David Shaw
@davidwshawphoto.bsky.social
Photographer, guide, science writer. Salida, Colorado and Fairbanks, Alaska. I dig wild things and wild places and creating visual and written stories about them. https://www.explore.david-w-shaw.com
On my recent visit to the Pantanal
my group and I found this Ringed Kingfisher in near-perfect light with a darkly shaded background.
my group and I found this Ringed Kingfisher in near-perfect light with a darkly shaded background.
November 2, 2025 at 3:40 AM
On my recent visit to the Pantanal
my group and I found this Ringed Kingfisher in near-perfect light with a darkly shaded background.
my group and I found this Ringed Kingfisher in near-perfect light with a darkly shaded background.
As I write this, I’m driving (well riding) down Brazil’s Transpantanera after several incredible days with Jaguars. Here are few early selects from the trip. 3 different jaguars and an ocelot.
October 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
As I write this, I’m driving (well riding) down Brazil’s Transpantanera after several incredible days with Jaguars. Here are few early selects from the trip. 3 different jaguars and an ocelot.
Brown Bear searches for salmon in Lake Clark National Park. This is my favorite image from my recent “Fat Bears” workshop, the last trip of my Alaska season. Love this time of year, no crowds, autumn colors and portly bears.
September 24, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Brown Bear searches for salmon in Lake Clark National Park. This is my favorite image from my recent “Fat Bears” workshop, the last trip of my Alaska season. Love this time of year, no crowds, autumn colors and portly bears.
Hey all, if you've ever wanted to take a photo safari to Africa, join me for a FREE webinar on Wednesday September 10, at 6pm MT, 7pm CT. Alyce Bender and I will be sharing photos, discussing safari life, and taking your questions. Sign up for the online session here: tinyurl.com/mspcf8v8
September 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Hey all, if you've ever wanted to take a photo safari to Africa, join me for a FREE webinar on Wednesday September 10, at 6pm MT, 7pm CT. Alyce Bender and I will be sharing photos, discussing safari life, and taking your questions. Sign up for the online session here: tinyurl.com/mspcf8v8
Just wrapped up two weeks of photo workshops in Denali National Park. Denali may be my favorite place in the world for photography. And that’s saying something. Here are a few black and whites. #photography #denalinationalpark #alaska #blackandwhite #davidwshaw
September 4, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Just wrapped up two weeks of photo workshops in Denali National Park. Denali may be my favorite place in the world for photography. And that’s saying something. Here are a few black and whites. #photography #denalinationalpark #alaska #blackandwhite #davidwshaw
Young leopard, last week in Botswana on the second of two safaris I led over the last month. Tired after a month abroad but elated at the photos and experiences my clients and I shared.
How’s the USA shitshow treating all of you?
How’s the USA shitshow treating all of you?
May 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Young leopard, last week in Botswana on the second of two safaris I led over the last month. Tired after a month abroad but elated at the photos and experiences my clients and I shared.
How’s the USA shitshow treating all of you?
How’s the USA shitshow treating all of you?
Great Aurora display last night here in the Brooks Range. Heading out now for another go.
March 25, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Great Aurora display last night here in the Brooks Range. Heading out now for another go.
Sunset saguaros. Trying to find some beauty in the ongoing dumpster fire.
February 27, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Sunset saguaros. Trying to find some beauty in the ongoing dumpster fire.
Saguaro National Park, AZ. Visiting our national parks and public lands right now is like visiting a friend on their deathbed. I desperately hope they survive the next few years.
February 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Saguaro National Park, AZ. Visiting our national parks and public lands right now is like visiting a friend on their deathbed. I desperately hope they survive the next few years.
Backlight. My favorite kind of light.
All of these images are from my recent safari to Botswana's Central Kalahari Preserve and Magkadigkadi National Park.
Image 1 - Oryx, Central Kalahari
Image 2 - Zebras, Magkadigkadi NP
Image 3 - Wildebeest, Magkadigkadi NP
Image 4 - Springbok, Kalahari
All of these images are from my recent safari to Botswana's Central Kalahari Preserve and Magkadigkadi National Park.
Image 1 - Oryx, Central Kalahari
Image 2 - Zebras, Magkadigkadi NP
Image 3 - Wildebeest, Magkadigkadi NP
Image 4 - Springbok, Kalahari
February 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Backlight. My favorite kind of light.
All of these images are from my recent safari to Botswana's Central Kalahari Preserve and Magkadigkadi National Park.
Image 1 - Oryx, Central Kalahari
Image 2 - Zebras, Magkadigkadi NP
Image 3 - Wildebeest, Magkadigkadi NP
Image 4 - Springbok, Kalahari
All of these images are from my recent safari to Botswana's Central Kalahari Preserve and Magkadigkadi National Park.
Image 1 - Oryx, Central Kalahari
Image 2 - Zebras, Magkadigkadi NP
Image 3 - Wildebeest, Magkadigkadi NP
Image 4 - Springbok, Kalahari
Want to see what I've been up to for the past couple of weeks? Check out the trip report from my recent safari to Botswana's Central Kalahari and Magkadigkadi National Park. It's in e-magazine format and is free!
thephotoexperience.podia.com/photo-experi...
thephotoexperience.podia.com/photo-experi...
February 14, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Want to see what I've been up to for the past couple of weeks? Check out the trip report from my recent safari to Botswana's Central Kalahari and Magkadigkadi National Park. It's in e-magazine format and is free!
thephotoexperience.podia.com/photo-experi...
thephotoexperience.podia.com/photo-experi...
Sunrise with a pride of lions was a highlight of my recent trip Botswana’s Central Kalahari.
February 10, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Sunrise with a pride of lions was a highlight of my recent trip Botswana’s Central Kalahari.
I’m back in Johannesburg after 2 weeks exploring Botswana’s Kalahari on my inaugural photo tour of the area. The trip was full of unexpected things, but the volume of wildflowers in the Central Kalahari may have been the most unexpected.
(Two unprocessed jpegs straight out of my new Fuji x-T50)
(Two unprocessed jpegs straight out of my new Fuji x-T50)
February 7, 2025 at 11:51 AM
I’m back in Johannesburg after 2 weeks exploring Botswana’s Kalahari on my inaugural photo tour of the area. The trip was full of unexpected things, but the volume of wildflowers in the Central Kalahari may have been the most unexpected.
(Two unprocessed jpegs straight out of my new Fuji x-T50)
(Two unprocessed jpegs straight out of my new Fuji x-T50)
In Johannesburg, South Africa right now. Tomorrow it’s off to the Kalahari. Can’t wait to see it again. Last time I was there, I don’t feel like I made the most of it, photographically. My images from that trip are lacking. This time around, I aim for more.
January 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
In Johannesburg, South Africa right now. Tomorrow it’s off to the Kalahari. Can’t wait to see it again. Last time I was there, I don’t feel like I made the most of it, photographically. My images from that trip are lacking. This time around, I aim for more.
Off to Africa. First leg is starting off well.
January 24, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Off to Africa. First leg is starting off well.
Hey folks, I'm a full-time professional outdoor photographer. I'm most interested in the thoughtful side of image-making, the philosophy of camera work, and art in general. Who should I connect with here on @bsky.app?
(I'm also interested in conservation, biology, and climate science.)
OK, GO!
(I'm also interested in conservation, biology, and climate science.)
OK, GO!
December 12, 2024 at 6:09 PM
Hey folks, I'm a full-time professional outdoor photographer. I'm most interested in the thoughtful side of image-making, the philosophy of camera work, and art in general. Who should I connect with here on @bsky.app?
(I'm also interested in conservation, biology, and climate science.)
OK, GO!
(I'm also interested in conservation, biology, and climate science.)
OK, GO!
The first issue of my new annual magazine "Photo Experience" is available! It's 66 pages of articles, image galleries, and stories from my travels in 2024. Print or digital here: www.magcloud.com/browse/issue...
December 12, 2024 at 5:54 PM
The first issue of my new annual magazine "Photo Experience" is available! It's 66 pages of articles, image galleries, and stories from my travels in 2024. Print or digital here: www.magcloud.com/browse/issue...
Maybe I’m a cat person after all.
(I actually love cats, but photographing spotted cats? Yeah that’s hard to beat.)
This image is from a trip I led to the Pantanal in October. Pretty mind-blowing place.
Ever been?
(I actually love cats, but photographing spotted cats? Yeah that’s hard to beat.)
This image is from a trip I led to the Pantanal in October. Pretty mind-blowing place.
Ever been?
November 27, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Maybe I’m a cat person after all.
(I actually love cats, but photographing spotted cats? Yeah that’s hard to beat.)
This image is from a trip I led to the Pantanal in October. Pretty mind-blowing place.
Ever been?
(I actually love cats, but photographing spotted cats? Yeah that’s hard to beat.)
This image is from a trip I led to the Pantanal in October. Pretty mind-blowing place.
Ever been?
Blue-fronted Parrot from the Pantanal in October.
Don’t get me wrong, the jaguars are awesome but I REALLY love neotropical birds. It had been a few years since I’d been to South America and seeing some of these guys was like reconnecting with old friends.
Don’t get me wrong, the jaguars are awesome but I REALLY love neotropical birds. It had been a few years since I’d been to South America and seeing some of these guys was like reconnecting with old friends.
November 24, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Blue-fronted Parrot from the Pantanal in October.
Don’t get me wrong, the jaguars are awesome but I REALLY love neotropical birds. It had been a few years since I’d been to South America and seeing some of these guys was like reconnecting with old friends.
Don’t get me wrong, the jaguars are awesome but I REALLY love neotropical birds. It had been a few years since I’d been to South America and seeing some of these guys was like reconnecting with old friends.
Great image! Love those guys. Got my first photos of them in Brazil in October.
November 24, 2024 at 4:28 AM
Great image! Love those guys. Got my first photos of them in Brazil in October.
My first post here on BlueSky!
I’m a professional photographer, workshop leader, and wilderness guide. I have a background in wildlife biology (masters degree studying birds and tropical ecology) but escaped research about 15 years ago to write, photograph, guide, and advocate for conservation.
I’m a professional photographer, workshop leader, and wilderness guide. I have a background in wildlife biology (masters degree studying birds and tropical ecology) but escaped research about 15 years ago to write, photograph, guide, and advocate for conservation.
November 23, 2024 at 11:48 PM
My first post here on BlueSky!
I’m a professional photographer, workshop leader, and wilderness guide. I have a background in wildlife biology (masters degree studying birds and tropical ecology) but escaped research about 15 years ago to write, photograph, guide, and advocate for conservation.
I’m a professional photographer, workshop leader, and wilderness guide. I have a background in wildlife biology (masters degree studying birds and tropical ecology) but escaped research about 15 years ago to write, photograph, guide, and advocate for conservation.