Category Archives: Nature Photography

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Nature Photography at Theodore Roosevelt National Park – North Dakota

As we drove back to Connecticut from our recent western road trip, we stopped by Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota (map). We had already visited this park in 2021 during our Yellowstone Road […]

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Glacier National Park – Montana

On our recent western road trip, the farthest point we reached was the breathtaking Mt Rainier National Park in Washington. After soaking in the views of that majestic peak, we began our journey back east, […]

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Mount Rainier National Park – Washington

One of the goals of our recent road trip was to visit the Cascade Range. Arguably the most iconic peak in the range is Mt. Rainier in Washington state. This mountain is located in Mount […]

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Least Chipmunk in Wyoming

In September, Gabi and I went on another amazing road trip out west. Our goal was to explore parts of the Cascade Range and the Rocky Mountains, and to revisit Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Our […]

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Gray Seal Photos from Cape Cod – Massachusetts

Last weekend, we made another trip to Cape Cod National Seashore (map) in hopes of spotting and photographing some gray seals (Halichoerus grypus). We returned to the same beach where we’d had luck before, and […]

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Nature Photography and Wild Camping in Vermont

In July, I took a short trip to Vermont to capture some of the natural beauty of the Green Mountains. I camped in the Green Mountain National Forest and spent most of my time around […]

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Nikon Monarch HG 8×42 Binoculars for Wildlife Photography

Binoculars are an essential tool in wildlife photography, both during the research phase of a photo project, and while out in the field shooting. They help me spot wildlife, observe animal behavior, and, of course, […]

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Highlights from 2024

The end of the year is the time for reflection and I’m filled with gratitude as I look back on the past year. 2024 was a great year for me with lots of awesome adventures. […]

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Koala and Wombat Photography in Australia

Australia is famous for its unique wildlife, especially its characteristic mammalian fauna. Australia split off of Gondwana, a large supercontinent in the southern hemisphere about 135 million years ago, before the first placental mammals appeared […]

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Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park – Australia

Leaving the spectacular Uluru behind, Gabi and I continued our Australia Road Trip through the Outback. Our next destination was Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park in South Australia (map). This huge park has rugged moun­tain land­scapes, […]

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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park – Australia

Uluru is undoubtedly Australia’s most recognizable landmark, so visiting the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (map) was the most anticipated part of our Australia Road Trip. Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a sacred site […]

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Kakadu National Park – Australia

After a breathtaking day snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef, we said goodbye to our rental car in Cairns and flew to Darwin to continue our Australia Road Trip from there. One of the greatest […]

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Great Barrier Reef – Australia

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is among the most biologically diverse regions on this planet. This is the largest […]

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Cassowary Photography – Australia

Australia’s most famous animals are without a doubt the kangaroos and other marsupials. However, there are heaps of unique birds living Down Under too. One of the most interesting is the southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius). […]

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Kangaroos of Cape Hillsborough National Park – Australia

Kangaroos are probably the most iconic Australian animals. They are marsupials that are indigenous to Australia, therefore, I wanted to see and photograph several different species in their natural habitat during our Australia road trip. […]

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Australia Road Trip

It’s been my childhood dream to visit Australia, to see the unique wildlife and amazing places of this huge and isolated continent. As an ecologist and natural history photographer, I also felt for a long […]

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Autumn Drone Photography – Connecticut

Fall is probably the most beautiful and most photogenic season on the Northern Hemisphere. However, this year I spent most part of October Down Under. Fortunately, I arrived back just in time to catch this […]

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Bird Photography at Milford Point Bird Sanctuary – Connecticut

The Milford Point Bird Sanctuary is a bird haven in Connecticut (map). Lots of birds feed here and many of them even nest in this place. This year I decided to photograph the birds of […]

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Landscape and Wildlife Photography at Baxter State Park – Maine

Gabi and I went to Maine for a short vacation to spend a few days at Baxter State Park, which is one of the best wilderness areas on the East Coast. We only visited this […]

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New Article in Állatvilág: Hawaiian Monk Seal

My article about the Hawaiian monk seal has been published in Állatvilág magazine. Állatvilág (Wildlife) is a Hungarian natural history magazine about animals from all around the globe. This article (as always) is illustrated with […]

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New River Gorge National Park – West Virginia

The New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia (map) is the newest national park in the US. It has been a protected area since 1978 when it was designated as a national river and […]

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