Juan Pons Photography

A red fox diving for its dinner in Yellowstone National Park. This process, called mousing, is one of my most favorite sequences to photograph by one of my most favorite species found in the region. This red fox is utilizing its very keen sense of hearing to triangulate a rodent’s location under over 2 feet of snow before pouncing. The fox tilts its head back and forth, which is very cute to observe as photographers, to pinpoint the exact spot to strike. One fascinating detail of this behavior is that foxes have a much higher success rate- over 70%- in hunting when jumping from a north-easterly direction. According to a recent study, foxes "were more likely to make a kill if they jumped along their preferred axis, around 20 degrees off from magnetic north”. This infers that red foxes are utilizing the Earth’s magnetic field as a rangefinder. For more wildlife facts and anecdotes, head to my website to watch some of my recent videos and podcast episodes. https://www.juanpons.org #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #adventurephotography #yellowstonenationalpark #photoworkshop #redfox #sonyalpha

Here we have the Golden Morph Eyelash Pit Viper (Bothriechis Schlegelii) found in the #osapeninsula. These are one of the smallest venomous snakes found in the region, with females being larger than males. The bold coloration is an adaptation to allow it to camouflage in its environment. While yellow may not seem a good camouflage colour, it works well in attracting a plethora of birds and other species searching for tropical flowers, like the Heliconias and Bird of Paradise plants. The #pitviper is a "sit and wait" style of hunter, waiting for the opportunity to ambush its prey when they come into striking range. Once it injects its venom, it then releases its prey and follows it until it stops moving. Luckily, none of our workshop participants became its dinner yesterday while we had the opportunity to photograph this remarkable reptile. For more images and footage of our excursions in Costa Rica, check out my Behind The Scenes story highlight on Instagram, and follow the link below to view a gallery of images from my excursions to the Osa Peninsula. https://www.juanpons.org/Costa-Rica-Osa-Peninsula

On To Our Next Adventure- The Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica!

We're about ready to take off for a few weeks of adventure in the incredible Osa Peninsula. We hope to enjoy the abundant nature and wildlife of the region, and we'll plan to share the excitement with you all. Keep an eye out starting next week for behind the scenes moments from our Costa Rican excursions. There are still a few opportunities left to join in a workshop with me before the end of 2021. Check the link below to view my current openings. https://www.juanpons.org #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #travelphotography #adventurephotography #photoworkshop #costarica #sonyalpha

Alaska Brown Bears

Here's some behind the scenes footage of a family of brown bears in Katmai National Park in Alaska. Finding yourself here, immersed in their rugged environment, you quickly realize you're a visitor in their world with the distinct honor of observing them. I had such a memorable time location scouting for future workshops with you all. I look forward to visiting the region once again very soon, and paying my respects to the hospitable hosts of this landscape. I'm eager to share more images and footage with you from this incredible adventure. Have a great weekend, everybody! #katmainationalpark #alaska #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #travelphotography #adventurephotography #photoworkshop #brownbear #sonyalpha

A sequence of a beautiful Snowy Owl shot on the Sony A1 camera. This documentation is part of my extensive in the field testing of the camera series in preparation to release my review for you all. __ Keep an eye out for my Sony Alpha review publishing very soon on my Youtube channel. I'm so excited to share. https://www.youtube.com/juanpons

With only a handful of spots left on select photo dates, now is the time to book if you're planning to join my workshops in Alaska, Costa Rica, or Maine. Venture into the coastal wilderness of southeast Alaska, walk through the cloud forests of Costa Rica, experience the epic sunrises of the Schoodic Peninsula, Maine- or better yet, do it all! The photo opportunities are immense on all the excursions I lead, and these trips are some of my most favorite locations to capture breathtaking images. I look forward to sharing those adventures with you all very soon. Check out my workshop descriptions at the link below, and feel free to send me an email at [email protected] with any questions or requests. https://www.juanpons.org/

Today, I’m proud to release the final installment of our series on lens selection on the Images In Focus YouTube channel. David and I have appreciated hearing all your feedback about the topics we’ve covered so far. In this video, take a deep dive into learning about concepts like focusing speed, teleconverters, advances in image stabilization, and filters. Which one of us has sworn off UV filters for good? Find the answer by clicking the link below! We also go in-depth into how we’ve built our respective lens kits. I’m happy to share this knowledge as it’s taken years of testing in the field to create the kit I now use. Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions in the comments about our preferred gear. Thanks for tuning into our video series. Check out my YouTube page for more helpful videos, and head to my website to view all of my upcoming workshops- including some in the near future with David. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NljP0Y4siWA

Kelby One Outdoor Photo Conference

I'm excited to announce I'm a featured instructor at the upcoming KelbyOne Live Outdoor Photography Conference taking place next week, May 18 - 19. My online seminar covers how crucial personal preparedness is before venturing out on your own wildlife adventures. As rewarding as wildlife photography can be, it can also be incredibly challenging if you're not ready for any situation to arise in the field- and some of us know that experience all too well. This course discusses everything from how gear selection and proper attire ensures success on your excursion to how studying the natural behaviors of the wildlife and selecting photo locations can lead to rare access to your subjects. I really look forward to utilizing my 20 years of experience to best prepare future wildlife enthusiasts on their epic adventures, and I have had a great time partnering with KelbyOne for their virtual conference. Click the link below to reserve your seat to my virtual seminar, as well as many other amazing featured instructors. I look forward to seeing you there! https://kelbyonelive.com/outdoor-conference?af=outdoorjuan