Alyce Bender
Summer Bird Photography in the Faroe Islands
Summer is an amazing time to visit the Faroe Islands, not just for the epic landscapes, but for the millions of nesting seabirds as well.
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Alyce Bender
- Aug 23
- 10 min
The Nature (Photography) Around Nome, Alaska
A few days before the summer solstice, there is enough light to photograph 24/7, making nature photography in Nome, Alaska, very rewarding.
Alyce Bender
- May 28
- 8 min
Wildlife Photography in Costa Rica
With two weeks in Costa Rica, we explored several different environments and photographed a wide variety of wildlife of all shapes and size
Alyce Bender
- Apr 6
- 7 min
National Geographic Photography Scam and Lessons Learned
Personal story of encountering a very believable National Geographic photography opportunity scam.
Alyce Bender
- Feb 25
- 6 min
Photographing Fall in the Rockies: Tetons and Wasatch Ranges
For most, the Rocky Mountains are a stretch of mountains in Colorado and when you talk about photographing the Rockies, this is what first..
Alyce Bender
- Jan 29
- 12 min
Wild Horses of the American Southwest
Wild horses and the American West have been synonymous with each other for hundreds of years.
Alyce Bender
- Dec 26, 2022
- 6 min
Autumn in Alaska - Part 2: Landscapes
Even as months have passed now, the Alaskan landscape still looms large in my memory. Having arrived in Alaska early mid-August and staying
Alyce Bender
- Oct 24, 2022
- 16 min
Autumn in Alaska - Part 1: Wildlife
It can be quite hard to visualize how vast Alaska is if you have not been there before. And with the large numbers of photographers who go t
Alyce Bender
- Aug 5, 2022
- 7 min
Summertime Photography Slump
It happens to the best of us. Regardless of profession, passion, or preparation it happens. Slumps or ruts as they are frequently called.
Alyce Bender
- Jun 2, 2022
- 10 min
Kansas Prairie and the Dawn Dancers: Photographing Lesser Prairie Chickens
"But what's in Kansas?" they ask. "Prairie chickens," I respond. As it happened I had just returned from Yellowstone in January and ...
Alyce Bender
- May 5, 2022
- 4 min
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
- Nov 27, 2021
- 13 min
Late Summer Birding in Florida
Late summer is not an ideal time to visit this area but sometimes we, as photographers, are limited to traveling during less than ideal time
Alyce Bender
- Aug 30, 2021
- 11 min
Scouting Wildlife in the High Plains of Texas
The high plains of Texas have a rich biodiversity where they have been allowed to flourish and where efforts are being made to reestablish
Alyce Bender
- Jul 29, 2021
- 3 min
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 7, 2021
- 17 min
Of Pronghorn and Pika: Photographing Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park in June
An in-depth article on my latest trip to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park covering the challenges and highlights of the trip.
Alyce Bender
- May 28, 2021
- 9 min
Whirlwind Southwest Photography Trip
Lets start with the numbers: five states (four that I actually photographed in during the trip), 12 days, and roughly 55 hours behind the wh
Alyce Bender
- Apr 28, 2021
- 7 min
Texas Wildflowers: Hunting that Perfect Bluebonnet Photo
Without a doubt the bluebonnet is probably one of the most iconic symbols of Texas - I mean it is the state flower after all.
Alyce Bender
- Apr 3, 2021
- 3 min
Texas Spring Shorebird Photography
...as the cranes leave, a vast influx of migrants start returning from a winter in Central and South America. Returning shorebird migrants i
Alyce Bender
- Feb 28, 2021
- 9 min
Scouting for Photography in Texas
This month saw me putting in a lot of miles, both in the car and on the trail, with few actual images to show for it. But that brings up an
Alyce Bender
- Jan 31, 2021
- 9 min
In Search of a Rare Bird
Having settled into our new place outside San Antonio, my next goal was to hit the road in search of the rarest crane on the planet.
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