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.
Photographer Captures Eagle Flying off with Pepperoni Pizza
A photographer captured the incredible moment a juvenile bald eagle swooped down for a slice of pepperoni pizza and flew away with it.
Photos Reveal New Eruption of Hawaii’s Kīlauea Volcano
Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano, which erupted for 16 months beginning in September 2021, is erupting once again, new photos released by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Hawaiian Volcano Observatory show.
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.
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?
Photographer’s Encounter with Huge Grizzly Bear Known as ‘The Boss’
A photographer recalls his encounter with a legendary grizzly bear known simply as "The Boss" in Banff National Park, Canada.
Footage of Frozen Turtles Coming Back to Life Shot in Custom Forest Studio
Painted turtles are the world's most northerly turtles and to survive the freezing temperatures they have developed a unique hibernation method.
The Winners of the 2022 Nature Conservancy Photo Contest
The Nature Conservancy has announced the winners of its 2022 Photo Contest featuring images of landscapes, people, climate, and more.
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.
A Wildlife Photographer Turns His Lens on Cheetah Conservation
Wildlife photographer Donal Boyd transposes the beauty of African animals into fine art. But his short videos help tell a more complete story behind the conservation work he supports.
Photographing Sandstone in the the ‘Secret Kingdom’ of Northumberland
Northumberland is called the secret kingdom for good reason. Until fairly recently this sparsely populated English county with Scotland to the north and a long stretch of North Sea coastline to the east remained undiscovered by the majority of holidaymakers.
Photographers to Follow on Instagram: November 19, 2021
Every day, the PetaPixel Instagram account is sharing excellent photography from our readers and those who inspire us. Here’s a look at some of our recent favorite posts and the photographers behind the lens.
Dusty Roadrunner Photo Wins the 2021 Audubon Photography Awards
The National Audubon Society has announced the winning photographs and videos of its 2021 Audubon Photography Awards which showcase the beauty of birds and brings attention to species that are threatened by extinction.
Examining Social Media’s Impact on Landscape and Nature Photography
As a landscape and nature photographer with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, I often enjoy trying to blend the two disciplines to better understand the human experience as it relates to photography. One subject that particularly intrigues me is the impact of social media on photography and photographers.
WildArt Photographer of the Year 2021 ‘Connection’ Category Winners
WildArt Photographer of the Year has announced the winners of its fourth category -- with the theme "Connection" -- that showcase entries from over 1,000 submissions from all around the world.
A Mother and Her Autistic Son Bond Through Photography
A Texas mom and her young son, who lands on the spectrum with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as high functioning, have found photography to be a soothing passion and a mutual interest that has helped them connect.
WildArt Photographer of the Year 2021 ‘Eyes’ Category Winners
WildArt Photographer of the Year has announced the winners of its third competition theme "eyes," with seven more themed categories set to be published throughout the year.
WildArt Photographer of the Year Unveils its ‘Space’ Contest Winner
WildArt Photographer of the Year has unveiled its "space" theme contest winners, which is the second of a set of themed competitions from the organization set to be published throughout the year.
7 Things We All Can Do To Encourage Diversity in Nature Photography
By now, we understand the need to cultivate diversity in conservation photography and filmmaking. Scientific analyses urge diversity across multiple disciplines. Countless articles criticize and dissect the lack of minorities in photography. Conversations like #blacklivesmatter are rising in volume.
This ‘Ultimate’ Camera Trap Features a Sony 200-600mm Lens
Wildlife photographer Levi Dojczman was out photographing birds one morning when he noticed a fox. Unfortunately, he was unable to get a photo without spooking it. Not to be denied, Dojczman spent the next few days testing a method to photograph the fox using a remote tethering solution.
Image of Endangered Orangutan Wins World Nature Photography Awards
The World Nature Photography Awards has announced its 2020 winners, with the grand prize going to Canadian photographer Thomas Vijayan for his photo of an endangered Bornean orangutan.
Tragic Photo of a Monkey in a Human Mask Wins GDT Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Earlier this week, The German Society for Nature Photography (GDT) unveiled the winners of its prestigious European Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest, crowning photographer Jasper Doest the "Overall Winner" for his moving photograph of a despondent macaque removing a human mask between performances in a sake house north of Tokyo.
10 Tips for Photographing Little Mushrooms in the Forest
As I am a professional photographer and known mainly for my images with wide angle lenses, here is something new. It's been raining here for weeks already—not the greatest conditions for landscape photography—so I took out my macro lens to photograph some mushrooms in the forest. The great thing about this is that you can do this with any kind of light at any moment of the day.
Moments Leading Up to Yellowstone Bison Attack Caught on Camera
Last week, Yellowstone National Park released a statement explaining that a 72-year-old woman from California had been gored by a wild bison after she approached it multiple times to take its picture. Now, footage of the lead-up to the attack, captured by fellow campers, has made its way online.
This Beautiful Four Seasons Time-Lapse Took 3 Years to Shoot
Danish time-lapse photographer Jonas Høholt has created a beautiful project that captures the changing of the seasons in his home area of Jutland in Denmark. His creation—which has been honored as a Vimeo Staff Pick—has a little bit of everything: snow and ice melting, trees and flowers blooming, noctilucent clouds, and, of course, the Milky Way.
Photo of a Curious Hare Wins Nature Photographer of the Year 2020
The German Society for Nature Photography (GDT) has revealed the winners of this year's GDT Nature Photographer of the Year: a stunning set of images of the natural world that range from wildlife photos, to landscapes, to "water," which got a special category all its own this year.
A Beginner’s Guide to Focus for Landscape Photography
Landscape photographer and educator Mads Peter Iversen has put together a helpful focus 'primer' for the aspiring landscape photographers out there. In the video, he goes over auto and manual focus technique, his personal workflow, and a few basic tips and tricks that work well for him.
Six Conservation Photographers Share What the Environment Means to Them
Celebrating Earth Day – and its 50th anniversary – against the backdrop of COVID-19 is something we’ll likely remember for quite some time.
Impressive Drone Shot of Lounging Seals Wins Nature TTL Photo Contest
Nature TTL—the online nature photography resource—has revealed the winners of their newly minted "Photographer of the Year" awards, and oh man did the community deliver. From stunning aerial shots to a life-and-death struggle between a Pelican and its prey, there's a lot to love here.