Captured Wilderness Category: Macro Photography Workshops

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

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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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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