Pronghorn Antelope Fawns Testing Their Legs in Yellowstone National Park
Part of the beauty of visiting Yellowstone National Park is the ability to see wildlife in their natural environment. Whether it be wolves feeding on a carcass, Bull Elk bugling for their harem, or the Yellowstone mothers with their babies,…
Using the Canon 70-200mm as a Car Lens for Wildlife Photography
In places like Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, I like to have a separate camera body with a medium range zoom lens located right next to me in the car just in case I see some wildlife…
The Story Behind the Photo: Red Fox Ready to Pounce on its Prey
We had just landed in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, took a shuttle to the Rental Car lot, and we were driving to Teton Village. Just when we turned down Teton Village Road. we spotting a Red Fox trotting in a field…
Using the Canon 1.4x Teleconverter and the Canon 70-200 f2.8 for Wildlife Photography
With a little less than a month before my trip to Yellowstone, I was looking for a car camera and lens combo. My primary lens and camera combination for the trip will be the Canon 5d Mark III and 500mm…
The Story Behind the Photo: Squirrel Up Close
The Photo Story Someone is feeding the Squirrels at Sheldon Marsh Nature Preserve in Northwest Ohio. Walking along the approximately 1 mile long trail to Lake Erie, at least 7 squirrels approached me on the path for a hand out. …
Photo Opportunities at the Maymont Nature Center in Richmond, Virginia
Maymont is a 100 acre Nature Center and Park. The Maymont Estate was donated by James and Sally Dooley who lived at this location. Entrance to Maymont is free but a donation is recommended. A donation is also required to…
Using the Olympus OM-D for Wildlife and Bird photography
Updated Blog on Using the Olympus OM-D and 300mm f/4 lens for Bird and Wildlife Photography I’ve spent several weeks testing the Olympus OM-D E-M5 for wildlife and bird photography. While I love the Olympus OM-D for landscape, macro, travel,…
11 Informative Yellowstone Blogs
Over the years, I have written numerous blogs on visiting and photographing Yellowstone National Park. I’ve grouped these blogs into a single blog post to make it easier for you to plan your vacation to Yellowstone National Park. The blogs…
Nature & Travel Photo of the Day, Aerial Combat, Bald Eagle and Osprey Battle for a Fish – 1/26/13
Aerial Combat, Bald Eagle and Osprey Battle for a Fish Focal Length: 500 mmAperture: f6.3ISO: 200Shutter Speed: 1/2500 Second I was photographing this Osprey with a fish when out of nowhere this bald eagle comes into the frame. The two…
Wolf Park – A Great Place to Photograph and Learn About Wolves
Wolf Park, located in Battle Ground, Indiana (near Lafayette) is a non-profit organization dedicated to behavioral research and education about wolves. It is worth a visit to see the wolves up close, and understand more about wolves and their behavior. …
