Into the Wild with Joris van Alphen Photography

December 2010 Archives

I am thrilled to announce that I have won the National Geographic Emerging Nature Photographer Award!
National Geographic Emerging Nature Photographer
A while ago I came to the rescue of a little owl that fell down a chimney and found itself a remarkable hiding place.
A Wise Little Owl
Autumn has arrived and large garden spiders are a common sight throughout the northern hemisphere this time of year.
Garden Spider
Great news everyone: there are little barn owl hatchlings squeaking and hissing from the nest box!
It’s a Barn Owl Family
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.
The Fright of the Bell Towers

The cabin under the Milky Way that was my home for the past three weeks http://t.co/wwFvq19U about 2 hours ago
RT @wild_photos: What you've been waiting for...dates for #WildPhotos 2012. Keep Fri 19 and Sat 20 October free! http://t.co/MQszdGSz #p ... about 4 days ago
At field station now, breathtaking view, can see humpback whales from cabin. Internet connection limited, but will try to post to blog asap. February 4, 2012 02:20
Drizzly weather, not the light I was hoping for last day in Ancud. January 31, 2012 18:35
Darwin quote at the regional history museum of Ancud http://t.co/TuYFgkjD January 31, 2012 17:55

"Congratulate Joris with your award and making your dreams come true. Nice to read about what happened with you in Ecuador! Am ..."
Eva
on Leaving for Chile
"Thanks Mendelt!"
Joris van Alphen
on National Geographic Emerging Nature Photographer
"Awesome pictures Joris! I had no idea that you took photography this level, but I'd like to congratulate you that National ..."
Mendelt
on National Geographic Emerging Nature Photographer
"Thanks Dave!"
Joris van Alphen
on Garden Spider
"Well done Joris!!! Nice shot and excellent news. Well deserved!"
Dave Wong
on Garden Spider