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Website updated on November 22, 2025
🆕 Blog Post - Timing Is Everything - (November 22, 2025)
Wildlife behavior doesn’t wait, and some of the best shots of my career never made it to my memory card because I wasn’t ready when the moment happened. In this new blog, I break down why timing matters. 👉 Read the Blog
For the Birds – Northern Cardinal - (November 21, 2025)
Not everyone loves birds, but for those who do, this one’s for you. For the Birds is a new daily photo gallery dedicated to our feathered friends from around the world. 👉 Check out the Photos
Behind the Lens - Filed-Eared Tree Frog - (November 21, 2025)
New images and photography insights on our website. Each post offers a glimpse behind the lens, stories, field notes, and techniques from encounters with wildlife around the world. 👉 Check Out the Photos
Trip Report - Norway Orcas 2025 - (November 17, 2025)
We’ve just returned to northern Norway, where orcas and humpback whales gather each winter to feed on the great herring migration. Join us for an unforgettable week of the raw Arctic, and wildlife encounters on the fjords. 👉 Read the Report.
The Wild Minute - (November 18, 2025)
The Wild Minute, is now live! This is a one-minute video series sharing real moments from the field. The journey continues, we are currently in Skjervoy, Norway for orcas and Arctic wildlife. 👉 Watch Episode 14.
Trip Report - Polar Bear Expedition 2025 - (November 8, 2025)
Our Churchill adventure has begun! From early morning flights to the edge of Hudson Bay to up-close moments with polar bears, ptarmigan, and Arctic hares, the tundra is alive with stories. 👉 Read the Report
Blog Post - Introducing The Wild Minute - (October 30, 2025)
Wild Minute is a new short-form video series, one-minute stories from the field that bring our expeditions to life in real time. You’ll still find our written trip reports and photos, but now you’ll also see the wild in motion daily. 👉 Read the Blog
Blog Post - When the Chimp Outsmarted Us. - (October 23, 2025)
While tracking a wild chimpanzee through the forest, Eli and the team found themselves knee-deep in mud, laughing, slipping, and realizing just how clever these apes can be. 👉 Read the Blog
Blog Post - The One Rule I Always Break in Wildlife Photography. - (October 22, 2025)
Why sometimes the best wildlife shots happen when you break the rules, like shooting straight into the sun. It’s a mix of art, instinct, and chaos, with a few practical tips for capturing backlit subjects when the moment finds you. 👉 Read the Blog
Youtube Video - Giant Anteater in the wild. - (October 22, 2025)
Join Eli in this short film as he shares what it’s like to photograph one of South America’s most unique and elusive animals. It’s a rare moment of patience, presence, and perspective — seeing the world through the quiet grace of a giant. 👉 Watch the Video
Blog Post - Imperfect Words - (October 20, 2025)
It’s a personal reflection on the challenge of finding the right words — words that move people, protect the wild, and make others care about animals that are often overlooked.👉 Read the Report
Blog Post - Are Orcas Dangerous? - (October 15, 2025)
Many people fear orcas after seeing stories of attacks and captivity. But after swimming with orcas in Baja, Norway, and New Zealand, I learned the truth. 👉 Read the Blog
