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Luck and Chance in Wildlife Photography

Posted on April 13, 2026 by ShutterBug

pay per click advertising A recent outing to find spring migrant birds reminded me yet again just how important luck is in wildlife photography. That’s not to say every photo requires immense luck. For instance, consider this photograph: Photography Life

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Muscle Memory and Quick Decisions in Wildlife Photography

Posted on March 4, 2026 by ShutterBug

The idea for this article was born high in the mountains, while chatting with other photographers about what we had managed to capture during the fleeting appearance of a Bearded Vulture (which I wrote about in this article). Some of … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of Black and White Wildlife Photography

Posted on January 18, 2026 by ShutterBug

Black and white wildlife photography is a radical choice to strip the subject of its literal appearance and reveal its essence. In this article, I’ll explore how eliminating color can allow us to go beyond merely chronicling the moment in … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Photography: Feast or Famine

Posted on December 4, 2025 by ShutterBug

Few genres of photography are as unpredictable as wildlife photography. You can spend days in the most biodiverse place on the planet, like Amazon rainforest, and come home without a single decent photo. On the other hand, you may find … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Photography: Is the Art Already in Nature?

Posted on December 2, 2025 by ShutterBug

Photographing wildlife is much more than just capturing the subject, no matter how spectacular it may be. What follows is a reflection on how a single quote from a master photographer, along with studying his work, shaped my approaches to … Continue reading →

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