In the ongoing battle between preserving nature and maintaining zoos, conservationists and animal lovers often find themselves at a crossroads. The fundamental question persists: do zoos truly serve the cause of conservation? Or do they inadvertently detract from it by diverting resources from preserving natural habitats? This debate delves deep
Today we chat with award-winning underwater photographer Christian Vizl. We discuss the role of conversation in his underwater work, and how having a higher purpose can drive your photography business forward.
Wildlife photography from a life cycle approach not only gives structure and purpose to your photography but also adds to the broader knowledge about these creatures that is necessary to understand and protect them. Every time you create a wildlife photo, you can help educate others about the general awesomeness that
Every chance you have with a wild animal in front of your lens is an opportunity not just to capture split-second moments of action or behavior, but to also learn more about its life story. The things this creature does daily to survive and thrive in an often harsh world.
As the (insert amazing wild animal of choice here) steps out of the edge of the woods into view and you imagine getting award-winning images of it, countless choices face you for how to make those images. “What aperture should I use…what ISO…should I try to move closer…should I shoot
Each year the United States Postal Service receives tens of thousands of images to be considered as artwork for new stamps; last year they received more than 40,000 entries, but they chose fewer than 25 to publish. One of this year’s new stamps, the Nebraska Sesquicentennial stamp, is a photograph
Over the last year, I have embraced one of Moose Peterson’s big ideas: developing relationships with the people in my community who work with and know the local wildlife. In doing so, one gains better access to wildlife subjects with less trial and error.
