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National Parks

Cape Lookout National Seashore Portfolio

Cape Lookout National Seashore 2 Portfolio

Great Sand Dunes Portfolio

Yellowstone National Park Grand Prismatic

Great Sand Dunes National Park Colorado Sunset

Great Sand Dunes 2 Portfolio

Blue Ridge Parkway 2 Portfolio

Blue Ridge Parkway 4 Portfolio

Grand Teton National Park Vanlife

Glacier National Park Portfolio

Wildlife

Osprey Grand Teton National Park

Cascade Red Fox Whitefoot Vulpes Vulpes Cascadensis

Yellow Crowned Night Heron Portfolio

Wild Stallion Wyoming

Great Egret in Breeding Plumage

Yellow Headed Blackbird Colorado

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There are certain places that leave you in awe of

There are certain places that leave you in awe of the superior power of nature, and this location where melt from Wilson Glacier falls over 300ft to merge with Nisqually Glacier is definitely one of them. It’s hard to understand the scale of this scene from the photo, but the waterfall is taller than the Statue of Liberty, and if a human were in the frame they would likely be too tiny to notice. I like to sit with this view in solitude and marvel at its otherworldly beauty, reminding myself that nature ultimately creates balance, and that wild places do still exist.
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#mountrainier #mountrainiernationalpark #leavenotrace #glaciers #shotoncanon #nanpapix #ourfotoworld #yourshotphotographer #bestoftheworldchallenge

Thankful for Ginger and the hope of future Cascade

Thankful for Ginger and the hope of future Cascade red fox kits. I’m thoroughly enjoying California, but oh how I miss my favorite mountain!
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#cascaderedfox #mountrainier #endangeredspecies #dontfeedthefoxes

Many of us can’t imagine living in a place where

Many of us can’t imagine living in a place where a wild coyote would just chill roadside. But in some parts of California, a scene like this is no big deal for people going about their busy lives!
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I normally don’t do black & white photography, but I wanted these urban wildlife shots to have a street photography vibe. I hope you enjoy them!
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#coyote #urbanwildlife #coexist #wildlifephotography #shotoncanon #nanpapix #ourfotoworld #yourshotphotographer

I’ve been dreaming of seeing a wild bobcat for a

I’ve been dreaming of seeing a wild bobcat for a couple of years, but they’ve always eluded me… until now! Thanks to my friends @danieldietrichphoto and @pumapix I’ve finally been experiencing the encounters I’d always hoped for. Daniel and Sebastian both offer photo tours, so make sure to check out their bios and websites if you dream of seeing these beautiful creatures with your own eyes as well!
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#bobcat #ethicalwildlifephotography #bobcatphototour #wildlifephotography #wildcatphotography #conservationphotography #bbcwildlifepotd @canonusa #shotoncanon #nanpapix #ourfotoworld #yourshotphotographer

A California Quail keeps a lookout over his flock

A California Quail keeps a lookout over his flock at sunset. These birds are common on the West Coast, but they’re an exotic and intricately beautiful sight to a gal who grew up in Maine, like me!
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#californiaquail #pointreyes #pointreyesnationalseashore #bbcwildlifepotd #earthcapture @canonusa #shotoncanon #nanpapix #ourfotoworld #yourshotphotographer

Because of his elusive nature and the fact that he

Because of his elusive nature and the fact that he is less observed than brown colored females and juveniles, the male Northern Harrier is nicknamed the Gray Ghost. It was a very special experience to sit with him for about 20 minutes as he preened. More of this handsome fella to come!
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*Image captured at 400mm and cropped, giving the bird plenty of space which allowed me to observe his natural behavior.
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#northernharrier #grayghost #pointreyes #pointreyesnationalseashore #nationalparkgeek #bbcwildlifepotd #earthcapture @canonusa #shotoncanon #nanpapix #ourfotoworld #yourshotphotographer

Tule Elk are a subspecies endemic to California, a

Tule Elk are a subspecies endemic to California, and their existence in Point Reyes is continually threatened by cattle ranching. Local environmental groups are working hard to raise awareness about ranching being favored over wildlife within Park boundaries, and great efforts are being made to protect the remaining herds.
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#tuleelk #savethetuleelk #restorepointreyes #pointreyesnationalseashore #wildlifeconservation #conservationphotography #nationalparkgeek #bbcwildlifepotd #earthcapture @canonusa #shotoncanon #nanpapix #ourfotoworld #yourshotphotographer

Every now and again the fog rolls in, the light hi

Every now and again the fog rolls in, the light hits just right, and you achieve one of those portrait shots that is perfect in camera. Bull elk get most of the attention during the rut, but let’s hear it for the girls!
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#tuleelk #savethetuleelk #restorepointreyes #pointreyesnationalseashore #wildlifeconservation #conservationphotography #nationalparkgeek #bbcwildlifepotd #earthcapture @canonusa #shotoncanon #nanpapix #ourfotoworld #yourshotphotographer

Finding a subject who will stand still for a coupl

Finding a subject who will stand still for a couple of minutes and allow me to get artistic with camera settings is a rare treat when it comes to wildlife photography. This black-tailed deer was in the shadows of some trees on a sunny day. To achieve this look, I decreased exposure compensation and used spot metering to darken shadows without overexposing the light which was falling so beautifully across the deer’s face.
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#blacktaileddeer #mountrainier #mountrainiernationalpark #nationalparkgeek #bbcwildlifepotd #earthcapture @canonusa #shotoncanon #nanpapix #ourfotoworld

Swipe and volume up for the precious call of the A

Swipe and volume up for the precious call of the American Pika and other darling behavior that is sure to make you smile.
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#pika #americanpika #mountrainier #mountrainiernationalpark #shotoncanon @canonusa #handheld

Everybody, meet Ginger! Because her subspecies is

Everybody, meet Ginger! Because her subspecies is extremely rare and elusive, Ginger is only the third Cascade red fox I’ve had the pleasure of spending time with in Mount Rainier after two years of tracking and researching them. Ginger is an especially exciting discovery because I believe she is a female and the mate of Snag (the black-phase Cascade red fox I started documenting last year). Their sexes haven’t been proven with DNA yet, but their behaviors and interactions are promising indicators of gender, and are sparking great hope for future kits!
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#cascaderedfox #threatenedsubspecies #wildlifeconservation #mountrainier #dontfeedthefoxes #keepwildlifewild #bbcwildlifepotd @canonusa #shotoncanon #nanpapix #ourfotoworld #yourshotphotographer

There are rules in many wild places about staying

There are rules in many wild places about staying on trails and not picking wildflowers, and this munching Mountain Goat is a great example of why those rules exist! Several species of wildlife depend on wildflowers for survival. Here in Mount Rainier, winters are long and harsh. Wildflowers and berries are a matter of life or death for everyone from tiny birds to big ol’ black bears. As visitors in wild places, let’s do our best to protect wildlife by also protecting their food.
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*These images were captured from a respectful distance with a 400mm zoom and cropped. Please always give wildlife plenty of space, thanks!
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#mountaingoat #mountrainier #mountrainiernationalpark #nationalparkgeek #bbcwildlifepotd @bbcearth #earthcapture #shotoncanon @canonusa #nanpapix #ourfotoworld #yourshotphotographer

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