Patience, in my opinion, is the most important trait as it requires hours of waiting to be able to get the action shots that tell a story. I have spent hours watching an animal or a bird resting, only to discover that the split second that I had looked away, it did something which would have made a great action shot.  Knowing animal behavior helps in being able to photography wildlife without disturbing it.  

The great thing about wildlife photography is that regardless of the weather or seasons or geographical location, there is always something new to explore and photograph.  I am always excited to visit new places as I am curious to see and photograph the local fauna and flora.

Life in New England is shaped by the four distinct seasons that we experience.  Spring is the time for baby animal and migratory bird photography.  Summer is great for hummingbirds , butterflies and ocean animals like whales and dolphins.  Fall photography is fun as the colorful foliage provides a great backdrop for photographing wildlife.  Winter is owl season as we have several species of owls which come down from the north to winter in Connecticut and neighboring states.  My favorite is the snowy owl and I have spent many hours out in the cold photographing these gorgeous birds.  I have learnt the art of using hand and toe warmers along with the warmest of jackets and gloves to prevent myself from freezing.

Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming is one of my favorite places for wildlife photography in the US.  Spring is a great time for bear photography and fall is the time to photography the elk rut.  The scenery is also breathtaking.

Africa is one of the best destinations for wildlife photography.  I have had the privilege of visiting the Masai Mara in Kenya and witness the wildebeest migration in person.  The large herds of zeebras, thompsons gazelles and wildebeest are a sight to behold.  The lions and other big cats which roam the plains to hunt the herbivores are exciting to watch and photograph.  Kenya also has lots of interesting birds. Most visitors to Africa are overwhelmed by its beauty and majesty.

Photographing the Bengal Tiger in India was a very special experience.  Tigers are solitary animals and the thick jungle they live in makes it hard to see them.  The guides in Ranthambore National Park work hard to track these animals.  Watching a tiger come out of the thick jungle is such an amazing experience.  The other animals and birds in India remind me of the characters from the Jungle Book.

I visited Alaska for the first time this fall and had a great time.  Getting to photograph the coastal brown bears fishing for salmon was an incredible experience.  Spending time in Denali National park was also a special treat.

Hope this insight into my world of wildlife photography gives a better perspective and context to my pictures.

As always, I welcome any feedback, comments and questions.