Dave M. Shumway's site is full of galleries of animals native to the United States and North America. From snow filled shots of the majestic Gray Wolf to close ups on mother and child bison, Shumway captures the full range of North American wildlife. He also keeps a blog that helps the reader experience what it is like to be such an adventurous and talented photographer.
These pictures are winners! And as an added bonus, with each photo is a dog health care item, a dog factoid, or a creative tidbit about dogs. Check out these galleries!
Gavin Tonkison is a nature conservationist and photographer based on a game reserve in South Africa. He takes the viewer up close and personal with African wildlife through photos that are enhanced by his knowledge as a field guide and lodge manager.
Nick Brandt takes artistic black and white photos of African animals, capturing them in their natural majestic glory. These images are almost too beautiful to believe and take on a painting like quality. These intimate looks into the worlds of African animals connect the reader and subject in a way that few photographers are able to achieve.
Kim Steininger's bird photography is breathtaking. From shots of flocks of hundreds of birds in flight to close ups on an owls face, she takes the viewer where they have never gone before. Kim also has a true passion for birds, a love that drives her work. She volunteers at the Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research facility in Delaware as way of giving thanks for the joy they bring her. Steininger hopes that her photos will make people take a second look at the generous gifts of nature‚ and they probably will!
Tom Ulrich's Stock Photography section is full of photos of a whole range of birds, as well as North American mammals. In addition to his library on his site Ulrich has worked on several books, which are available for purchase. He also gives lectures, teaches workshops and leads tours in locales as far off as East Africa, sharing his passion with all those who care to join.
Hira Punjabi photographs nature so that he can share his love and concern with others. This love and concern truly comes through in his work, from his stunning landscapes showing animals in their natural habitats to up close and personal photos of rare birds. Punjabi is partners with Sanctuary Asia, an organization dedicated to preserving Asia's wildlife, showing his true commitment to protecting and maintaining our animal friends.
Dave Watts specializes in photos of Australian wildlife, taking the viewer into the outback to experience Australian nature. His portfolio also includes shots of British and European mammals and birds, as well as categories such as Endangered Species, Predators, and the ever-adorable Baby Animals. A conservationist before he became a photographer, Dave's love for natures shines through in his pictures.
Lynda Richardson is based in Virginia but has taken photos all over the United States and the rest of the world. Richardson gets up close and personal with her subjects and even has a shot of a horned grebe (type of bird) pursuing its minnow dinner underwater! Also included are links to articles her work has accompanied providing readers with the opportunity to further understand her work.
Gary Bell's site hosts one of the most extensive collections of undersea photos on the web, including many fantastic photos of the animals that live in the Great Barrier Reef. Gary loves photographing the reef because of its incredible size and mystery. He says that you could dive there for a life time and still not scratch the surface. He seems to have done more than scratch the surface though, providing a detailed and fascinating look at this beautiful ecosystem.