Capturing wildlife in the middle of dynamic motion is the holy grail for many wildlife photographers. It’s one thing to capture elk casually grazing in a meadow, or a grizzly bear munching on dandelions by the side of the road. But being able to capture birds in flight, or even animals at the peak of hunting their prey is on another level! With the right preparation, gear and techniques, you can increase your chances of …
During Christmas 2023, Mountains and Treasures released a set of snowy watercolour-style Christmas cards. They did so well that stores asked for winter ones too! Celebrating our beautiful wildlife of the Rocky Mountains, our cards are available to order online (with free shipping!) and for wholesale all across North America. The cards measure a generous 5×7″ (when folded), which is a little larger than standard greeting cards. They’re blank inside so great to have on …
Instagram has become a vibrant online community for wildlife photographers to showcase their work, find inspiration, and connect with like-minded photo enthusiasts from around the world. With hundreds of millions of users sharing visual stories each day on the popular platform, it offers a large audience reach for naturalists looking to promote wildlife conservation and environmental issues. Beyond simply posting and sharing photographs, savvy wildlife photographers are leveraging Instagram’s engagement tools and growing their following …
Grizzly bears have a formidable reputation—and for good reasons. Standing over 8 feet tall (on two legs) and weighing upwards of 700 pounds, these powerful predators can certainly be threatening when we’re alone in the woods! But beneath the teeth and claws lies a more delicate side that makes me wonder what’s really going on inside those grizzly bear brains. As an avid wildlife photographer, one of my favorite subjects to capture is grizzly bears. …
One of the most important skills for any wildlife photographer to develop is how to observe and capture images of animals without causing unnecessary stress or altering their natural behavior. After all, we want our photography to have as little impact as possible on the subjects we admire. The animal’s relaxed and natural look also shows through in the final photograph. While it can be exciting to get close-up shots of elusive creatures, it’s critical …
Every new photographer starts their journey with a learning curve. With so many new things like camera gear, camera settings, lighting, composition, timing and more – there’s a lot to take in at first. Wildlife photography especially can be tough for newbies to navigate! It’s one genre where relying on the default camera settings and automatic modes can only get you so far. With so many unknowns at work, it’s easy to make mistakes that …