White-tailed deer and fawn walking along a calm shoreline with tall green grasses in the background, reflected in the still water.

World Photography Day: A Wildlife Photographer’s Reflection

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Today is World Photography Day. For me, it’s less about the gear and more about the quiet moments that a camera lets me hold onto.

I spend much of my time in the field, watching birds feed their young, deer stepping out at first light, or an insect pausing on a leaf. The camera gives me a way to share those seconds with others who may never see them.

White-tailed deer and fawn walking along a calm shoreline with tall green grasses in the background, reflected in the still water.
A white-tailed fawn walks just ahead of its mother along the shoreline, both mirrored in the still water. Captured during a quiet moment of connection in the wild.

Why Wildlife Photography Matters to Me

  • It slows me down. I notice details I’d otherwise miss.
  • It connects me to place. Every shot carries the air, light, and sounds of that moment.
  • It teaches patience. Wildlife doesn’t move for my schedule.

What I Hope to Share

On days like this, I think about why I post my photos and stories.

  • To remind people that wild lives are close at hand.
  • To show that backyards and refuges hold more beauty than we often realize.
  • To give a glimpse of the persistence, play, and struggle of the animals around us.

An Invitation

If you have a camera, big or small, use it today. Step outside. Photograph a bird on the wire, a squirrel on the fence, or even the way light falls through your window. It’s not about the perfect shot, it’s about noticing.

For more reflections on this special day, you can also read my previous post about celebrating World Photography Day.

Happy World Photography Day.

1 thought on “World Photography Day: A Wildlife Photographer’s Reflection”

  1. Happy World Photography Day to you too Steve.

    And thank you for sharing all this beauty that you have around you.

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