Captured Wilderness Category: Blog Posts

Miguel "Mig" Denyer

Wildlife Notes – Blue Jay

Discovering the Blue Jay: A Vibrant Icon of North American Wildlife The Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) is one of North America’s most striking and easily

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Miguel "Mig" Denyer

Discover the Wild Through My Lens: New Photography eBooks Now Available on Etsy

If you have ever looked at one of my images and wondered how it was made, what settings I used, or how I manage to find myself in the right place at the right time, I’ve finally put the answers in one place. After years of shooting nature, wildlife, macro insects, waterfalls, and the night sky, I’ve taken the best of what I’ve learned and built a series of photography eBooks that are now available on my Etsy store.

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Miguel "Mig" Denyer

How To Purchase Prints & Wall Art

Navigating the Process of Purchasing Prints from Captured Wilderness Photography Imagine capturing the essence of a breathtaking landscape and bringing it into your home as

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Miguel "Mig" Denyer

Fieldcraft for Photographers: Why It’s Now a Core Part of My Workshops

Most people come to nature and wildlife photography for the images.

That makes sense. Cameras, lenses, light, and timing are what draw people in. But photography outdoors does not happen in a controlled environment, and that reality is rarely addressed in any meaningful way.

Weather changes.
Trails are longer than they look.
Light fades faster than expected.
Batteries die.
Bodies get tired.
Judgment slips.

Over the years, I’ve come to believe that teaching photography without addressing these realities does people a disservice. That belief is why Fieldcraft for Photographers is now a formal and mandatory part of my in-person workshops.

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Miguel "Mig" Denyer

Wildlife Notes – Black Bear

The Black Bear: An Icon of North American Wilderness The Black Bear (Ursus americanus) is one of North America’s most familiar and adaptable large mammals,

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Miguel "Mig" Denyer

Wildlife Notes – The Muskrat

Muskrats, often overlooked amid the flashier wildlife spectacles, play a crucial yet understated role in their aquatic ecosystems. These medium-sized rodents, known scientifically as Ondatra

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Miguel "Mig" Denyer

Wildlife Notes – American Robin

The American Robin is one of the most widely distributed and ecologically adaptable passerine birds in North America. A member of the thrush family (Turdidae), it occupies a broad range of habitats that include deciduous and mixed forests, woodland edges, agricultural land, suburban neighborhoods, and urban green spaces. Its success across such diverse environments is largely due to its flexible diet and behavioral adaptability.

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