley straddling the border of India and Pakistan.
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Watkins Glen State Park, New York


Watkins Glen State Park, New YorkSurrounded by picturesque wineries and a glacially carved landscape of rolling hills, waterfalls, lakes and gorges, Watkins Glen State Park offers visitors unbelievable natural beauty in a family-friendly environment. Located in western New York State, on the southern tip of Seneca Lake, Watkins Glen is a small hamlet of a little more than 2,000 residents.
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The Great American Midwest


Tips for getting exciting and dramatic imagery from the prairies and woodlands of the central United States


The  Great  American MidwestI’m spoiled. I’ve had the fortune to photograph the pristine and spectacular—from the canyons of Zion National Park to the mountains of Glacier National Park to the fall color of New England, as well as the winter landscape in the nation’s crown jewel, Yellowstone National Park.
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Dalls Of Turnagain


A unique springtime wildlife opportunity lies close to the Alaskan gateway of Anchorage


Dalls Of TurnagainIt’s really not a secret; I’ve seen plenty of soccer moms stop to take sheep photos on the way back from Girdwood. The secret is the time of year and time of day you head to the spot. Driving south out of Anchorage, Alaska, you’ll come to the Turnagain Arm branch of the Cook Inlet on the west side of the Kenai Peninsula.
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Landscape Icons From Above


The vistas we all seek as nature photographers get a different spin put on them when shot from 500 feet up in the air


Landscape Icons From AboveAs a nature photographer, you’re always trying to find a way to make images that will capture the attention of editors, clients and your audience. We’ve all shot many of the same subjects over and over, so how do we see the world differently? For me, it all started a number of years ago when I was privileged to teach workshops alongside Art Wolfe, John Shaw, Brian Peterson and Rod Planck. More than once I heard each of them teach how you should vary your angle by getting down low to the ground or taking a higher angle to vary your approach to the subject.
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Between The Ocean & The Bay


The narrow strip of land known to locals as the Delmarva Peninsula is an unpolished gem for nature shooters


Between The Ocean & The BayIf only one word could be used to describe the Eastern Shore, “magic” would be the one I would choose. Flanked by the Chesapeake Bay on the west and the Atlantic Ocean on the east, the Eastern Shore formed through the forces of wind, water and sand. This land between ocean and bay possesses a magical quality that’s much more than its scenery; rather, it’s a sum of all its parts—imposing coastal wetlands and seashores, diverse assemblages of wildlife, and seasons that bring personality to a land of golden salt marshes and shallow bays, fragrant piney woodlands and sandy beaches.
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