The roar of the diesel engines coming from the safari vehicles, the stunning bright colorful clothing, and that wonderful smoky smell are as profound in my memory today as they were the first time my feet hit the rich red soil of Africa; May of 2004. It was because of a big life-changing event that… Read more »
I will be heading to Denver Colorado to speak for Nikon and Mikes Camera Stores at a very special event being held at the Sie Film Center. I will be sharing my 15 year photographic journey across the wilds of Africa on the cinema screen. I will weave through the challenges, the four critical elements… Read more »
Never would I have imagined we would have the excitement and success we had on our India Wildlife and Tiger safari. Not even after our incredible few days in Ranthambore last year, which I wrote about in the post “Tigers in the wild, Beyond Expectations”. Like many of you, in the past, when the words… Read more »
I have just arrived in India to lead my Tiger and wildlife safari and I wanted to share what gear I will be taking and why. There is a constant debate surrounding the quality of gear versus skill. I think it goes without saying that you must first develop a level of skill that matches… Read more »
The Kickstarter campaign has been officially launched for Remembering Lions. Over 600 people supported the project and raised over $100,000.00 USD for lion conservation on the first day. Remembering Lions will be the 4th book in the acclaimed Remembering Wildlife series. Remembering Lions is set to be an epic coffee table book of stunning lion images… Read more »
I am trilled and honored to be one of the photographers on the, ” Mastering the Environmental Portrait” panel speaking for NIKON at WPPI on March 1, 2019. The event will be streaming live so you can watch it even if you are not able to make it to Las Vegas. Read about my recent… Read more »
As the plane left the tarmac, just two days into the New Year, my feelings were mixed; as it had been two years since my last trip to Ethiopia. My first trip to Ethiopia had been almost ten years ago when the roads were impossible, the cell towers had not been erected, and life was… Read more »
Thank you all so much for an amazing 2018! Filled with so many incredible memories, experiences, and friendships! And many more to come in 2019!! May you all have a wonderful 2019 filled with great success, new achievements, prosperity and memories filled with adventure!!!
As our charter flight flew over the “Jade Sea” and began its descent, we all quietly knew we were landing in a remote location, traveled by few, and our pristine adventure would be one talked about for decades. As Helen Keller stated, “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” Surreal, harsh, barren, yet beautiful One… Read more »
In the image above the background is cluttered, safari vehicles are in the way, and the light is high, harsh, and blown out, but the subjects are fantastic. We were on the Signature Safari Africa in Samburu. A place known for the herds of elephants that march through the dusty red soil to come down… Read more »