Alyce Bender
The Year of the Dragon 2024
Step into the adventurous Year of the Dragon with a new perspective! Embrace creativity, explore new places, and chase your passions in 2024
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Alyce Bender
Dec 28, 202320 min read
12 Lessons in Nature Photography: 2023 Review
Reviewing what I have learned over the last year, here are twelve of the lessons in Nature photography that I was reminded of...
Alyce Bender
Sep 22, 202312 min read
Summer Bird Photography in the Faroe Islands
Summer is an amazing time to visit the Faroe Islands, not just for the epic landscapes, but for the millions of nesting seabirds as well.
Alyce Bender
Aug 23, 202310 min read
The Nature (Photography) Around Nome, Alaska
A few days before the summer solstice, there is enough light to photograph 24/7, making nature photography in Nome, Alaska, very rewarding.
Alyce Bender
May 28, 20238 min read
Wildlife Photography in Costa Rica
With two weeks in Costa Rica, we explored several different environments and photographed a wide variety of wildlife of all shapes and size
Alyce Bender
Apr 6, 20237 min read
National Geographic Photography Scam and Lessons Learned
Personal story of encountering a very believable National Geographic photography opportunity scam.
Alyce Bender
Feb 25, 20236 min read
Photographing Fall in the Rockies: Tetons and Wasatch Ranges
For most, the Rocky Mountains are a stretch of mountains in Colorado and when you talk about photographing the Rockies, this is what first..
Alyce Bender
Jan 29, 202312 min read
Wild Horses of the American Southwest
Wild horses and the American West have been synonymous with each other for hundreds of years.
Alyce Bender
Dec 26, 20226 min read
Autumn in Alaska - Part 2: Landscapes
Even as months have passed now, the Alaskan landscape still looms large in my memory. Having arrived in Alaska early mid-August and staying
Alyce Bender
Oct 24, 202216 min read
Autumn in Alaska - Part 1: Wildlife
It can be quite hard to visualize how vast Alaska is if you have not been there before. And with the large numbers of photographers who go t
Alyce Bender
Aug 5, 20227 min read
Summertime Photography Slump
It happens to the best of us. Regardless of profession, passion, or preparation it happens. Slumps or ruts as they are frequently called.
Alyce Bender
Jun 2, 202210 min read
Kansas Prairie and the Dawn Dancers: Photographing Lesser Prairie Chickens
"But what's in Kansas?" they ask. "Prairie chickens," I respond. As it happened I had just returned from Yellowstone in January and ...
Alyce Bender
May 5, 20224 min read
Texas Wildflower Photography: Spring 2022
Photographing wildflowers in Texas can take a bit of hunting and a need to track rain patterns. This article shares locations and photo tips
Alyce Bender
Nov 27, 202113 min read
Late Summer Birding in Florida
Late summer is not an ideal time to visit this area but sometimes we, as photographers, are limited to traveling during less than ideal time
Alyce Bender
Aug 30, 202111 min read
Scouting Wildlife in the High Plains of Texas
The high plains of Texas have a rich biodiversity where they have been allowed to flourish and where efforts are being made to reestablish
Alyce Bender
Jul 29, 20213 min read
Summer Photography in the Texas Hill Country
A synopsis of local nature photography opportunities in and around San Antonio and Texas Hill Country.
Alyce Bender
Jul 7, 202117 min read
Of Pronghorn and Pika: Photographing Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park in June
An in-depth article on my latest trip to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park covering the challenges and highlights of the trip.
Alyce Bender
May 28, 20219 min read
Whirlwind Southwest Photography Trip
Lets start with the numbers: five states (four that I actually photographed in during the trip), 12 days, and roughly 55 hours behind the wh
Alyce Bender
Apr 28, 20217 min read
Texas Wildflowers: Hunting that Perfect Bluebonnet Photo
Without a doubt the bluebonnet is probably one of the most iconic symbols of Texas - I mean it is the state flower after all.
Alyce Bender
Apr 3, 20213 min read
Texas Spring Shorebird Photography
...as the cranes leave, a vast influx of migrants start returning from a winter in Central and South America. Returning shorebird migrants i
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