Captured Wilderness Category: Technical Stuff

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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American Mink (Neovison vison) paying close attention
Miguel "Mig" Denyer

Wildlife Notes – American Mink

Exploring the American Mink: Nature’s Sleek Predator The American Mink, scientifically known as Neovison vison, is a fascinating creature that inhabits a diverse range of

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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

What Is a Camera, Really?

One of the most common questions I hear, especially from people new to photography, is deceptively simple: “What camera do you use?” It’s an understandable

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