Wildlife photographer Renatas Jakaitis was shooting in the forests of Lithuania when he managed to capture this unusual optical illusion photo of a “three-headed deer.” The image may appear at first glance to be the result of some clever Photoshop editing, but it was actually the result of good luck and perfect timing. The Story… Continue reading Photographer Captures a ‘3-Headed Deer’ Optical Illusion
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Photographing the American Pika, a Tiny Indicator of Climate Change
Above treeline winds howl as blowing snow turns my world white. It’s six in the morning and I’ve just reached my destination at 12,500 feet, somewhere deep in the Uncompahgre Wilderness. My trek up to this point was a grueling one, where I had to break a trail through two feet of fresh snow in… Continue reading Photographing the American Pika, a Tiny Indicator of Climate Change
From Math Student and Engineer to a Conservation Photographer
Photographer Kristi Odom started out as an avid math student and engineer but one thing led to another and she ended up finding her passion in conservation photography. Since this unlikely career change, Odom has become a Nikon ambassador who still incorporates math principles in her wildlife photography. With a strong initial interest in math… Continue reading From Math Student and Engineer to a Conservation Photographer
Can You Spot the Snow Leopards in These Photos?
Snow leopards are a threatened species that live in extreme environments and are notoriously difficult to see and photograph. Photographer Ismail Shariff captured a series of photos showing just how difficult it is to spot a snow leopard in the wild. Shariff, a 41-year-old professional wildlife and nature photographer based in India, has been obsessed… Continue reading Can You Spot the Snow Leopards in These Photos?
The Winning Photos from the 2021 Nature Photographer of the Year
The Nature Photographer of the Year Competition has named its 2021 winners. An initiative of Nature Talks, the organization is behind an annual photo festival as well as organizes masterclasses and portfolio reviews. Nature Talks says that the Nature Photographer of the Year competition celebrates the beauty of nature photography and provides a top prize… Continue reading The Winning Photos from the 2021 Nature Photographer of the Year
Photographer Captures Fox Adorably Covered in Snow
Photographer Roeselien Raimond is particularly fond of foxes, and during a winter day when the weather was uncharacteristically rough, she came across and photographed a fox adorably covered in snow. Raimond is a wildlife photographer whose favorite subject is a fox. She has been dutifully building a collection of fox portraits over the last 10… Continue reading Photographer Captures Fox Adorably Covered in Snow
Sixty-Four Foxy Faces: Portraits of Fantastic Foxes Over 10+ Years
“Don’t you have enough fox pictures yet?” That’s a question I get asked regularly. “Not by a long shot!” Those photos are just a great excuse to stalk these fantastic animals for over ten years. And no, I can’t get enough. In fact, every day I find them a little sweeter and more beautiful. The… Continue reading Sixty-Four Foxy Faces: Portraits of Fantastic Foxes Over 10+ Years
25 People’s Choice Photos for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition hosted by the Natural History Museum has shortlisted 25 photos that are now up for the People’s Choice Award. Wildlife Photographer of the Year positions itself as a global platform for amateur and professional photographers and the photos featured in its competition are seen by millions of people… Continue reading 25 People’s Choice Photos for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021