Category: Travel
Photo of the Week: Death in the Tall Grass
Here is another favorite from my recent trip to Tanzania. This little Gazelle is just a few days old. We were lucky enough to see pretty much this whole hunt from beginning to end. Although we were not in the best position to photograph the final chase, I did get some shots but they…
Workshop and Photo Tours
I am very excited to announce that I have posted my 2015 Photo Tour and Workshop schedule. https://stevegettle.com/pages/photography-tours/ Some of the highlights include, Tanzania, Costa Rica, Fall Color in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and introducing a new small group macro photography workshop at my home. Good Luck and Good Light! Steve
Africa
I have just returned from an amazing trip to Africa. Like many people I have been on many an armchair safari in my family room, experiencing the sights and sounds on television. But to actually be there in the heart of it all was, well… epic. It was truly an unforgettable and amazing adventure. I…
The Grass is Always Greener?
No doubt about it most outdoor photographers love to travel to new and exciting locations to capture the subjects we love. But truth of the matter is that most of us can’t be jetting all over the globe whenever we want. Most outdoor photographers I know are able to take one two or maybe three…
The Galapagos and Cloud Forest Trip Report
I am writing this as I sit on the plane on my way home from a great trip to the Galapagos Islands and the Ecuadorian cloud forest. As usual I was lucky to have a great group of friendly, fun loving, easy going, photographers, which was good because living on a boat working hard for…
Trip Report Peru
I just returned from a great trip to Peru where I visited the Tambopata National Reserve, a reserve the size of Belgum with 600 species of birds, 1300 different butterflies and 300 species of mammals. Not only was this trip productive photographically but it was also an epic adventure. After the flight into Lima it…
Working Close to Home
No doubt about it most outdoor photographers love to travel to new and exciting locations to capture the subjects we love. But truth of the matter is that most of us can’t be jetting all over the globe whenever we want. Most outdoor photographers I know are able to take one two or maybe three…
Spring in the Northwoods Participant Images
Hello everyone, I have had a very busy summer so far! This is always such a crazy time for me with art shows and all the other summer things going on. Just wanted to take a quick second to share a link to two galleries showcasing some of the images that were made by the participants of…
My Back Hurts - 1
Just returned from a great trip to Belize where I was scouting some possible locations for future photo tours. I have to admit that when I am travelling I have the mindset that, if I leave something at home at some point I will certainly need that piece of equipment in order to get the greatest shot ever.…
SLOT CANYONS
Hello, I’m sorry that I have been unable to do a post for the last couple of weeks. I have been leading a photo workshop up in Canada’s North Channel. We had a great group of participants and had a wonderful time exploring this amazing location aboard Captain Bill’s sailboat the “Little Wing”. I will be talking more…