Photography

Captured moments: a wintery stare

A behind-the-scenes look at what it took to capture the perfect photograph of a short-eared owl in the bitterly cold, snowy landscape of California’s…

Jun 1 •

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Captured moments: give me just a little kiss, like this

Kissing an alligator, especially one that measures over 13 feet and is more likely to bite than to welcome a smooch, isn’t something I’ve ever dreamed…

Feb 19 •

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Captured moments: bats at sunset with crimson wings

Just west of Sacramento, California, underneath a three-mile-long causeway, a colony of 250,000 Mexican free-tail bats (Tadarida brasiliensis) has…

Jan 28 •

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Captured moments: Finding the beat in Berlin

Berlin streets throb with a joyful, intercultural display of passion and creativity. This encounter with a Jamaican drummer is a photo I will remember…

Sep 24, 2024 •

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Celebrate World Photography Day 2024 with us – 6 photos, 6 stories

Photographers worldwide celebrate World Photography Day on August 19. We're joining in by each sharing three photos and the story behind each one.

Aug 19, 2024 •

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2 photographs, 1 bald eagle, 2 best-in-show awards

When I noticed a bald eagle feeding at the shoreline on Kodiak Island in 2022, I was mesmerized by its behavior, shooting many photos.

Jun 7, 2024 •

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Dark Sky Week: protecting stars and the night skies

For many people, the day simply ends once the sun goes down, and it doesn’t start until the sun comes up.

Apr 4, 2024 •

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18 tips to take amazing travel photos

Improve your travel photography with these 18 travel photo tips that are perfect for any photographer, no matter what sort of camera you use, even a…

Mar 19, 2024 •

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NATJA photographer of the year and her runner-up husband share photos

A peek behind the making of award-winning photos

Mar 1, 2024 •

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