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Ken Conger Photography

Wildlife Photography He has attained both a Bachelors of Science degree in Wildlife Management and a Master of Science degree in Administration of Justice.

After a rewarding career as a Virginia game warden and Alaska park ranger, Ken has carried his motivation and enthusiasm for wildlife protection over to his passion of wildlife photography. Ken's interest in photography began at a young age. Wildlife photography has always been his concentration. The majority of his images utilize available early morning and late afternoon light to capture the nat

ural color and beauty of wildlife. His photographs are primarily taken within National Parks and Fish & Wildlife Refuges and strictly of wild animals. An award winning photographer (National Wildlife Federation, National Parks Competition, Sony International Photography Contest, Popular Photography), Ken's images have adorned a number of magazine covers and calendars. Ken currently teaches wildlife photography through full day classes and private lessons, leads international photo tours and participates in art festivals along the east coast.

05/27/2026

Our annual tradition is taking the Beartooth Highway from Red Lodge into Yellowstone National Park for opening weekend. The highway typically opens on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend, weather permitting and depending on how quickly crews can clear the snow. Both last year and this year, late Thursday snowstorms delayed the opening until Saturday.

It was a beautiful drive in, with plenty of visitors already enjoying the park for May. On the way home, we were fortunate to have this cinnamon-phase black bear all to ourselves. The bear was right along the roadside, casually grazing in the grass. Good times and a perfect way to wrap up another memorable Beartooth trip. (Canon R1/400mm 2.8 III/1600th/f2.8/ISO 1250/+.3)

05/21/2026

One of many wild horses photographed in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota. Taken a couple weeks ago. Blue Skies. (Canon R1/400mm 2.8 III/1250th/f5/ISO 1000/+.3)

05/14/2026

Been trying to photograph the Bleu Horses for years, and finally had the opportunity this past Monday. Created by Montana artist Jim Dolan in 2013, they were gifted to the state of Montana as a permanent, uncommissioned “thank you” for supporting his art for decades. A beautiful sunset, mostly clear skies, and the Milky Way overhead made for a memorable evening in the field. Blue Skies. (Astro image = Canon R1/Canon 15-35 2.8 @ 20mm/10 sec/f 2.8/ISO 4000)

05/05/2026

We spent several days watching a crested caracara nest, constant action and an impressive variety of prey for the chicks: rabbits, snakes, doves. In today’s post a parent is delivering a horned toad. Taken in Arizona last month. Blue Skies. (Canon R1/400mm 2. 8 III + 1.4x extender/2500th/f 5.6/ISO 640/+.7)

04/28/2026

Special friends Jack and Elaine host a Desert Photo Retreat near Marana, Arizona and its and incredible setup. The natural settings and well-placed perches attract a wide variety of species, all easily photographed from their blinds. This flying male cardinal was one of many keeper shots from our visit last month. Blue Skies. (Canon R1/400mm 2.8 III/2500th/f4/ISO 160/-.3)

Bozeman friends, I'll be at the HandMADE Montana show this weekend in my usual Booth #29. Stop by and say hello if attending.

04/21/2026

Fortunate to photograph eight hummingbird species in Arizona last month, this Broad-billed Hummingbird was definitely a favorite due to the pose. Blue Skies. (Canon R1/400mm 2.8 III/2500th/f4/ISO 4000/0)

04/14/2026

Just spent the weekend photographing on a sage grouse lek here in Montana. The birds were gathering well before sunrise, and we had only a brief window of beautiful light to work with. If you’ve never seen it, the males put on quite a show, puffing up, fanning their tail feathers, and inflating bright yellow air sacs to create that unmistakable popping sound.

Moments like this are what make early mornings more than worth it. Great time in the field with Kirk Clark. Blue Skies. (Canon R1/1600th/f 5.6/ISO 3200/0)

04/08/2026

Just back from Arizona and already into the edits, this bobcat moment rose to the top. Encounters like this, well after sunrise and unexpected, remind me how fortunate I am. Grateful for time in the field with friends, and humbled when everything aligns. Blue Skies. (Canon R1/400mm 2.8 III/2000th/f4/ISO 640/0)

03/31/2026

One of the species I was hoping to capture in Hawaii was the Nēnē, listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It made the moment even more special when I came across this beautiful family group. Taken last month in Kauai. Blue Skies. (Canon R1/400mm 2.8 III/1600th/f 7.1/ISO 4000)

03/24/2026

Two versions of the iconic blowhole, "Spouting Horn", one backlit and the other with a rainbow. Taken on Kauai a few weeks ago. Blue Skies. Canon R1/70-200mm 2.8/2500th/f13/ISO 1600

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