My interest in photography began at a young age. I still have fond memories of hiding in the bushes as a preteen with my Grandfather's Argus camera, trying to capture photos of backyard birds at our feeder. As I grew older, wildlife photography was always my first choice. I especially treasured my first SLR purchased (a Minolta SRT 101) when I was in high school. During that same time period I built my own darkroom.
After earning a B.S. degree in Environmental Science/Wildlife Management, I started a family as well as a career as a Virginia State Game Warden. I was in conservation enforcement for over 30 years, a labor of love, and retired in December 2008. Alaska grabbed my soul on some photography trips, so for the 2009 summer season I worked as a seasonal park in Denali National Park. My wife is a librarian at William & Mary College and my son, a recent college graduate is living in Denver, Colorado. My home is in Lanexa, Virginia, which is approximately 20 minutes west of Williamsburg.
A career of wildlife protection certainly carried over to my passion for wildlife photography. Since 2005 I have diligently been photographing. My photo trips are usually to National Parks or Wildlife Refuges. My photo excursions have been all over the United States and Scotland. To view the locations I have photographed take a gander at this link: Places. My favorite local photo sites are Jamestown Island National Historical Park, Shenandoah National Park and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.
Folks often ask about the equipment I use. In order to fulfill my photography obsession, I sold my boat, got a second mortgage and purchased some quality camera equipment. My gear is targeted towards wildlife photography. After research, I decided on Canon equipment. Self taught, like most, pursuing a passion I started as a film photographer (preferred the saturated colors of Fuji Velvia 50 slide film and scanned them with a Nikon Coolscan V). In 2005, I purchased my first digital camera, a Canon 20D. After using this camera for a year and grasping the fundamentals of digital photography, I purchased a Canon Mark IIN. I have completely converted to digital photography and have not shot film since 2007. You can see the current gear I own by going to this link: Gear. Keep in mind it is not the equipment but the photographer behind the lens. Regardless of what equipment you own, my suggestion is to learn the subject and have the patience for the right moment. Absorb your surroundings and respect and enjoy the outdoors.
Sure hope you enjoy the pictures on this site because I certainly had a good time taking them. Capturing everyone of the images was a special happening in my life. I know that I am a lucky guy to be able see and visit the places on this web site. Thanks for taking a look.
After earning a B.S. degree in Environmental Science/Wildlife Management, I started a family as well as a career as a Virginia State Game Warden. I was in conservation enforcement for over 30 years, a labor of love, and retired in December 2008. Alaska grabbed my soul on some photography trips, so for the 2009 summer season I worked as a seasonal park in Denali National Park. My wife is a librarian at William & Mary College and my son, a recent college graduate is living in Denver, Colorado. My home is in Lanexa, Virginia, which is approximately 20 minutes west of Williamsburg.
A career of wildlife protection certainly carried over to my passion for wildlife photography. Since 2005 I have diligently been photographing. My photo trips are usually to National Parks or Wildlife Refuges. My photo excursions have been all over the United States and Scotland. To view the locations I have photographed take a gander at this link: Places. My favorite local photo sites are Jamestown Island National Historical Park, Shenandoah National Park and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.
Folks often ask about the equipment I use. In order to fulfill my photography obsession, I sold my boat, got a second mortgage and purchased some quality camera equipment. My gear is targeted towards wildlife photography. After research, I decided on Canon equipment. Self taught, like most, pursuing a passion I started as a film photographer (preferred the saturated colors of Fuji Velvia 50 slide film and scanned them with a Nikon Coolscan V). In 2005, I purchased my first digital camera, a Canon 20D. After using this camera for a year and grasping the fundamentals of digital photography, I purchased a Canon Mark IIN. I have completely converted to digital photography and have not shot film since 2007. You can see the current gear I own by going to this link: Gear. Keep in mind it is not the equipment but the photographer behind the lens. Regardless of what equipment you own, my suggestion is to learn the subject and have the patience for the right moment. Absorb your surroundings and respect and enjoy the outdoors.
Sure hope you enjoy the pictures on this site because I certainly had a good time taking them. Capturing everyone of the images was a special happening in my life. I know that I am a lucky guy to be able see and visit the places on this web site. Thanks for taking a look.
All of the pictures within the galleries are of wild animals taken in their natural environments. None of the photos were taken of captive, zoo or animals on a game farm. I believe in the integrity of a wildlife photograph, so when you view a critter in one of my galleries you know it was not caged or staged.
Photographing eagles in Homer, Alaska. Wearing several layers of clothing for the minus degree temps. Sometimes I'm not in tune with my surroundings (3/06 photo by Linda Robbins).
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