How to Get a Picture of a Wild Himalayan Snow Leopard

In the autumn of 1973, wilderness writer and naturalist Peter Matthiessen joined preeminent field biologist George Schaller high in Nepal’s Himalayan Mountains on a journey that would soon become legendary. While Schaller was there to study the mating habits of the bharal, or Himalayan blue sheep, Matthieseen was on a quest for spiritual enlightenment. That…

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Getting Down to the Bones in Patagonia: A Photo Diary

Bones are everywhere in Patagonia. They dry on the brown steppes and jut up from the desert’s gray floor. They protrude like blue spikes through the surface of lakes and bleach white on the ocean’s shore. And, right now, mine are shaking. I’m just barely managing to hold on to the side of a mountainous…

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Bear Photography: A Photo Shot List for Your Alaskan Adventure

Alaska’s wild landscapes provide a stunning backdrop for capturing unforgettable bear encounters, especially in Lake Clark National Park. Whether you’re chasing the golden-hour light or waiting for that perfect bear profile, these moments are the essence of wildlife photography. Guided by experts like Nat Hab Expedition Leader and Photo Expedition Director Mike Hillman, photographers of…

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Why Brown Bears Look Different: A Guide’s Photo Diary

By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage  The broad public perception of brown bears (Ursus arctos) is that they possess furry brown coats—hence the name—and that all brown bears generally resemble one another. After all, how often do you have the opportunity to compare the coats and features of multiple brown bears side by side? But…

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Why Brown Bears Look Different: A Guide’s Photo Diary

By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage  The broad public perception of brown bears (Ursus arctos) is that they possess furry brown coats—hence the name—and that all brown bears generally resemble one another. After all, how often do you have the opportunity to compare the coats and features of multiple brown bears side by side? But…

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Mothers & Cubs: Spectacular Grizzly Photos from Alaska Adventures

Few things are more powerful than witnessing the bond between mother and child—or in this case, cub! In the wilds of Alaska, Nat Hab travelers photograph fascinating bear behavior and are treated to affectionate displays between protective mothers and playful cubs. This rarest of encounters can be had on our Grizzly Ship Photo Expedition: Kodiak…

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Mothers & Cubs: Spectacular Grizzly Photos from Alaska Adventures

Few things are more powerful than witnessing the bond between mother and child—or in this case, cub! In the wilds of Alaska, Nat Hab travelers photograph fascinating bear behavior and are treated to affectionate displays between protective mothers and playful cubs. This rarest of encounters can be had on our Grizzly Ship Photo Expedition: Kodiak…

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How to Get Wall-Worthy Pictures of Africa’s Great Migration

The Serengeti and Maasai Mara are the stage for the largest animal migration on Earth, and for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers, Natural Habitat Adventures offers an unparalleled front-row seat to capture this thrilling event. Ⓒ Eric Rock East Africa’s Great Migration: An Epic Wildlife Odyssey East Africa’s Great Migration is one of the oldest and…

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