Image by Frans Lanting. Reflecting on the challenging year behind us, we take inspiration from the resilience of this redwood tree scorched by wildfire, as it sends out new growth from its blackened trunk. We send love to you & those dear, wishing you strength in the year ahead.

Photos by Frans Lanting Want me to review your best images? On Sat & Sun, Feb 6-7, I'll conduct a virtual workshop open to photographers from anywhere in the world. “Personal Vision” aims to help you edit a portfolio of your best work. For more info, go to bit.ly/2utNx12

2 spaces opened in my “Creative Photography Without Bounds” Workshop, June 12-13. Break away from traditional techniques & learn to create gorgeous abstractions, when I teach you an array of unorthodox approaches meant as shortcuts to creative photography. Email [email protected]

Join me in celebrating the 2021 Future For Nature award winners during a live virtual event, Friday May 21 at 16:00 (UTC/GMT +2). For more info check: futurefornature.org/virtual-award-…

Join us live on Clubhouse, this Thursday, Sept. 16, from 7 - 8:30 pm EST for a conversation hosted by Rick Smolan on his program, "EXPOSED! SECRETS OF THE WORLD’S TOP PHOTOGRAPHERS." Go here to RSVP to the event, and then get the Clubhouse app. clubhouse.com/join/ODIRMCXf/…

Join us live on Clubhouse, today at 7 - 8:30 pm EST for a conversation hosted by Rick Smolan on his program, "EXPOSED! SECRETS OF THE WORLD’S TOP PHOTOGRAPHERS." Go here to RSVP to the event, and then get the Clubhouse app. clubhouse.com/join/ODIRMCXf/. We hope you can join us!

Join me & many other National Geographic photographers Jan 11 @ 12pm EST when @ThePhotoSociety gives its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award to Chris Johns. Hear him talk about his work & see some amazing images. To register, go to tinyurl.com/TPSChris

Want me to review your best images? March 12-13, we'll conduct a virtual workshop open to photographers from anywhere in the world.“Personal Vision” aims to help you edit a portfolio of your best work through 1-on-1 sessions & group image reviews. For info bit.ly/2utNx12

Photo by @FransLanting The whole world is watching as the people of Ukraine show us what unity and courage look like. We stand with them. #ukraine #solidarity #togetherwearestronger #standwithukraine #stopthewar

Photo by @FransLanting In honor of #EarthDay2022, we’re announcing a new performance of the LIFE Symphony on June 18, 2022. The Santa Cruz Symphony will perform LIFE under the baton of Maestro Daniel Stewart in Santa Cruz, California. For details go to lanting.com/life-santa-cru…

A space opened in my “Between the Tides” workshop, June 15-16 where we will focus our cameras on the wonders of the intertidal zone. Workshop dates coincide with super-low tides at sunrise, when otherwise hard-to-reach habitats will be accessible. Check tiny.one/BTT-2022

The Persian leopard is almost extinct. Yet in Iran, 7 conservationists have been jailed unjustly for more than 4 years now. They deserve to be freed to pave the way for new international efforts. #anyhopefornature #FreeIranianConservationists #OnlyOneEarth #WorldEnvironmentDay

Join Chris Eckstrom and I Tues. 10/4 at 9am PST for a virtual presentation about our new project, "Bay of Life". This event is a free webinar hosted by The Photo Society. Go to tinyurl.com/tpslanting to register. #photography #nature #MontereyBay #California #resilience

Hi Friends, Our last Open Studios Day is under way. Come join us if you can. 108 High Road, on the Westside or #32 on the Santa Cruz Open Studios map. We hope you can join us. fb.me/e/1Wq5B1coz

Join me for my new TED Talk, "Learning From Nature in a Time of Upheaval” at TEDxBerkeley this Saturday, January 28 at 10am PST. Use FRANS20 to receive 20% off regular priced tickets. For details check tedxberkeley.org #photography #nature #tedx #texberkeley #learning

The #MontereyBay's Pajaro River is flooding a nearby community & ag lands. Our hearts go out to those whose lives are impacted. Bracing for the next storm that is due to hit our area, we'll continue to cover events as they unfold for our #BayofLifeProject. Video by @FransLanting

In dry years the #SalinasRiver is not more than a trickle of water hemmed in by low levees. It's reclaimed its historic floodplain covering thousands of acres of ag/crop land. It will be months before the consequences become clear. Photo by Frans Lanting #ClimateChange #nature

Photo by Frans Lanting We're delighted to join legendary marine explorer & conservationist Dr. Sylvia Earle for a webinar on Tues. 3/28 at 3:00 pm PDT. We'll talk about environmental hope spots around the world, especially Monterey Bay. Register here: tinyurl.com/diveinwithus

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we recognize that the survival of #bigcats in Asia depends on people who care. In Iran where I made this photo, 7 cheetah conservationists have been jailed for over 5 years. On 6/5 join online to learn more. rirairan.com #anyhopefornature