Of all the parks to which I’ve traveled, the Smokies are my favorite. Rich in natural and cultural wonders, the Smokies are a symbol of resilience. A century of over-harvesting once left the mountains stripped of trees, but now, the forests abide. Beneath every tree is a story of life in the understory. Here, the smallest insects, fungi, invertebrates, and vertebrates thrive.

Sometimes, nature photography opportunities fall in your lap. On the first day of September, I found myself on a small pond where the largemouth bass exhibited the strangest behavior.

Putting yourself in the right place at the right time is one of the crucial pieces of the wildlife photography puzzle. In this nature photography video workshop webinar, we'll discuss how understanding some basic biological facts about mammals can help you become a better photographer.