Photographer Shares Brutal Bull Elk Attack, Warns People Not to Get Too Close
A photographer has shared a public service announcement reminding his fellow shooters not to get too close to deer -- especially this time of year.
Best Fall Foliage Maps for Tracking Leaf Color Forecasts in 2024
Autumn has officially begun in the northern hemisphere, meaning foliage season is just around the corner. Much of New England, a popular region in the United States for fall photography, experiences peak foliage in early-to-mid October, but what about other places? Where can photographers find the best information to plan their leaf-peeping adventures?
Behold the Power of Sony Clear Image Zoom, a Feature Nobody Talks About
Nearly all modern Sony cameras include Clear Image Zoom (CIZ), a feature that gets almost no attention but can prove extremely useful -- especially for wildlife photographers.
Prize-Winning Photo Story Shows the Plight of Endangered Elephants
Dutch photographer Jasper Doest has won the prestigious Fritz Pölking Prize 2023 with a brilliant, gut-wrenching photo story about the endangered African forest elephants in central Gabon.
These Beautiful Fine Art Photographs Seek to Modernize Impressionism
French fine art photographer Réhahn is well known for his excellent documentary and travel photography. However, he has embarked on a new project with an incredible style, Impressionist Photography.
One Lens Plus Two Teleconverters Equals One Amazing Safari
Quick question: what’s the best lens for photographing wildlife at different distances? A telephoto zoom, of course, because then you can zoom for the focal length and framing you want. But if that’s true, then why did I take a fixed telephoto with me on the safari I just led to Africa? Because, paired with two teleconverters and one camera feature, it actually gave me MORE focal lengths to work with. Let me explain…
Wildlife Researchers Showcase Their Best Trail Cam Carnivore Sightings
The Voyageurs Wolf Project is a University of Minnesota research initiative designed to understand more about wolves within northern Minnesota's Greater Voyageurs ecosystem.
Landscape Photographer John Fielder Looks Back on Career as He Fights Terminal Cancer
Earlier this year, nature and landscape photographer John Fielder donated his life's work to the public, preserving his incredible images of Colorado's natural beauty for future generations. Sadly, per a new CBS News report, Fielder is battling terminal pancreatic cancer.
Abstract State of Mind: Seeing Beyond the Literal in Landscape Photos
In traditional landscape photography, context is important in visual storytelling, especially in grand scenic images. Context helps anchor a scene by including foreground, midground, and background (i.e., the sky).
Photographer Captures Gorgeous Photos of Fall Colors in Patagonia
OM SYSTEM Ambassador and travel photographer Frank Smith has been capturing the diverse beauty of the world for decades. Whether it be through his photographs of people, cultures, or nature, Smith is a passionate and accomplished storyteller. However, documenting the fall colors in Patagonia had been one story that had eluded Smith for years.
Color and Composition Explained by a Pro Landscape Photographer
Award-winning landscape and nature photographer Greg Boratyn is known for combining brilliant photography with a penchant for educating photographers through presentations and his international workshops.
Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts, Moment Caught on Camera
Hawaii's famous Kīlauea began erupting again on Wednesday morning, delivering a fiery spectacle after a few months of inactivity. The initial eruption was caught on camera, showcasing Kīlauea's incredible power.
New Season of ‘America’s National Parks’ Uses Advanced Camera Tech
The second season of "America's National Parks" premiered last night on National Geographic TV, kicking off a fresh series of episodes focused on the beautiful and diverse national parks located throughout the United States.
How to Find and Photograph Wild Horses in the US
Growing up in the crowded European country of Belgium, few things symbolized the American Dream as much as the iconic Mustang. No, not the Ford muscle car. The wild horse!
Photographer Captures Mid-Air Food Delivery Between Falcons
A photographer captured the split-second a pair of peregrine falcons handed over a meal to one another -- showing their nearby chicks how to hunt.
The Alluring Beauty of Ben Horne’s Large Format Film Landscape Photos
Prominent large format wilderness photographer Ben Horne has enchanted viewers with incredible landscape and nature photography, primarily of the American West, for over a decade.
Photographer Weaves Her Models Into the Landscape for Stunning Images
A photographer inspired by nature weaves women into the landscape using natural elements like grass, water, and plants.
The Winners of the Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Grant
Vital Impacts has announced the winners of its Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Grants. Two winning photographers will each receive $20,000 grants to help them document solution-based environmental initiatives in their communities.
Photographer Uses Puffin Disguise to Blend In with Unsuspecting Birds
A photographer in the UK has managed to get up close and personal with puffins by wearing a humorous puffin disguise to put the birds at ease.
Heike Odermatt Teaches People to Love Nature Through Photography
PetaPixel saw nature photographer Heike Odermatt's work featured in the "Gallery" section of the most recent issue of Elements Magazine and was instantly struck by Odermatt's featured image of a reflection in a harsh, Arctic landscape.
‘A Mother’s Desperation’ Captured in Powerful Wildlife Photo
A wildlife photographer in Africa captured a photo that powerfully illustrates "a mother's desperation" in protecting her offspring from harm.
Dazzling Photos of Fireflies Lighting Up a Wildlife Sanctuary in India
A photographer has captured spectacular new photos of billions of fireflies blanketing the trees of a wildlife sanctuary in India.
The Winners of the GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2023
The German Society for Nature Photography (GDT) has announced the winners of its annual member's competition, the GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2023.
Photographer Captures ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Photo of a Wolverine
A photographer attempting to shoot ospreys in the wild was not having much luck when suddenly an ultra-rare wolverine appeared.
Satellite Photos Show the Scale of California’s Stunning Superbloom
Southern California’s superblooms look absolutely stunning from space right now, and it's likely to get even more spectacular in the coming weeks.
10 Tips on How To Photograph Spring Flowers
I love spring. Little flowers pop up everywhere -- in your garden, in nature, in parks, next to the roads: basically everywhere. And these flowers are great fun to photograph.
How and Where to Photograph Moose
What is the animal sighting that tops many visitors’ wishlists in Yellowstone, Canada, or Alaska? You might think the answer is straightforward: grizzly bears. Wolves. Bison. The answer, however, is moose!
Photos from Remote Moneron Island: A Hidden Wildlife Paradise
Wildlife photographer Dmitry Kokh has traveled worldwide in pursuit of amazing wildlife images. Specializing in large marine animals and underwater photography, few locations are as perfect for Kokh as Moneron Island in the Russian Far East.
Camouflaged Crocodile Portrait Wins World Nature Photography Awards
The World Nature Photography Awards (WNPA) has announced its winners and German photographer Jens Cullmann has won the grand prize with a portrait of a crocodile lurking in dry mud in Zimbabwe.
Stunning Nature Photos On Sale to Raise Money for Wildlife Protection
More than 100 renowned photographers are making their images available in the Vital Impacts Winter Collection sale to raise money to support international conservation efforts.
Photographer Collects 12,000 Leaves for Hypnotic Stop-Motion Video
An incredible stop-motion video showing leaves transitioning from summer to fall has been released by a talented photographer.
How Nick Brandt Shot ‘The Day May Break – Chapter Two’
Nick Brandt is a conservation photographer whose themes highlight humankind's destructive impact on animals and the natural world. The Day May Break – Chapter Two was shot in Bolivia, a country in western-central South America, over six weeks in February-March 2022.
Photographer Builds Pond Complete With Hide Where He Captures Wildlife
A photographer built his own wildlife pond with an adjacent photo hide so he could capture beautiful photos of flora and fauna.
Unique Techniques for Capturing Better Waterfall Photos
Timelapse and landscape photographer Michael Shainblum has shared a tip-filled guide showing how he uses long exposures to capture some of his more creative waterfall images in the Pacific Northwest.
Photos of the Annual Flamingos Festival at Pulicat Lake in India
Pulicat lake of Tamil Nadu, India is a safe haven for thousands of flamingos every year during the spring and autumn migration seasons.
Treefrog Looming in the Darkness Wins Ecological Society Photo Contest
A treefrog peering into the darkness of a tropical rainforest has won the 2022 British Ecological Society photography competition.
Photographer Captures ‘Face of Poseidon’ in Stormy Waves
A photographer who captured a clear face in a wave says he was "blown away" by the picture.
Landscape Photo Awards That ‘Value Authenticity’ Announce 2022 Winners
The Natural Landscape Photography Awards, which focuses on recognizing realism in photography, has announced the winners of its 2022 competition.
Gorgeous Timelapse of Flowers and Insects Took Six Months to Create
A video artist spent six months photographing flowers blooming and filming insects for an experimental timelapse video on life and war.
Capturing Serene Photos of Iceland’s Volcanic Lava Flows
During his recent trip to Iceland, landscape and adventure photographer Michael Shainblum managed to check a decade-old subject off of his photography bucket list by capturing some incredible images of lava during a volcanic eruption in Fagradalsfjall.