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Smokies Sunrise

  With its biodiversity and dramatic scenery, The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the Earth’s natural treasures. The “smoke” which gives the mountain range its name is due to the incredibly moist atmosphere resulting from the high … Continue reading

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Pelican dive

  Flamingo marina and campsite area in the Everglades National Park is a remarkable location to shoot many species of birds and reptiles. Many of the birds are so used to humans they just ignore you. Brown pelicans are particularly … Continue reading

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Dune runners

  I have been fortunate to photograph in many places of outstanding natural beauty in Southern Africa and the USA. However, one place which truly touched my very soul is the Namib Desert. Like most deserts, the Namib at first … Continue reading

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Glacier National Park workshop, July 2011

A new NNI workshop was presented by Rob this year in Glacier National Park. One aspect of the workshop was maximizing the capabilities of various lenses (particularly tilt and shift or perspective control lenses). This also involved concentrating on more … Continue reading

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Fall workshop update

Unfortunately, due to a family illness the Acadia Fall workshops had to be cancelled, together with the impromptu Smokies shoot. We are looking forward to offering the Spring in the Smokies workshop and the Acadia Fall workshops next year.

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Leopard Repose

  Rarely do you see a leopard as relaxed as this, never mind photograph it at eye level. Normally leopards see much more of people than people see of leopards. This female was unique in that she was one of … Continue reading

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Hollyhocks and burnt trees

  July is wildflower month in many parts of the Rockies, and Glacier National Park often puts on spectacular display. These Mountain Hollyhocks (Iliamna rivularis) are part of the Mallow family which includes hibiscus and cotton. Many of the species … Continue reading

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Gemsbok in central Namib dune fields

  Environmental portrait – Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia The monarch of the dunes; surveying his domain. The Gemsbok (Oryx Gazella) is an animal totally in tune with its environment. Its Namib Desert home is an extremely harsh environment, with … Continue reading

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Osprey chasing Turkey Vulture

  Osprey chasing Turkey Vulture. Flamingo Marina, Everglades National Park, Florida. Action photography is always something I have been drawn to, and particularly raptors in flight. The Everglades National Park is really Osprey heaven. There are roughly 20-25 pairs of … Continue reading

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Snowy Egret “walking on water”

  Snowy Egret “walking on water”. Everglades National Park, Florida This year Mrazek Pond in the Everglades actually had some water, and there were plenty of birds making good use of the fish fry (as were several gators). I am … Continue reading

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