• About the Photographer


    I have been a lifetime naturalist and am turning my photography hobby into a profession, passion, and mission. Your visit to this site is most appreciated, and I hope you enjoy the experience :)

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John Koerner’s Nature Blog

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Reflections on My First Trip to Thailand (Khao Sok)
Reflections on My First Trip to Thailand (Khao Sok)
July 26, 2019 In Animals & Wildlife Birds Butterflies & Insects Ecology & The Environment Landscapes & Seascapes Lifestyle Macro Muschoorms & Fungus Photography Plants & Trees Reviews Spiders & Arachnids Travel
Most of us have long known Thailand is a beautiful and enchanting country. Knowing this “intellectually,” and experiencing it first hand, however, are two different...
Reverse-Lens Macro Photography
Reverse-Lens Macro Photography
January 21, 2019 In Animals & Wildlife Butterflies & Insects Macro Photography Reviews Spiders & Arachnids Tutorials
Transforming Ordinary Prime Lenses into Super-Macros This is Part 1 of a 3-part series on “beyond 1:1” macro photography. As such, this article is best read from...
The Voigtländer Apo-Lanthar
The Voigtländer Apo-Lanthar
July 15, 2017 In Macro Photography Reviews Tutorials
There are a lot of opinions out there as to what constitutes ‘the finest’ macro lens. The truth is, there is no such thing, as everyone’s needs, wants, and opinions...
Quest for the Red Widow
Quest for the Red Widow
June 11, 2013 In Animals & Wildlife Macro Photography Spiders & Arachnids Travel Tutorials
Note: This blog post and these images were taken many years ago … with Canon equipment … but I saved it because I enjoyed the experience—I hope you do too 🙂...
Photographing Moths
Photographing Moths
October 15, 2010 In Animals & Wildlife Butterflies & Insects Macro Photography Tutorials
Note: This blog and these images were taken many years ago … but I saved it because I enjoyed the experience—I hope you do too 🙂 I am sure most of you have noticed...
Why Choose Macro Photography?
Why Choose Macro Photography?
September 9, 2009 In Animals & Wildlife Butterflies & Insects Ecology & The Environment Lifestyle Macro Photography Plants & Trees Spiders & Arachnids Tutorials
Note: This blog and these images were taken many years ago … but I saved it because I enjoyed the experience—I hope you do too 🙂 I get asked alot, “Why do I like...