Roseate Spoonbill Landing in Golden Light | Florida Bird Photography Workshop Success

I made this image on April 3, 2026, while scouting for my Florida Osprey workshop, which began on April 5, 2026.

It was great to see so many familiar faces again — a strong group of returning clients, with just one new participant across both workshops. That says a lot, and I don’t take it for granted.

The second trip, in particular, turned into one of those weeks where you adapt or you lose. We had close to six inches of rain to deal with, but by watching the coastal weather carefully and making the right calls, we were able to stay out of the worst of it and keep ourselves in productive areas.

We made lemonade.

Species diversity on that second trip was excellent, and despite the conditions, opportunities kept coming. That’s often how it goes — the weather looks like it’s working against you, but if you stay flexible, it can end up working for you.

Stay liquid.

I think it’s fair to say both trips were a huge success.

And moments like this — a Roseate Spoonbill dropping in to land, wings wide in soft golden light — are a nice reminder of why we keep showing up, no matter what the forecast says.

Join Me in Florida Next April for Ospreys, Spoonbills, and Incredible Bird Photography Opportunities

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Join Me in Florida Next April for Ospreys, Spoonbills, and Incredible Bird Photography Opportunities 〰️

If this kind of moment speaks to you — the light, the behaviour, and making the right calls when it matters — I’ll be back in Florida next April doing it all again. Same approach, small group (maximum 5 guests), and a commitment to putting you in the best possible position, no matter what the weather throws at us.

Coastal Brown Bear Photography in Alaska: Capturing a Curious Moment on the Katmai Coast

There are moments in wildlife photography when everything slows down — and this was one of them.

This young Coastal Brown Bear approached with quiet, almost gentle curiosity, moving steadily through the grass, eyes fixed straight ahead—no drama, no chaos — just presence.

Encounters like this are what keep me coming back to Alaska year after year.

Photographing bears at close range isn’t about luck — it’s about understanding behaviour, reading body language, and allowing the moment to unfold naturally — and just as importantly, letting them read our body language. This bear wasn’t stressed, wasn’t reacting — it was simply exploring its world, and for a few seconds, we were part of it.

This is what it’s all about.

Not just photographing a bear… but photographing a moment of curiosity.

And those are the images that stay with you.

👉 Join Me in Alaska — June Coastal Brown Bear Workshop

If moments like this are what you’re chasing, I invite you to join me this June along the Katmai Coast.

Day 1 (June 12) begins with a picturesque floatplane flight from Kodiak, tracing the rugged coastline before landing to meet our ship anchored along the wild, dreamlike Katmai coast. After lunch, we head straight out to photograph bears that very afternoon.

From there, it’s full immersion — photographing Coastal Brown Bears every day from Day 2 through Day 7.

On Day 8 (June 19), we enjoy one final morning photographing bears after breakfast before another spectacular flight back to Kodiak.

Early June is a special window — before the sedge grass grows tall — giving us clean views of spring cubs and incredible opportunities for intimate, eye-level encounters like this.

Spots are limited, and this trip often fills quickly.

👉 Full details: https://www.chrisdoddsphoto.com/bear-boat-coastal-brown-bears-of-alaska

Come experience it for yourself.