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Stephen Oachs, Nature Photographer
stephenoachsphotography.blogspot.com
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I'm an avid nature and wildlife photographer who has learned from practice and observation -- lots of both! I also love to talk photography, swap stories, equipment reviews and share tips. This blog gives me a place to answer your questions, read your comments, and share my experiences. Thanks for stopping by!
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Time for some "Imagination& #34;

I know, I know, its been a YEAR since I updated my blog. Blogs are dead anyway, right? I remember when blogs were the hot thing and the next big thing was the "vlog"...the concept of a blog b...

07 apr 11

2009 in Review: A Year of Big Events

What a year it was. Not just for me, but the world. So many big events and the loss of many iconic figures such as Micheal Jackson, Ed McMahon and Farrah Fawcett.For me, it was a busy year of travel ...

04 jan 10

The Aperture Academy - Coming Soon!

I have a big announcement today -- an announcement that has taken me over a year to conceive, plan, stage, organize and otherwise bring to fruition.Welcome to The Aperture Academy, a Fine Art Photogr...

02 sep 09

Popular Photography Magazine, August 2009, Featuring Stephen Oachs

This image entitled "The Furrows" is featured in the August 2009 issue of Popular Photography Magazine.The image was awarded 1st place in their Your Best Shot photography contest. Be sure to pick up ...

26 jul 09

Stephen Oachs Photography Slideshow

This is a new video slideshow, accompanied by music from Celtic Woman. Believe it or not, this was the first video I ever uploaded to YouTube. Yes, I know, I'm on the cutting edge...an early adopter ...

20 jul 09

Stephen Oachs Summer Photography Tour

I recently returned from a two week road trip that took me from home in San Jose, California, up to Grand Teton National Park, through Yellowstone and to one of my favorite destinations -- Glacier Na...

05 jul 09

Desert Southwest Shoot Over Memorial Day Weekend

I spent the last 5 days on the road...my first stop after driving through the night...and most of the next day...Monument Valley. Last fall I spend a week in the Desert Southwest but the furthest sou...

28 may 09

Jurassic Discoveries - A Week in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge

I recently spent a week in Oregon's Columbia Gorge, with a quick side trip to Palouse Falls, located in Eastern Washington. I loaded up the motorhome and headed north for the 12-hour drive from Calif...

29 apr 09

Press Release: My collaboration with the Snow Leopard Trust

Recently, a representative of the Snow Leopard Trust contacted me about using my photo, Endangered Beauty, for their organization. They have been dedicated to awareness and conservation of the endang...

20 mar 09

I need your VOTE! Smithsonian Photography Finalist

Hello Everyone! As I recently announced, I was chosen as a finalist in the Smithsonian Magazine Photography Contest...now I need your VOTE!Please click here to vote!: http://photocontest.smithsonia nm...

03 mar 09

Dear Friends, I have a big annoucement! I just recieved this letter:Dear Mr. Oachs:On behalf of Smithsonian Magazine, I am pleased to inform you that you are one of the top ten finalists in the "...

14 feb 09

Stormy Death Valley

Well I took a chance on this last trip -- the weather forecast for Death Valley looked hit or miss...either I could catch amazing light as the storms came and went or it would be too thick and all I ...

11 feb 09

2009 Photography Workshop Series with Stephen Oachs

Welcome to 2009! Yes, I realize I'm a bit late since it's January 25th already. I have a good excuse for such a tardy post and that is that I've been extremely busy. A wildlife shoot in Montana in ea...

25 jan 09

2008 National Geographic International 1st Place Photography Contest -- Viewer's Choice Winner!

Hello all, I am extremely proud to share with you that I am the 2008 National Geographic International 1st Place Photography Contest Winner!My photograph, of the endangered Snow Leopard, was selected...

09 jan 09

2008 ending with a bang, including a couple great magazine profiles!

This past year has shined some warm light on my photography adventures, and highlighted some incredible firsts. I had my first art shows and public exhibits; I won several notable awards by such pres...

01 jan 09

MSNBC Photo of the Week

I entered my Emerald Bay "Sunset Before the Storm" photograph a couple of months ago to MSNBC and it is featured this week in their Travel category. You can view the article here.ALSO...This photo is...

28 nov 08

Hello Everyone...I NEED YOUR HELP! I NEED YOUR VOTE!I have just been notified that my Snow Leopard photograph has been selected as a finalist in the 2008 National Geographic Photography Contest!The w...

12 nov 08

Fly Geyser - Black Rock Desert

This past weekend I made the long trek from the San Francisco Bay Area to the Black Rock Desert, located in the northwest corner of Nevada. They don't call it a desert for nothing...this place is des...

16 oct 08

Golden Gate Panoramic

I know, I know ... yet another shot of the Golden Gate Bridge. Don't we have enough already?? Well wait a second while I state my case...First, this isn't your typical view. This is a view very few p...

04 sep 08

When the weather man said there was a high preasure system sitting over the Bay Area today I knew that would mean little-to-no fog in San Francisco. The city at night is beautiful so I drove up to ta...

11 aug 08

San Francisco Zoo -- Revisited

Can you say 1-800-BEAR-DENTIST??I returned to the San Francisco Zoo a few days ago -- my first trip back since the escape of Tatiana the tiger on Christmas 2007, which resulted in her death.[Full sto...

11 aug 08

Page, Arizona - A Journey Into The Earth

I have recently returned from a 1200-mile drive in search of a great photo opportunity in Arizona. Horseshoe Bend is one of the most photographed locations on the Colorado river, located just south o...

29 jul 08

Rodeo Beach, Marin Headlands

This is Rodeo Beach, a nice little spot located in the Marin Headlands, just northwest of the Golden Gate Bridge, ohh about 3-4 miles, if that.I've been to Rodeo Beach a few times but conditions just...

29 jul 08

Stephen Oachs awarded 1st Place in Popular Photography Magazine

I'm excited to announce that my photograph of Horseshoe Bend at Sunset has been awarded 1st place in the Popular Photography "Your Best Shot" photography contest!The photograph and story will appear ...

29 jul 08

Singh-Ray Blog Guest Profile: Filters Make the Sunset

Recently I was invited to write up a story for the Singh-Ray Filters blog that talks about a few of my scenic photographs. Their blog is an excellent resource for photography, is very well-respected ...

27 may 08

The shot before the storm... Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe, CA

For Memorial weekend, I traveled from Lake Tahoe to Mono Lake and everywhere in between in search of good light and photographic opportunities. To say I spent my Memorial Day weekend chasing the ligh...

27 may 08

Alaska Airlines In-flight Magazine just printed my photo...

On April 2nd I posted that I'd been notified by Alaska Airlines In-flight Magazine that I was a finalist in their photo contest. [Read that post here]I am now happy to announce that my Grizzly bear c...

06 may 08

Here Today, Gone to Maui

I just returned from eight days in Hawaii -- mostly for vacation and as a gift to my mother for her 60th birthday, but I did manage to pull the camera out a few times. I was mostly interested in sunr...

19 apr 08

My Newest Expedition: Seeing The Light

For those who know my work, I’ve always been focused on capturing wildlife in natural settings, but this year I’m putting more focus on capturing the beauty of the earth itself. While waiting for sho...

04 apr 08

Alaska Airlines In-flight Magazine just called...

Alaska/Horizon Air In-flight Magazine has selected my Hallo Bay photo of a baby grizzly with his mother watching closely, as one of the top 10 finalists in their 2008 "Give us your best shot" photogr...

03 apr 08

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