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David Shaw

@davidwshawphoto.bsky.social

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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

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David Shaw @davidwshawphoto.bsky.social · 8h

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.

David Shaw @davidwshawphoto.bsky.social · 24d

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.

David Shaw @davidwshawphoto.bsky.social · Sep 8

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

David Shaw @davidwshawphoto.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

David Shaw @davidwshawphoto.bsky.social · May 11

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?

David Shaw @davidwshawphoto.bsky.social · Mar 25

Great Aurora display last night here in the Brooks Range. Heading out now for another go.

David Shaw @davidwshawphoto.bsky.social · Mar 3

There is an incredible photo opportunity available in Denali National Park for the next couple of summers. But it won't last. Join me in August in Denali, or fall of 2026 to see why. And in the meantime, check out the video I just made on the trip:
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Denali National Park - Beyond the Closure

YouTube video by David W Shaw

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David Shaw @davidwshawphoto.bsky.social · Mar 2

Sounds great, I can’t make this year but will keep my eyes open for future workshops.

David Shaw @davidwshawphoto.bsky.social · Mar 2

Too busy fighting fascism.

David Shaw @davidwshawphoto.bsky.social · Feb 27

Sunset saguaros. Trying to find some beauty in the ongoing dumpster fire.

David Shaw @davidwshawphoto.bsky.social · Feb 25

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.

David Shaw @davidwshawphoto.bsky.social · Feb 19

#wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #africa

David Shaw @davidwshawphoto.bsky.social · Feb 18

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

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David Shaw @davidwshawphoto.bsky.social · Feb 14

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...

David Shaw @davidwshawphoto.bsky.social · Feb 10

Sunrise with a pride of lions was a highlight of my recent trip Botswana’s Central Kalahari.

David Shaw @davidwshawphoto.bsky.social · Feb 7

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)

David Shaw @davidwshawphoto.bsky.social · Feb 7

Yes it was. One of the best I’ve had.

David Shaw @davidwshawphoto.bsky.social · Jan 26

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.

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David Shaw @davidwshawphoto.bsky.social · Jan 24

Off to Africa. First leg is starting off well.

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · Jan 10

#EmbarrassmentInChief 🤮

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David Shaw @davidwshawphoto.bsky.social · Dec 12

I kinda figured they were more of the flat-cap type. (And spoke in a Victorian cockney accent.)

David Shaw @davidwshawphoto.bsky.social · Dec 12

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!

David Shaw @davidwshawphoto.bsky.social · Dec 12

Love that bokeh highlight. Lovely.

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David Shaw @davidwshawphoto.bsky.social · Dec 12

Thanks for that clarification, I really always assumed that owls would love wearing hats.

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David Shaw @davidwshawphoto.bsky.social · Dec 12

OR join my education site and get it (and dozens of other ebooks, videos, and tutorials for as little as $5/month: thephotoexperience.podia.com

The Photography Experience with David W. Shaw

The Photography Experience is a membership only site that grants access to numerous ebooks, images, essays, videos, tutorials, image critiques, equipment review, and a weekly email on the art and craf...

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