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Kevin Monell posted an update: https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/event/april-2026-pho […]

Wed, 27 May 2026 17:34:23 -0400

https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/event/april-2026-photo-contest-image-critique/

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April 2026 Photo Contest Image Critique - Journal of Wildlife Photography

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Kevin Monell posted a new activity comment

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:02:57 -0400

Congrats @janice-murray 🎉

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We just published a new video showing all the entries from the Clean Background category of the 2025 10-Photo Challenge.

The challenge is part of Simon d’Entremont’s Wildlife […]

Kevin Monell posted an update: We just published a new video showing all the entries […]

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:44:11 -0400

We just published a new video showing all the entries from the Clean Background category of the 2025 10-Photo Challenge.

The challenge is part of Simon d’Entremont’s Wildlife Photography Essentials course.

Students submit one photo in each of 10 categories to apply what they learn in the field.

This video is a slideshow of every image submitted…

Kevin Monell posted an update:

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:33:25 -0500

Kevin Monell posted an update: In this issue:Beyond the Blinkies: Photographing […]

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:25:17 -0500

In this issue:

Beyond the Blinkies: Photographing White Wildlife and Winter Scenes

by Daniel Cadieux

The Water’s Edge: Transforming Wildlife Photography with Reflections, Atmosphere, and Motion

by Tamara Blazquez-Haik

Diving Into Bird Photography: Mastering the Underwater Housing

by Ray Hennessy

Shoot Without Pain: A Physical Therapist’s Guide to…

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Winter 2026 - Journal of Wildlife Photography

Kevin Monell posted an update: Entries into the February contest "All Things White" […]

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:48:46 -0500

Entries into the February contest “All Things White” are due soon. Contest ends February 28th at midnight pacific time. Get your images in!

https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/wildlife-photography-contest/

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Wildlife Photography Contest - Journal of Wildlife Photography

Entries due in...

Kevin Monell posted an update: The January “Breaking The Rules” contest winners have […]

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:29:31 -0500

The January “Breaking The Rules” contest winners have been announced.

Now the real learning begins. Watch the replay of the January 2026 Photo Contest Image Critique.

Look closely at the framing, the space, the tension.

What rule do you think each image broke?

And more importantly, why did it work?

Drop your thoughts below.

Share what you notice.

Ask a…

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January 2026 Photo Contest Image Critique - Journal of Wildlife Photography

Kevin Monell posted a new activity comment

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:03:25 -0500

Hey MO, entries can’t have any watermarks or identifying logos on them. Our judging is blind and we can’t have anything that identifies you as the photographer during the judging phase. Thanks

In reply to - MO Mathew added a new photo in February 2026 Photo Contest Barn Owl in flight
Barn owl coming in to land on a bale of hay
• Category: Intermediate (February 2026)

Kevin Monell posted an update: https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/event/january-2026-p […]

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:28:23 -0500

https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/event/january-2026-photo-contest-image-critique/

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January 2026 Photo Contest Image Critique - Journal of Wildlife Photography

Kevin Monell posted a new activity comment

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:25:33 -0500

Hey Gary, entries can’t have any watermarks or identifying logos on them. Our judging is blind and we can’t have anything that identifies you as the photographer during the judging phase. Thanks

In reply to - Gary Curran added a new photo in February 2026 Photo Contest Snowy
A young curious Snowy Owl taking a hunting break on a farm post.
• Category: Advanced (February 2026)
• Camera Model: Nikon D810

Kevin Monell posted an update: The replay for Becoming a Wildlife Detective with […]

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:29:12 -0500

The replay for Becoming a Wildlife Detective with Helen Grose is now available.

If you’ve ever felt like a location was empty, this session will change how you approach the field.

One key shift Helen shared:

Before you look for animals, look for food.

Food drives movement. Movement creates patterns. Patterns create opportunity.

Watch the replay…

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Becoming a Wildlife Detective: Finding Wildlife to Photograph - Journal of Wildlife Photography

Kevin Monell posted an update: Becoming a Wildlife Detective: Finding Wildlife […]

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:38:24 -0500

Becoming a Wildlife Detective: Finding Wildlife to Photograph

If you’ve ever felt like the field was empty while others were finding subjects, this session will help you rethink how you approach wildlife.

Helen will cover:

• Researching locations before you go

• Reading habitat and seasonal patterns

• Spotting subtle signs most photographers…

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Becoming a Wildlife Detective: Finding Wildlife to Photograph - Journal of Wildlife Photography

Kevin Monell posted a new activity comment

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:04:15 -0500

Hey David, great photo but want you to know that images for the photo contest must NOT have a signature, logo or any other identifiable data.

In reply to - David Julich added a new photo in January 2026 Regal flight
bald eagles flies over a frozen pond after a meal
• Category: Intermediate (January 2026)
• Camera Model: sony A1M2

Kevin Monell posted an update: The Best of 2025 winner reveal and image critique replay […]

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:50:55 -0500

The Best of 2025 winner reveal and image critique replay is now available.

Watch how the judges evaluated the $2000 winning images and hear what made them stand out.

👉 Watch the replay here: https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/event/december-2025-photo-contest-image-critique/

If you want to sharpen your eye and understand how strong…

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December 2025 Photo Contest Image Critique - Journal of Wildlife Photography

Kevin Monell posted an update: The replay from our recent live training, “The Intentional […]

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:01:19 -0500

The replay from our recent live training, “The Intentional Frame: Visualizing Wildlife Images That Tell a Story,” is now available inside the member dashboard.

In this session, Gerry van der Walt breaks down how intention, awareness, and decision-making in the field lead to stronger, more meaningful wildlife images—not just technically…

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The Intentional Frame: Visualizing Wildlife Images That Tell a Story - Journal of Wildlife Photography

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Kevin Monell posted a new activity comment

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:42:48 -0400

Yes the recording will be on your JOWP dashboard soon.

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Mastering light is a dance between science and art.

And the best way to learn and perfect that dance is to join us on August 3rd for Greg Basco’s training:

“Mastering Light: A […]

Kevin Monell posted an update: Mastering light is a dance between science and art.And […]

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:34:41 -0400

Mastering light is a dance between science and art.

And the best way to learn and perfect that dance is to join us on August 3rd for Greg Basco’s training:

“Mastering Light: A Formula for Taking Amazing Photos Anywhere, Anytime”…

On this call, Greg will share:

• The science of mastering light

• The art of playing with light

• 8 types of light…

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Greg Basco Training 08/03/23 (1) - Journal of Wildlife Photography

Presentation will begin in… Days Hours Minutes Seconds This is a FREE subscriber-only trainingIf you aren’t an active subscriber, please subscribe below to secure your…

Kevin Monell posted an update: If you want to shoot award-winning photographs...You can […]

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:51:21 -0400

If you want to shoot award-winning photographs…

You can do one of three things:

❌ Spend thousands of dollars on mentorship…

❌ Spend years and years learning the hard way through trial and error…

✅ Get in the room with award-winning photographers who hold nothing back and share all their secrets.

That last one is our preference, and it’s why…

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Michelle Valberg Training 06/08/23 (1) - Journal of Wildlife Photography

Presentation will begin in… Days Hours Minutes Seconds This is a FREE subscriber-only trainingIf you aren’t an active subscriber, please subscribe below to secure your…

Kevin Monell posted a new activity comment

Thu, 18 May 2023 23:30:08 -0400

Hey Michael, we’re sending an email out with the zoom link shortly. See ya soon!

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Get ready for an exciting event this Thursday, May 18th at 8:00 pm EDT: Simon d’Entremont will be leading a brand new training called “Secrets to Taking Sharper Wildlife […]

Kevin Monell posted an update: Get ready for an exciting event this Thursday, May 18th […]

Wed, 17 May 2023 15:22:15 -0400

Get ready for an exciting event this Thursday, May 18th at 8:00 pm EDT: Simon d’Entremont will be leading a brand new training called “Secrets to Taking Sharper Wildlife Photos”.

We listened to your feedback, and this topic was a top request from our members.

So when Simon agreed to tackle it, we knew it was going to be something special.

We’ve…

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Simon d’Entremont Training 05/18/23 (1) - Journal of Wildlife Photography

Presentation will begin in… Days Hours Minutes Seconds This is a FREE subscriber-only trainingIf you aren’t an active subscriber, please subscribe below to secure your…

Kevin Monell posted an update: Not sure if this group got lost in the mix. Where the […]

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 21:31:11 -0400

Not sure if this group got lost in the mix. Where the Lumix users at?

https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/groups/panasonic/

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Panasonic - Journal of Wildlife Photography

Kevin Monell posted a new activity comment

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 20:35:09 -0400

We’re going to get a hold of the winners individually. We’re doing things like this in our community to try and bring us all together and make all of you aware of the cool things we have going on and the plans we have moving forward. Thanks to all who appreciate it. More to come! 👍

In reply to - Jason Caruso posted an update

Hey everyone!

We have randomly picked the 3 winners for the survey giveaway.

Watch the video to see if you are one of the lucky winners!

Good luck!

Kevin Monell posted an update: Are you all signed up for our training tonight? Tamara […]

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:48:50 -0400

Are you all signed up for our training tonight? Tamara is gonna discuss conservation and telling a story with your wildlife photography.

https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/tamara-blazquez-haik-training-03-30-2023-1/

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Tamara Blazquez Haik Training 03/30/2023 (1) - Journal of Wildlife Photography

Presentation will begin in... Days Hours Minutes Seconds This is a FREE subscriber-only trainingIf you aren't an active subscriber, please subscribe below to secure your spot!"How to Use Your Photography to Bring Awareness to Wildlife Conservation......So We Never Have to … Continue reading

Kevin Monell posted a new activity comment

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:31:49 -0400

https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/groups/olympus/

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How about an OM Digital Systems group? Any other Olympus users out there?

Kevin Monell posted a new activity comment

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:31:39 -0400

Olympus group is all set up for you guys… https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/groups/olympus/

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How about an OM Digital Systems group? Any other Olympus users out there?

Kevin Monell created the group Panasonic

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:29:39 -0400

Kevin Monell created the group Fujifilm

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:25:38 -0400

Kevin Monell created the group Olympus

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:20:16 -0400

Kevin Monell posted a new activity comment

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:24:57 -0400

Yes Rick, great idea.

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Also, wondering if there will be an opportunity to share more profile information…only if desired. Home Location? Equipment? Years experience? Accessories I can’t live without: Favorite […]

Kevin Monell posted a new activity comment

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:24:33 -0400

Awesome! thanks for sharing the first video in our community 🥳

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A short video in slow motion showing a female Anna’s Hummingbird gathering the fluffy seed pods of a cattail. She uses this among other things like spider webs, moss, lichen and […]

Kevin Monell posted a new activity comment

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:21:32 -0400

Sure, we can add an Olympus group. Look out for it soon 👍

In reply to - PJ posted an update

How about an OM Digital Systems group? Any other Olympus users out there?

Kevin Monell posted a new activity comment

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:00:49 -0400

Hey Paule, we’re not quite Facebook yet lol 😂 so you’ll have to upload a copy of your photo here.

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Question: I have a flickr account and usually post photos from there. It saves me having to make an extra copy and store it on my computer. Anyhow, it does not seem possible […]

Kevin Monell posted a new activity comment

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 23:24:15 -0400

No problem 👍

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This is going to be so exciting. And I know this is going to be a work in progress but I have a suggestion or two.

Do we have to see every time someone joins a group or adds photos to […]

Kevin Monell posted a new activity comment

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 23:19:42 -0400

Have you joined the groups?

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This is going to be so exciting. And I know this is going to be a work in progress but I have a suggestion or two.

Do we have to see every time someone joins a group or adds photos to […]

Kevin Monell posted a new activity comment

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:41:47 -0400

Thanks for the feedback. We have all the activity feeding in to the newsfeed right now so people can see the different parts of the community. Eventually we’ll probably limit the activity in the newsfeed but for now it’s just so everyone can see what’s possible. I will take a look at the messaging issue you’re having as well. 😀 👍

In reply to - Christy posted an update

This is going to be so exciting. And I know this is going to be a work in progress but I have a suggestion or two.

Do we have to see every time someone joins a group or adds photos to […]

Kevin Monell posted a new activity comment

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 16:36:32 -0400

Thanks Karen. We’ve added some new groups for you. Bears seem a little too specific but we’ll see if we can add that laster. We did add Africa and Asia. Please go check them out: https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/groups/

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Love this site so far & really enjoying it. Would like to make a suggestion to the “powers that be” – is it possible/feasible to add a separate new group for wildlife other than […]

Kevin Monell posted a new activity comment

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:44:13 -0400

Yes, that is exactly the plan. We’d like the groups to be specific to the type of wildlife. Just let us know what you’d like to see and we’ll start the group for you. In the future we also plan to allow you and others create your own groups.

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Love this site so far & really enjoying it. Would like to make a suggestion to the “powers that be” – is it possible/feasible to add a separate new group for wildlife other than […]

Kevin Monell posted a new activity comment

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 23:07:16 -0400

Awesome! You can post Photos, Videos or Documents now. Welcome to our community!

In reply to - Robert posted an update

Can anyone share how to post a picture?. I can post a message but for the life of me I don’t see how to add a photo like on facebook,

Kevin Monell posted a new activity comment

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 23:04:35 -0400

Hey Christy, please refresh and try again for me.

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Can anyone share how to post a picture?. I can post a message but for the life of me I don’t see how to add a photo like on facebook,

Kevin Monell posted a new activity comment

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 23:03:03 -0400

Thanks for letting me know. Couple updates needed to be made but you should be good to go now. You can also post videos or documents now as well. Let me know if you have any other issues.

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Can anyone share how to post a picture?. I can post a message but for the life of me I don’t see how to add a photo like on facebook,

Kevin Monell posted a new activity comment

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 22:47:17 -0400

You don’t see this camera icon on your newsfeed?

In reply to - Robert posted an update

Can anyone share how to post a picture?. I can post a message but for the life of me I don’t see how to add a photo like on facebook,

Kevin Monell posted a new activity comment

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 22:23:21 -0400

Hey Robert, we’ll be posting some video tutorials for everyone soon. For now, when you go to post something click on the camera icon in the bottom left corner of the window that pops up. That will allow you to attach an image to your post. 👍

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Can anyone share how to post a picture?. I can post a message but for the life of me I don’t see how to add a photo like on facebook,

Kevin Monell posted an update: We've got some exciting news to share with you today!A […]

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 01:19:14 -0500

We’ve got some exciting news to share with you today!

A few weeks ago, we shared some of the big plans we have for the Journal of Wildlife Photography in the coming year and the response has been nothing short of phenomenal – with a few consciously optimistic subscribers 🙂

Anyway, today we’re ecstatic to check off another one of those promises…

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Monthly Photo Contest – Journal of Wildlife Photography