Passionate about wildlife?
I love nature and so do my friends.
The Chasing Wildlife website is designed to help you learn about animals in the wild, and to make your wildlife trips more rewarding.
And if you are interested I would like to help you become a better wildlife photographer.
Wildlife belongs to everybody and getting great images shouldn’t be exclusive to professionals.
The Chasing Wildlife website is designed to teach you about photography, help you learn about animals in the wild, and to make your wildlife trips more rewarding.
Skills and patience play a big part in wildlife Photography but luck is what can make them great.
Spending time in the company of wildlife is soothing for the soul.
Origins of Chasing Wildlife
In 2012 I was going to Uganda to see the Mountain Gorillas there was only a small number of websites that might have helped. Most were either scams or charging excessive fees for trips that weren’t even dedicated to wildlife.
I ended up just wandering towards Uganda, getting a cheaper Gorilla Trekking Pass than advertised, losing a memory card with chimpanzees and baby leopards, getting covered in mud
After finally spending an hour in the company of the some of the most majestic animals I have ever had the pleasure to ‘meet’, I decided that I had to pass on my knowledge.
Why learn from Chasing Wildlife?
Before my trip to Uganda I was a world traveler and photographer. In the 15 years since then I have become a wildlife traveler and wildlife photographer.
I have helped friends get a cruise in the Galapagos, guided friends around India, all with the goal of seeing and photographing the world’s most interesting animals.
I believe I have the knowledge and expertise to help you.
Knowing when to travel takes the luck out of finding cute baby animals to photograph
Learn to take better photos
My guide to photographing wildlife comprises technical guides and specific animal guides.
Use this info to prepare for photographing animals you might not get to see on a daily basis.
National Parks and Reserves
The Website has guides to many National Parks and Reserves known for wildlife.
Know when the best time to visit for wildlife is, find the best spots and make sure you are prepared.
Animal Biographies
I have put together all the basic information about the animals I know best.
Get to know your target species to understand it and find it more easily in the wild
Facebook Group:
I have created a Facebook group for the community.
This community is designed to help you out, whether a beginner or a seasoned traveller, whether you use your phone as a camera or have the newest and best telephoto lens.
Post your wildlife images there, and share for the community to see.
If you need help don’t be afraid to ask for help and up to date information about lodges and guides.
Adrian O Brien, wildlife photographer and website owner
The Guy Behind the Scenes
The owner and operator of this website is Adrian O’Brien.
I am a wildlife photographer currently based in Innsbruck in the Austrian Alps.
Having traveled to over 50 countries independently, and having spent 25 years working in tourism, often as a guide, I am have a passion for explaining, and helping guests get the most out of their trips.
This website was created so that I can do the same for wildlife lovers.
Of course the site would not be possible without the help of friends.
Veronika Berchtold has helped me with planning and development of the site. She too is now a wildlife photographer. What started out as friendship has turned into a wildlife travel partnership.