About the Photo Contest This year marks our seventh annual Garden for Wildlife® Photo Contest! This contest celebrates the power of photography to communicate the importance of supporting wildlife where … Read more
wildlife photography
Be a “Nature’s Witness”!
It’s not often you get to wander through an animal kingdom where creatures large and small—from elephants, alligators and bobcats to pikas, polar bears and flamingos—all mingle together in perfect … Read more
10 Tips To Improve Your Wildlife Photography
To build off of this Ranger Rick magazine article, “6 Tips for Wild Pics” by Clay Bolt, here are more expert tips from our professional photographer, Kristen Ferriere: Try photographing during the “Golden … Read more
New Book Captures Stunning Wildlife Migrations
Right now neotropical birds and monarch butterflies are on the move, migrating from their winter grounds in Mexico, Central or South America to their breeding grounds here in North America. Renowned wildlife … Read more
Sunrise and Sunset Photos Capture Stunning Wildlife Silhouettes
A few nights ago I was walking home along a trail. The sun was setting, and the foliage on either side of me was rather dense. As I entered a … Read more
Help Wildlife with Your Photos
A picture is worth a thousand words. Whether you’re using professional digital cameras, film, smartphones or tablets, you can capture compelling images that will have a profound impact on wildlife. … Read more
A Look Back at Our Most Popular Photos of 2014
There’s no question that photography is essential to protecting wildlife, and conservation in general. A photo can inspire action or transform information into a visual experience. We’re absolutely thrilled when our social … Read more
12 Photos of Animals That Remind Us to Appreciate National Wildlife Refuges
I try to remember my camera when I go explore a National Wildlife Refuge, because they never disappoint. There’s an extensive list of species that depend on these lands for survival, … Read more
Vote for the 2014 People’s Choice Award
Well, the 2014 National Wildlife Photo Contest is now closed. But, we still need your help selecting the winner of the 2014 People’s Choice Award. The final round of voting … Read more
Hold Steady! 21 Photos of Wildlife in Action
I like to take pictures of animals, but I need them to be asleep to get a quality photo. That’s why I’m so impressed with the images below from the National Wildlife Photo Contest. These photographers were … Read more
