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Chasing Light: Travelling Nature Photography From Winter to Spring
There’s no better way to experience the changing of seasons than through the lens of nature photography. This year, I let winter’s chill and spring’s awakening guide my travels, camera in hand. From the snowy stillness of Hokkaido to the surreal beauty of the Azores, and finally the vibrant life of Florida’s wetlands and beaches, each destination offered a new perspective and fresh challenges. Here’s a look at three unforgettable stops in my nature photography journey so far

Alyce Bender
May 153 min read


Lessons from the Field: 2024 Photographic Review
Looking back over all this last year has thrown at me and the things I voluntarily took on, here are my top lessons from the field.

Alyce Bender
Dec 24, 202410 min read


Spring in Costa Rica: Photography Trip Report
March found me in my fourth country of the year: Costa Rica. A wildly diverse tour with extensive avian and macro species, this trip report

Alyce Bender
Jul 16, 20246 min read


Review of 2022: Top Images
A review of 2022 including images that have been commended and awarded throughout the year.

Alyce Bender
Dec 26, 20223 min read


Texas Wildflower Photography: Spring 2022
Photographing wildflowers in Texas can take a bit of hunting and a need to track rain patterns. This article shares locations and photo tips

Alyce Bender
May 5, 20224 min read


Year in Review: 12 images of 2021
It is that time of year again where I review my extensive catalog of images from this year and try to narrow it down to my favorite twelve.

Alyce Bender
Dec 19, 202116 min read


Summer Photography in the Texas Hill Country
A synopsis of local nature photography opportunities in and around San Antonio and Texas Hill Country.

Alyce Bender
Jul 29, 20213 min read


An Hour With A Flower
This has long been a method I have used when I have time to burn in the field. It's a way to slow down your shooting and really take in

Alyce Bender
Apr 10, 20206 min read


Macro-mania Home Edition
There is so much you can do at home with macro. All you need is a macro lens, like the Tamron 90mm Macro f/2.8 Di (which is the lens I used

Alyce Bender
Mar 17, 20206 min read


Trip Report: North Central Florida
The majority of my shooting came from my childhood town of Gainesville, Florida. Home to the University of Florida, I grew up roaming the pi

Alyce Bender
Jan 17, 20204 min read


Water, Sand, and Speaking
Over the last five weeks I have been bouncing around the Pacific Coast states and the Southwestern US. Such a mix of environments at this ti

Alyce Bender
Nov 22, 201910 min read


Japan in Spring: Sakura
Cherry blossoms, known as sakura, are a sure sign of spring. Here in Japan, they are a national treasure and everyone looks forward to...

Alyce Bender
May 1, 20174 min read
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