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Mark your calendars for ASPP program–Saturday April 9th!

ASPP Seattle Workshop Announced: Meet experts and influencers from Publicis, HADW, MSNBC & Many More. Register today!  This is going to be a fabulous well-rounded program from some very interesting professionals working in the Seattle area.  If you want to get a take on what’s going on from a designer/art director/producer/videographer’s point of view, you should register for this program now.  There is limited seating for this all day event!

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In Praise of Our NANPA Wildlife Photographers

© Savanah Stewart

As a charter member of NANPA and long time Foundation Executive board member, I’m sorry to say I’ll be missing the 2011 Summit in McAllen, Texas next month, due to an upcoming trip to South Africa. The extraordinary nature and wildlife photographers that I have met during the course of my time at NANPA have made all the difference to my professional career.  Many come out of the bush, literally, in order to network with colleagues and find out what’s going on within the industry.  I have enjoyed working with many award winning photographers such as Frans Lanting, Art Wolfe, Christian Ziegler and others.  They have been documenting different species  and habitats for years, returning again and again to catch the right behavior, weather or lighting conditions at a certain time and place.  Nature and wildlife photography is always a surprise and one never knows what one will return with.  My years of editing these images have taught me the value of time, patience and the skill that these extraordinary photographers have.  They wait for the animals to appear, displaying whatever their special behavior is, and once in awhile, they catch it just right, with the light working its magic all around.  It’s these special moments that I have witnessed after the fact, but by editing so many images, I often see the complete situation, from beginning to end and I see how hard it is to get the shot!

I am fortunate to know these experienced photographers, as well as the younger, up and coming photographers whose portfolios I review at NANPA.  They attend the conference,  eager for information and knowledge that many of these seasoned pros share during the course of the NANPA programs and field workshops.  Much of the photography that I represent exemplifies these glimpses of nature in all its glory and it’s a pleasure to have them available to clients on a worldwide scale.  Lastly, Outdoor Photographer magazine recently published its list of the 40 most influential nature photographers.  Congratulations to the 14 NANPA members who made that list. It’s a pleasure to know them all!

Here’s a small sample of some of the outstanding NANPA photographers we represent:

Frans Lanting

Left: AF21 FLA0062 © Frans Lanting / DanitaDelimont.com

Lobelia flower, Lobelia deckenii, Mt Kenya National Park, Kenya

Right: AF24 FLA0028 © Frans Lanting / DanitaDelimont.com

Red-fronted brown lemur drinking, Eulemur rufus, Madagascar

Stuart Westmorland

Left: SA12 SWE0047 © Stuart Westmorland / DanitaDelimont.com

Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) Caribbean Sea near Roatan, Honduras

Right: US12 SWE0033 © Stuart Westmorland / DanitaDelimont.com

USA, Hawaii, Big Island, near Kona, Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea)

Art Wolfe

Left: AF31 AWO0002 © Art Wolfe / DanitaDelimont.com

Africa, Namibia, Namib National Park. Web-footed Gecko (Palmatogecko rangei)

Right: SA22 AWO0002 © Art Wolfe / DanitaDelimont.com

Central America, Costa Rica, Back-lit frog on leaf

Kristen Mosher

Left: AF45 KRM0145 © Kristin Mosher / DanitaDelimont.com

Africa, Tanzania, Gombe NP, Young chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes), Tanga curious about Gaia’s log

Right: AF45 KRM0000 © Kristin Mosher / DanitaDelimont.com

Africa, Tanzania, Gombe NP, Chimpanzees at play (Pan troglodytes)

Christian Zeigler

Left: SA15 CZI0001 © Christian Ziegler / DanitaDelimont.com

Central America, Panama, Borro Colorado Island. Enormous colonies of millions of leaf cutter ants (Atta columbica) cultivate and protect a fungus, which they eat.

Right: SA15 CZI0180 © Christian Ziegler / DanitaDelimont.com

Central America, Panama, Barro Colorado Island. Defense pose of praying mantis, family Mantidae.

Kevin Schafer

Left: EU36 KSC0009 © Kevin Schafer / DanitaDelimont.com

Shetland Pony, mainland Shetland Islands, stongest horse for size, Scotland, UK.

Right: US45 KSC0004 © Kevin Schafer / DanitaDelimont.com

Racoon, (Procyon lotor), fishing, Uinta National Forest, Utah, USA.

Michele Westmorland

Left: OC01 MWE0003 © Michele Westmorland / DanitaDelimont.com

South Pacific, Fiji, Viti Levu, Bligh Water, Coral Reef, Multicolor Soft Corals (Dendronepthya sp.) and schooling Fairy Basslets (Pseudanthias squaminipinnis)

Right: OC13 MWT0240 © Michele Benoy Westmorland / DanitaDelimont.com

Lagoon safari trip featuring Stingrays (Himantura fai), small Blacktip sharks (Carcharhinus limbatus) and variety of fish including Pacific Double-saddle Butterflyfish (Chaetodon ulietensis)

New Content – Paul Souders – Caribbean

The Caribbean could be described as the official playground of the western hemisphere. Hundreds of picturesque islands, resorts and magnificent wildlife just a short plane ride away from most of North and South America. Paul Sounders captured some wonderful shots of the various activities and overall aura that envelope two of the most popular destinations: the Bahamas and the Cayman Islands. Enjoy.

New Content – John Warburton-Lee – India and Nepal

Culture abounds in the central regions of the Asian continent. Colorful masks, skilled artisans and intricate costumes dominate this latest batch of imagery from Jon Warburton-Lee. India and Nepal are known as epicenters of eastern religion and methodology, and these traditions translate well through the lens.

New Content – Jon Arnold – Cape Verde

Cape Verde sits off the western coast of Africa and consists of 10 islands boasting some of the most beautiful scenery you will fine on this planet. Crystal blue water, picturesque ports, glowing local residents and lush landscapes make up this submission from Jon Arnold. Looking at the gloomy, gray skies out of the window here in Seattle makes me want to book a ticket. If you are needing an escape, or have a feature on them, this is a great place to start.

New Content – John and Lisa Merrill – Mexico

Mexican traditions are the focal point of this latest submission from John and Lisa Merrill. Figurines, costumes, perparations and more are on display with vivid colors and great composition. Dia de Los Muertos is one of the most visually striking holidays worldwide and here you will find some great examples for any project.

New Content – David Frazier – Costa Rica

In the latest submission from David Frazier we are transported to Central America, more specifically Costa Rica. With it’s world famous National Parks, jungles,  and tourist destinations there is plenty to feast your eyes upon.

New Content – William Sutton – Morocco

The North African country of Morocco is the subject of William Sutton’s latest submission uploaded to our site. In it he showcases the beautiful geometry and patterns often found in the architecture of Muslim and Arabic speaking regions. Vivid blues, greens and reds providing a lovely touch of color to the countries mostly desert landscape.

New Content – Richard Duval – Pacific NW

Here in the great NW we take pride in our beautiful scenery and abundance of lush green landscapes  (one of the benefits of all that rain). In Richard Duval‘s latest submission, he offers up a nice representation of what  Washington and Oregon have to offer: marinas, vineyards, wineries, japanese gardens, cityscapes, fall colors, holiday scenes and much, much more. Take a peak and get a glimpse of why we all call this region home.

New Content – Brian McGilloway – Burma

Brian McGilloway’s latest submission gives us a glimpse into the lives of the people of Burma (Myanmar). These images display both sides of the Asian country, the traditional dress and customs along with the tourism and souvenir stands. So if you are in need of some shots that provide a good cross section of Burma and it’s inhabitants, this is a great place to start.