WildShots

Hey you! Where’d you leave your integrity?

Posted on 08. Sep, 2009 by Paul Burwell.

I have a problem with photographers who pretend that the image they made of a captive animal was actually an image of a wild animal. In my opinion it is dishonest and does a disservice to the wildlife photography community. I also have an issue with what I consider a lie by omission. Some photographers don’t say whether the images they present are of wild or captive animals and I think they do this as they’d prefer the public to assume they are images of wild animals. I think this is dangerous to both…

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Captive behaviour ain’t easier

Posted on 22. Jan, 2009 by Paul Burwell.

I’m currently conducting a winter wildlife photography workshop. The one thing I’m always stressing to the group is to watch for behaviour. And even when you’re photographing captive animals, it is still necessary to be…

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A trip to Edmonton’s Valley Zoo

Posted on 06. Dec, 2008 by Paul Burwell.

The Valley Zoo in Edmonton’s beautiful river valley is an older style zoo. It was originally opened in 1959 and its design mirrors many of the zoos designed and opened at the time. While the animals all appear healthy and I’m confident they are well-cared for, many of the enclosures do not lend themselves to making photographs in a manner that excludes the enclosure.

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A Red Fox of a different colour

Posted on 03. Dec, 2008 by Paul Burwell.

Do some research on the Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) and you’ll quickly discover that this relatively common canine comes in an amazing number of colour varieties. And this past Thanksgiving weekend, I got to photograph a silver coloured red fox at the Triple “D” Game Farm. Amazingly, at least to me, this strikingly beautiful fox is the offspring of two, very red coloured Red Foxes. From what I’ve read, only about 5% of Red Foxes have the silver colouration.

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Do you need every grass, leaf and branch in its place?

Posted on 02. Dec, 2008 by Paul Burwell.

One thing I’m continually amazed by is how some people seem obsessed with having the animal trainers prune the shooting location to remove every last element that might possibly creep into their view finder and provide a distraction. This can drive people to distraction and instead of working on their photography, they distract themselves worrying about the environment. I’ve even seen photographers miss great shots because they were worried about a grass or leaf.

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Getting low to make eye contact

Posted on 01. Dec, 2008 by Paul Burwell.

I was fortunate enough to visit the Triple “D” Game Farm this last weekend. In addition to enjoying my first US Thanksgiving, I was able to get some personal photography in.

One of the critters I got to photograph was a Fisher. Fishers are members of the weasel family and known for their ferocious hunting abilities. They are particularly fond of hares, rabbits, squirrels, mice and even porcupines. They are one of the few animals who regularly, and successfully, prey on porcupines. Fishers are between 29 and 45 inches (65cm – 125cm) in length and males can weigh up to 20 pounds (9 kg).

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Meet Piper, the River Otter

Posted on 29. Nov, 2008 by Paul Burwell.

I’m just visiting the Triple D Game Farm to do some photography for myself (I don’t photograph during my workshops) and have finally had the opportunity to photograph their River Otter.  Ever since watching a documentary a few years ago about River Otters in Yellowstone National Park that really showed their playful spirit as they [...]

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Fall Wildlife Instructional Photography Workshop

Posted on 20. Nov, 2008 by Paul Burwell.

Fall Wildlife Instructional Photography Workshop Triple D Game Farm, Kalispell, Montana Presented by Paul Burwell Photography Download the workshop PDF here October 9th – 12th, 2009 Join Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine contributing editor, Paul Burwell, for a full-featured photography workshop at the Triple D Game Farm in Kalispell, Montana.  This workshop will help you create [...]

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Summer Wildlife Instructional Photography Workshop

Posted on 20. Nov, 2008 by Paul Burwell.

Summer Wildlife Instructional Photography Workshop Triple D Game Farm, Kalispell, Montana Presented by Paul Burwell Photography Download the workshop PDF here July 21st – 24th, 2009 Join Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine contributing editor, Paul Burwell, for a full-featured photography workshop at the Triple D Game Farm in Kalispell, Montana.  This workshop will help you create [...]

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Spring Wildlife Instructional Photography Workshop

Posted on 20. Nov, 2008 by Paul Burwell.

Spring Wildlife Instructional Photography Workshop Triple D Game Farm, Kalispell, Montana Presented by Paul Burwell Photography Download the workshop PDF here June 20th – 23rd, 2009 Join Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine contributing editor, Paul Burwell, for a full-featured photography workshop at the Triple D Game Farm in Kalispell, Montana.  This workshop will help you create [...]

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