Elephants Almost Trample Camera But Photographer Gets Perfect Shot
A photographer risked it all leaving his camera in the path of a gigantic herd of elephants -- with incredible results.
Young Wildlife Photographer Found Dead in State Park
An 18-year-old wildlife photographer was found dead in a state park he often visited to capture images.
Photographer’s Beautiful Pictures of Rainbows That Appear in Bird Wings
A photographer had a happy accident while capturing birds in his garden when rainbows began appearing in their wings.
Photographer Found Dead Body While Taking Wildlife Pictures
A wildlife photographer has told a court the upsetting story of finding the body of a "murder victim" while out taking pictures.
Photographer’s Brush with Ultra-Venomous Snake Caught on Camera
A nature photographer had a brush with a "very venomous" sea snake which appeared in the mud he was lying in while photographing mudskippers.
Large Silverback Gorilla Beats His Chest Right in Front of Photographer
A photographer shared an incredible clip showing a 300-pound-plus silverback gorilla beating its chest inches from another photographer.
Wildlife Photographer Finds Herself Surrounded by 13 Wolves in the Arctic
A wildlife photographer was surrounded by 13 wolves during a trip to the Canadian Arctic, as revealed in a remarkable video posted to her TikTok.
Photographer is Arrested Protesting the Destruction of Rare Bird’s Habitat
A wildlife photographer has been arrested in a Tasmanian forest for protesting the logging of trees where he has taken photos of the critically endangered swift parrot.
Robert Irwin: Continuing a Wildlife Conservation Legacy with a Camera
Robert Irwin is a published wildlife photographer, conservationist, Australian television personality, actor, and zookeeper at age 19.
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.
Photographer Joined by Adorable Lion Cub Photo Assistant
A wildlife photographer in Africa is melting hearts online after sharing a photo of the adorable photo assistant he brought along on a recent outdoor adventure.
Cheetah Walks Over to Photographer for a Head Rub During Photo Shoot
A photographer was in the midst of taking photos of a cheetah who had other ideas when she walked over to him for a head rub instead.
Photographer Captures Cannibal Alligator Eating Another Gator
A wildlife photographer in Florida captured the shocking scene of an eight-foot cannibal alligator eating a smaller gator.
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.
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.
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.
Photographer Who Befriended Freya the Walrus Outraged at Her Slaying
A wildlife photographer who befriended Freya the walrus has condemned her "murder" after Norway euthanized the animal, deeming her a threat to humans.
Photographer Captures ‘Spirit’ Black Bear with Rare White Coat
An extremely rare type of bear only found in a small area of British Columbia, Canada, was captured by lucky photographer Jenny Stevens.
Photographing Adorable Arctic Fox Cubs Emerging From Their Dens
Wildlife and landscape photographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove traveled to a remote area of Iceland in the hopes of finding and photographing arctic fox cubs which are known to leave their dens around this time of the year.
Nature Photographer Catches Bear Snoozing on Camera
Nature photographer Robert Martinez spent three years hoping to capture a bear taking a nap in front of his camera, something he finally achieved this month.
Coyotes Roaming the Streets of Ontario Wins Urban Wildlife Photo Awards
Online photography platform Picfair has announced the winners of its Urban Wildlife Photography Awards for 2022, which celebrates photos of those who turned to document their local wildlife when travel restrictions were in full force.
Photo of a Ball of Mating Bees Wins 2022 BigPicture Competition
The BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition 2022, which highlights Earth's biodiversity and illustrates the many threats that the planet faces, has unveiled its winners and finalists.
Intimate Animal Portraits Captured with a Custom Camera Box
With the help of a steel-enforced custom-made camera box, wildlife photographer and conservationist Donal Boyd captured intimate portraits of elephants and lions that otherwise would not be possible.
Photographer Captures Adorable Shots of Seal Pups in Lake Baikal
Photographer Dmitry Kokh traveled to Lake Baikal and photographed young, friendly Baikal seals in their natural environment -- under the icy water.
California Man Captures Stunning Wildlife Photos in His Backyard
Photographer and wildlife biologist Roy Toft captures beautiful photos of mountain lions, bobcats, deer, and more in his backyard with his perfectly placed trail cameras.
Crocodile Dad Gives Over 100 Babies a Ride on His Back
A wildlife photographer was in a wildlife reserve in India when he spotted a crocodile father giving a ride to over 100 babies on its back as it swam across a river.
A Kestrel on a Blossom Branch Wins 2022 Nature Photo of the Year
The German Society for Nature Photographers (GDT) has announced the 2022 winners of its members' competition and an artistic, high-key photo of a kestrel on a branch full of blossoms took top honors.
Photo Series Documents Unique Elephant Sanctuary in Kenya
National Geographic photographer Ami Vitale has been working in Kenya, documenting how a local elephant sanctuary sought alternative ways to feed orphaned or abandoned elephants after experiencing the global supply chain disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Penguin Escapes Seal by Taking a Boat Ride with Photographers
A group of photographers shooting from an inflatable boat in the Antarctic recently got closer to their subjects than they had expected to when a terrified penguin jumped into their boat to escape a hungry leopard seal.
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award Winners
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) contest has announced the winners of the People's Choice Award. The winners were selected by thousands of votes from wildlife and nature enthusiasts.
From Math Student and Engineer to a Conservation Photographer
Photographer Kristi Odom started out as an avid math student and engineer but one thing led to another and she ended up finding her passion in conservation photography. Since this unlikely career change, Odom has become a Nikon ambassador who still incorporates math principles in her wildlife photography.
Photographer Snaps Close-Up Photos of Animals at a Bird Feeder
Wildlife conservation photographer Carla Rhodes set up a camera trap under a bird feeder and captured gorgeous close-up photos of the numerous small creatures that visited it in the winter.
Wildlife Photographer Takes Incredible Photos on His Lunch Breaks
Office worker by day but a passionate wildlife photographer in his spare time, Dave Newman has found himself surrounded by fans and media attention after sharing his shots of local wildlife, many of which were captured during his lunch breaks.
Graceful Photo of Jellyfish Wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021
Photographer Angel Fitor has been awarded the prestigious "Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021" title for his serene jellyfish photograph, which he hopes will raise awareness of ecological disasters that affect marine life.
Photographer Stuck in Kenya Due to Pandemic Makes the Most of It
A wildlife photographer traveled to Kenya for what was supposed to be a three-month-long project, but soon after arriving found himself unable to leave as the country went into lockdown. Six months on, he remains there.
Photographing Wildlife with a Large Format Camera and Expired Film
Photographer Markus Hofstätter discovered a family of swans and, over time, gained their trust enough to approach and photograph them. Eventually, he decided to do so with his large-format camera and an expired Kodak Readyload film.
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.
Photographer Shoots Fine Art Photos of Africa’s Majestic Elephants
Photographer Chris Fallows grew up in South Africa and has been exposed to wildlife since he was taken on a safari at age two. His father was an amateur wildlife photographer and introduced him to the hobby in his teens.
The Black Leopard: One Man’s Quest to Capture the Ultimate Wildlife Photo
Behind every once-in-a-lifetime photograph is a story. Sometimes these are stories of luck—of being in the right place, at the right time, with the right lens attached to your camera—but more often than not triumph is preceded by years of trial and error. An outlandish "bucket shot" achieved by the sheer force of the photographer’s will and persistence. The Black Leopard by wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas falls into the second category.