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Nature's Colors
Photo Contest

Submit your best landscape and
wildlife photos for a chance
to win cash and prizes!

Grand Teton Fall Color

Spectacular hues and wildlife
make the Jackson Hole area a
delightful destination in autumn

Beyond The Camera

Aesthetic expression in a photograph
is more important than the tools
and techniques used to make it

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Winding, Wondrous
Big Sur

“The greatest meeting of land
and water in the world”

Classes, Tours &
Workshops

Plan your next photo adventure and
learn from the pros in stunning locations!

Challenge Accepted

Tips and techniques
for getting started in
adventure sports photography

Favorite Places:
Sabino Canyon

Santa Catalina Mountains,
Tucson, Arizona

Explore This Favorite Place

Featured Articles

Bull elk crossing steaming Madison River at sunrise, Madison Junction, Yellowstone

Destination Yellowstone

Adam Jones on photographing the elements that give America’s first national park its out-of-this-world reputation.

photo of Dolly Sods

Dolly Sods

Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia.

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drones for photography

Drones For Photography

For access to the unique perspectives that come with altitude, these affordable drones for photography are hitting new heights.

B.E.T.T.E.R. P.I.C.S.

10 tips to improve your image-making techniques

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Landscape photography lenses

Landscape Photography Lenses

Our guide to wide-angle lenses, the most popular and useful optics for landscape photography.

Landscape Light, Part 2

Landscape Light, Part 2

Lighting styles and techniques to add dimension and form to your landscape compositions

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On Location

photographing a scientific expedition with the help of local guides

Photographing A Scientific Expedition

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image of Hot Springs Canyon in Big Bend National Park, Texas

Hot Springs Canyon

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Photography Gear

Gear For Wildlife Photography

Gear For Wildlife Photography

In addition to your super-tele lens, here are a few gear recommendations to help you in the field.

10 Top Travel Tripods

Lightweight and compact, these tripods are ideal for travel, from premium pro options to affordable models for every budget.

Latest Blog Posts

Cover Shot, October 2019

September 17, 2019 | By Staff

The Benefit Of Photography With Friends

September 13, 2019 | Text & Photography By Brian Matiash

Congratulations to Kris Walkowski for winning the recent Summer Sunrises And Sunsets Assignment with the image, “Doomed By The Light.”

Summer Sunrises And Sunsets Assignment Winner Kris Walkowski

September 12, 2019 | By Staff

Fujifilm X-A7

Fujifilm Introduces Affordable X-A7 Mirrorless Camera

September 11, 2019 | By Staff

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Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Fabulous Sunrise at Kinderdijk” by Timothy Joyce. Location: South Holland.

Photo Of The Day By Timothy Joyce

Congratulations to Kris Walkowski for winning the recent Summer Sunrises And Sunsets Assignment with the image, “Doomed By The Light.”

Summer Sunrises And Sunsets Assignment Winner Kris Walkowski

Stormy Sky And Rainbow In Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Behind The Shot: Stormy Sky And Rainbow

Tips & Techniques

What Will I Be Given?

What Will I Be Given?

I’ve run hundreds of nature photography tours across the United States, traveling to almost every state doing so. Since 2014,…

Camera Settings For Wildlife Photography

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Pro Perspectives

Social Graces

Nature photographers can use the power of photography and social media for worthy causes.

choosing a tripod for wildlife photography

Choosing A Tripod For Your Style Of Photography

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