Chester Higgins Photography

"“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 ...

"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...

Series: Provocateur Chromogenic Print on Kodak Endura Luster Paper All available sizes and editions: 20" x 15" 30" x 22.5" 40" x 30" 60" x 45" 72" x 56" 84" x 63" Editions of 3 + 2 A...

"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...

"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...

"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...

"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—...

"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...

"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...

"Desperate times call for desperate measures. The formation of a bait ball is a last-ditch effort for survival. But for many herring, this will be their final dance, swimming in tan...

"Shinto is Japan’s oldest religion, with origins dating back to the tail end of the Stone Age. While many Japanese people do not consider themselves religious, a large percentage of...

"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—...