Eric Kanigan Art

"“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...

"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—...

"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—...

"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...

"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 ...

"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...

"""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'...

"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...

"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...

"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—...

"The word “rhapsody” originates from the Greek rhaptein, meaning “to stitch or sew,” and ōidē, meaning “song” or “poetry.” Translated literally, it signifies a stitched-together song...

"""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...

"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...

"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...

"At over 70 feet in length, you might think it would be difficult to photobomb. This fin whale proved that size is just a number. During an early morning briefing along Norway’s no...

"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 ...

"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...

"The word “rhapsody” originates from the Greek rhaptein, meaning “to stitch or sew,” and ōidē, meaning “song” or “poetry.” Translated literally, it signifies a stitched-together song...

"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...

"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—...

"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...

"Beneath Yellowstone’s thousands of square miles of mountains, pine forests, lakes, and rivers lies a vast volcanic system—one that has given rise to more than ten thousand thermal f...

"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...

"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...

"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...