About the closest I get to photographing
wildlife is the local squirrels, raccoons, and birds that live in my area. I've been able to get some decent shots of eagles, snowy owls, herons, and ducks but anything more "dangerous" like bear, moose or elk has eluded me. However, there are some photographers who actually specialize in
wildlife photography, especially those who
work for magazines like "National Geographic." Here are just a few whose
websites you might like to see.
Michael “Nick” Nichols (
http://www.michaelnicknichols.com Africa, Australia, biodiversity, endangered species
Joel Sartore (
http://www.joelsartore.com/) Africa
Andy Biggs (
http://www.andybiggs.com/) Africa
Daniel J. Cox (
http://www.naturalexposures.com/) Arctic and Costa Rica
Anup Shah (
http://www.shahrogersphotography.com) Africa, especially primates
David Doubilet
(http://www.daviddoubilet.com/) Under the sea
And here are a few of my own
wildlife shots.
A couple of backyard critters - cheeky raccoons and squirrels
Finally, a panorama of snow geese that landed in a farmer's field.
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well done, this wealth of wild and wonderful shots
ReplyDeleteYour panoramic scene shot is gorgeous! My favorite though is the second shot!
ReplyDeleteDelightful Snow Geese photo and your sleeping owl is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteMy W. post is up already. Its going to be late by the time I can post it tomorrow. but at least it[s done.
Great wildlife, Leslie! In your country there is more wildlife than in my overpopulated small country. But even the smallest animals deserve attention! Fortunately we have many waterbirds due to a lot of water.
ReplyDeleteWil, ABC Team.
I love wildlife and you have taken some very good wildlife shots. Carver, ABC-Wed. Team
ReplyDeletei really admire wildlife photographers. animals are beautiful and unpredictable subjects. love your collection.
ReplyDeleteWildlife photography is so beautiful. I love seeing all these magnificent creatures (yes, even the squirrels). :-) I really like all your wild captures. Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteThe snow geese photo is lovely, - and the owls! You capture the wildlife
ReplyDeletebeautifully Leslie, and some of them are so small and charming.
OMG, those are beautiful. The heron's photo really sticks out. Did you play with the colors or is it REALLY that blue? Super shot.
ReplyDeletesuperb shots. love them.
ReplyDeleteYour snowy owl looks like he is trying to croon you to sleep. I've never seen snow geese so that was an interesting shot for mr.
ReplyDeleteOh these are marvelous. But I had to do a double take, with the napping owl, as I thought for a moment it was my husband in his recliner...haha..
ReplyDeleteThe sleeping owl is my favorite, but my son absolutely loved your shot of the bald eagle!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pics
I so love all of these marvelous shots. The sleeping owl has me smiling--it is such an adorable picture.
ReplyDeleteAnn
What wonderful wildlife images- you are talented.
ReplyDeleteAs others have said, the panorama shot of the geese is particularly impressive. I love the colour of the sky.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! I may not comment every week, but I always stop by to look at the pictures, and I'm never disappointed!
ReplyDeleteWonderful wildlife photos, the snowy owl certainly has personality. I always admire the the patience of wildlife photographers when they stake out for days in a location.
ReplyDeleteI admired your photos, you are good. Dropping by from " ABC Wednesday
ReplyDeleteOh Leslie, bears, moose and elk have eluded me as well, but I think we are both lucky to have seen some amazing wildlife. (I did once come across a moose while x-country skiing in Quebec, but that was before my cameroholic days.)
ReplyDeleteLoving all the wildlife shots and especially loving the panoramic of the snow geese! Quite the drama...
ReplyDeleteraccoons, are they the ones that smell?
ReplyDeletethose snow geese are amazing! But all your photos are lovely.
ReplyDeletei have always been in awe of shots of Eagles.
ReplyDeletewhen time races like a bullet