Joris van Alphen Photography specializes in underwater and science photography. Our mission is to share the beauty of our planet's lakes, rivers and oceans, to explore the relationship between humans and the environment, and to connect people with cutting-edge scientific research.
Photography Portfolios
Underwater
Photographs from the silent world.
Science
Editorial work for scientific and science-related magazines.
People
Portraits and other images of people.
Photo Stories & Films
The Fright of the Bell Towers
Despite living almost exclusively among humans, barn owls are extremely shy and spend most of their lives in silence. These photos provide a peak into the mysterious life of this elegant nocturnal creature that quietly and unobtrusively takes place in our churches and barns.
Cold-Blooded Cannibals: Extreme Adaptations to Island Life
For many years pollination was believed to be limited to insects, birds and mammals, but on small islands a very different kind of creature has stepped into the spotlight. Here, in order to survive the harsh conditions of island life, lizards have evolved the ability to drink nectar, and eat flowers and fruits.
3:00 minutes
5,685 views
Reconnecting the Rio Grande Valley
Fifty years of intensive agricultural and urban development has left the natural environment of the Lower Rio Grande Valley fragmented into small, unconnected patches of forest. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and local landowners are working together to reconnect these patches of forest to one another, and to the local people who live near them.
9:53 minutes
296 views
Featured Posts
National Geographic Emerging Nature Photographer
December 23, 2011
I am thrilled to announce that I have won the National Geographic Emerging Nature Photographer Award!
A Wise Little Owl
December 20, 2011
A while ago I came to the rescue of a little owl that fell down a chimney and found itself a remarkable hiding place.
Garden Spider
October 1, 2011
Autumn has arrived and large garden spiders are a common sight throughout the northern hemisphere this time of year.
It’s a Barn Owl Family
August 27, 2011
Great news everyone: there are little barn owl hatchlings squeaking and hissing from the nest box!
The Fright of the Bell Towers
August 14, 2011
Year after year we've had a breeding pair of barn owls, raising the ugliest fluff balls of chicks into the most elegant birds you've ever seen. But luck has not been with our owls this year.
