Feel free to read and learn about the art and techniques of nature and wildlife photography. Simply click on a photo below to read a particular article.

Nationally published writer and nature photographer Mike MacDonald simplifies and resolves some of the most elusive topics in photography. From the technical to the creative, Mike addresses such questions as: Why don't my pictures look as beautiful as it was when I was there? How come my snow scenes look gray? How can I make landscape pictures like the ones that I see in calendars and magazines?

If you'd like to further expand your photographic skill or to enhance or discover your "eye," consider Mike's nature and landscape photography workshops and private nature photography lessons.

"Frozen Images" Discover the magical world of ice.

"The Final Word on Snow Exposure" From gentle flurries that fall from the sky to endless fields of white, snow is the essence of winter's magic.

"Photographing Wildlife Near Your Home" Using a blind to experience nature can be wonderful for your photography and for your soul.

"A Sense of Depth" Create images that pop off the page.

"Capturing the Moment" Have you ever taken a picture that didn't represent your experience? This article provides a solution.

"Photographing the Experience" Create images that go beyond the visual and into the realm of your experiences.

"My Experiences in the Wilds of... Chicago?" Miracles of nature abound, around this toddlin' town.