Uganda
There are only around 1,000 mountain gorillas remaining on the planet (as of 2020), and roughly half of them live in Uganda. I spent two days photographing these incredible creatures, with whom we all share 98% of our DNA, in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It's expensive, but definitely worth it, as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The families of gorillas that one is allowed to interact with have, over the course of months or years, been introduced to having tourists spend an hour or two per day with them. They aren't shy – although you aren't allowed to approach them, they are free to approach you, so it is quite possible to quite literally be touched by a wild mountain gorilla. When I photographed them in 2019, I wasn't so lucky, but my father, with whom I was traveling, was touched by two different gorillas. A truly amazing experience. This is the silverback of the group I was lucky enough to photograph on my second day with the gorillas. Available in the following sizes (Rectangle B): 8x12, 12x18, 16x24, 20x30, 24x36, 30x45, 40x60.
There are only around 1,000 mountain gorillas remaining on the planet (as of 2020), and roughly half of them live in Uganda. I spent two days photographing these incredible creatures, with whom we all share 98% of our DNA, in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It's expensive, but definitely worth it, as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The families of gorillas that one is allowed to interact with have, over the course of months or years, been introduced to having tourists spend an hour or two per day with them. They aren't shy – although you aren't allowed to approach them, they are free to approach you, so it is quite possible to quite literally be touched by a wild mountain gorilla. When I photographed them in 2019, I wasn't so lucky, but my father, with whom I was traveling, was touched by two different gorillas. A truly amazing experience. The gorilla shown here is the silverback of the group. They're very peaceful creatures, and while he could have torn my arms off, if he'd been so inclined, I wasn't really fearful when he looked my way. We each went about our business. Available in the following sizes (Rectangle B): 8x12, 12x18, 16x24, 20x30, 24x36, 30x45, 40x60, 48x72.
There are only around 1,000 mountain gorillas remaining on the planet (as of 2020), and roughly half of them live in Uganda. I spent two days photographing these incredible creatures, with whom we all share 98% of our DNA, in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It's expensive, but definitely worth it, as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The families of gorillas that one is allowed to interact with have, over the course of months or years, been introduced to having tourists spend an hour or two per day with them. They aren't shy – although you aren't allowed to approach them, they are free to approach you, so it is quite possible to quite literally be touched by a wild mountain gorilla. When I photographed them in 2019, I wasn't so lucky, but my father, with whom I was traveling, was touched by two different gorillas. A truly amazing experience. I don't know how old the baby is in this photo – probably a year or two, max. It was a lot of fun to watch him play and learn to climb. Available in the following sizes (Rectangle B): 8x12, 12x18, 16x24, 20x30, 24x36, 30x45, 40x60.
Spending some time with a group of mountain gorillas should be the highlight of anyone's visit to Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, but there's more to the region. I spent two days with the gorillas, and stayed at a lodge in the area, and while there, I wandered the grounds and photographed some birds that frequented the area. This is a variable sunbird, a beautiful and iridescent bird that shares the mountains with the gorillas. Available in the following sizes (Rectangle A):10x8, 14x11, 20x16, 24x20, 30x24, 40x30.
There are only around 1,000 mountain gorillas remaining on the planet (as of 2020), and roughly half of them live in Uganda. I spent two days photographing these incredible creatures, with whom we all share 98% of our DNA, in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It's expensive, but definitely worth it, as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The families of gorillas that one is allowed to interact with have, over the course of months or years, been introduced to having tourists spend an hour or two per day with them. They aren't shy – although you aren't allowed to approach them, they are free to approach you, so it is quite possible to quite literally be touched by a wild mountain gorilla. When I photographed them in 2019, I wasn't so lucky, but my father, with whom I was traveling, was touched by two different gorillas. A truly amazing experience. The eyes here are, if I remember correctly, the eyes of the silverback of the group. Available in the following sizes (Rectangle B): 12x8, 18x12, 24x16, 30x20, 36x24, 45x30, 60x40, 72x48.
There are only around 1,000 mountain gorillas remaining on the planet (as of 2020), and roughly half of them live in Uganda. I spent two days photographing these incredible creatures, with whom we all share 98% of our DNA, in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It's expensive, but an incredible experience. The groups that one is allowed to interact with have, over the course of years, been introduced to having tourists spend an hour or two per day with them. They aren't shy – although you aren't allowed to approach them, they are free to approach you, so it is quite possible to quite literally be touched by a wild mountain gorilla. When I photographed them in 2019, I wasn't so lucky, but my father, with whom I was traveling, was touched by two different gorillas. A truly amazing experience. Available in the following sizes (Rectangle A): 8x10, 11x14, 16x20, 20x24, 24x30, 30x40, 40x50, 48x60.
Uganda has quite a diversity of landscapes. Portions of it are flat savanna. But in the southwest, it is much more mountainous, and it is here, in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, that many of the world's remaining mountain gorillas live. Obviously, the highlight of a visit to this National Park is a gorilla encounter, but as seen here, the landscape is quite beautiful, too. Available in the following sizes (Panorama C): 30x10, 36x12, 48x16, 60x20, 72x24, 90x30, 90x30 Triptych (3 x 30x30), 108x36, 108x36 Triptych (3 x 36x36), 120x40, 120x40 Triptych Triptych (3 x 40x40), 144x48 Triptych (3 x 48x48), 162x54 Triptych (3 x 54x54), 180x60 Triptych (3 x 60x60).
Elephants are among my favorite animals. This elephant is one of a roughly thirty-member herd that I spotted in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda. Available in the following sizes (Rectangle B): 12x8, 18x12, 24x16, 30x20, 36x24, 45x30, 60x40.
Elephants are some of my favorite animals. When you see them in the wild, sometimes they'll be alone, sometimes they'll be in small groups, and occasionally, they'll be in large herds, like this one. I think that I counted over thirty individuals in this group, that I shot from a small boat in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda. Available in the following sizes (Panorama A): 20x10, 24x12, 32x16, 40x20, 48x24, 60x30, 60x30 Triptych (3 x 20x30), 72x36, 72x36 Triptych (3 x 24x36).
There are about a million types of kingfishers, and many of them are brilliantly colored with blues, oranges, pinks, and reds. The pied kingfisher, however, is a much less intense black and white, only. They're all over Queen Elizabeth National Park, in Western Uganda, and some of them are accustomed enough to people that one is able to get quite close without scaring them away – thus, this photo! Available in the following sizes (Rectangle A): 8x10, 11x14, 16x20, 20x24, 24x30.
When people think of big, scary animals in Africa, things like lions, leopards, and rhinos come immediately to mind. What some people find surprising is that hippos cause more human fatalities in Africa than any other large animal. Males are extremely territorial, and females can become aggressive if they think anyone or anything is trying to come between themselves and their young. They can reach speeds of up to 30 kilometers per hour, too, so good luck outrunning one. They don't look particularly threatening in this photo … in fact, I think they're pretty cute, sleeping like this. Available in the following sizes (Square): 10x10, 12x12, 16x16, 20x20, 24x24, 30x30, 36x36, 42x42, 48x48.
I'm giving up on trying to figure out what species of monkey this is. I took this photo in western Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park, and while I don't know what type of monkey it is, I DO know it's cute, and that's good enough for me. Do you know what it is? Send me an email, I'd be thrilled to learn! Available in the following sizes (Rectangle B): 12x8, 18x12, 24x16, 30x20, 36x24.
When people think of big, scary animals in Africa, things like lions, leopards, and rhinos come immediately to mind. What some people find surprising is that hippos cause more human fatalities in Africa than any other large animal. Males are extremely territorial, and females can become aggressive if they think anyone or anything is trying to come between themselves and their young. They can reach speeds of up to 30 kilometers per hour, too, so good luck outrunning one. I named this photo “River Horse” due to the etymology of the word hippopotamus, which comes from the Greek “River Horse.” Available in the following sizes (Rectangle B): 12x8, 18x12, 24x16, 30x20, 36x24, 45x30, 60x40.
When people think of big, scary animals in Africa, things like lions, leopards, and rhinos come immediately to mind. What some people find surprising is that hippos cause more human fatalities in Africa than any other large animal. Males are extremely territorial, and females can become aggressive if they think anyone or anything is trying to come between themselves and their young. They can reach speeds of up to 30 kilometers per hour, too, so good luck outrunning one. They spend most of their lives in the water, and I wouldn't have wanted to take this photo if I were anywhere other than on a boat. Available in the following sizes (Rectangle B): 10x8, 14x11, 20x16, 24x20, 30x24, 40x30.
Cranes and herons have to be some of the most successful animals on the planet, in terms of habitats they're able to survive in. I've seen them all across the US, everywhere from the driest of deserts to the wettest of wetlands. And it turns out they're all over Africa, as well! I believe this is a black-headed heron, and if someone had told me this photo was taken in Florida's Everglades National Park, I wouldn't doubt them for a moment. But it WASN'T taken in the Everglades – I took this photo in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park. See, they're everywhere! Available in the following sizes (Rectangle B): 8x12, 12x18, 16x24, 20x30, 24x36, 30x45, 40x60.
I spent a few days in Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda in the summer of 2019. The landscape of the park was diverse, and included open savanna perfect for viewing well-known wildlife such as lions, elephants, and the like, but also included forests. I went on a walk in one such forest, and didn't see too much in the way of animals, but some of the trees were quite beautiful. I'm no arborist, but from what I was able to figure out on Google, I think this is a mahogany tree. If you know otherwise, please let me know! Regardless, it's a really pretty tree. I love the root system! Available in the following sizes (Panorama A): 10x20, 12x24, 16x32, 20x40, 24x48, 30x60, 30x60 Triptych (3 x 30x20), 36x72, 36x72 Triptych (3 x 36x24).
Weaver birds are fun to watch. Some, like the village weaver, shown here, have adapted quite well to living around people, and thus are excellent subjects for photography, since they don't scare off as easily as many other birds. Weavers are known for building elaborate “nests” with holes in the bottom, so they can only be entered from below. These nests are made of intricately woven vegetation, and the bird shown here is in the process of biting off a long leaf for this purpose. Available in the following sizes (Rectangle B): 12x8, 18x12, 24x16, 30x20, 36x24, 45x30.
Chimpanzees have the widest geographic distribution of any great ape, and are found all throughout sub-Saharan Africa. When I visited Uganda in the summer of 2019, I only had one afternoon in an area with chimps, and they weren't particularly cooperative in terms of presenting themselves in photogenic situations. This guy looked down on my group and bared his teeth for us … and I'm choosing to believe it was an attempt at a smile. I hope to have another opportunity, some day, to spend some more time photographing these fascinating creatures. Available in the following sizes (Rectangle B): 12x8, 18x12, 24x16, 30x20, 36x24.
Although lesser-known (and less popular) than Tanzania's Serengeti, or Kenya's Masai Mara, Uganda's Murchison Falls National Park really gives some of the more famous safari destinations a run for their money. You'll find almost all the same wildlife, but the scenery, like this, is, in my opinion, prettier in Murchison Falls. Uganda is (as of late 2019, anyway) investing a ton of money in infrastructure improvements, and if things go as they hope, I could see some of Uganda's National Parks really picking up and becoming more well-known destinations. If you are thinking of going on a safari, do yourself a favor and at least look into Uganda. Available in the following sizes (Rectangle B): 8x12, 12x18, 16x24, 20x30, 24x36, 30x45, 40x60, 48x72.
When people think of big, scary animals in Africa, things like lions, leopards, and rhinos come immediately to mind. What some people find surprising is that hippos cause more human fatalities in Africa than any other large animal. Males are extremely territorial, and females can become aggressive if they think anyone or anything is trying to come between themselves and their young. They can reach speeds of up to 30 kilometers per hour, too, so good luck outrunning one. They don't usually look particularly frightening, but when you see one yawn, like this one here, it's easy to see how dangerous these creatures can be. Available in the following sizes (Rectangle A): 10x8, 14x11, 20x16, 24x20, 30x24.
Found only in Uganda and Kenya, Rothschild giraffes are the tallest animals on the planet, reaching heights of almost twenty feet. Murchison Falls National Park, in western Uganda, has the highest concentration of these incredible animals in Uganda, and that's exactly where I photographed this guy. Available in the following sizes (Rectangle B): 8x12, 12x18, 16x24, 20x30, 24x36, 30x45, 40x60.
The gray crowned crane is the national bird of Uganda, which is, fittingly, where I photographed these guys. Standing roughly 1m (3.3 ft) tall, and weighing approximately 8 pounds, these are some of my favorite birds. They are so goofy looking, yet beautiful. Unfortunately, due to habitat loss, overgrazing, and pesticide pollution, the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) was forced to uplist these amazing animals from vulnerable to endangered in 2012. Available in the following sizes (Rectangle B): 12x8, 18x12, 24x16, 30x20, 36x24, 45x30, 60x40.
The Ugandan Kob is a type of antelope that lives in sub-Saharan Africa. I photographed these kobs in Uganda's Murchison Falls National Park. The Ugandan kob appears along with the gray crowned crane on Uganda's coat of arms, representing the abundant wildlife in the country. Available in the following sizes (Rectangle B): 12x8, 18x12, 24x16, 30x20, 36x24, 45x30, 60x40.
There's no shortage of beautiful, colorful birds in Africa, but they can be difficult to photograph. I was lucky enough to get fairly close to this bee-eater before he flew away. Available in the following sizes (Rectangle B): 12x8, 18x12, 24x16, 30x20, 36x24, 45x30, 60x40.
Taken shortly after sunrise in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda, I think this is about as “Africa” a shot as I've taken. I typically shy away from silhouettes, as I often prefer that detail remain visible in the subjects of my photography, but the simplicity of the shapes and the authentic feel of this photo worked quite well as a silhouette. Available in the following sizes (Rectangle B): 12x8, 18x12, 24x16, 30x20, 36x24, 45x30, 60x40, 72x48.