Carl R. Sams II is a graduate of Central Michigan University (CMU). He was recently interviewed for CMU’s “Window to the Arts”. Click on the photo above to watch it. Central Michigan University (CMU) conducted an author interview with Carl R. Sams II this past winter for their Window to the Arts program. Carl talks [...]
Come see Carl at the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair. The fair, held in Ann Arbor, Michigan, runs July 15 through July 18. Come visit us at booth #D307 on Main Street between E. Liberty and E. Huron Streets in the northwest section of the fair. View map (PDF) The Original Fair was named [...]
Come see us in Ludington, Michigan this July 4th holiday weekend at The West Shore Art League Fine Arts & Crafts Fair. Stop by and meet professional wildlife photographer and New York Time’s best selling children’s book author Carl R. Sams II. Carl can personalize and autograph any “In the Woods” series books you purchase. Show [...]
Yesterday I decided to move a bird feeder over to our blossoming magnolia tree. Only a few birds came in but I was lucky enough to capture this image of a chickadee looking for places to hide seeds. (taken with Canon 5D Mark II with 100-400 canon zoom lens at 1/1250 of a sec at [...]
In today’s busy world, it’s important to remind and inform people about the importance of nature. We try to do that every day at Carl R. Sams II Photography. The new Disney documentary “Earth” opens on Earth Day, April 22. Learn more. View clips of the movie. I hope you watch it and would love [...]
The wildlife photography tips below are summarized from Philip Tulin’s website: Mr. Tulin first suggests to “be patient”. He says that “sometimes nature is on its own time table and you can not speed it up or or slow it down.” He also suggests realizing that “Nature Rules” and you may never be in the perfect [...]
I came across a terrific article in the Battle Creek Enquirer (MI) offering tips to keep wildlife safe and wild this time of year. The article mentions many animals, including raccoons: It says that if a female raccoon is in your attic or chimney, there are probably babies there too. The article says “If you [...]
We may want to bring our snowman back out! A surprise winter storm hit us in Michigan. Everyone at Carl and Jean’s studio is hoping spring is here at last. It’s 50 degrees today. I’m busy promoting the Spanish edition of our New York Times best selling children’s book Stranger in the Woods. I’m sending [...]
Ground squirrels, you probably see them often. How much do you really know about these skittish and cute wildlife creatures? Did you know the artic ground squirrel can cool its body to below freezing during hibernation? Learn more about them in the article “These Squirrels Are Super Cool”. Feel free to forward this!
I was reading Art Wolfe’s blog the other day and was captivated. He is an artist I admire not only for his wonderful photography, but for his dedication to environmental conservation. You may want to visit his website. I’d love to hear your thoughts.
