NPCJ Photo Exhibit - Lynn Padwee

Lynn Padwee

A Tender Moment

Maker: Lynn Padwee

Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, Alaska

This trip, to a remote part of Alaska, was a true bucket list experience. Having always wanted to photograph coastal brown bears up close, I was thrilled when I caught a mother bear rolling over to nurse her cubs on the beach--my favorite photo from the entire trip.

Nikon Z8, 500MM lens, 1/1250 sec. @f/5.6 ISO 6400

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Close Encounter of the First Kind

Maker: Lynn Padwee

Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, Alaska

While we were photographing some coastal brown bears eating sedges, a massive, lone bear entered the area to feed. She came so close that I was completely mesmerized by her size and beauty, barely able to take the shot! It was such an exhilarating experience.

Nikon Z8, 500MM lens, 1/320 sec, @f/11 ISO 1250

$325 njlynn2@yahoo.com

The Art of Bear Fishing

Maker: Lynn Padwee

Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, Alaska

Fishing styles are often learned behaviors. Many bears use the same techniques as their mother, plus others that they learn on their own. Some bears have mastered many styles, while other bears stick with the one that works. This coastal brown bear is using the "dash and grab tactic. I watched her charge through the shallow water of the Cook Inlet, chasing down a salmon, and pinning it to the river bottom with her paws. .

Nikon Z8, 500MM lens, 1/200 sec, @f/7.1 ISO 1000

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Ready to Strike

Maker: Lynn Padwee

Central NJ

I photographed this osprey in a high-speed dive, talons out, moments away from securing its catch.

Nikon Z8, 500MM lens, 1/3200 sec, @f/7.1 ISO 2200

$325 njlynn2@yahoo.com

Osprey with Three Fish Catch

Maker: Lynn Padwee

Central NJ

I have been told that photographing an osprey catching three fish in one strike is a rare event and a true highlight for any nature photographer. This photograph is a testament to the specialized, highly evolved, and thrilling hunting skills of the osprey captured just after it emerged from the water with its incredible catch!.

Nikon Z8, 500MM lens, 1/3200 sec. @f/f5.6 ISO 800

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Great Catch

Maker: Lynn Padwee

Millville,NJ

As the osprey ascended from the water with its prey in its talons, I was able to freeze the action with my lens. .

Nikon Z8, 600MM, f6.3,1/3200 sec, ISO 720

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Flight of the Avocets

Maker: Lynn Padwee

Bombay Hook NWR, Delaware

When the Avocets spotted danger, they took to flight.

Nik Nikon Z8, 500MM, F5.6, 1/3200 sec, ISO 1000 on

$325 njlynn2@yahoo.com

Waiting Patiently

Maker: Lynn Padwee

Central NJ

As I got out of my car, I noticed the small birds were taking refuge in the pine branches. Then I spotted this juvenile Cooper's Hawk perched patiently on the tree branch, watching them and waiting patiently for an opportunity to grab a snack. I was able to capture the hawk before it noticed me and flew off empty- taloned!

Nikon Z8, 840MM, f9, 1/4000 sec, ISO 18000

$325 njlynn2@yahoo.com

Egret Reflecting

Maker: Lynn Padwee

Wakodahatchee Wetlands, FL

I noticed the great egret preening in the water and saw how beautiful the reflection was..

Nikon Z7, 135MM, f16, 1/150 sec, ISO 100

$325 njlynn2@yahoo.com

Moe, Larry and Curly

Maker: Lynn Padwee

Machias Seal Island, Bay of Fundy

The Bay of Fundy has some of the highest tides in the world. We were very lucky to get onto the island in order to photograph the breeding Atlantic Puffins .

$325 njlynn2@yahoo.com

Winter Visitor

Maker: Lynn Padwee

Island Beach State Park, NJ

Seeing a Snowy Owl was at the top of my friend Janet’s bucket list, so when I planned a trip to photograph one, I knew she had to come along. After a challenging two-mile trek through the sand, we finally found this magnificent bird. It was the perfect day—I got my shot, and she got to cross a major item off her bucket list. I gave her this photo as a reminder of the wonderful experience we shared.

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