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E-Zines, Newsletters & Bulletin Boards

• NaturePhotographers.net - One of the best wildlife & nature photography e-zines.
• Outdoor Photography - Scenic, wildlife, travel & sports photography. The number one magazine for outdoor photographers.
• The Photo.net - An online community of people improving their photographic skills.
• Photo Focus - Online magazine for imagemakers
• Photo Migrations - Nature Photography Community
• ProfessionalPhotography.com - Resources for the professional photographer.
• DigitaPro Shooters Forum - This is the place to go to ask those questions about digital photography. (Bulletin Board)
• FM Forum - Product reviews and recomendations for photographers.
• Nature Photographers Reader's Forum - NPN's photo critique galleries and nature photography discussion forums for nature photographers. Great place to ask questions and learn.
• Photo.net Forums - Several user forums for photographers.
  

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Wildlife & Nature Conservation

Ah, the great outdoors! I cannot think of a better way to relax than to find a nice spot by a mountain stream and watch a leaf floating by. Or perhaps fishing in a remote area with an eagle soaring overhead. Just being outdoors can be exhilarating. Slow down, look around and enjoy the beauty around you. Never take it for granted.

• Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program - Sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation, this is a great opportunity for each of us to make a difference in the environment.
• Bat Conservation International - The mission of Bat Conservation International is to protect and restore bats and their habitats worldwide.
• Birding.com - Answers to your birding questions around the country and around the world..
• Canada Nature Federation - The national voice for the protection of nature, its diversity, and the processes that sustain it.
• Discovery Channel Online
• Ducks Unlimited - World leader in wetland, waterfowl & wildlife conservation.
• The Eagle Institute - The Eagle Institute is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to the protection of the bald eagle and other birds of prey. We promote habitat conservation and stewardship ethics.
• eNature.com - The complete guide to over 4800 North American plants and animals.
• ENN - Environmental News Network. "ENN offers a vast array of products and services - all aimed at educating, entertaining, and elevating the awareness of our users."
• Great Outdoor Recreation - Extensive listing of U.S. and foreign National Parks and lots more.
• Jackson Zoological Park - The Jackson Zoo - Jackson, Mississippi.
• L. L. Bean Park Search - Browse nearly 900 national parks, forests and state parks.
• Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks
• Mississippi Wildlife Federation - A state affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation.
• National Bird Feeding Society - All about bird feeding.
• National Gardening Association - Learn how to attract birds to your yard.
• National Park Service - Park resources and historical information.
• National Wildlife Federation - "Uniting individuals, organizations, businesses and government to protect wildlife, wild places, and the environment."
• National Wildlife Refuge System - America's national wildlife refuges.
• NatureServe - An excellent online encyclopedia of life.
• NatureSongs.com - Provides a library of sounds that people can refer to when they hear something new.
• The Nest Box - A great web site reflecting one person's interest in natural history. Good info on bluebirds and planting for wildlife.
• Refuge Net - Dedicated to protecting & perpetuating the National Wildlife Refuge System
• Operation Migration - Showing endangered birds like the whooping crane a safe migration route.
• Save the Sea Otters - A Defenders of Wildlife organization to help save the southern Sea Otter.
• The Sierra Club - Environmental & nature conservation
• USDA Forest Service
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - "...to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment."
• U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Conserving the nature of America.
• U.S. Fish & Wildlife Southeast Region
• Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership - WCEP is working to reintroduce a migratory flock of whooping cranes east of the Mississippi River. If successful, this flock will nest in Wisconsin and migrate to Florida where it will spend the winter.
• WildBirds.com - WildBirds.com is the place to come for answers about wild birds in your yard and around the corner!
• WindStar Wildlife Institute - This site should be "your first stop on the Internet for learning how to attract wildlife to your property". Highly recommended!
• WildlifeWatcher.com - This is an excellent site, full of great information about wildlife, their biology and where to find them.
• Wilderness Society - An organization formed to protect and preserve the nation's wild places before they vanished forever.

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Sites to Help Plan Your Photo Shoot

• Birding America - Reviews of some of America's best birding sites grouped by states.
• Florida's Birding Hotspots - Links to great locations in Florida to photograph birds.
• National Ocean Service - NOAA's Tide US tide predictions with high/low times.
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
• SunAngle - Computes the position of the sun and related information for a given location, date, and time.
• Photo Travel - Travel guides for photographers. Tells you when & where to go.
• PhotoSecrets - Travel guides for photographers.
• Silver Salmon Creek Lodge - A great place to photograph Grizzly bears!
• Top 200 North American Birding Hot Spots - Links to top birding locations.
• Travel Alaska - Features maps and brochures to help you plan a trip to Alaska.
• U.S. Sun & Moon Data - Find the times of sunrise, sunset, moonrise & moonset for your upcoming photo shoot.
• Weather.com - Don't forget to check the weather prior to your departure.

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Photography Classes & Photo Tours

There are numerous photographers that offer instructional classes and photo tours or safaris. Here are some of the top choices.

• David Cardinal - David offers digital photography workshops around the world.
• Authur Morris - For getting you to where the birds are, knowledge and help, there is none better. Visit North America's top bird photography hotspots and learn to make better images with one of North America's premier bird photographers.
• Jerry & Barbara Jividen - If you want to learn the basics and travel to some of the most scenic locations in North America, you can't go wrong with Jerry & Barb. They will teach you everything you need to know about photographing nature.
• Digital Landscape Workshop Series - Travel and learn with world renown digital photographers and Nikon Legends Moose Peterson and Vincent Versace to photograph the great landscapes of North America!
• Lepp Institute of Digital Imaging - The Lepp Institute of Digital Imaging provides interactive photographic workshops with a state-of-the-art digital darkroom lab. The courses offered cover a wide range of topics to improve your photography and teach you how to make the most of a digital darkroom. The Lepp Institute of Digital Imaging is located in Los Osos on the Central Coast of California.

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Products & Gear for Photographers

We have used many of these services & products listed below, some of which we have reviewed. These links are provided to help you make the choice that is best for you.

• Agave Stock Photography Solution - Excellent stock photography management & labeling system.
• Agfa - The Film preferred by many wildlife photographers, including myself.
• B&H Photo - A good place to buy your camera and film supplies. Great prices.
• Better Beamer - The most compact flash extender available.
• Big Pockets - Clothing designed for people who love the outdoors. Great bug shirt with "built-in" insect repellent!
• Cradoc fotoBiz - NEW! A stock file management system that tracks submissions & prints labels for your slides. fotoBiz also includes a equipment list, integration with fotoQuote, assignment photography & more.
• Cradoc fotoQuote - Learn to price your images for any usage, including the new electronic categories like the Internet home pages, CD ROMS & electronic brochures.
• DeLorme - Maps & mapping software.
• Digital Pro - The best software for digital photographers. Makes the chore of editing, labeling, filing and submitting your images fast, fun and easy. Read our review!
• The Filter Connection - Specializes in filters.
• Fuji Film - Makers of Velvia and the new Provia 100F.
• Gitzo - The best professional tripods available.
• Hoodman - Maker of glare reduction hoods for laptops, desktops and digital cameras.
• Lexar - Digital film for your D1 or Coolpix.
• Light Impressions - The professional photographers source for archival storage of slides, negatives and prints.
• Lowepro - Excellent camera bags, computer packs, backpacks and gloves.
• Moose Filter - Combines the 81-A warming filter with a polarizer.
• Nikon - Nikon USA
• Nikon Coolpix links - Where to purchase your Coolpix.
• NSCS Pro - Boyd Norton's slide labeling, captioning and slide management software.
• Paul's Photo - A very nice family-owned store. Ask for Mark Comon.
• Photo Images - THE source for all your photographic, digital imaging, and trade show needs. Photo Images takes care of all of my enlargements on their LightJet 5000 printer. I also use Photo Images for all of my display and exhibit needs.
• PhotoRescue - It will recover corrupt or accidentally deleted pictures from any Compact Flash, SmartMedia or Memory Stick. Download your free evaluation copy of PhotoRescue today! PC Version - Mac Version. Read our review of PhotoRescue.
• Kwik Camo™ - You'll find several great products for photographers, developed by photographers. REP Enterprises (Robet E. Peltz)
• Really Right Stuff - The best in mounting plates, clamps, and braces for use with the Arca-Swiss style quick-release system.
• REI-OUTLET - Great source for outdoor clothing and equipment.
• L. L. Rue Photographic Equipment - Blinds (the best!), books, vests, gadgets and more.
• SanDisk - CompactFlash memory cards and digital film.
• Tamron Industries - Tamron & Bronica - a leader in imaging products.
• Thayer Birding - Birding software. Great for keeping lists and identifying birds.
• THK Photo Products - Tokina lenses, Hoya filters & Kenko products.
• Vested Interest - Great camera vests, can be customized to fit.
• Wimberley - Great alternative to the traditional ball head. Your "big gun" (long telephotos 500 & 600) floats in this head. It also works well with the Nikkor 400 f/2.8 AF-S lens. Be sure to check out the "Sidekick" as well for your 300 f/2.8. Works great in conjunction with your existing ball head.

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Other Sites of Interest

• AIM - Accurate Image Manipulation for Desktop Publishing.
• Batteries.com - Find ALL of your batteries at batteries.com!
• Birding on the Net - Very interesting birding site with lots of great links.
• Ezine Articles - Free content for your newsletter or ezine. You can also submit your own articles.
• FX Saver - Create and market your own screensavers! Excellent Tool!!
• Graphic Girls - For women in graphics Design
• Hunter's Hideout - Hunting gear and more.
• JPEGCruncher - Free JPEG Optimizer
• Leslie O'Shaughnessy Photo Resources - An extensive list of links for general photography resources for professional photographers.
• Live Cameras - Live action cams of animals around the world
• MojoScripts.com - A great resource for CGI scripts for anyone who maintains their own web site.
• Nature Photography 101 - A free online course from the Staff of NPN
• The Nest Box - Nice site on natural history with good information about Bluebirds and lots of great links and some nice images as well.
• PC Connection Homepage - Great place to locate computer and digital camera supplies.
• A Photo Galaxy - Links to other photography.
• PhotoServe - An online portfolio mall.
• Recommended Reading - Suggested photography, wildlife & nature books and publications.
• Wildlife Artwork by Reggie McLeroy - Great drawings of wildlife.
• Sky on Fire - Poetry by Sharlee Plett, photo by Jan A. Allinder.
• Robert Winkler - Collection of nature essays and great links.
• Webmasters Links - An extensive listing of sites for the web designer.
• WallMaster Pro - A great program for managing your photo wallpaper collections!
• WildBirdCenters - Good source for bird feeders.