all about wildlife . . .

Rocky Mountain Photo Adventures Hosts Wild Horse Fundraiser

2012-01-22T18:27:00.000-07:00

On a sad note . . .

2012-01-07T09:48:00.004-07:00

Our Little Friend - Allenspark, Colorado The coyote depicted above and in my post dated December, 24, 2011, was a regular visitor to our home in Allenspark. Whenever she would come for a visit, our dogs always announced her arrival. Although a little skittish, she never ran whenever this happened. She was always tolerant whenever Lori, or I, photographed her through our living room window.

Gallery Opening

2012-01-02T16:59:00.001-07:00

You Are Invited . . . An opening reception featuring my photography, along with the work of three other artists, will take place at the Art Center of Estes Park, Friday, January 6, 2012, between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres and wine will be served. Among the photographs featured will be four images from my new series, "Wildlife of North America in Black & White." Also on display will

"A Winter Visitor"

2011-12-24T11:33:00.004-07:00

Coyote - Allenspark, Colorado My Prayer For You&Our Wild Brothers & Sisters May the Joy of NatureFill you with happiness and cheer;May peace reign supremeThroughout the coming New Year! My little friend depicted above has been a regular visitorat our home in Allenspark, Colorado, for the past several months. We have certainly enjoyed her visitsand hope you will enjoy this

"bob WHITE!"

2011-12-14T09:38:00.004-07:00

Bobwhite Quail - Santa Clara Ranch; Starr County, Texas I invite you to check out my latest article, "Bird Photography on the Santa Clara" in the Fall/Winter issue of Nature Photographer magazine. Lori and I have invited a group of friends to join us on the Santa Clara Ranch this coming May, for three days of unbelievable photography. One space is currently available. This is not a workshop.

"Lookin' For A Friend"

2011-12-11T06:59:00.003-07:00

American Bighorn - Big Thompson Canyon, Colorado I made this image Thanksgiving Day as Lori and I were driving down the Big Thompson Canyon on our way to Loveland, Colorado, for Thanksgiving Dinner. It is the fourth release in my series, "Wildlife of North America in Black & White." ******************** Are you a collector of wildlife photographic art by Weldon Lee? With the holiday season

"You Called?"

2011-11-27T09:13:00.001-07:00

Mule Deer - Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR, Colorado Due to limited accessibility at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, it had been years since my last visit. However, viewing with envy, posts of mule deer images on the Facebook page, Front Range Wildlife Photographers, Lori and I decided to go there on Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, and give it another try. This image is the result. Needless to

"Bring 'Em On"

2011-11-08T05:48:00.002-07:00

American Elk - Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado Here's another image that I made during the recent elk rut. This one was made in Moraine Park. Hope you like it. ******************** Are you a collector of wildlife photographic art by Weldon Lee? With the holiday season fast approaching, there's no time like the present to begin your collection! This image, along with others on this blog,

"Bugle Boy"

2011-10-15T10:03:00.003-06:00

American Elk - Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado Every autumn the annual rut, or breeding season, of the American elk takes place. The mountains and valleys of Rocky Mountain National Park reverberate with the sounds of bugling bull elk as the gather their harems in a timeless ritual that began eons ago. This is the third release in my "Mammals of North America in Black & White" series. It

"Life at the Top"

2011-10-13T07:07:00.002-06:00

American Elk - Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado Here’s another image I made a week ago . . . this one early one morning along Trail Ridge Road. ******************** Are you a collector of the wildlife photographic art by Weldon Lee? There is no time like the present to begin your collection! This image, along with others on this blog, are available for sale. For details, go to my website:

"Rise 'N Shine"

2011-10-08T13:04:00.001-06:00

American Elk - Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado I made this image just before sunrise last Sunday in Horseshoe Park, while guiding Mike Caroff, a friend from California. It's always good when you can be at the right place at the right time. Someone recently contacted me stating that being in the right place at the right time is the result of spending more time in the field. That's

"The Intruder"

2011-09-01T11:50:00.003-06:00

Wild Horse - Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, South Dakota This is the second release in my "Mammals of North America in Black & White" series. It was made last May during our Wild Horses of the West photo adventure. ******************** Are you a collector of wildlife photographic art by Weldon Lee? There is no time like the present to begin your collection! This image, along with others on

"Look Into My Eyes"

2011-08-17T13:01:00.002-06:00

"Look Into My Eyes"Brown Bear - Lake Clark National Park, Alaska Over the next few months I will be releasing a new series of limited edition photographs – “Wildlife of North America in Black & White” This is the first release in that series. Only 500 will images will be printed. This image is available for purchase at this time. Subscribers to my eNewsletter will receive a special discount

"Scratchin' Post"

2011-08-13T10:56:00.001-06:00

Brown Bear (yearling) - Lake Clark National Park, Alaska My group and I encountered this yearling cub, along with its sibling and mother, several times during our recent wildlife photo adventure in Alaska. I named them The Sow & Double Trouble because one of the cubs would often bluff charge us as we were making pictures. I was fortunate to capture this image of the cub standing erect while

"Contentment"

2011-08-05T10:45:00.003-06:00

Brown Bear (sow & cub) - Lake Clark National Park, Alaska My group and I had been photographing this cooperative sow and her cub for quite some time. She eventually tired and decided to lay down. At that time, her six month old cub climbed on top of her, laid down as shown in this image, and without any cares in the world, went to sleep. ******************** Are you a collector of the wildlife

"PLAY TIME"

2011-08-02T10:42:00.006-06:00

Brown Bear (cubs) - Lake Clark National Park, Alaska Lori Huff, my partner, and I returned yesterday from leading our Alaska Wildlife photo adventure this past week in Lake Clark National Park. First started in 2000, this has become one of our premier workshops. This year we were joined by friends Margaret Smith, from Bishopville, South Carolina, Harvey Shaffer, a veterinarian with practice in

"Lookin' Pretty"

2011-07-19T21:07:00.003-06:00

American Beaver - Beaver Pond; Estes Park, Colorado This image was made the same afternoon as the previous one. As you can imagine, the resident beaver were very cooperative. I was also able to make a couple of nice beaver images the following day, which I will share later. Are you a collector of the wildlife photographic art by Weldon Lee? There is no time like the present to begin your

"The Aspen Diner"

2011-07-18T09:18:00.004-06:00

American Beaver - Fish Creek Pond; Estes Park, Colorado I made this image last Friday at the beaver pond. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it. Are you a collector of the wildlife photographic art by Weldon Lee? There is no time like the present to begin your collection! This image, along with others on my blog, are available for sale. For details, go to my website Wildlife

"Ruler of the Plains"

2011-07-11T21:53:00.012-06:00

American Bison - Custer State Park, South Dakota Bison are dangerous animals. Most of the time they’ll ignore you. Just when you think there is no problem - WATCH OUT! An upraised tail is warning sign that something’s about to happen, either a charge . . . or discharge. In either case, you don’t want to be too close. Are you a collector of the wildlife photographic art by Weldon Lee? There is

Dance With Me

2011-05-20T14:41:00.004-06:00

Northern Cardinal - Santa Clara Ranch; Starr County, Texas I made this image during a recent trip to the Santa Clara Ranch in south Texas. This image, along with others on my blog, are available for sale. For details, go to my website: Wildlife Photography by Weldon Lee www.weldonlee.com Would you like to receive photo tips, special offers on my photographs, and news

Wildlife Photography Seminar

2011-04-01T06:11:00.004-06:00

Make My Day!

2011-02-28T07:16:00.005-07:00

Wild Horses - Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, South Dakota I photographed these two stallions fighting during one of my wild horse photography workshops. Lori and I will be leaving this coming weekend for South Dakota, where we will lead our Wild Horses in the Snow photo adventure. We still have space if your would like to join us . . . and if you can't make this one, we have two more wild

Symbol of Freedom

2011-02-03T16:11:00.005-07:00

Bald Eagle - Kachemak Bay, Alaska THE BALD EAGLE - SYMBOL OF FREEDOMby Weldon LeeThe bald eagle - symbol of freedom, strength, and power - was adopted as the United States’ national emblem in 1782. Unfortunately, that did not guaranteed protection of this magnificent bird. Several factors contributed to plummeting Bald Eagle

"GHOSTS FROM THE PAST"

2011-01-12T10:35:00.005-07:00

Trumpeter Swan - Jackson, Wyoming GHOSTS FROM THE PAST The stately trumpeter swan, dressed in snowy white plumage and sporting a coal-black bill, was once common in much of the West. However, one’s chances of seeing a trumpeter during the 1800s in the area where I live today was never very good, simply because of the absence of lakes

The Northern Pintail:Sleek, Elegant & Graceful

2011-01-06T14:24:00.013-07:00

Northern Pintail - Bosque del Apache NWR, New Mexico THE NORTHERN PINTAIL© Weldon Lee Sleek. Elegant. Graceful. Poised. Few words more fittingly describe the Northern Pintail. While the female’s mottled brown markings are typical of most female ducks, the male with its dark brown head accentuated with a thin white line on either side

Waiting for Breakfast

2011-01-02T09:32:00.005-07:00

"Waiting for Breakfast"Barn Swallow - Adams County, Colorado THE ACROBATIC BARN SWALLOW Barn swallows, known for their acrobatic flight displays, are found virtually worldwide. North American populations winter from Panama and Puerto Rico all the way to the southern tip of South America. The barn swallow, dressed in its dazzling, iridescent blue cape and cinnamon vest is the only swallow

Hangin' In There

2010-12-15T21:18:00.003-07:00

American Pika - Mount Evans Wilderness, Colorado This little guy's name is Larry, so named by the son of my good friend, Jay Riser, who also happens to be a photographer. I began clicking off a series of images the moment he ran from crevice in the rocks where he was storing his winter larder of grasses and forbs. I continued to keep the shutter release depressed, while doing my best to keep

High On A Mountain Top

2010-12-12T07:36:00.005-07:00

Mountain Goat - Mount Evans Wilderness, Colorado One of the things that I like about photographing goats on Mount Evans, other than the fact that you can get really close to them without disturbing them, are the scenic mountain backdrops. In my opinion, this is the best location in the Lower 48 to photograph these beautiful creatures. Participate in one of my photo adventures and I will teach

Still Looking for Titles

2010-12-08T12:24:00.003-07:00

American Avocet - Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge, Colorado Adorned in its finest breeding plumage, this bird was feeding on invertebrates when I happened across him one day in the Refuge and made this image. I'm looking for a title, not only for this image, but the two photographs just prior to this one. Any suggestions? Please post your ideas. This image is available by special order. Go to

Title ?

2010-11-29T07:40:00.004-07:00

Bald Eagle - Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, Alaska I need a title for this image. Please post your suggestions. The valley was filled with fog the morning I made this image. As it started to burn off, I noticed this eagle perched on a nearby branch and began searching for a suitable backdrop for my image. As I looked, a hillside just across the valley began materializing through the fog. I

This Image Needs A Title

2010-11-21T07:50:00.006-07:00

Bald Eagle - Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, Alaska This image needs a title. I invite you to post your suggestions. I photographed this Bald Eagle during my recent trip to Haines, Alaska, where I was honored by the American Bald Eagle Foundation as the 2010 Photographer of the Year. The image was made with my Nikon D2xs and 80-400mm VR lens. The lens was set to 300mm, with the following camera

Trumpeter Along the Madison

2010-11-02T07:19:00.002-06:00

Trumpeter Swan - Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming I made this image a number of years ago along the Madison River in Yellowstone near Seven Mile Bridge. The entire family of trumpeters were out of the river and feeding among the plants. This particular swan allowed me to get quite close as it reclined in the grasses. It was shot with my Nikon F3 camera and Vivitar 120-600mm lens, using Fuji

Swan Song

2010-10-21T10:06:00.011-06:00

"Swan Song"Trumpeter Swan - Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming The voice of the trumpeter swan is sonorous and vibrant, embodying a series of loud, low-pitched trumpeting sounds, or honks. Witnessing a flock of trumpeters flying overhead, calling to one another, is an experience long remembered. I made this image with my Nikon D1x camera and 80-400mm VR lens, set at 400mm. Camera settings:

Autumn in Colorado

2010-10-12T08:02:00.008-06:00

American Elk - Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado I made this image a few weeks ago in Rocky Mountain National Park. It, along with others on this blog, some of which are not yet uploaded on my eGallery, are available as signed, limited edition photographs. For pricing and available sizes, go to my website, Wildlife Photography by Weldon Lee. I made with my Nikon D2xs body and 80-400mm

Colorado Fall Wildlife Workshop - 2010

2010-10-09T07:58:00.002-06:00

Following my recent workshop in Rocky Mountain National Park, I had the pleasure of guiding the photographers from California. They liked the activity at the beaver pond along Fish Creek Road in Estes Park so much, that we spent three evenings working the beaver. This is but one of the images I was able to make. It was made with my Nikon D2xs body, 80-400mm VR lens, and SB80 flash unit. Mounted

Colorado Gold

2010-09-28T08:19:00.004-06:00

Moose - Sprague Lake Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado I just completed two, back-to-back workshops in Rocky Mountain National Park . . . Colorado Fall Wildlife and Wildlife & Photoshop. My group and I were at Sprague Lake early one morning during my Fall Wildlife workshop when we encountered this scene. Although I have observed elk on numerous occasions at this location, moose are rare at

Phantom Wolf

2010-09-14T10:16:00.008-06:00

Gray Wolf (captive) - Allenspark, Colorado Phantom Wolf, like an aberration in the night,makes his presence known when membersof his clan are in danger. Phantom Wolf is the sixth and final release in my Mystic World series. These limited edition photographs are available for purchase on my website, Wildlife Photography by Weldon Lee, or by contacting me directly. Weldon LeeP.O. Box

Back from the Brink

2010-08-26T09:38:00.005-06:00

Bald Eagle - Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, Alaska Eagle Spirit watches over his chargesas they continue to return from the brink of extinctioncaused by humans and the use of DDT. Unfortunately, other toxic pesticides continue to be manufactured in the United States and shipped into other countries, particularly developing nations, where they are applied to crops. These poisons eventually find

Musings of a Wildlife Photographer

2010-08-21T08:58:00.002-06:00

American Pika - Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado August 21, 2010 – This past Sunday, Lori and were in Rocky Mountain National Park, photographing pika at Rock Cut along Trail Ridge Road. We were on the hillside, sitting on the rocks a few feet below the retaining wall. People came and went. Some would call down to us and ask ‘what are you photographing;’ while others, those with cameras,

Announcing Latest Releasein the Mystic World Series

2010-08-11T17:54:00.005-06:00

"Totem Bear" Brown Bear - Lake Clark National Park, Alaska In the spirit world, Totem Bear watches over members of his tribe,protecting and guiding them along life's journey. This is the fourth limited edition photograph released in my Mystic World Series. It can be viewed on my online eGallery, Wildlife Photography by Weldon Lee. While you're there, be sure and check out my other three Mystic

2011 Dates Announced forWild Horses of the WestPhoto Adventure

2010-08-07T11:26:00.003-06:00

Dates: May 29-June 2, 2011Location: Eagle Butte, SD I have had inquiries from a number of people wanting to know the dates for our 2011 Wild Horses photo adventure in South Dakota. If the number of contacts are any indication, this workshop will fill up quickly. Therefore, it might be wise to place your reservations ASAP. Check out my website, Rocky Mountain Photo Adventure for pricing and

Breakin' the Rules

2010-07-12T08:06:00.009-06:00

"Coyote World" Coyote - Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming BREAKIN’ THE RULES I wrote an article that appeared in the Summer 2007 issueof Nature Photographer magazineabout breaking rules of photography.The following post contains excerpts from that articleand relates to my image, "Coyote World? How many times have you heard someone comment, or for that matter done

The Making of "Morning Fog"

2010-06-30T09:10:00.011-06:00

"Morning Fog"Bison - Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming Picture, if you will, a sorcerer waving his magic wand. Somewhere in the mist before him an object begins taking shape - a snow-encrusted bison, its likeness appearing beside a small pond whose waters reflect the muted colors of sunrise momentarily trapped on a nearby mountain. At that instant, you press the shutter, capturing the

LIMITED EDITION PHOTOGRAPHSNew Pricing & Display Options

2010-06-13T11:45:00.009-06:00

Check out our online eGallery for my latest offerings. A price for every budget.www.weldonlee.com“WILDERNESS” Display Option Capturing the charm of the Alaskan wilderness, this option features authentic barn wood frames. Photographs are double-matted and mounted behind glass. “OLD MASTERS” Display Option Our Old Masters displays, not unlike paintings by many of the old

COMING SOON

2010-04-05T11:02:00.003-06:00

"Ghost of Tatanka"American Bison - Cheyenne River Sioux, Reservation, South Dakota The second image to be released in my "Mystic World" series.COMING SOON!(Tatanka is the Lakota word for buffalo.)

2010-03-31T08:36:00.003-06:00

Acorn Woodpecker Bridled Titmouse Another day of what participant's can expect to encounterduring our High Desert Wildlife photography workshop. . . . from the journals of Lori Huff, my co-leader on this once-in-a-lifetime photo adventure. "Madera Canyon, a birder's paradise, was in my sites today. The blinds were waiting and I was ready. Since Madera is at a higher elevation than

2010-03-20T10:03:00.004-06:00

The following comes from Lori Huff, my co-leader on our High Desert Wildlife photo adventure . . . "My group and I arrived at Elephant Pond within minutes of sunrise, excited to see what the day would bring. Well, it didn't take long for us to find out. One of the resident Roadrunners followed us to our blinds. Strutting, preening, and chasing every insect if sight for quite some time, he

"HIGH DESERT WILDLIFE"PHOTO ADVENTURE

2010-03-15T05:33:00.010-06:00

© LORI HUFF Southeast Arizona is home to this adventure, where participants will photograph birds of the desert southwest - Gambel’s Quail and their chicks, Vermilion Fly-catchers, and Acorn Woodpeckers, to name a few - from ground level blinds. There will be unique opportunities to photograph bats at night using electronic flash and sensors. Plus, an entire day will be spent photographing a

The Death of 527

2009-11-17T08:05:00.009-07:00

The following image and report was received from the National Resource Defense Council (NRDC), November 16, 2009. Wolf 527, pictured to the right, originated from the Druid pack - one of the best known wolf packs in Yellowstone's Lamar Valley. She was beloved by wolf-watchers and wildlife biologists who chronicled her courageous life. Sadly, she was also one of the first wolves killed in October

Announcing "MYSTIC WORLD" Series

2009-08-30T07:48:00.011-06:00

"Mystic Dancer" I have admired the art of Bev Doolittle for a number of years. Her paintings have inspired and influenced me greatly. In fact, I am the proud owner of one of her prints, "When the Wind Had Wings." The following quote by Bev characterizes my beliefs regarding wildlife."In the life of the Indian, every new day, every encounter with a bird or beast, and

Russia Creates Park to Save Polar Bears

2009-06-20T05:51:00.003-06:00

The ‘Russian Arctic’ park is located on the northern part of Novaya Zemlya, a long island that arcs out into the Arctic Ocean between the Barents and Kara Seas and includes some adjacent marine areas. The 1.5 million hectare park will protect much of the Barents and Kara Sea polar bear populations. Still lacking is urgent global action on global climate change to ensure that the Arctic stays

Runs With Wind

2009-05-30T08:46:00.009-06:00

Runs With WindThis is an image of a Medicine Hat mare that I made two weeks ago during our Wild Horses of the West photo adventure in South Dakota. It so happens that I was also there in 2005, a few weeks after she was foaled. She is, to me, one of the most beautiful horses that I have ever laid eyes upon and this year I had the honor of naming her. The name I chose – Runs

Remembering Dream Catcher

2009-05-17T09:23:00.004-06:00

A severe winter took its toll on the Gila herd at the facility on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in central South Dakota, where I just returned from conducting our Wild Horses of the West photo adventure. One of the losses, a mare by the name of Dream Catcher. Dream Catcher was foaled during my first Wild Horse of the West workshop, which was conducted the week of July 20-26, 2003.She was

The Fight To Save Polar Bears Is On

2009-05-09T06:05:00.001-06:00

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced Friday, his plan to retain the Bush administration’s rule that limits what can be done to protect polar bears from global warming. According to Salazar, "We must do all we can to help the polar bear recover, recognizing that the greatest threat to the polar bear is the melting of Arctic sea ice caused by climate change. However, the

One Day to Save the Polar Bear

2009-05-08T07:12:00.008-06:00

Congress passed legislation on March 10 giving Secretary Salazar power until May 9 to rescind with the stroke of a pen both the special rule for the polar bear and a rule that exempted thousands of federal activities, including those that generate greenhouse gas emissions, from review by expert scientists in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife and National Marine Fisheries services. This latter rule was

Help Feed Abandoned & Neglected Animals

2009-05-03T06:17:00.002-06:00

I received the following announcement from a friend . . .Please tell ten friends to tell ten friends today! The Animal Rescue Site is having trouble getting enough people to click on it daily to meet their quota of getting free food donated every day to abused and neglected animals. It takes less than a minute (How about 20 seconds) to go to their site and click on the purple box "fund food for

Throwin' Spaghetti

2009-05-02T03:46:00.004-06:00

In my recent How To Sell Your Photos workshop, I related that selling is a numbers game . . . that it's kinda like throwin' spaghetti at the wall. Most of it will fall to the floor, but some of it will stick. Sooo, that's what I've been doing. Throwin' spaghetti. As a result, it appears that starting this fall, I will begin conducting presentations through the Laramie County Community College in

How to Sell Your Photos Make-Up Class

2009-04-26T09:07:00.003-06:00

My 2008, Estes Park , Colorado, "How to Sell Your Photographs" workshop is now history. Although a few snow flakes fell, the weather cooperated allowing those who were snowed-in the previous weekend to attend yesterday's class. We had a good turnout with 17 people registering for the workshop. Some of the topics I covered included stock photography, photography and writing, gallery and museums,

Happy Earth Day

2009-04-22T07:38:00.009-06:00

Snow Geese - Bosque del Apache NWR, NM Celebrate Earth Day by donating to an environmental organization of your choice. Don't know which one to choose? Here's a couple that I think are worthy of your support: Center for Biological Diversity, World Wildlife Fund, and National Resource Defense Council. As some of you have noticed, I haven't posted regularly on my blog for some time. The reason,

How to Sell Your Photographs

2009-04-05T06:22:00.006-06:00

Photo Marketing WorkshopApril 18, 2009 I will be conducting a photo marketing workshop in Estes Park, Colorado this month. Topics covered will range from selling images online to photography & writing. There are hundreds of people out there just waiting to purchase your images. During the workshop, you will learn who they are and how to contact them. I will teach you the marketing skills

Vote Earth! Switch Off Lights For Earth Hour

2009-03-10T07:48:00.006-06:00

In March, 2009, world leaders meet in Copenhagen to agree on a post-Kyoto policy for tackling climate change. One billion people voting with their light switch during Earth Hour will create a powerful mandate for our leaders to take strong and decisive action on climate change in Copenhagen. Earth Hour is asking us to help spread the word about the importance of turning your lights out for one

In the Shadow of a Rainbow

2009-02-05T07:40:00.005-07:00

The following story was emailed to me by my good friend, Jeff Billings. It was so inspirational - both from the photographer's determination and the spiritual aspect - that I wanted to share it with you. After a brief Google search, I was able to contact the photographer, Tom Sears, and obtain his permission to do so. Tom asked that I include his web address, saying that the sales of his

First Decent Snowfall of the Year

2009-01-25T06:03:00.008-07:00

This is a photograph - taken January 1, 2004 - of the cabin where I lived in Wild Basin.Melody is standing in the snow in front of the cabin.I have since moved to another location two miles away. We finally received, what I consider, our first really decent snowfall this winter. Although, I have yet to venture outside, it's up to Diana's stomach when she went out a little before 5 a.m. this

Today is The Day!

2009-01-20T07:49:00.004-07:00

Is There Only One?

2009-01-13T07:46:00.006-07:00

On January 2, I voiced my concerns for the well-being of our wild brothers and sisters and put out an invitation for others to join me in the formation of an organization for their protection. The next day, I followed up with a few ideas regarding focus, organization, etc., etc. So far, only ONE person has responded. Are there no more? Once again, I put out an invitation; NO, this time it's a

Change.gov

2009-01-05T06:13:00.006-07:00

President-elect Barack Obama has a website, where you can ask questions regarding issues that concern you; and, vote for or against issues raised by others. Please go to this site and cast your vote regarding the need to protect our wild brothers and sisters.1. Sign in at http://change.gov/openforquestions You will have to set up a log-in for yourself at that site to vote2. In the "Search

A Few Ideas of My Own

2009-01-03T15:54:00.009-07:00

Tabatha Osborne, a good friend and fellow photographer who posted a comment on the blog just below this one, asked for me send her an email containing a few of my ideas concerning an organization for the protection of wildlife around the world. However, I believe it is important that I also share my thoughts with others, especially since my vision regarding the proposed, new organization is all

It's Time That We Do Something

2009-01-02T10:15:00.007-07:00

My major focus during 2009, will be activities, projects, and the formation of an organization for the protection of our wild brothers and sisters around the world. Time is running out for many species. The time for action is now. I am looking for individuals who share my concerns and want to get involved. I know it sounds ambitious, but something must be done. I can not do it alone. I need your

Poll: What's Your Favorite Image

2009-01-02T08:27:00.004-07:00

I am taking a poll to find out your favorite image (and why) that I posted in 2008. Simply click on "Comments" below and let me know what you think. Thank you very much,Weldon

Images from 2008 - Part 10

2008-12-29T08:25:00.008-07:00

Images made in Colorado. The mountain goatwas photographed on Mount Evansand the others in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Images from 2008 - Part 9

2008-12-28T07:13:00.008-07:00

More bears from last August.

Bush Administration Does It Again

2008-12-26T09:54:00.005-07:00

"With only a few short weeks left in power, the Bush administration is handling out favors to Big Oil like candy," said Rebecca Noblin, staff attorney for the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) in Anchorage. "Despite increasingly dire threats to the Arctic from global warming, the Administration is charging full steam ahead with ill-conceived drilling plans that could drive polar bears and

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

2008-12-21T11:21:00.003-07:00

Images from 2008 - Part 8

2008-12-21T08:59:00.009-07:00

More bears!

Images from 2008 - Part 7

2008-12-20T07:26:00.008-07:00

The juvenile sibling brown bears depicted in these imagesprovided numerous photo opps for my group and Ias we camped along Shelter Creekin Alaska's Lake Clark National Park this past August.

Images from 2008 - Part 6

2008-12-17T08:45:00.005-07:00

I made these images duringmy company's Bald Eagles of Alaska photo adventurein the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preservelast month.

Images from 2008 - Part 5

2008-12-14T05:40:00.006-07:00

These are images from my company'sGalapagos Wildlife adventurein April, 2008 Greater Frigatebird Swallow-tailed Gull Lava Heron (juvenile) Marine Iguana

Images from 2008 - Part 4

2008-12-12T05:30:00.003-07:00

I made the following hummingbird imagesduring our Exotic Rainforest Hummingbirds workshopin the Ecuadorian cloud forests of South Americathis past April. Fawn-breasted Brilliant Rufous-tailed Hummingbird Booted Racket-tail

Images from 2008 - Part 3

2008-12-06T06:07:00.005-07:00

Brown Bear - Lake Clark National Park, AlaskaPhotograph made during my Alaska Wildlife photo adventure in August. Purple-bibbed Whitetip - Ecuadorian Cloud ForestI made this image during our Exotic Rainforest Hummingbirds workshop. Nursing Elk Calf - Rocky Mountain National Park, ColoradoImage from Colorado Fall Wildlife workshop.

Images from 2008 - Part 2

2008-12-05T07:28:00.007-07:00

Here are more of my favorites from 2008. I hope you enjoy them. Sow and twin cubs along Cook Inlet - Lake Clark National Park, Alaska Bald Eagle in a snow storm - Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, Alaska Red-billed Tropicbird - South Plaza Island, Galapagos Archipelago

Images from 2008 - Part 1

2008-12-03T09:54:00.007-07:00

These a couple of images from last month's Bald Eagles of Alaska photo adventure, as I promised in my last post. In addition, between now and they end of the year, I will be posting more images that I made during 2008, a couple of which are appear below the eagle images. Sooo, check back frequently . . . and, I would love for you to post your comments. This Bald Eagle was perched in a tree,

Bald Eagles of Alaska Photo Safari

2008-11-26T08:18:00.007-07:00

I arrived home from Haines, Alaska, one week ago today, where I led my company's annual Bald Eagles of Alaska photo safari. The Chilkat Valley where we photograph the eagles is known for its short days and overcast skies during the time of our visits. Because of this, I am often asked 'how much sun we get?' My typical reply is "About 45-minutes." This year was certainly an exception. There were

Rocky & Maine

2008-10-18T07:45:00.013-06:00

My schedule for the past few weeks has certainly been hectic. But then, what's new?The last week of September found me leading a photography workshop in Rocky Mountain National Park. A week later, I was in northern Maine, leading another workshop and photographing moose. The photo opps for elk in Rocky are always good during the rut and this year was no exception. However, we also came across a

More From Colorado

2008-09-12T07:14:00.016-06:00

The mountain goat kids are approximately three months old. The smaller critter is a pika and closely related to rabbits and hares. Pika do not hibernate, instead living beneath snow-covered boulders and dining on grasses and leaves harvested and stored during the summer. Fall is just around the corner in the mountains of Colorado, where I live. It rained yesterday and throughout the morning in

Images from Colorado

2008-08-30T07:47:00.009-06:00

I made these images during my High Country Wildlife photo workshop that conclued earlier this week on Mount Evans, located west of Denver. During our first morning in the field, we had been working a small herd of mountain goats for an hour or so, when I heard a familiar "call." I began looking, but did not see anything. Knowing who had made the call, I continued my search. Suddenly, one of

More Pix From Alaska

2008-08-19T12:01:00.014-06:00

Here are a few more images that I made during my recent Alaska photography workshop. The sow and cub were photographed as they dug for razor clams at low tide along Cook Inlet near Silver Salmon Creek Lodge, our base of operations during the workshop. The other two images were photographed at Shelter Creek were my group and I spent a couple of nights camping and enjoying a true wilderness

Home From Alaska

2008-08-11T10:28:00.006-06:00

I am home from Alaska and finally returning to my normal routine, whatever that may be. This year's adventure in Lake Clark National Park, was undoubtedly, the best one ever. There were more bears, every day, at one time, at every location, than I have ever witnessed in my nine years to this location. Everyone in my group has a wonderful time and could hardly believe how close they were able to

Recent Mule Deer Image

2008-07-21T09:15:00.003-06:00

I photographed this mule deer in Rocky Mountain National Park last week.

Number 2050-37150

2008-07-19T09:20:00.002-06:00

The day was pleasant. Nearby, a stream swollen with late season snow-melt hurried to keep its appointment with the Platte River. A small contingency of chickadees held conference in the towering cottonwood looming skyward at the edge of the meadow. In a few hours, Roman candles and skyrockets of all descriptions would fill the night sky with their colors. It was the Fourth of July, 1995. Although

The Time Is Now

2008-07-18T06:18:00.005-06:00

Finally, what our country has needed for so terribly long . . . LEADERSHIP!Vice President Al Gore has issued a challenge to the United States: Shift our entire electricity sector to carbon-free wind, solar and geothermal power within 10 years, and use that power to fuel a nation-wide fleet of electrical vehicles."This goal is achievable, affordable and transformative," Gore told a Washington

Yellowstone Wolves Need Our Help

2008-07-16T12:44:00.002-06:00

According to the National Resource Defense Council (NRDC), 106 wolves have been killed in the past 118 days as a result of the Bush Administration stripping them of their endangered species protection. That's nearly one wolf killed every day. If Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana have their way, at least 900 wolves could be killed this fall, when a massive public hunt begins. This will be the last

In Search of a Name - Any Ideas?

2008-07-12T07:16:00.009-06:00

This Purple-throated Woodstar is one of the world's smallest hummingbirds. Only the Bumblebee hummer, once thought to be found only in Cuba and now sighted in Belize, is smaller. I photographed this little gem last April in Ecuador's Tandayapa Valley.I need your help. I will soon be uploading this photograph, along with several others, to my eGallery - www.WeldonLee.com However, before doing so,

It's Time To Listen

2008-07-06T10:57:00.009-06:00

If ever there was a time in the history of the human race that wildlife needs our help, that time is now.Experts all agree that global warming and habitat destruction are happening at an alarming rate.Yet, there are some who speak out on behalf of certain special interest groups, denying the scientific findings in an attempt to create doubt by debunking the experts.Do we really want to know the

The Whale

2008-06-27T07:35:00.012-06:00

If you read the front page story of the SanFrancisco Chronicle, you would have read about a female humpback whale who had become entangled in a crazy spider web of crab traps and lines.She was weighed down by hundreds of pounds of traps that caused her to struggle to stay afloat. She also had hundreds of yards of line rope wrapped around her body, her tail, her torso, and a line tugging in her

Inside A Bear's Brain

2008-06-15T08:30:00.003-06:00

Excerpts from an article written by Michael Jamison and published in the Jackson Hole Star Tribune about Dr. George Stevenson, a pioneering neurosurgeon, and his presentation, "Grizzly Bear Brain, Central Nervous System Structures," before a group of Glacier National Park personnel during a seminar in West Glacier, Montana."These bears are amazing creatures," Stevenson said. "I believe they have

Bird Photography: Where To Go

2008-06-11T10:21:00.003-06:00

The ability to locate birds is critical to successful bird photography. Even more important, however, is to know where to find subjects that are easily photographed.Birds accustomed to people are typically easier to photograph. Likewise, those that are accustomed to being fed are obviously easier to approach than those that experienced buckshot zooming past them the day before.Backyards are great

Backcountry Power

2008-06-05T09:29:00.004-06:00

Planning an extended photo adventure into the backcountry away from all modern conveniences, including ELECTRICITY?Are you asking yourself, 'How am I going to charge my laptop, digital wallet, and my all-important camera batteries?This was the dilemma I faced several years ago while planning a photo safari into Botswana's remote bushveld. Not only did I need electricity for charging my own

WARNING: Arca-Swiss Z1 Ballhead

2008-06-03T08:49:00.008-06:00

The following notice comes from Wimberley Design . . . We have learned that Arca-Swiss has recently changed the stem configuration of their Z1 Monoball. The stem is now two parts adhered together instead of one solid piece. We are not sure exactly when this change occurred. Should the adhesive bond between the stem pieces fail, the upper portion of the stem, along with any camera gear that is

The Environmental Wildlife Portrait

2008-06-02T09:40:00.001-06:00

Images depicting our wild brothers and sisters in their environment allow us to begin understanding our relationship with them and planet earth, and their relationship to us. We are connected. This is the essence of nature - and the environmental wildlife portrait.Simply put, an environmental wildlife portrait is an image depicting a subject in the context of its environment.All the elements that

Race to Save Virginia Range Wild Horses

2008-05-29T09:09:00.006-06:00

The Federal Government has cut back development payments to a number of Native American tribes. As a result the Cheyenne River Sioux in South Dakota are at risk of losing their Tribal Park lands. They have had to remove most of the bison and about 300 Virginia Range wild horses.It is paramount that this herd remain intact since the herd in Nevada where these horses originated is under attack by