“An Undersea Universe” – Award Winning Photograph by Dennis Sotolongo

2005 International Open Amateur Photography Competition Winner - Dennis Sotolongo

An Undersea Universe is an award-winning photograph that proves how patience and vision shape lasting images. First, Dennis Sotolongo captured the photograph on July 26, 1986, in the dark waters off Cozumel, Mexico. From the start, the image reflected his lifelong fascination with wildlife photography and the natural world. Award Winning Photogragh by Dennis Sotolongo […]

Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park through the Lens of Dennis Sotolongo There are places that feel less like destinations and more like awakenings. Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming stands as one of those rare places. From the moment I lifted my camera toward the jagged Teton skyline, I immediately felt awe, focus, and deep gratitude […]

The Beauty of a Great Horned Owl

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By Photographer Dennis Sotolongo — Fairchild Tropical Gardens, Florida Few moments in wildlife photography match the power of meeting a Great Horned Owl’s gaze. One quiet morning in Fairchild Tropical Gardens, surrounded by palms and soft rustling leaves, I experienced that rare encounter. The owl perched calmly, its presence commanding and unforgettable. The Great Horned […]

Face to Face with a Hummingbird

Face to face with a hummingbird

There are moments in wildlife photography that take your breath away — when nature itself seems to acknowledge your presence. This photo, titled “Face to Face with a Hummingbird,” captures one of those rare and unforgettable encounters with a Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird (Campylopterus hemileucurus), taken by photographer Dennis Sotolongo in the beautiful Costa Rican rainforest […]

Yellowstone Forever Photo Contest -2027 Calendar

Nature Wildlife World photographer Dennis Sotolongo has submitted these five breathtaking images for the Yellowstone Forever 2027 Calendar Photo Contest. Each photograph captures the untamed beauty and spirit of Yellowstone National Park — from its majestic landscapes to the incredible wildlife that call it home. Through his lens, Dennis invites viewers to witness the raw […]

The 4 Faces of a Burrowing Owl

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The Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) is a tiny but long-legged owl found throughout open landscapes of North and South America. Burrowing Owls can be found in grasslands, rangelands, agricultural areas, deserts, or any other open dry area with low vegetation.