ATTENTION: To use this site, it is necessary to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Here are the Instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your web browser.

About Me

Hello All!

I am an ecologist, photographer, and writer, and these three facets of my career inform and influence each other. My academic and field research are centered around understanding ecosystem dynamics across multiple trophic levels - including humans that are part of ecosystems - and devising conservation and management strategies that will allow natural systems to persist and function indefinitely. In recent years, I have done conservation research in the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan, studying Marco Polo argali for the Wildlife Conservation Society and USAID; work in Tajikistan, surveying snow leopard habitat for Panthera; and investigated the links between wolves and elk and aspen in and near Yellowstone National Park (Ecology 93:12 2012, pp 2600-2614; Ecology 95:9 2014, pp 2671-2674; Food Webs, 2017). I am currently an associate teaching professor at Montana State University in Bozeman, teaching biology and ecology courses. When I'm not on campus, I prefer to be out riding my bike, or even better, hiking somewhere and taking pictures while my wife Janet paints watercolors nearby and plays with our dog Jiggs. In recent years, my emphasis has moved away from capturing stand-alone photos of animals, plants and scenes, and is moving towards documenting the ecology of animals and places (although I'll probably never pass up a nice stand-alone shot). My goal is to create photography that is more informative, and more intimate, in that it digs into the natural history of an animal or place. My hope is that when people look at my images, they will understand, connect with, and care more about wildlife and wild places.

My art business has been designated as a "Trusted Art Seller" with The Art Storefronts Organization, which means you can shop with confidence, and know that I stand behind the quality and value of my products.



Images

I made all the images on this website using digital cameras. I process each image to be as close as possible to what I experienced when I tripped the shutter. I do not add or remove any features that were present in the original scene, but will remove spots from dust on the sensor. My simple rule for image editing is this: I process according to the guidelines published by the top nature publications. If an editing technique would remove an image from consideration for publication, or disqualify it from a contest, I don't use it.


Wild Means Wild

All the animals on this site are wild. None were captive or restricted in their movements in any way. Back in the mid-90s, I made some images at two game farms, and while the animals appeared well cared-for - more like personal pets than captive zoo animals - they weren't wild, and the experiences left me feeling like I was deceiving viewers of my images. Despite some major publications continuing to accept photos of captive "wildlife" (an oxymoron if there ever was one), I do not, and will not make images of captive animals.

Trusted Art Seller

The presence of this badge signifies that this business has officially registered with the Art Storefronts Organization and has an established track record of selling art.

It also means that buyers can trust that they are buying from a legitimate business. Art sellers that conduct fraudulent activity or that receive numerous complaints from buyers will have this badge revoked. If you would like to file a complaint about this seller, please do so here.

Verified Secure Website with Safe Checkout

This website provides a secure checkout with SSL encryption.

Verified Archival Materials Used

The Art Storefronts Organization has verified that this Art Seller has published information about the archival materials used to create their products in an effort to provide transparency to buyers.

Description from Merchant:

WARNING: This merchant has removed information about what materials they are using in the production of their products. Please verify with them directly.

Cart

Your cart is currently empty.

Saved Successfully.

This is only visible to you because you are logged in and are authorized to manage this website. This message is not visible to other website visitors.

×

Import From Instagram

Click on any Image to continue

Create a New Favorite List

×
Name

×

Manage Favorites

Below, select which favorite lists you would like to save this product into.

×

This Website Supports Augmented Reality to Live Preview Art

This means you can use the camera on your phone or tablet and superimpose any piece of art onto a wall inside of your home or business.

To use this feature, Just look for the "Live Preview AR" button when viewing any piece of art on this website!

Newsletter Sign-Up

SAVE 20% ON YOUR FIRST ORDER!

Enter your email below and we'll email you a 20% OFF Coupon right now!

= required

This offer is valid for NEW CUSTOMERS only!