Wildlife

I cried, “Wolf!”

Wolf photographed near the Idaho/Montana border just outside Yellowstone

I’ve been waiting to photograph a wolf for years and finally got a chance. Visit the blog for photos and your next shot at being featured in the Reader Spotlight.


Where’s Fuzzy?

The eggs in the flower box

I’ve seen a lot of things during my nearly 11 years in Chicago… but I’ve yet to deal with this!


Hippos, Giraffes and a long lens

Waterbuck in Kenya, Photographer John Batdorff

Stop by the blog to check out some of photos from our boat tour of Lake Naivasha in Kenya. The 300m/2.8 is simply the nicest long lens I’ve used… but I’ll let the photos speak for themselves.


Africa Bound….

This is a very rare photo--me napping (with a my camera no less!)

In the coming weeks, I’ll be heading to the UK and France followed by Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa. This trip is dedicated to spending some time with my dad and gathering some images for my new project.


Interview with Chris Klapheke

Chris Klapheke

Avid bird photographer Chris Klapheke gives advice and answers questions about avian photography.


Worldwide Photowalk-Destination Yellowstone

Scott Kelby Photowalk

  Mark your calendars: It’s time to sign up for Scott Kelby’s 3rd Annual Photowalk this July 24th. This is an excellent opportunity for you to spend a few hours with fellow photographers exploring one of the hundreds of walks around the world. To find a walk near you, check out the Annual Photowalk’s official [...]


Crazy Flying Monkeys….

My Guide and Spider Monkey Calling Extraordinaire (1/320 at f/4.0, 85mm ISO 200)

Lens selection can be difficult. Not all my lenses get the same love on each trip. Typically, I travel with my 16-35mm, 24-70 and my 70-200mm. But, on this trip my 70-200mm saw all the action!


Bear aware….

Gallatin River Grizzly

A photo of grizzly near the Gallatin River in Montana.