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The Art of Wildlife Photography
Go beyond creating documentary photographs of animals in the wild and discover how to be a better artist through composition, creativity, exploiting the nuances of light, and learning how to see the possibilities of a scene.
As photographers, we are limited only by the depths of our own imagination.
The Tools and Techniques of Wildlife Photography
The extraordinary photographs of wildlife you see in the world rarely come about by simply driving around a national park. Learn the tools and techniques employed by working photographers so you can take your own wildlife photography to the next level.
The Science of Wildlife Photography
From understanding the ecology and behavior of the subjects we photograph to mastering autofocus systems and the color science in our cameras, learn the science of it all to become a better wildlife photographer.
In the misty cloud forests of Panama, brilliant flashes of color give way to aerial combat as tiny birds clash over a single bloom. In this behind-the-scenes look at photographing high-speed hummingbird battles with a multi-flash rig, wildlife photographer Jared Lloyd reveals the hidden aggression behind their iridescent beauty. From the mythology of Aztec gods to the physiology that fuels their fury, this article unpacks the science—and the spectacle—of why hummingbirds fight, and how capturing it on camera is both art and endurance.