Photo Tips
Too hot? Shoot for cool!
When the temperature rises, photographers—like most creatures—want to stick close to water. Here are some tips for capturing the many moods of water with your camera.
Last Call
Come back next year!
Our 2010 Photo Contest is now closed. Editors are judging the entries—we've already seen some great ones. Several of the winning photographs will appear in the December-January issue of National Wildlife. While you're waiting, check out last year's winners.
Photo of the Week
See our favorite photos
Each week, our editors choose a favorite nature photo to share with our readers. Check out our Photo of the Week, selected from 2009 Photo Contest entries.
Tips from Rob Sheppard
Small creatures, big impact
For captivating, close-up images of wildlife, turn your lens on insects and other tiny animals. Photographer Sheppard tells us how to get buggy.
Caption Contest
Check out some of our favorite photos of animals with attitude. Enter our monthly contest and see our latest winner and runners-up.