The Wild Lens

It’s been five years since we started publishing The Wild Lens Magazine. We want to thank each of you who supports our publication through readership and subscription. The interest in wildlife and the photographers showcased in our pages has kept us going for half a decade. We are incredibly appreciative as this journey continues.

Whether it is an image of a mesmerizing wild cat in its natural habitat, a resplendent bird in the lofty reaches of a forest, or a graceful whale breaching from the great depths of the ocean, we have enjoyed publishing these stellar photographs. Having so many exceptional articles over these past years has been a privilege.

Following another spectacular year of images entered into The Wild Lens Magazine Photographer of the Year Contest, we had some standouts that we wanted to recognize. You will see them in this issue in the "Publisher's Collection".

Also on these pages are Gero Heine, Photographer of the Quarter, and his portfolio of clicks worldwide. View Asia and Africa Editor Ranjan Ramchandani’s magnificent bird portfolio from the Ecuadorian Andes, Mohit Ghatak’s African portfolio, and read about Debbie Weisheim and her journey to Antarctica.

As we enter spring, be sure to check for all of the bird activity, as many species are returning from migration. Various kinds of hummingbirds fly to Central America or Mexico for the winter and return to northern regions in early or late spring. Get those cameras out!

Michelle Liles
michelle@thewildlensmagazine.com