Razorbill (Alca torda) pair, Fowlsheugh Nature Reserve, Scotland GREG LEPERA Greg Lepera spent 25 years as a curator in zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). He helped to develop a well-regarded professional development program for zoo professionals, the Alligator Farm’s Crocodilian Biology and Management...
Photo by Terrie Jacobson TYPICAL ROOKERY SCHEDULE Mid February – The first pair of Great egrets arrive around Valentine’s Day. More are close behind and begin nest building. Roseate spoonbills stagger their nests throughout the season, arriving as early as mid-January! Late February- Great egret pairs continue to...
Joe Campanellie! Joe Campanellie is a Master Photographer, Photographic Craftsman, Certified Professional Photographer, and has been an Approved Affiliate Juror with the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) for over 10 years. A process that takes 8 years to complete. Reddish egret "Solitary Hunter" Joe also holds the service...
This year's photo contest judge, Pamela Cohen, had to narrow down hundreds of photo contest entries to one Best in Show and nine Honorable Mentions. Entries were received from all over the United States and Canada. After reviewing previous contest winners plus the high-quality submissions,...
Pamela Cohen! "For the Glory of Flight" of sparring great egrets at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm An avid, award-winning wildlife and landscape photographer, Pamela is the owner of Prima Photography and shares her extensive knowledge through lectures, workshops, writing, and teaching. Incubating least tern at Kiawah Island,...
BEST-IN-SHOW Great egret (Ardea alba) bathing Terrie Jacobson Buford, GA Canon EOS R5, lens RF 100-500 F4.5-7.1 L IS This year's photo contest judge, Jackie Kramer, struggled with selecting the final winning images as there were so many excellent submissions! Hundreds of images were provided from around the country for...
JACKIE KRAMER! 2017 St. Augustine Alligator Farm photo contest winning image by Jackie Kramer Jackie's true passion is to encourage people to live their legacy, which she does primarily through her online group, Phlorography - Artistic Floral Photography, which consists of thousands of passionate floral photographers. Jackie has...
BEST IN SHOW Roseate spoonbill Platalea ajaja Robert Van Mierop Palm Coast, FL Nikon D500, Nikon 200-500 f/5.6 lens The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park was pleased to host its 28th Annual Photo Contest this year. Entries were received from all over the United States. Our Annual Photo Contest...
RICK SAMMON! Award-winning photographer Rick Sammon loves his day job. A tireless, prolific and inspirational image-maker, Rick, called by some “The Godfather of Photography,” is one of the most active photographers on the planet – dividing his time between creating images, leading photo workshops, and making...