BIOGRAPHY
Every individual has a vision. But few can convey that vision in a way that stops you in your tracks and awakens a desire to take it in. Daniel's artistic success in the world of nature spans four decades. That success is due mainly to his unique compositional style, ability to see light, and tenacious desire to find that exceptional moment.
Throughout his long career, his unique view of nature has graced the pages of two National Geographic cover stories and thousands of other publications. In 2013 he was awarded NANPA's Outstanding Photographer of the Year and NANPA Fellow in 2020. He's the sole photographer of 20 books.
Accomplishments
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2005 Cover Story National Geographic: Great Gray Owl
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2002 December Cover Story National Geographic: Snowy Owl
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Hundreds of magazine covers throughout his career and a regular contributor to magazines worldwide
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Sole photographer for 20+ books
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Member of Panasonic’s LUMIX Ambassador team
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Advisory board member of Polar Bears International
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Director of Polar Bears International’s Arctic Documentary Project
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“Legend Behind the Lens” Nikon photographer with special appearances at Photo Plus Expo (NY), Focus on Imaging (UK), Disney Institute
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Consultant for Hewlett-Packard’s fine art printers – “HP Success Story” for three years
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Beta-tester for ARTTrust online print certification system
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Featured work in galleries Nikon House (NY), Smithsonian, and the Natural History Museum in London
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Mentor for Popular Photography Mentor Treks
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Featured photographer for Lowepro products and magazine campaign
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Featured portfolio in several magazines including Popular Photography, Nikon World, American Photo, Outdoor Photographer, Digital SLR (UK), Asian Photography, Foto-Video (Romania)
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Assignment work for Coca Cola, World Wildlife Fund, and Roche Pharmaceuticals
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Keynote Speaker at NANPA (North American Nature Photography Association)
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Special Appearances on Animal Planet
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Awards
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2023 Environmental Impact Award – North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA)
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2013 Outstanding Nature Photographer of the Year – North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA)
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2008 1st Place Pro Division “Connecting People with Nature” National Wildlife Federation
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2008 Two Honorable Mentions in American Photo magazine’s Images of the Year issue
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2004 Third Place “Nature Category” IPA Lucie Awards
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2004 Runner Up “Best Portfolio” International Wild Bird Photographer
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2003 Won Landscape Category – Nature’s Best
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1990 and 1997 First Runner Up in the Animal Portrait Division BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, 13 Highly Commended awards, one of the most awarded photographers in the competition. BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition:
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1990 – Animal Portraits – Runner up
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1990 – Animal Portraits – Highly commended
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1991 – In Praise of Plants – Highly commended
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1991- Behavior: Mammals – Highly commended x2
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1992 – Endangered Wildlife – Highly commended
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1992 – Behavior: Mammals – Highly commended x2
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1992 – Animal Portraits – Highly commended
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1994 – Behavior: Mammals – Highly commended
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1995 – Wildscapes – Highly commended
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1995 – Animal Portraits – Highly commended
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1996 – Behavior: Mammals – Highly commended
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1997 – Animal Portraits – Runner up
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2000 – From Dusk to Dawn – Runner up
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2000 – Behavior: Birds – Highly commended