Behind the Shot

How a Photographer's Kind Heart Led to This Snowy Shot of a Killdeer

April 05, 2018 — By protecting the Killdeer's nest from harm, Melissa Groo was able to capture one parent's impressive devotion to its eggs.

A Rare Encounter With an Even Rarer Bird

February 15, 2018 — How Noppadol Paothong captured the one-and-only prairie chicken “Sampson” up close.

Thanks to Mom, a Photographer Finally Gets His Dream Shot

January 26, 2018 — Here, Peter Mather shares the story behind this long-sought image of a Bald Eagle and two eaglets.

How Photographer Mac Stone Got This Shot of Burrowing Owls

August 18, 2017 — Hint: A lot of time, a little technology—and a plain old road cone.