Photo by Bonnie Rose
I’ve always enjoyed sharing my wildlife experiences through story. With my photography I can let my wildlife subjects tell their own stories. I’m especially happy when one of my photos creates a feeling of intimacy with the subject or reveals something about the essence of the animal. While I love catching birds and other wildlife in action, I often find myself drawn to smaller details in nature – those little things we often overlook. It may be the detail of a bird’s plumage, beads of dew on a feather lying on the beach, or the intricacy of a flower, leaf or insect.
The hours I spend waiting and watching for a photo opportunity are wonderfully calming and satisfying. I can be intensely aware and alert, yet totally relaxed at the same time, taking in and appreciating all that is around me. Although a wildlife biologist for over 30 years, I’m constantly learning new things about wildlife behavior, some of which are revealed only through high-speed photography.
While my web pages feature primarily images I’ve captured during my 5 or so years of digital photography, I sometimes include shots scanned from slides taken during my decades of film photography. The quality of these images reflects the limitations of my old camera gear and of digital photo scanning, yet some are interesting enough that I’ve chosen to share them.
Feedback regarding my photos is always welcome. I love hearing what people like and whether there are particular images that speak to them emotionally. I learn much from my viewers.
I’ve greatly appreciated the support, encouragement and feedback that all my friends have provided. Special thanks to my photo buddies Dick Logan, John Williams and Eric Heinitz for their inspiration, insights and friendship. John and Eric have great websites of their own at SeeingTheGift and efhphotography.
Abundant thanks to my wife (and favorite author), Linda Strever, and web-designer friend, Debi Bodett, for creating this website for me as a wedding anniversary present. Please check out their websites at LindaStrever and DebiBodett.
Note: The act of wildlife photography requires respect for wild subjects. For those interested in trying wildlife photography, I highly recommend reading the Nature Photographer’s Ethics guidelines put out by the North American Nature Photography Association.
The hours I spend waiting and watching for a photo opportunity are wonderfully calming and satisfying. I can be intensely aware and alert, yet totally relaxed at the same time, taking in and appreciating all that is around me. Although a wildlife biologist for over 30 years, I’m constantly learning new things about wildlife behavior, some of which are revealed only through high-speed photography.
While my web pages feature primarily images I’ve captured during my 5 or so years of digital photography, I sometimes include shots scanned from slides taken during my decades of film photography. The quality of these images reflects the limitations of my old camera gear and of digital photo scanning, yet some are interesting enough that I’ve chosen to share them.
Feedback regarding my photos is always welcome. I love hearing what people like and whether there are particular images that speak to them emotionally. I learn much from my viewers.
I’ve greatly appreciated the support, encouragement and feedback that all my friends have provided. Special thanks to my photo buddies Dick Logan, John Williams and Eric Heinitz for their inspiration, insights and friendship. John and Eric have great websites of their own at SeeingTheGift and efhphotography.
Abundant thanks to my wife (and favorite author), Linda Strever, and web-designer friend, Debi Bodett, for creating this website for me as a wedding anniversary present. Please check out their websites at LindaStrever and DebiBodett.
Note: The act of wildlife photography requires respect for wild subjects. For those interested in trying wildlife photography, I highly recommend reading the Nature Photographer’s Ethics guidelines put out by the North American Nature Photography Association.