Eric Kanigan Black and White Photography

"Selection matters. Selection matters even more when you’re making a choice for life. Among bald eagles, till death do us part holds true. Only in the event of a partner's passing—...

"The moment you hit the water, you’re overcome by a profound sense of nothingness. At times, it feels almost like vertigo as you try to orient yourself. When you look down and around...

"“You had a once-in-a-year day today.” Wildlife experiences tend to be easier to describe in feelings than in frequency. Even then, I often find myself taking days, months, or even ...

"Capturing an image of any wildlife comes with inherent challenges—harsh conditions, dark coloration that swallows light, and unpredictable, fast movement. The bald eagle manages to...

"In the search for images over the past few years, I've often felt drawn to the singular. Whether this has been more of a creative decision or some subconscious pull is a topic for a...

"For a medium meant to evoke feeling, there are times when you can’t escape the reality: you're playing a numbers game. In these icy waters, there’s no studio. No controlled lightin...

"Earn the moniker “Killer,” and you’re probably capable of some pretty maniacal things. Coordinated assaults on adult gray whales. T-boning great whites to snack on their livers. Sp...

"Selection matters. Selection matters even more when you’re making a choice for life. Among bald eagles, till death do us part holds true. Only in the event of a partner's passing—...

"Beneath the ocean’s surface, something significant sits within these iconic foreheads: the largest brain of any animal on Earth. At around 20 pounds, the sperm whale brain is five ...

"""The quality that we call beauty, however, must always grow from the realities of life."" Following a tour of three Zen gardens in Kyoto, the guide shared an essay written by Jun'...

"One of the many unsolicited lessons of 2020 was the futility of planning for the unexpected. Despite my efforts to map out destinations and subjects to photograph, forces beyond my ...

"Form and function are tightly knit across the animal kingdom. And if ever there were a being built for the deep, it would be this one. The sperm whale is the largest predator on th...

"""That very night in Max's room a forest grew and grew— and grew until his ceiling hung with vines and the walls became the world all around"" ‍What is “wild,” really? It’s untouc...

"Few sleepers are more recognizable than sperm whales. Not for how long, but for how they rest. The animals drift upright near the surface for just ten to fifteen minutes at a time—...

"Selection matters. Selection matters even more when you’re making a choice for life. Among bald eagles, till death do us part holds true. Only in the event of a partner's passing—...

"It’s said that we are made of “star stuff.” Most of the elements that compose all living things on Earth are the same ones released by exploding stars billions of years ago. A tidb...

"You always hope for close encounters. You just can’t be sure what “close” will mean. Sometimes, it's a shoulder check from a silverback. You can read all you want about mountain g...

"With its dark, speckled feathers, a juvenile bald eagle could easily pass for a hawk or another bird. The talons, beak, and gaze, however, remain unmistakably familiar. In my short...

"Life at the top isn’t always easy, especially for those not accustomed to it. Head north—far north—from Oslo, and you’ll be greeted by conditions that are anything but hospitable. ...

"The moment you hit the water, you’re overcome by a profound sense of nothingness. At times, it feels almost like vertigo as you try to orient yourself. When you look down and around...