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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.

06/24/2026

Another image from a great trip to Florida two weeks ago. This Reddish Egret put on quite a show, performing its energetic feeding dance multiple times while pursuing a needlefish. Watching these birds hunt is always entertaining, and this encounter at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge was no exception. Blue Skies. (Canon R1/400mm 2.8 III +1.4 extender/2500th/f5.6/ISO 640/+.3)

06/18/2026

Good times with family and a friend in Florida this past week. Captured this Roseate Spoonbill in breeding colors with a beautiful reflection at J. N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Blue Skies. (Canon R1/400mm 2.8 III + 1.4 extender/2500th/f7.1/ISO 2500/+.3)

06/10/2026

Since I had an art show in Casper, Wyoming, this past weekend, I made a stop at Devil's Tower along the way. Made famous by Steven Spielberg's 1977 sci-fi classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind, the iconic landmark seemed like the perfect place to spend an evening under the stars. Forecasts were calling for a chance to see the northern lights, so I stayed until midnight Thursday hoping for a display. While the aurora never materialized, the clear, dark skies provided a beautiful view of the Milky Way rising behind the tower. Not a bad consolation prize. Always nice spending a night beneath truly dark skies. (Canon R1/15-35mm 2.8/10 sec/f2.8/ISO 6400)

06/03/2026

Owls are one of my favorite species to photograph, and I'm hoping to see this one again on an upcoming trip. Blue Skies. (Canon R3 • 400mm f/2.8 III • 1/1600 sec • f/2.8 • ISO 250 • +0.3 EV)

For those in the Casper area, I'll be exhibiting at Nic Fest this weekend. You'll find me in my usual booth space, just to the right as you enter the Artist Alley tent. If you're attending, stop by and say hello!

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)

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