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Portfolio Reviews

Portfolio Reviews

Daniel J. Cox has been photographing the natural world for over twenty years. Many of his clients are considered to be the most prestigious publications, advertising agencies and corporations in the world including; National Geographic, Time Warner, Life, National Wildlife, Audubon Sierra, Wildlife Conservation, Nikon, BBC and many more too numerous to mention. We will regularly update this page with recently published images that many of our clients have used.

~ Daniel J. Cox ~

"I enjoy being the explorer as well as the photographer. For me photography of the natural world is more than just pretty settings and cuddly animal pictures. It's a concern for the environment and the earth all living creatures must share".

For 25 years, Dan has been pursuing his life long dream of photographing nature in all its elements. He’s traveled to all seven continents, plying his craft in search of the images that help tell the stories and inspire his art. Driving rain, spitting snow and howling wind are all part of the environment he calls home. For Dan bad weather means great light, unusual clouds and dramatic settings. Internationally recognized, Dan has used his exceptional vision and passion for nature to bring it to life for his viewers. His dedication and love for his photography and the environment has earned him high regard in his profession.

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Accomplishments
Cover Story National Geographic: Snowy Owl 2002
Cover Story National Geographic: Great Gray Owl 2005
Hundreds of Magazine Covers throughout career and regular contributor to magazines worldwide
Sole photographer to 10 books
Advisory Board Member of Polar Bears International
"Legends Behind the Lens" Nikon photographer with special appearances at Photo Plus Expo (NY), Focus on Imaging(UK),Disney Institute, National Ad Campaigns
Consultant for Hewlett Packard for their Fine Art Printers with featured work at Photo Plus Expo (NY), Focus on Imaging (UK), National Ad campaigns, "HP Success Story" for 3 years
Featured work in galleries Nikon House (NY), Smithsonian and the Natural History Museum in London
Featured photographer for Lowe Pro products and magazine campaign
Featured portfolio in many magazines including Popular Photography, Nikon World, American Photo, Outdoor Photographer, Digital SLR (UK), Asian Photography, Foto-Video (Romania)
Assignment work for Coke Cola, World Wildlife Fund, Roche Pharmaceuticals
Keynote Speaker at NANPA (North American Nature Photographers Association)
Special Appearances on Animal Planet

Awards
1990 and 1997 First Runner Up in the Animal Portrait Division BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, 13 Highly Commended awards, one of the most awarded photographers in the competition.
2003 Won Landscape Category - Nature’s Best
2004 Runner Up “Best Portfolio” International Wild Bird Photographer
2004 Third Place "Nature Category" IPA Lucie Awards
2008 Two Honorable Mentions “Images of the Year” American Photo Magazine
2008 1st Place Pro Division "Connecting People with Nature" National Wildlife Federation

Dan supports non-profits conservation groups including National Wildlife Federation, Polar Bears International, National Geographic, Owl Research Institute, World Wildlife Fund, Audubon, Defenders of Wildlife, Natural Resource Defense Council, Sierra Club, Yellowstone to Yukon, American Land Conservancy, Audubon, Roots and Shoots, Smithsonian, ARKive, eNature, American Museum of Natural History, Maryland Zoo, Columbus Zoo, Cougar Network, Predator Conservation Alliance, The Wolverine Foundation and The International Wolf Centre to name a few.

Dan and his wife Tanya work together leading natural history photo tours around the world. Between traveling and assignments, Dan teaches workshops and private photography and workflow sessions.


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Whitetail Country

The hunter and naturalist alike will be enthralled by this best-selling volume, revealing in readable but in-depth text and spectacular, full-color photographs the seasonal behaviors of whitetails throughout their various habitats in North America.

Game & Fish Publications called Whitetail Country, "one of the finest books ever published about the life of the white-tailed deer." The Washington Post concurs, calling it, "an incredibly beautiful book that absolutely must become a part of every deer fancier's library."

Wolf: Legend, Enemy, Icon

Symbols of beauty and mystery, wolves have always evoked both fear and admiration in humans - their only enemy. Through countless generations, the wolf has simply wanted to be left alone, to hunt, play and raise its young. Yet over time, our attitude towards the wolf has changed dramatically.

Early civilizations revered wolves as creators and helpers. In the Middle Ages, wolves became symbols of evil. In recent times wolves were nearly hunted to extinction. Today, the wolf is an icon of the wild, its howl a cry for preservation.

It's been quite a journey - from creator to feared killer to spiritual guardian of the wild. Wolf: Legend, Enemy, Icon chronicles the facts and stories, and includes breathtaking photographs and fascinating artifacts.

Mountain Lion

More than ninety magnificent color photographs capture the intelligence and grace of these mysterious cats as they hunt for prey, traverse their extensive ranges, and raise their cubs. From photographs of a mountain lion treeing a porcupine (and coming away with a face full of quills) to a mother mountain lion tenderly licking her newborn cubs to rare images of the elusive Florida panther, these photographs offer a magnificent glimpse of the life of this formidable yet shy creature. An accompanying text by Rebecca L. Grambo provides further insight into the mountain lion and discusses its often troubled relationship with humans. Mountain Lion is a unique and beautiful look at this intriguing member of the big cat family.

Lupe'

Lupe' was winner of OUTSTANDING CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2004 presented by the Animal Behavior Society.

Borealis

Borealis was a finalist for CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2003 presented by the Animal Behavior Society.

Bear: A Celebration of Power and Beauty

Like no other book before, Bear: A Celebration of Power and beauty blends natural history, legend, and folklore to explore the longstanding human fascination with one of Earth’s most remarkable creatures. From shape-shifting shamans who drew their power from the rear to the Great Bear that prowls the night skies, Bear explores the many ways that early peoples expressed their fear, respect, and reverence for these spiritually powerful animals.

Drawing on a wide variety of sources, Rebecca L. Grambo weaves together ancient legends. Up-to-date bear facts, historical writings, personal observations, and striking artifacts to create a unique look at bears past and present. The magnificent photographs of Daniel J. Cox breathe life into the legends, Giving us the privilege of seeing the power and beauty of bears today.

Read on and follow the track of the bear into the mists of time long past: When bears and humans married, when bears gave people healing powers, and when people could never be entirely certain whether they were looking at a bear or another person.


Black Bear

Immensely appealing and familiar to the millions of campers, hikers, and visitors to national parks across the United States and Canada, black bears are a symbol of the North American wilderness. Unlike the frequently photographed and documented grizzly and polar bear populations of the world, however the natural history of the common-yet secretive-black bear has largely remained a mystery.

Complete with descriptive text, the remarkable photographs in this full-color volume capture the essence of the black bear in its elements, whether at play, raising cubs, or foraging for food. Set against a background of rustic woodlands and the changing seasons, noted wildlife photographer Daniel J. Cox chronicles the intimate details of the black bear’s life in the wild in this, the only book of its kind to focus exclusively on black bears in their native habitat.


Elk

Native to North America for the last 10,000 years and once found in every contiguous state and most Canadian provinces, the wild elk has been for centuries symbolic of the plenty and freedom of the continent's wilderness. Although their population is today greatly reduced, elk are extraordinarily adaptable to both forest and prairie and are still found in many of the western mountains and plains states. This collection of beautiful full-color photographs by master photographer Dan Cox is divided into four chapters corresponding to the seasons of the year, depicting the wild elk in a range of pristine natural settings and at every stage of its life, from awkward calf to powerful, antlered adult. Including detailed captions and a fascinating introduction, Elk reveals the peaceable majesty of one of North America's most magnificent mammals.

The Wolverine Way

Glutton, Demon of Destruction, Symbol of Slaughter, Mightiest of Wilderness Villains... the wolverine comes marked with a reputation based on myth and fancy. Yet this enigmatic animal is more complex than the legends that surround it. With a shrinking wilderness and global warming, the future of the wolverine is uncertain. The Wolverine Way reveals the natural history of this species and the forces that threaten its future, engagingly told by Doug Chadwick, who volunteered with the Glacier Wolverine Project. This five-year study in Glacier National Park - which involved dealing with blizzards, grizzlies, sheer mountain walls, and other daily challenges to survival - uncovered key missing information about the wolverine's habitat, social structure and reproduction habits. The wolverine, according to Chadwick, is the land equivalent of the polar bear in regards to the impacts of global warming. The plight of the wolverine corridors to connect existing habitat as proposed by the Freedom to Roam coalition.

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Solix Resettles Blue Mountain

Solix Resettles Blue Mountain is a “dramatization” of the environmental changes that are affecting the ecological balance of nature. This story is based largely on actual natural phenomena and facts. The characters are birds, animals and humans who are directly affected by the changing climatic conditions on the planet.

The Edgenics Media team has produced this book for the reading pleasure of all who are interested in preserving out environment. This work was also created for use in reading and other educational programs being offered by Edgenics and Edgenics Learning Institute.