Still Working on Firsts


Pumas – Images by Art Wolfe

It has become a year of firsts for me: in Japan I was able to photograph the Steller’s sea eagles for the first time, and now when I am in Chilean Patagonia, I have been able to photograph Southern South American pumas and their cubs. A couple of these photos will surely find their way into my next book project for 2014.

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On Location: Snowy Owls & Sandhill Cranes!

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Snowy Owls – Images by Art Wolfe

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.

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Travels To The Edge U.S. Cities Airing List March-April 2013

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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.

>>TTE US Airing March-April 2013

>>Travels To The Edge

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On Location: Japan Steller’s Sea Eagles and Whooper Swans

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Japan: Steller’s Sea Eagles & Whooper Swans – Images by Art Wolfe

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!

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On Location: Japan Monkeys and Cranes

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Japan: Monkeys & Cranes – Images by Art Wolfe

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On Location: JAPAN – MACAQUES

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Japan Day 1: Snow Monkeys – Images by Art Wolfe

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.

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Thai Tattoo: A Human Canvas Tradition

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The Human Canvas: Traditional Thai Tattoo – Images by Art Wolfe

Tattooing is an ancient art & in Thailand it started with Buddhist monks, who believed sacred texts gave them protection. Thai icons such as tigers are now very popular, but are not powerful unless they are surrounded by the proper mantras.

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On Location: Inye Lake & Kayan People

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Myanmar Day 5 – Images by Art Wolfe

It was a full day of shooting at Myanmar’s broad and shallow Inle Lake. We took full advantage of the amazing light conditions to silhouette the fishermen and their pyramidal nets. We also were able to photograph a few Kayan (or Karen) women, particularly notable because of their elegant brass neck coils.

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On Location: Mandalay, Myanmar

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Myanmar Day 4 – Images by Art Wolfe

Street scenes from Marble Street, the markets, and the monks of Mandalay.

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On Location: Bagan, Myanmar

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Myanmar Day 3 – Images by Art Wolfe

Historic temple area of Bagan, dating from the 9th-14th centuries.

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