Falcon Attacks a Much Larger Pelican in a Series of Spectacular Photos
A photographer captured a plucky peregrine falcon battling a far larger pelican after it flew too close to its nest.
‘Remembering Sudan’ is a Film About the Last Male Northern White Rhino
March 19 marked the fifth anniversary of the death of Sudan, the last known male northern white rhino on the planet. Photographer Ami Vitale's film "Remembering Sudan" explores the efforts to bring the species back.
New Series Focuses on the Uniqueness of Urban Wildlife Photography
Toronto-based wildlife photographer Andrew Budziak has launched a new video series, "Edge of Frame," focusing on urban wildlife across Canada. The series is made in conjunction with Narcity and will feature six episodes, each focusing on a specific urban critter that calls a Canadian city home.
Photographer Captures Amazing Shot of Snake Hidden in the Sand
A photographer traveled to Namibia to capture well-camouflaged snakes that exclusively live in the sub-Saharan African country.
Portrait of Evicted Fox Wins 2023 British Wildlife Photography Awards
The winners of the 2023 British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) have been announced. An image of a red fox walking through its destroyed habitat has earned the top prize.
How to Build a DIY Camera Trap for Amazing Wildlife Photography
As a wildlife photographer, I'm always looking for ways to capture stunning images of animals in their natural habitats. One technique I've found to be incredibly effective is using a custom-made, DIY, DSLR camera trap, which is a camera setup that is triggered by the movement of an animal.
Grizzly 399: Where to Photograph the World’s Most Famous Bear
When a grizzly bear appears in Wyoming's Grand Teton or Yellowstone National Park, traffic comes to a grinding halt. Hundreds of cars get stuck in a traffic jam that can go on for miles - called a bear jam - and everyone's heart rate goes up in the hopes of spotting this legendary predator. Seeing a wild grizzly is the highlight of many family vacations.
Photographer Catches Falcon Hitching a Ride on a Goose
A wildlife photographer captured a "once in a lifetime" photo of a peregrine falcon hitching a ride on a goose.
Photo of a Snow Leopard is Your Pick for Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Photographer Sascha Fonseca's spectacular image of a snow leopard set against a pink sky has been voted the winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award.
Whale Photographer Shows the Beauty of the Gentle Underwater Giants
Wildlife photographer Mike Korostelev has been documenting whales since 2015 and his photos highlight the ethereal beauty of the massive sea creatures.
The New Big 5: A Global Photo Project Supporting Endangered Wildlife
The New Big 5 is a global photo project that brings together over 160 of the planet's best wildlife photographers in a mission to celebrate the beauty of the animal world and also to raise awareness of the crucial issues facing wildlife.
Photographer Catches ‘Angry Bird’ in Real-Life
A wildlife photographer in Nebraska has captured a photo that proves the birds from the hit game Angry Birds really do exist in the real world.
Photographer Shares Funny Side of Her Wildlife Photography
A wildlife photographer has shown that nature doesn't need to be picture-perfect after she shared a series of funny animal photos.
Polar Bears in Abandoned Village Wins Nature Photographer of the Year 2022
A group of polar bears exploring an abandoned Soviet village in the Arctic has won Nature Photographer of the Year 2022.
Facebook Groups Ban ‘Paparazzi-Like’ Photographs of Snowy Owls
Facebook groups are refusing to publish photographs of snowy owls in a bid to stop photographers whose "paparazzi-like behavior" around the animals is harming conservation efforts.
The 25 People’s Choice Finalists of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022
The Natural History Museum has selected the top 25 photos that will be voted on by the public to win the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2022.
How a Fake Snow Leopard Photo Sparked a Debate on Ethics
Capturing a snow leopard is considered by many to be the holy grail of wildlife photography. But when it comes to manipulating an image of the world's most elusive big cat, how far is too far?
9 Tips For Photographing Wildlife In Winter
Most photographers would agree that wildlife photography is challenging, even in pleasant conditions. OM SYSTEM Ambassador and Colorado-based photographer Arthur Leforestier, however, enjoys the challenge and rewards that come with photographing wildlife in harsh winter environments. Capturing compelling images of wild animals in the cold winter months requires careful planning and creative photography, and Leforestier shares with PetaPixel what he has learned throughout his career.
Photographer Captures Rare Portraits of the Summer Lives of Polar Bears
A photographer spent 33 days in the northern reaches of Canada observing and documenting the lives of polar bears in the summer.
Underwater Photo of Hippos Wins European Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Russian photographer Mike Korostelev has won 2022’s European Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, held by the German Society for Nature Photography (GDT), for his underwater photography of hippos.
Bull Elk Charges at Photographer in Colorado Park During Mating Season
A bull elk has been caught on camera charging at a photographer after the eager cameraman made the mistake of getting too close to the wild animal during mating season.
Buzzing Ball of Cactus Bees Wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year
The winners of the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition have been announced, with American photographer Karine Aigner nabbing the Grand Title award for a photo of a ball of cactus bees.
BBC’s Struggle to Film a Snow Leopard Among ‘Cat-Colored’ Rocks
The BBC is currently screening the new Frozen Planet II series and released a video that shows the camera team spending a month trying to find the world’s most elusive big cat: a snow leopard.
Documentary on Iceland’s Retreating Glaciers Illustrates the Climate Crisis
Greenhouse gasses and a warming atmosphere may be invisible, but the consequences of climate change sit clearly in sight. In a State of Change, a social documentary featuring wildlife photographer Donal Boyd, seeks to illustrate the climate crisis while confronting the challenge of pulling off such a monumental visual task.
Photographing the Diverse Wildlife and Nature of the Galápagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands are high on most wildlife photographers' bucket list, and for good reason. While photographers may not find intimidating predators like lions or larger than life land mammals like elephants, there is a reason the Galápagos is known as a “living museum and showcase of evolution.”
Viral Photo of Ape Cuddling Mongoose May Be More Sinister Than it Looks
Photographer Christian Ziegler captured this unusual photo of a wild bonobo -- a species of great ape -- that looks as though it is cuddling a mongoose. While the species is known to be gentle, the truth behind the photo may be much darker than what appears to be affection.
This Limited Edition Toilet Paper Comes Wrapped in Beautiful Nature Photography
The Who Gives a Crap toilet paper company has come up with a novel way of displaying nature photography.
9 Tips For Capturing Wildlife in Motion
OM SYSTEM Ambassador and wildlife photographer Buddy Eleazer has traveled the world in search of unique moments that tell the stories of the world’s most fascinating animals.
Photographing the Endangered African Wild Dog in Namibia
When Donal Boyd visits Africa, he doesn’t just train his lens on exotic species like giraffes. This latest installment of “In the Field with Donal Boyd,” created with Adorama, follows a few packs of African wild dogs.
Redwood is a Board Game About Wildlife Photography
Redwood is an upcoming wildlife photography-themed board game where players compete to compose the most beautiful panorama.
Photographing Arctic Foxes in Iceland’s Hornstrandir Nature Reserve
As summer wraps up in the Northern Hemisphere, why not take a trip to Iceland to watch Arctic foxes cruise the coastline before winter sets in? Donal Boyd’s latest installment of “In the Field with Donal Boyd" sees the photographer venture to Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in Iceland to capture arctic foxes.
The 2022 Wildlife Photographer of the Year’s Most Commended Photos
The Natural History Museum has shared an early look at the top photos from its 2022 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition through a set of its "most commended" entries.
Prints for Wildlife Returns to Raise Money for African Park Conservation
Over 100 photographers are coming together for the return of Prints for Wildlife, a campaign to sell limited numbers of wildlife photo prints to benefit the conservation of non-profit African parks.
The Winners of the 2022 Nature TTL Photographer of the Year Competition
The winners of the Nature TTL Photographer of the Year 2022 have been announced, with an image of a falmingo in the mouth of a caracal by Dennis Stogsdill taking the top prize.
Spectacular and Unusual Photo of an Osprey Gliding on the Water’s Surface
Photographer Andy Woo captured the perfect moment of an osprey gliding on the surface of a body of water, an unusual and spectacular photo of the wild raptor.
Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S Review: In a Class of Its Own
The Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S is an anomaly: lens with this kind of focal length and aperture shouldn’t be so easy to use and inexpensive. So, what’s the catch?
Africa’s Best Wildlife Photography Locations and When to Visit Them
When photographers begin to plan for a safari adventure in Africa, the first question they might ask will often be the most important: “Where in Africa should I go, and when?”
10 Tips for Capturing Incredible Photos of Birds
Ben Knoot is a nature photographer and OM SYSTEM Ambassador whose passion for wildlife photography was born from his love of birds. The 26-year-old has traveled the world to document avian life with his OM SYSTEM OM-1 camera and shares his tips for capturing this fast moving and often unpredictable wildlife.
Photographer Uses Camera Trap to Capture World’s Most Elusive Big Cat
Wildlife photographer, Sascha Fonseca, recently posted an incredible picture of a snow leopard, the world's most elusive big cat, using a DSLR camera trap in Ladakh, India.
Camera Traps Capture the Largest-Ever Photo Study of Amazon Wildlife
A new study that represents the largest photo database ever made consists of more than 120,000 photos taken in eight countries in the Amazon. It highlights the staggering array of wildlife in the region.