Photographer of the Week: Thomas Mangelson

The photographer I have chosen for my "Photographer of the Week" assignment is Thomas Mangelson. He is a nature photographer from Nebraska, most famous for his photos of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Mangelson was named the 2011 Conservation Photographer of the Year, was named one of the Top 40 Most Influential Nature Photographers, and he has received many other prestigious titles and awards; his work has been displayed in museums around the world. What most stands out to me about his photos is the clarity and vivid colors, as well as fantastic use of lighting. The animals he captures in photos are in great detail, and you can tell he is very adventurous and passionate about his work. He now resides in Jackson, Wyoming, and has been a photographer for over 40 years.