Only a few days home from a six week long trip and I was growing antsy to get out and photograph. I grabbed a couple friends and we headed north to the George C. Reifel Wildlife Sanctuary in hopes of a snowy owl sighting. We saw only two—the last of the hungry winter migrants from the north. Like me they were antsy to start their own return journey & I photographed one individual testing out its wings. One of the other great charms of Reifel are the resident sandhill cranes. This is where I’ve always had the best opportunity to photograph these beautiful birds up close.
For all our “Travels To The Edge” fans out there, here is the list of U.S. cities airing the show in March and April 2013. Check your local Public Television station for times.
Last weekend I was given the Lifetime achievement award by the North American Nature Photographers Association (NANPA). These are people that believe in the things I hold dear and we recognize that preserving the beauty of nature is a labor of love.
Countless thank yous to the members for their support and for recognizing my work. It was a great honor and a lot of fun.
We have just announced cities and dates for this ever popular class. Whether you photograph using your phone or the highest end film or digital camera, composition is still the thing that makes your images compelling.
Why not learn from someone that has not only shown his grasp of composition, but can teach it in such a direct and personal way to each person. Art Wolfe uses his refined eye to compose and his depth as an educator to translate the art of making great images.
PORTLAND, OR – MAY 5
SEATTLE, WA – MAY 18
BOSTON – JUNE 15
FAIRFIELD, NJ – JUNE 16
PITTSBURGH, PA – JUNE 22
CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 23
MIAMI, FL – JULY 13
AUSTIN, TX – JULY 14
SAN DIEGO, CA – AUGUST 3
LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 4
Hokkaido is glorious in the winter. The starkly beautiful landscapes are punctuated with active and athletic wildlife. I have been wanting to photograph the magnificent Steller’s sea eagle for years, even decades, and finally, finally was able to on this trip!
>>VIDEO TASTE (Here is a snippet from the show on Japan. This is where Art is right now as you read this. He is leading a photo tour through the end of February.
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The Japanese have the corner on cute. The snow monkeys are always a treat and great subjects to photograph.
We are just starting out on this workshop and look forward to the many sights of Japan ahead.
Join three nature photography masters, for a unique weekend of photographic inspiration.
Three of the world’s most renowned nature photographers–Frans Lanting, Thomas D. Mangelsen, and Art Wolfe–have teamed up to present a series of unique weekend events that will change the way you look at photography and what you can do with your own camera.
Frans, Tom, and Art will draw from their wide-ranging experience with subjects and locations around the world to inspire attendees, show them new ways to see, give them tools to create more compelling images, and empower them to use photography to benefit conservation causes and other personal interests. Presentations from each photographer will be mixed with panel discussions, Q & A sessions, and reviews of images submitted by attendees.
This new Masters of Nature Photography Seminar will be held Friday April 12 through Sunday April 14, 2013, in Denver, Colorado at the Westin Denver Downtown Hotel. For more information or to register, please visit www.MastersofNaturePhotography.com.
Early Registration Ends February 28. Register today and Save!
