1. ANIMAL MODELS

Animal Models

I have had the privilege of photographing wildlife at different game model locations and zoos.

Mostly my animals have been photographed in the wild, so I am always a little apprehensive about how a shoot with captive animals will go.

However, almost all published photos of wolves and mountain lions and other shy creatures of the wild have been photographed in places like Animals of Montana.

The result of all this is, that, although you have animals in camera range, it is still up to you to react to animals behaving naturally and to be ready to capture the definitive moments. It is definitely a challenge, but also very rewarding, because many of the photos I got could not be duplicated in the wild even with years of effort.
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    THE SMILE

If tigers can smile then I guess this qualifies. Even at rest, however, the tiger's intense stare creates a feeling of unease. I like him to look at the camera, but I don't want him licking his chops.
    THE HUNTER

Lynx, like most cats, are solitary creatures. Although they are extremely quick and adept at chasing down smaller prey, they also are known to jump on their victims from an elevated position.
    LYNX PORTRAIT

The less marked face and longer ear tufts help to separate the lynx from the bobcat. The lynx also has inordinately large feet to help it walk on snow. Both animals somewhat resemble the common house cat, but their power is considerably greater.