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Report from the World’s Richest Reefs - Tim Laman
Dear Friends,Greetings from New England where it’s that beautiful time of year when the the forest bursts into fall colors. I’m overdue to share with you some new images from another very colorful part of the world - the Reefs of Raja Ampat. Back in August I had the pleasure of co-leading an underwater photo
New Film and Story: Saving Mexico’s Endangered Macaws - Tim Laman
Last year I had an assignment from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to go to Chiapas, Mexico, and work with the non-profit group Natura Mexicana, to make a short film about their work trying to save the endangered Scarlet Macaws. My son Russell joined me as our second cameraman, and we worked with the awesome
Photographing Nesting Birds - Tim Laman
This morning on a walk not far from my home in Lexington, Massachusetts, I found a Red-bellied Woodpecker’s nest! It’s that exciting time of year when birds in New England are nesting or preparing to nest, and us photographers have chances capture the associated bird behavior, which is always special. Just remember whether you are
Celebrating Orangutans for Earth Day - Tim Laman
Earth Day is coming up April 22, and as I’ve done in the past, I’m taking this occasion to celebrate the efforts of the Gunung Palung Orangutan Conservation Program. I use my photographs and films to help spread the word about their important work to safeguard one of the key populations of wild Bornean Orangutans
Pelicans and Surf in San Diego - Tim Laman
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New Borneo Story, and a Tale of Two Covers - Tim Laman
I hope your 2024 is off to a good start. A highlight for me has been the publication in the Feb 2024 issue of National Geographic magazine of my story “Borneo’s Wild Green Heart”, written by long time NatGeo contributor Jennifer Holland. When so much news out of Borneo is about forest loss, this is
Happy Spring to All! - Tim Laman
Greetings as we welcome the official first day of spring here in the North!For you photographers in the group, especially you aspiring wildlife photographers, I am excited to announce that I have just completed the second of my online courses in my “Bird Photography Masterclass” series, and it is now live. In this new course,
Happy New Year 2024 - Tim Laman
As we start the new year, I’m taking a few moments to look back and reflect on a some highlights from the past year. It has been a rewarding year of great adventures and conservation photography projects. I’ve selected a few photos to share as a little visual review of the year. Thanks for following
Emperor Penguin Encounters - Tim Laman
Dear Friends,I’ve been back for a few weeks from an amazing journey to Antarctica, and finally getting around to sharing some more from the trip.Emperor penguins were a surprise and a huge highlight for me! As we traveled south into the Ross Sea, we encountered them in ones and twos, and then in bigger groups.
Birds-of-Paradise and Strangler Figs – Papua Expedition Highlights Part 2 - Tim Laman
Following our pursuit of the Leatherback Sea Turtles that I shared in the last Wildlife Diaries, our team moved into the interior of Western Papua, where we immersed ourselves in the riches of the lowland rainforest at a small village called Malagufuk. From our base at a small guesthouse, it was a matter of a
Heading to Antarctica - Tim Laman
Greetings from the Southern Ocean, where I am currently on board the National Geographic Endurance en route from New Zealand to Antarctica. Soon we will be too far south to connect to the ships satellite internet, so I thought I share a few images from the first part of the voyage while I still can.
Celebrating Biodiversity of the World’s Richest Reefs - Tim Laman
Greetings and happy “World Biodiversity Day” on May 22. For me, every day is a day to appreciate and celebrate the amazing diversity of life that we share this planet with, but it’s good to have these reminders about what’s important. As you know, I am especially drawn to the richest habitats on the planet
Bird Photography Masterclass is Live! - Tim Laman
It’s been a long time in development, but I’m excited to announce that my new online Masterclass is live! I saw a need that I could fill - to help all bird photography enthusiasts learn to concentrate more on what’s important - framing you shot - not obsessing over camera settings. Yes, you need
Into the Mangroves – Papua Expedition Highlights Part 3 - Tim Laman
Dear Friends, Have you ever seen a mangrove forest? These habitats defined by trees that can withstand saltwater are incredibly fascinating and important. Not only do they harbor their own unique biodiversity, but they protect coastlines, are nursery grounds for marine life, and are incredibly good at sequestering carbon. In fact research shows they store
Quest for the Leatherback Sea Turtle – Papua Expedition Highlights Part 1 - Tim Laman
I recently completed a month-long expedition in West Papua, Indonesia documenting biodiversity highlights across various habitats from forest-lined coasts to mountain peaks. I’d like to share a few highlights of the expedition in the next several Wildlife Diaries.Our first objective was to document Leatherback Sea Turtles at a place called Batu Rumah Beach, a 24
Fall Splendor in New England - Tim Laman
The fall colors have just peaked where I live in Massachusetts. I hope wherever you are you have been enjoying the change of the seasons. After a lot of time overseas this year, it has been nice to be at home for a while this fall. What do I do when I’m not out on
Kestrel Landing – Capturing the Moment - Tim Laman
Dear Friends, Every image has a story behind it, and as I worked on creating my Bird Photography Masterclass over recent weeks, I came across many images in my archives that sparked memories. Birds are creatures of habit, and one of the “tricks of the trade” in wildlife photography is being a good observer, and
The Stunning Harlequin Ducks - Tim Laman
My new online course “Bird Photography Masterclass” has launched, and I’m happy to say is getting some very nice reviews. For example, Penny A. says: “Excellent! Highly recommended for all levels of photography! It was an honour to be taken step by step through Tim’s creative process using his stunning images to highlight each point,
Underwater Photography Workshop in Raja Ampat
This is a special announcement for the underwater photography enthusiasts out there! I am thus excited to announce that later this year, from August 6-16, 2023, I will be leading an Underwater Photography workshop with my good friend and colleague Zafer Kizillkaya at the spectacular Papua Explorers dive resort.