Nature Photography

Nature photography from Kentucky and beyond

Wildlife, birds, landscapes, macro details, weather, eclipses, and field observations from Kentucky and beyond.

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Great Blue Heron — Wildlife photography by Christopher Brenzel — Wildlife
Great Blue Heron

Ring of Fire — Eclipses photography by Christopher Brenzel — Eclipses
Ring of Fire

Cascade in Winter Light — Landscapes photography by Christopher Brenzel — Landscapes
Cascade in Winter Light

Spring Phlox — Macro photography by Christopher Brenzel — Macro
Spring Phlox

Maple on Still Water — Landscapes photography by Christopher Brenzel — Landscapes
Maple on Still Water

Leopard Slug — Macro photography by Christopher Brenzel — Macro
Leopard Slug

White Coneflower — Macro photography by Christopher Brenzel — Macro
White Coneflower

Backlit Forest Moss — Macro photography by Christopher Brenzel — Macro
Backlit Forest Moss

The Alhambra, Granada — Travel photography by Christopher Brenzel — Travel
The Alhambra, Granada

Kite Day — Father and Son — People photography by Christopher Brenzel — People
Kite Day — Father and Son

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Mourning dove perched on a bare winter branch

Wildlife

Long-exposure waterfall spilling over sandstone ledges at Red River Gorge, KY

Landscapes

Macro

Total solar eclipse at totality with solar flares visible

Eclipse & Astrophotography

Ivy growing through a broken greenhouse window

Rust & Ruin

Ivy growing on a wall with broken window in Frankfort, KY

Travel

Collection

Rust & Ruin

Nature reclaiming what was built — ivy pressing through mortar, rust blooming on iron, glass cracking under the weight of vines.

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Nature & Decay
Autumn Ivy on Fire-Escape Facade

Nature & Decay
Looking Up Through a Stone Tower

Collection

Wildlife

Birds, reptiles, and small creatures caught in an unguarded moment — still long enough to be seen, close enough to be known.

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Birds & Creatures
Slug on Fallen Oak Leaf

Field Notes

Writing from the field

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Photographer shooting inside the Alhambra palace in Spain with a compact Sony mirrorless camera

Gear

Jul 14, 2026

Which Sony Camera Is Right for You?

Answer 15 questions about your budget, subjects, and goals — and get a personalized Sony camera recommendation.

Telephoto lens in a forest setting for bird and wildlife photography

Gear

Jul 9, 2026

Renting Gear for Wildlife Photography

A firsthand look at renting the Sony 200-600mm through Lensrentals — shipping, condition, and whether it makes sense before buying.

Dark-eyed junco perched on bare winter branches

Wildlife

Jan 21, 2025

Birding at Bettman Nature Preserve

Winter bird photography at a nature preserve surrounded by feeders — bright plumage against white snow and bare branches.

Kite Day — Father and Son print displayed in a minimal living room

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Field Notes

Field observations, gear reviews, and writing from photography outings.

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Camera Bag

The cameras, lenses, and accessories carried in the field.

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