Daniel J. Cox
Daniel J. Cox has been documenting nature for 40+ years. Dan has received two awards, the 2013 Outstanding Nature Photographer of the Year and the 2023 Environmental Impact Award, from the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA). He’s also been awarded in competitions worldwide including BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Nature’s Best.
Dan’s wide range of accomplishments includes being a regular contributor to natural history publications worldwide, a field contributor for Outdoor Photographer, a consultant for Hewlett-Packard fine art printers, an honorary “Nikon Legend Behind the Lens,” and a mentor for American Photo’s Mentor Series photography workshops. Dan has also worked with Panasonic as a Lumix Ambassador team member. His work has been featured in several galleries including Nikon House (New York), the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and London’s Natural History Museum. Dan is a member of the prestigious Explorers Club.
His most personally satisfying accomplishments include two cover stories for National Geographic Magazine and his current volunteer work as Director of Polar Bears International’s Arctic Documentary Project. He is the sole photographer of more than 20 books including his most recent self-published children’s title Portia Polar Bear’s Birthday Wish.
Recent blog posts by Daniel J. Cox
Small Files to Huge Prints
Jan Wegener confirms what I’ve been professing for many years. You can print really, really huge prints with smaller megapixel cameras as long as you have a sharp, quality image to start with AND you use the right software for processing. Micro Four Thirds are considered small files With my…
The Hyacinth Macaw
This month’s Natural Note showcases the Hyacinth Macaw. Over my long career as a wildlife and nature photographer, I’ve been fortunate to spend time with some of the most beautiful birds in the world. A few stand out for their exceptional colors and regal elegance. One of those birds is…
Switching From Windows to Mac
Switching from Windows to Mac happened for me over 20 years ago. I was a diehard Windows user with no interest in moving to the Mac platform. Then Apple developed Aperture, and the hook was officially set. At the time, Lightroom didn’t exist, and I was juggling a hodgepodge of…
NANPA Summit 2025 Review
It’s been a whirlwind five-day nature photography extravaganza this past week, where I attended the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) annual summit. This blog post is a NANPA Summit 2025 review and some thoughts on how important I feel this organization is at this pivotal moment in history. NANPA’s…
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